> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://news.hemi.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hemi Hits Hong Kong: Consensus, Bitcoin Tech Carnival & More - URL: https://news.hemi.xyz/rethinking-blockchain-security-btcfi-and-more-055dd9f980cf5267/ - Published: 2025-02-24T14:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-05T21:16:36.000Z - Author: Hemi Labs # Highlights From Hong Kong ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/54/c6/54c6f660-26c3-4ce3-8ea1-ea7e37a8cc90/content/images/2026/08/gkum71uwkaae493-jpeg-t-1740155884.jpg) Hemi connected with builders, traders, and innovators shaping the future of Bitcoin DeFi in Hong Kong for [Consensus](https://consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). Along the way, we participated in the [Bitcoin Tech Carnival](https://lu.ma/tjdzd7ap?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) and hosted our own [Liquidity Brunch](https://lu.ma/xhtsf1no?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). Here are some video clips of co-founder Jeff Garzik’s comments at the Bitcoin Tech Carnival: - "[Bitcoin DeFi is surging](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1892159695072412006?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) — 80/20 in energy and momentum. Builders are choosing Bitcoin first, and that shift is shaping Hemi’s ecosystem too." - “[Bitcoin and Ethereum don’t need to be in separate rooms](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1892105360791543849?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) — they need to work together. That’s why we built Hemi.” - “[Hemi is an EVM+++ Bitcoin L2](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1892012686117839281?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) … Hemi extends Bitcoin's programmability 100x." While you’re at it, here are some [moments from our Liquidity Brunch](https://x.com/hemi%5Fxyz/status/1892587856549294248?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). --- # Midweek with Max Roundup ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/54/c6/54c6f660-26c3-4ce3-8ea1-ea7e37a8cc90/content/images/2026/08/group-427320632-1-t-1740180018.jpg) We're back on [Discord](https://discord.gg/hemixyz?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) for this week's *Midweek with Max*! And here’s a spoiler: there’s a special surprise you won’t want to miss. Oh, heck… [Here it is at 26’29”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC%5FkLtjbges&t=1589s&utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). Enjoy. Max, Phil & the crew covered: - Infrastructure upgrades, PoP mining, & node sale progress - Hemi appearances at Consensus HK, ETH Denver & Bitcoin Investor Conference - Proof-of-Proof, staking, & liquidity questions from the community [Catch the highlights.](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-february-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) --- # Hemi Community Corner Everyone who joined [Midweek with Max](https://hemi.xyz/blog/midweek-with-max-for-february-18-2025/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) for the surprise announcement just unlocked the WENdigo role on [Discord](https://discord.gg/hemixyz?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) — a nod to both a cryptid and [the moment a big "WEN" question was finally answered](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC%5FkLtjbges&t=1589s&utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). Now, nine new roles are rolling out! Here’s how the new roles stack up: - 🎖 Join Discord → Hemigo - 🎖 5 XP → Heminimal - 🎖 10 XP → Heminer - 🎖 15 XP → Heminion - 🎖 20 XP → Hemisential - 🎖 30 XP → Hemighty - 🎖 40 XP → PoW - 🎖 50 XP → PoP - 🎖 65 XP → Oracle - 🎖 100 XP → Diplomatic Hemunity Start earning XP by helping the community, creating content, sharing memes, and engaging with Hemi on social media. --- ## Dive Deeper Into Hemi 📖 Read through the [whitepaper](https://hemi.xyz/whitepaper?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) and [documentation](https://docs.hemi.xyz/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). 📰 Catch up on the [latest Hemi news](https://hemi.xyz/blog/?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more). 🌱 Help [support and grow](https://points.absinthe.network/hemi?utm%5Fsource=news.hemi.xyz&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=hemi-hits-hong-kong-consensus-bitcoin-tech-carnival-more) the Hemi community.