Meet BTC2019 Teacher Kent Barton
C4 is proud to host Blockchain Training Conference 2019 in Denver this August 28–30. BTC is different than your average crypto conference because instead of speakers, we have teachers. This is not a conference where you’ll hear pitches on ICOs from questionable companies. Sponsors don’t get stage time simply because they’re helping pay for the event. Every course session is designed with two or more learning objectives, and every teacher cares that you learn something useful from their session. With almost 16 hours of educational content, it’s like you’re getting an entire college course, condensed into just three days. On top of all of this, you also have the chance to earn your Certified Bitcoin Professional designation onsite or online as part of your ticket purchase to BTC.
We’re excited to spotlight some of our BTC2019 teachers this year, and today, we’d like to introduce you to Kent Barton. Kent will be teaching “Ethereum Explained” Check out our chat with Kent to learn more:
How did you get involved in your subject area & why are you passionate about teaching it?
I’ve been involved in blockchain technology since I first learned about Bitcoin in 2012. Two years later, excited by the prospect of a decentralized smart contract system, I founded the Ethereum Denver meetup. Since then crypto has taken over many facets of my life!
My passion for teaching Ethereum, and crypto in general, stems from my steadfast belief that blockchain technology can make the world a freer and more prosperous place. The more people that understand how this technology works, the better. It’s a good feeling, watching someone’s face turn from confusion to understanding as they grasp a new concept that was previously foreign to them.
Why do you think certifications and standards are important in the blockchain industry today?
There’s still a sense that crypto is the wild west, and that we’re just making things up as we go along. While this *is* a very new and fast-changing industry, there are also best practices and foundational knowledge that can provide interested parties with a sturdy foundation for success in the space. Additionally, certifications help create a benchmark that people can use for hiring and marketing themselves, and also help to legitimize the industry. Anything that facilitates bringing more smart minds into this space is a big win in my book.
Why have you decided to teach a session at #BTC2019?
Along with embracing the values that this conference is promoting, I’m also excited to work alongside people who have worked tirelessly to bring the crypto ecosystem to the masses. Andreas M. Antonopoulos, for example, played an instrumental role in my own crypto education several years ago. I’m honored to join him and others in helping to bring crypto understanding to a wider segment of our population.
We’re looking forward to attending Kent’s master class at BTC2019! Make sure to join us by getting your tickets here.
