Manila Crypto Debates: Blockchain – Do People Need It (Feb. 13, 2019)
This upcoming meetup in Makati uses the debate format to discuss whether the world needs blockchain or not.
| Manila Crypto Debates: Blockchain – Do People Need It | |
| Type of Event | Meetup |
| Ticket Price | Free with RSVP |
| Date: | February 13, 2019 |
| Time | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Location | Acceler8, Paseo, Makati |
| Registration & Reserve Your Tickets at | Meetup Group |
In this blockchain meetup in Makati, 2 teams debate on whether we need blockchain or not. The debate will happen in 4 rounds, in which one of those rounds will belong to the audience asking questions to the teams.
Participants
“You Need Blockchain” Team
| Mark Vernon | Founder, Tagcash |
| Rafael Padilla | Co-founder, Blockchain Association of the Philippines |
“You Don’t Need Blockchain” Team
| Miguel Cuneta | Co-founder, SCI Ventures |
| Chris Verceles | Blockchain Developer, ConsenSys / Co-founder, Lifemesh |
Debate Rounds
Round 1: Opening
- Team “You don’t need a Blockchain”
Miguel + Chris (2 min talking time each): Why you don’t need a Blockchain - Team “You need a Blockchain”
Mark + Rafael (2 min each): Why you need a Blockchain
Round 2: Comeback
- Team “You don’t need a Blockchain”
Miguel + Chris (2 min each): tackle the other team’s arguments - Team “You need a Blockchain”
Mark + Rafael (2 min each): tackle the other team’s arguments
Round 3: Your Turn
- Your Questions and Comments for Team “You don’t need a Blockchain”
- Your Questions and Comments for Team “You need a Blockchain”
Round 4: Final Words
- Team “You don’t need a Blockchain”
Miguel + Chris (1 min each) - Team “You need a Blockchain”
Mark + Rafael (1 min each)
Final: Voting Time
- The audience will stand to the side of the team they choose to win.
Date and Location
February 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Acceler8 Paseo
Makati City
(Google Maps)
Notes:
The event is free but remember to RSVP. Do not show up in the event without registering. Visit this link for registration.
