Proof of Talk 2025: Crypto’s Biggest Names Head to Paris—and It’s Not Just Talk

Something big is happening in Paris this June. On the 10th and 11th, right inside the Louvre Palace, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs will host Proof of Talk 2025—a Web3 event that’s less about hype and more about real conversations that could shape the future of crypto, AI, and finance. And it’s drawing some serious heavyweights.

A Speaker Lineup That Turns Heads

For the first time in over four years, Barry Silbert—CEO of Digital Currency Group—is stepping back into the spotlight. Joining him are some of the most influential minds in the space: Cathie Wood (ARK Invest), Balaji Srinivasan (former Coinbase exec), and Stani Kulechov (Aave). These aren’t your typical conference guests—they’re leaders who’ve helped build the foundation of the Web3 world we know today.

When these people talk, the industry listens. And this time, they’re not coming to make headlines—they’re coming to talk real solutions.

From Buzzwords to Real Impact

This year’s agenda is packed with topics that are finally moving out of theory and into the real world: the tokenization of finance, decentralized AI (DeAI), and new models for digital ownership. One session to watch? Bittensor—the permissionless AI network that’s starting to shake up how we think about intelligence, ethics, and decentralization. Their entire founding team will be attending together for the first time ever.

But it’s not just about the tech. Panels will dive into regulation, infrastructure, and even the role of traditional finance in this next chapter of Web3.

Celebrating the Women Who Are Building the Future

One of the standout moments of the event will be the launch of the “Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI.” It’s a long-overdue recognition of the women pushing boundaries in an industry that still often sidelines them. In partnership with CoinDesk, the winners will be announced live on stage—and hopefully, it’ll set a new standard for inclusion in tech going forward.

Not Just Another Conference

Let’s be honest: most crypto events can feel like echo chambers. But Proof of Talk has a different energy. It’s designed more like a high-level economic forum than a trade show. Think serious discussions, global perspectives, and people from every corner of the industry—regulators, builders, investors, and founders—talking like humans, not just CEOs delivering keynote slides.

As Zohair Dehnadi, the event’s co-founder, put it: “We wanted a place where the people shaping Web3 could meet and actually talk—to challenge each other, to share, to build. That’s what Proof of Talk is.”

The Parisian Vibe Makes It Even Better

Of course, being in Paris doesn’t hurt. Beyond the official stages, attendees can expect everything from rooftop dinners to private networking salons and impromptu meetings over espresso. If you’re building in Web3—or just curious about where it’s all going—this is the kind of environment where the right conversation can change everything.

A Real Moment for the Industry

Proof of Talk 2025 arrives at a crucial time. The crypto world has been through a lot—from regulatory uncertainty to market chaos—but now there’s a sense that something more grounded is taking shape. This event isn’t about pumping coins or promising the moon. It’s about asking the right questions, finding real answers, and reconnecting the industry around ideas that matter.

As Jason Jiang from Certik said, “This is where the next wave is being planned. You can feel it.”

Paris is ready. The leaders are coming. And this time, it’s not just talk.