NiceHashX: A Successful Celebration of Bitcoin and Our 10-Year Journey

What a remarkable two days it was at NiceHashX, our conference held in the heart of Slovenia’s beautiful Maribor! Designed to mark both our 10th anniversary and celebrate Slovenia’s growing status as a European crypto leader, the event exceeded all expectations, bringing together Bitcoin enthusiasts, blockchain innovators, and industry leaders from around the world.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pohorje Mountains, Maribor proved to be the perfect location to showcase our vision and commitment to Bitcoin adoption. With the presidential election in the U.S. stirring global attention, the timing of our conference felt particularly poignant, as discussions highlighted Bitcoin’s relevance in today’s economic and political landscapes, culminating in an all-time-high Bitcoin price during the conference!

Bitcoin on the Sunny Side of the Alps

Slovenia’s emergence as a blockchain hub was a recurring theme throughout the event. With projections suggesting that one in five Slovenians will use digital assets by 2028, and over 1,000 businesses already accepting BTC, it’s clear the nation is making its mark. NiceHash, born here in Maribor, has been proud to lead this transformation.

At NiceHashX, attendees explored three main stages packed with many expert talks and panels. Highlights included thought-provoking insights from Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, Knut Svanholm, Bitcoin podcaster, Pierre Corbin, Co-founder of Bitcoin FilmFest, Susie Violet Ward, Co-Founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, Prince Filip Karađorđević, Chief Strategy Officer at JAN3, and many other industry experts and commentators.

Networking buzzed through the expo areas, side events which included fitness activities and local discovery, and of course, a VIP dinner with music on the first evening, and an epic lively after-party complete with DJ Claptone on the Saturday!

A Decade of Innovation

Reflecting on NiceHash’s journey over the past 10 years, our CEO Vladimir Hozjan shared his excitement:

"It has been incredible to witness Bitcoin adoption grow both locally here in Maribor and on a global scale. NiceHashX gave us the chance to celebrate this progress, while looking ahead to how NiceHash will continue to innovate and build for the future."

Bitcoin Payments In Action

This commitment to innovation was evident as we unveiled our BTC payment solution, NiceHash Pay, demonstrating its capabilities both at the event and across the city with over 500 unique transactions and 0.15 BTC ($13,992). As a company that pioneered tools like fully automated Lightning Network payouts for miners, NiceHash remains steadfast in driving the adoption of Bitcoin for everyday transactions.

Discover NiceHash From The Inside

In addition to all the incredible speakers who traveled far and wide to join us, we also had a whole host of panels and talks from our own product managers who shared insight and knowledge about how our different products and services work. Guests were able to learn on the spot how to get started with mining, NiceHash Pay, our hashrate marketplace, as well as hear perspectives on topics such as regulation.

Top Quality Sponsors

We were also delighted to have some amazing sponsors with us, as companies such as MIM (Munich International Mining), 21energy, Canaan, Hashlabs, Bitcoin Association Slovenia, Bitcoin FilmFest and many others.Their presence truly lit up the exposition hall and brought massive value to the many newcomers at the conference, as well as networking opportunities with industry veterans. We are grateful they made the journey with us!

Thank You for Joining Us

As we close the curtain on NiceHashX, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all who attended, from industry veterans to curious newcomers, to our wonderful speakers and sponsors, and without forgetting our own team who pulled off this incredible event. Your energy, insights, and enthusiasm made this celebration unforgettable.

Here’s to the next chapter of Bitcoin, the continued rise of Slovenia as a crypto leader, and another decade of NiceHash connecting miners, buyers, and enthusiasts around the world. See you at the next milestone!