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One of the best events I've been to. All genuine conversations with legit people and no one tried to sell me anything. Great work @Joshua_Frank_
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Great conversation at @TheTieIO’s The Bridge today with leaders from BNY, Nasdaq, DTCC, and Galaxy.
Extending trading hours is the easy part, but cash, collateral, and settlement need to keep up.
That’s what we’re helping institutions build for on Avalanche.
Closing out the panel programming at The Bridge 2026.
The final conversations examine the disconnect between protocol adoption and token returns, whether AI makes competitive advantages harder to defend, and what institutions need to operate in markets that never close.
As AI Advances Can Blockchains and Protocols Build Moats
If AI makes code easier to replicate, can liquidity, network effects, proprietary data and distribution still create lasting advantages?
Moderator: Patrick Chang (Dispersion Capital)
Participants: Stephen Novenstern (Kintsu), @AlwaysSunnyNYC (@reflexivexyz), @LowBeta (@Grayscale), @DanSimerman (@temple_ny)
Are Institutions Ready for Markets That Never Close?
24/7 trading demands continuous liquidity, collateral management, risk oversight and settlement. Are institutions prepared?
Moderator: Bill Gulya (SGX Group)
Panelists: Rajeev Sambyal (@BNYglobal), Charley Cooper (Ava Labs), John Zecca (@Nasdaq), Thomas Sullivan (@The_DTCC), @stevekurz (@galaxyhq).
The final afternoon sessions at The Bridge 2026 are examining the businesses and infrastructure that could shape crypto's next chapter.
Stablecoin competition, decentralized networks, and the future of crypto venture capital are all on the agenda.
Is Crypto Venture Capital Still a Good Business?
With AI competing for capital, can token launches, M&A and institutional adoption still deliver compelling venture returns?
Moderator: Thomas Chladek (Forteus)
Panelists: @marcmynome (@AccoladePrtnrs), @marcdekloe1 (@thetainvest), @djchaudhry_ (@papervc), @Mikes9MS (@Recvcx).
Can Decentralized Networks Actually Beat Centralized Companies at Anything?
Where can open networks compete on price, speed and user experience without relying on token incentives?
Moderator: @Aryonchain (@CMT_Digital)
Panelists: @Austin_Federa (@doublezero), @spvenino33 (@strobefund), @vargs_g (@0G_labs), @alemartcard (@foundationcap).
More afternoon highlights from The Bridge 2026.
From active fund performance to stablecoin business models and token valuation, investors are asking where sustainable returns can be found across digital assets.
It's 2026, Do We Know How to Value Tokens Yet?
Can cash flows, buybacks, network demand and supply dynamics help distinguish real value from an overpriced narrative?
Moderator: Max Williams (Runa Digital Assets)
Panelists: Andrew Moss (@Jefferies), @LDrogen (@SterkillerCap), @evanbfish (@PortalVentures), @gbartsmith (@avat_co).
If Institutions Only Want Bitcoin, Stablecoins and Tokenized Assets, What Happens to Crypto?
Can the broader market build sustainable demand without institutional capital?
Moderator: Michael Ashe (Galaxy Digital)
Panelists: @ivanmiskovic (@QuantumFDN), @VanessaGrellet_ (@arche_capital), Raghav Chopra (@tephra_digital), Joshua Hecht (Intrinsic Capital).
The afternoon conversations are underway at The Bridge 2026.
Can crypto thrive without consumers? Where does blockchain fit into AI? And as Wall Street embraces digital assets, who ultimately captures the value?
Highlights from both stages:
Is Wall Street Adopting Crypto or Absorbing It?
Crypto set out to disrupt Wall Street. Now Wall Street wants in. Who controls the rails, and who captures the profits?
Moderator: Paul Yablon (@room40xyz)
Panelists: Deborah Querub (Citi), @Matt_Hougan (@Bitwise), Scott Lawin (@PanteraCapital), Dennis Lee (@NYSE), and @thomasxchen (@BNBCHAIN).
Would You Rather Own the Token or the Equity?
Same growth story, different economic rights. Which investment captures more of the upside?
Moderator: @andyyy (@therollupco)
Panelists: @randytlittle (@50TFunds), Christian Lopez (Cohen & Company Capital Markets), Brett Tejpaul (@CoinbaseInsto), @jvisserlabs (Visser-Labs).
