Belgrade Becomes Ethereum’s Balkan Hub as Global ETH Community Gathers for Third Time

Serbia’s capital cements its crypto cred with another high-profile Ethereum event—just don’t ask about the local regulatory framework.

Why Belgrade?
Cheap flights, cheaper rakija, and a developer scene that’s quietly building DeFi alternatives to the region’s shaky banks.

The real headline:
While Wall Street still debates ETF approvals, Eastern Europe’s ETH heads are shipping code—and drinking šljivovica—at a pace that would give SEC lawyers heartburn.

ETH Belgrade Levels Up

This year, ETH Belgrade is expected to welcomefrom all over the world, solidifying its place among the. These ambitious numbers are backed by strong early support from industry leaders.are just the first wave of teams backing the conference and hackathon.

Aremains one of ETH Belgrade’s defining features. This year, the lineup is more, featuring renowned figures from some of the most prestigious crypto projects, including:

• Jeffrey Scholz (Rareskills)
• Andrej Rakic (Chainlink)
• Token Brice (The DeFi Collective)
• Milos Stankovic (Ethereum Foundation)
• Viraz Malhotra (Fuel)
• Uttam Singh (Alchemy)
• Martin Krung (Curve)

…and many more to be announced throughout April and May.

Bridging Builders, Not Just Assets

While ETH Belgrade is raising the bar in, it also stays true to Ethereum’s ethos of putting. This year, ETH Belgrade is launching thecampaign—sending ato bring hackersfromstraight to Belgrade.

At ETH Belgrade,like this aren’t just symbolic—they create tangible opportunities, strengthen the Ethereum community, and push the ecosystem toward greater.

Serbia: A Successful Hub for Web3

Serbia has established itself as a key player in the Web3 world over the last decade, with Belgrade alone home to over 50 blockchain companies. This city is home to globally recognized Web3 platforms such as DeFi Saver and Tenderly, making it an ideal location for Ethereum developers.

“Belgrade equals Web3. Some of the biggest Web3 projects globally started here, and it’s our mission to make Belgrade’s name as recognizable as they are.” —

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