The State of Web3 & Digital Assets 2026
Welcome to join us for an evening of thought leaders at The State of Web3 & Digital Assets 2026—a gathering of legacy founders, investors, and institutional voices shaping the next chapter of digital finance.
As momentum builds across Web3 and regulatory clarity unlocks new pathways for institutional capital, this thought leadership panel will dive deep into the forces redefining markets. From the rapid expansion of tokenized Real-World Assets to the evolution of DeFi and the convergence of blockchain with traditional finance, this conversation is designed to surface signal—not noise.
6:00 PM Arrival Time
6:15 PM Opening remarks by Scott Spiegel, cofounder & CEO at BitBasel:
Art: The Original Asset Class.
6:30 PM Featuring panel talk along with:
Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Head of Product & Research, Grayscale Investments
Christopher Perkins, CEO, 250 Digital Asset Management-Franklin Templeton
Eric Saraniecki, Cofounder, Digital Asset & Canton Network
Yorke Rhodes III, Chairman Enterprise Ethereum Alliance EEA
Moderated by:
Jennifer Sanasie, Senior Anchor & Journalist at CoinDesk
7:00 PM Fireside Chat along with:
Dr Rebekka Revel, Skyline at Solana Foundation
Patrick Wilson, General Counsel at Solana Policy Institute
Jorge Cortes, Cofounder at BitBasel
Guiding a nuanced discussion at the intersection of innovation and capital markets.
7:30 PM Networking
Food and Drinks provided.
Held in New York City ahead of Consensus Miami 2026, this intimate setting is tailored for those actively building, investing, and leading within the digital asset ecosystem. Expect substantive insights, sharp perspectives, and conversations that extend well beyond the panel.
📍 New York City
📅 April 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM EST
Venue details shared upon RSVP confirmation
RSVP required. Limited seating.