What Was Belgrade Blockchain Week 2023?
Belgrade Blockchain Week was a week-long, in-person Web3 gathering held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 2 to 9 June 2023. It brought together some of the brightest Web3 minds, with independent events across the city run by top companies and communities, all anchored by the official conference, ETH Belgrade, the premier Ethereum event in the heart of the Balkans. The official page sat on the Belgrade Blockchain Week site.
By spreading events across a whole week, it turned Belgrade into a regional hub for Southeast European Web3. To follow similar gatherings, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto summits list.
Key Themes at the Week
The agenda matched a builder-and-founder crowd:
- Ethereum and Layer 2s through the ETH Belgrade conference.
- DeFi and Web3 building for the region.
- NFTs and creator tools, a focus you can follow on our NFT events hub.
- Community and startups across the Balkans.
Independent side events gave the week real breadth and energy. Many guests also tracked broader Web3 tech events through CoinGabbar.
How Crypto Is Growing in Serbia
Serbia was an early mover on crypto rules in the region. Its Law on Digital Assets, in force from 2021, gave the country a clear framework well before many neighbours, with the National Bank of Serbia overseeing virtual currencies and the Securities Commission covering digital tokens. Crypto is treated as a distinct form of property, not legal tender, and mining is expressly allowed.
The tax setup is investor-friendly in places. Individuals pay a 15% capital gains tax, but a 50% relief applies if proceeds are reinvested into a Serbian company, and transfers of virtual currencies are exempt from VAT. Belgrade has built a Digital Assets Hub to support blockchain startups, and Serbia has leaned toward private-sector crypto rather than a state CBDC, while updating AML and KYC rules in 2025. With a strong tech community and clear early rules, Serbia is positioning itself as a Balkan crypto leader, which events like Belgrade Blockchain Week put on display. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's crypto conferences page.
Impact of the Event on the Balkans' Web3 Scene
A blockchain week in Belgrade helps the whole region. It connects Serbian and Balkan founders with global protocols and funds. It gives Ethereum builders a serious regional stage. And it shows that Southeast Europe has real Web3 talent, backed by clear Serbian rules. Each edition feeds the next startup or partnership across the Balkans.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners Should Join
A regional week reaches an underserved, talented crowd. Strong fits include:
- Ethereum Layer 2s and infrastructure: win Balkan developers early.
- DeFi and tooling firms: meet regional builders.
- NFT and creator platforms: reach a growing community.
- Exchanges and wallets: onboard new Southeast European users.
- Funds and angels: source early Balkan Web3 teams.
To get a booth or talk slot at a future edition, you can list a crypto event or contact the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
A regional blockchain week offers fresh stories away from the usual hubs. KOLs and media meet rising Balkan founders and a lively, week-long crowd. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
Builders come to learn and connect across a whole week. You join the ETH Belgrade conference and many side events. You meet protocols, funds, and fellow founders from across the region. Many leave with a co-founder, a backer, or a clearer plan for the Balkans.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Want to attend a regional blockchain week for less? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor, partner, or add your event to our blockchain events list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
Belgrade Blockchain Week wrapped up after a full week of talks, side events, and the ETH Belgrade conference, with new ties between Balkan and global builders, founders, and investors. Several projects and partnerships started here. By gathering Southeast Europe's Web3 scene in Belgrade, it reinforced Serbia's role as an early regional crypto leader with clear rules. It also helped pave the way for more Balkan blockchain events. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our crypto hackathons page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- Web3: the next phase of the internet built on blockchains and ownership.
- Ethereum: a blockchain that runs smart contracts and powers most Web3 apps.
- NBS: the National Bank of Serbia, which oversees virtual currencies.
- Digital Assets Hub: a Belgrade initiative supporting blockchain startups.
- Layer 2: a network built on top of Ethereum to make it faster and cheaper.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Serbia's crypto rules may change; always check current law. The event described here was held in June 2023; future dates and details may differ. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
