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Consensus 2026 Bangkok: Key Announcements and Highlights from Day One
CoinDesk's flagship Consensus conference kicks off in Bangkok with major protocol announcements, regulatory discussions, and 8,000+ attendees from 90 countries.
Consensus 2026 opened its doors in Bangkok to an enthusiastic crowd of 8,000+ blockchain builders, investors, and policymakers. Day one delivered a packed schedule of protocol announcements, regulatory panels, and networking sessions that underscored the industry's continued maturation.
Major Announcements
Ethereum Foundation unveiled the roadmap for the Osaka upgrade. Solana Foundation announced a $100M ecosystem development fund targeting Southeast Asian developers. Three major banks confirmed pilot programs for tokenized government bonds using public blockchain infrastructure.
