As one of the most vibrant and historically rich cities in Europe, Berlin has long been a melting pot of culture, innovation, and resistance against central authority. It is no coincidence that this city became the home of one of the most community-driven, decentralized blockchain gatherings in the world: Berlin Blockchain Week.
Founded in the spirit of openness and collaboration, Berlin Blockchain Week began as a grassroots initiative led by the Department of Decentralization, a collective of technologists and activists dedicated to promoting decentralized technologies. The flagship event, ETHBerlin, launched the first wave—but from day one, the vision extended far beyond the Ethereum ecosystem.
The week was never about tribalism. It was about building bridges. Whether your stack is Bitcoin, Polkadot, Cosmos, or a completely new protocol, Berlin Blockchain Week has always welcomed builders, thinkers, creators, and dreamers from all backgrounds. It’s a celebration of technology for the people, not for profit.
True to its name, the week is decentralized—there is no single organizer or corporate sponsor dictating the agenda. Instead, it is co-created by independent event hosts, each bringing their own unique flavor. From hackathons and academic conferences to art exhibitions and rooftop meetups, Berlin becomes a playground for experimentation, learning, and community-building.
This spirit aligns deeply with the mission of BerChain e.V., a non-profit organization fostering Berlin’s blockchain ecosystem by connecting public institutions, researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators. It is wonderful to see how things are unfolding in such a manner if you have enough participants that are lead by passion and a common mission and not by any corporate structure.
If you’re looking to experience blockchain not just as a technology, but as a movement — join us in Berlin this year.
Let’s make history, together.