Crypto developers descend on Paris to party underground at the Catacombs as turmoil grips the industry

About 65 feet below ground level in Paris is a labyrinth of centuries-old tunnels known as the Catacombs, which hold the skeletal remains of around six million Parisians. Legend has it that plague victims comprised some of the bones lining the hallways.

This week, it turned into a techno cave with neon lights for top ethereum programmers to party till 4 A.M. The mantra was “leave no trace” so everything was gone by sunrise.

“It’s very illegal but also very crypto,” explained one of the roughly 100 party attendees, who declined to be identified for fear of alerting the Paris police.

She also said the trek was one of the most ridiculous things she’s ever done in her life. The expedition included crawling under a fence, wiggling down caves, tracing the path of old train tracks, wading through thigh-deep, muddy water — and a bit of bouldering.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/19/ethcc-paris-crypto-developers-gather-as-turmoil-grips-industry.html