The Web3 industry welcomes mainstream audiences, bolstered by institutional adoption. ETHDenver brings the community together at this inflection point. As part of this, YAP Global is excited to announce its return as the official PR partner for ETHDenver 2026. Builders, policymakers, and institutions are increasingly collaborating across digital assets initiatives, reflecting how much the ecosystem has matured while staying true to the builder-first culture that defined the movement.
John Paller, Founder and Chief Steward of ETHDenver, says, “The culture that started in hacker basements and warehouse meetups is now influencing national policy and boardroom strategy. As we welcome institutions and regulatory frameworks, we must remember that crypto is powered by culture. Community is the new IP. Our hardest problems, scaling, interoperability, and UX, will not be solved in boardrooms. They will be solved when builders show up, build together, and keep the decentralized dream alive.”
YAP Global’s mission remains unchanged: to bridge the gap between Web3 innovation and mainstream media, ensuring that the stories shaping the future of decentralised technology reach the right audiences at the right time.“ETHDenver brings together builders and communities shaping the next chapter of blockchain innovation. It’s where ideas move beyond code, and where conversations between developers, policymakers, and innovators accelerate growth across the entire ecosystem. As the industry matures, our role at YAP Global is to ensure those stories, driven by communities, reach the audiences who can help them gain global and mainstream recognition,” said Otto Jacobsson, CEO of YAP Global.
ETHDenver 2026 debuts a summit-style format on February 17-21 at New BUIDL City, a state-of-the-art campus-style venue in Denver, Colorado. The 2026 format integrates curated programming through five dedicated tracks:
- Etherspace (User-owned internet: identity, privacy, wallets, dApps)
- Devtopia (Infrastructure: L2s, security, scaling, zk research)
- New France Village (The future of finance: DeFi, TradFi integration, stablecoins, RWAs, regulation)
- Futurllama (Future tech and trend: AI, DePIN, frontier UX)
- Prosperia (Cypherpunks, Solarpunks & Communities: public goods, governance, Ethereum for Good)
ETHDenver 2026’s speaker lineup brings together Web3 builders, institutional players, regulators, and policymakers in the same room. Confirmed speakers include:
- Patrick Witt, Executive Director, President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, The White House
- Hester Peirce, Commissioner, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Bo Hines, Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and U.S. Strategy, Tether
- Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Robinhood Crypto
- Gordon Liao, Chief Economist, Circle
- Louie O’Connor, New Media at Ethereum, Ethereum Foundation
- Zak Cole, President, Ethereum Foundation
- Sreeram Kannan, CEO, Eigen Labs
- Joe Lubin, Founder & CEO, Consensys
YAP Global has curated media partnerships with top crypto and mainstream outlets to cover ETHDenver 2026 at scale. We’ve established dedicated interview facilities and speaker coordination to ensure the conversations happening in Denver reach the media and decision-makers who shape industry narratives.
With less than four weeks until ETHDenver 2026 kicks off, media outlets interested in attending still have the opportunity to secure press access and arrange one-on-one interviews with speakers. Contact our team at [email protected] for press credentials and speaker booking requests.
