TezDev 2024: Highlights and Key Takeaways from Brussels

The TezDev 2024 conference, held in Brussels during the week of EthCC 7, showcased the best of the Tezos (XTZ) community. According to Tezos Spotlight, the event was marked by significant announcements, innovative projects, and a series of side events that highlighted the vibrancy of the Tezos ecosystem.

TezDev 2024 in Numbers

Held at the Royal Library of Belgium, TezDev 2024 saw nearly double the attendance compared to the previous year. The conference featured:

• 11 hours of activities from 10 am to 9 pm
• 11 sessions including talks, fireside chats, and demos
• 14 booths showcasing ecosystem projects
• 18 speakers including keynotes, panels, and presentations
• 420 attendees at the main event
• 270 attendees at the afterparty

The numbers reflect the growing interest and engagement within the Tezos community.

Tezos X: A Proposed Roadmap

Tezos co-founder Arthur Breitman presented a proposed roadmap for Tezos X, sparking conversations among attendees. Yann Regis-Gianas from Nomadic Labs provided a deep dive into the technical development roadmap, outlining plans for the next two years.

Etherlink’s Impact

Etherlink, an EVM-compatible L2, attracted considerable attention at its EthCC booth. It featured the Block Reflex game, which drew over 500 players. Additionally, Thomas Letan from Nomadic Labs introduced the Tezos/Etherlink scaling model during a presentation to the Ethereum audience.

Jstz: JavaScript on Tezos

Trilitech Developer Advocate Beata Lipska unveiled the vision for Jstz, demonstrating a prototype application built using a JavaScript rollup. The presentation highlighted the importance of language and developer experience in the Tezos ecosystem.

Side Events

On-chain Payment Networking and Drinks

Hosted by Baanx and the Etherlink team, this event brought together over 200 attendees to explore non-custodial on-chain payment solutions.

Art on Tezos x Artcrush | Gallery Drinks

Co-hosted by Artcrush Gallery and Trilitech, the Art on Tezos show featured works by over 20 Tezos artists exhibited on more than 1,000 billboards across Belgium. The event celebrated the upcoming drop on Objkt and included discussions, drinks, and art.

The Road Ahead

TezDev 2024 highlighted the Tezos community’s commitment to innovation. From the ambitious Tezos X roadmap to the buzz around Etherlink and Jstz’s JavaScript rollup, the future looks promising for Tezos. The vibrant arts community and a strong network of builders further underscore the ecosystem’s strength and potential.

As the Tezos community continues to innovate and collaborate, the possibilities for the future are endless. The energy and ideas generated at TezDev 2024 set a promising tone for the journey ahead.

For more details, visit the official source on Tezos Spotlight.

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