By Terry Ashton, updated April 17, 2025
Paris, April 2025 — The Carrousel du Louvre was lit—not just with spotlights and LED panels, but with brainpower. PBW 2025 brought together crypto’s brightest, weirdest, and most relentlessly curious minds. AI agents, tokenized property, CBDCs, and legal frameworks were all on the table. But right there in the middle of it all, quietly drawing people in? Deffio—the noncustodial wallet that’s fixing what so many others have fumbled.
Photo credit: Deffio
PBW Isn’t Just Another Crypto Conference—And That’s the Point
Let’s not sugarcoat it. The crypto industry has seen its fair share of buzzwords, overpromises, and awkward panel silences. But Paris Blockchain Week still hits different. It’s where 10,000+ people—from hoodie-clad devs to high-stakes VCs—come to talk shop and test ideas.
This year’s headline? Web3 is finally growing up. Less moon-talk, more real-world problems being solved. And Deffio? Right place, right time.
“People are tired of wallets that make you feel like you’re defusing a bomb,” said Sam Kaploushenko, CEO of Deffio and Head of Crypto at Corytech. “They want something that just works—and doesn’t talk down to them while doing it.”
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Web2 + Web3 = About Time
A consistent theme throughout PBW was that Web2 and Web3 aren’t enemies—they’re overdue collaborators. From smoother fiat ramps to better dApp experiences, the message was clear—users don’t care what’s “under the hood” if the interface is clunky or confusing.
That’s where Deffio stood out.
They’re not just building a bridge between two worlds. They’re smoothing the whole path so you barely notice you’ve crossed one. The interface is clean. The experience feels familiar. The tech is powerful, but stays politely in the background.
“Wallets shouldn’t just store stuff,” said Andrii Podobied, CBDO of Deffio. “They should launch things. dApps, payments, real-life transactions. If it’s not useful in your actual life, what’s the point?”
What Really Went Down at PBW (Hint: Not Just Panels)
Sure, there were great talks—MiCA regulations, DePIN networks, RWA tokenization—but the real magic happened between the coffee carts and VIP lounges. That’s where ideas were pitched, deals were floated, and new tech was poked and prodded by people who’ve seen it all before.
Deffio took that opportunity and ran with it. They didn’t just demo features—they invited feedback. They showed VCs and product nerds how fast onboarding can feel when you ditch seed phrase anxiety. They connected with developers building infrastructure, community leaders looking for frictionless tools, and users just… trying to make sense of it all.
And the verdict? People didn’t just nod—they stayed.
Sam Kaploushenko, CEO of Deffio and Andrii Podobied, CBDO at Deffio at Paris Blockchain Week. Photo credit: Deffio
Why Deffio Feels Different (Because It Is)
Let’s face it: many wallets cater to either tech insiders or total beginners—but rarely both. That’s what makes Deffio different.
- You own your keys—and your peace of mind.
- You get actual humans on support, not a chatbot maze.
- You can monitor multiple wallets securely.
- You move easily across multiple chains and currencies.
- And yes, the wallet plays nicely with global payment systems—whether you’re in Berlin, Buenos Aires, or Bangkok.
It’s a wallet built for power users and first-timers, for the curious and the crypto-native. Because real adoption happens when everyone feels welcome.
Photo credit: Deffio
PBW Was Just the Beginning
Deffio didn’t roll into PBW to flex. They came to listen. To engage. To test assumptions. And maybe most importantly—to find their tribe.
What’s next? Expect deeper integrations. Cleaner UX. More features that don’t require a YouTube tutorial. And a bigger push into the real world, where people want to manage crypto and fiat like it’s no big deal—because soon, it won’t be.
“The future isn’t about shouting louder,” Sam added. “It’s about building smarter—and listening harder.”
So, long story short—Deffio may have entered quietly, but they left PBW with a whole new wave of interest behind them.
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