What Was Building Blocks TLV 2023?
Building Blocks TLV was a Web3 builder-focused event held in central Tel Aviv, Israel, on 7 February 2023. It gathered speakers, founders, developers, and investors from across the crypto scene for a day of talks and networking. The official page sat on the Building Blocks TLV site. As the heart of the "Start-Up Nation," Tel Aviv was a natural home for a no-fluff builder gathering.
The event leaned into real building rather than hype, fitting Israel's deep-tech culture. To follow similar gatherings, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto conferences list.
Key Themes at Building Blocks TLV
The agenda matched a developer-and-founder crowd:
- Web3 infrastructure and core protocol work.
- DeFi and on-chain finance for real users.
- Scaling and cryptography, a deep Israeli strength.
- Founding and funding Web3 startups.
Talks favoured substance over speculation, true to the local builder mindset. Many guests also tracked broader Web3 tech events through CoinGabbar.
How Crypto Is Growing in Israel
Israel is one of the world's strongest deep-tech hubs, and its crypto scene reflects that. The country has no single crypto law yet; instead, several bodies share oversight. The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) sorts tokens into currency, security, and utility types, the Tax Authority treats crypto as a taxable asset, and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) licenses service providers. In August 2024, the ISA opened a "Closed Garden" route letting non-bank exchange members offer Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody.
The build quality is world-class. More than 25% of Israelis have used crypto in the past five years, and the country hosts well over 170 blockchain companies, including cryptography leader StarkWare, valued around USD 8 billion. The Bank of Israel is advancing a "digital shekel" CBDC with a 2026 roadmap, and the first shekel-pegged stablecoin, BILS, launched in 2024 under a CMA sandbox. A KPMG-backed study even argued that clearer crypto rules could add roughly 120 billion shekels and 70,000 jobs by 2035. For builders, Tel Aviv pairs elite talent with a maturing framework. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's digital asset events page.
Impact of the Event on Israel's Web3 Scene
A builder-first event in Tel Aviv helps Israel in real ways. It connects elite engineers and founders with global protocols and funds. It keeps the local scene focused on shipping, not hype. And it shows that Israel's deep-tech edge extends to Web3 and cryptography. Each edition seeds the next startup or protocol.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Partners Should Join
A serious builder event reaches sharp, technical talent. Strong fits include:
- Blockchains and Layer 2s: win Israel's elite engineers.
- Cryptography and ZK firms: meet a world-leading talent pool.
- DeFi and infrastructure projects: find core builders.
- Wallets and security firms: reach a deep-tech crowd.
- VCs and angels: source early Israeli Web3 startups.
To get involved in a future edition, you can list a crypto event or contact the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
A builder event offers real signal, not noise. KOLs and media meet the engineers and founders shaping serious Web3. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
Builders come to learn and connect with peers who care about the craft. You meet protocols, funds, and fellow founders. You test your idea with a sharp, technical crowd. Many leave with a co-founder, a backer, or a clearer protocol roadmap.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Want to attend a Web3 builder event 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 crypto summits list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
Building Blocks TLV wrapped up with substance-rich talks and new ties between Israeli engineers, founders, and investors. Several projects and partnerships started here. By running a builder-first event in Tel Aviv, it reinforced Israel's role as a deep-tech and cryptography powerhouse, at a time when the country was shaping clearer crypto rules and advancing its digital shekel. It also helped pave the way for more Israeli Web3 events. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our blockchain events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- Web3: the next phase of the internet built on blockchains and user ownership.
- ZK: zero-knowledge proofs, a cryptography method that proves facts without revealing data.
- ISA: the Israel Securities Authority, which classifies crypto tokens.
- Digital shekel: Israel's planned central bank digital currency.
- Start-Up Nation: a nickname for Israel's dense, high-output tech ecosystem.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Israel's crypto framework is still evolving; rules and taxes may change. The event described here was held in February 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.
