At the Next Block Expo 2026 in Warsaw, experts from the cryptocurrency and Web3 industries gathered on the Incrypted Stage to discuss key trends, innovations, and challenges facing the modern crypto industry.
This is reported by Finway
Main Topics: AI, Security, Investment, and Flexibility in the Crypto Sector
On March 24, the Incrypted team organized its own stage as part of the Next Block Expo 2026. Participants and speakers from various sectors of the crypto industry delivered a series of presentations addressing current issues in the development of the digital asset and Web3 markets. Special attention was given to the impact of artificial intelligence on blockchain development, cybersecurity, as well as discussions on ways to adapt to changing conditions and identify growth opportunities.
The event covered topics such as fundraising, the resilience of crypto projects, the role of Bitcoin and stablecoins, and the transformation of strategies among market participants. A dedicated segment focused on practical aspects of working in the field—from technological innovations to team formation and the creation of products capable of quickly responding to changes in the market situation.
“In his opinion, the skills of ‘survival’ in such challenging conditions enable one to overcome almost any difficulties in the path to project realization.”
Presentations by Leading Experts and Panel Discussion
On the Incrypted Stage, the following speakers presented:
- Vitaliy Yatsky (CEO/COO of Boosty Labs) — on the application of AI in blockchain development and service automation;
- Dmytro Matviyiv (CEO of HackenProof) — on the role of AI in security and the battle between ‘white’ and ‘black’ hackers;
- David Shengart (head of Cointelegraph Accelerator) — on investments and changing market expectations;
- Ivan Pavlovsky (CEO of Incrypted) — on the specifics of working in the crypto industry during war and instability;
- Victor Ihnatiuk (co-founder of UTEXO) — on the significance of stablecoins and Bitcoin in the current market cycle;
- Anton Dziuba (co-founder and CEO of DOUBLETOP) — on the factors for the success of crypto projects;
- Max Hamakha (trader and crypto influencer) — regarding the shift in interest from digital assets to stocks.
A special place in the program was occupied by the panel discussion Market Reality Check: Advice from Top KOLs. Participants included Anton Dziuba, trader cryptomannn, co-founder of Cryptology.Key Alan Kamilov, and co-founder of A01K/GM Agency Vladislav Tumanov. The discussion was moderated by Ivan Paskar, who previously led the marketing department at Binance.
The discussion participants shared their views on the current market situation, discussed practical approaches to project development in a changed environment, and identified industry players’ expectations regarding further changes.
Additionally, CEO of Incrypted Ivan Pavlovsky spoke on the main stage of NBX 2026, focusing on the development of regional markets and company management in wartime conditions. He also shared his experience in building a successful Web3 company during instability, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and resilience of teams to achieve results even in challenging circumstances.
