Name: Before the Blockies: Unpacking the Australian Landscape
Start: 2025-11-27T07:00:00.000Z
Location: HWL Ebsworth Melbourne

**In-Person from 5:30pm - Online from 6:15pm**

Join us on Tuesday 7 October when **[Jori](https://x.com/Jorifish)** from MEXC will guide us through the world of centralised exchanges and decentralised exchanges, exploring how automated market makers, cross-chain protocols, and new hybrid models are redefining what’s possible for traders.

He’ll unpack how the strengths of both CEXs and DEXs can complement one another, with hybrid structures aiming to deliver the efficiency and accessibility of centralised platforms alongside the freedom and transparency of decentralised systems.

We'll also have plenty of MEXC merchandise to give away as well as special prizes for a 'Jag the Joker' contest!

Presentation Details
While CEXs continue to dominate through their deep liquidity, streamlined user experience, and regulatory alignment, DEXs are carving out a vital space by giving traders unprecedented control, privacy, and resistance to censorship. This interplay between two models is reshaping how traders engage with digital assets.

Jori will explore this convergence, finding ways to blend trust, compliance, and liquidity with empowerment, autonomy, and innovation. For crypto holders, this means DeFi isn’t just an alternative - it’s a powerful expansion of choice, pushing the boundaries of how we interact with money, markets, and opportunity.

Jori is the Australian Operations Lead for MEXC.

**Details:**

* **5:30 PM – 6:15 PM:** Networking and food and drinks
* **6:15 PM – 7:30 PM:** **Online Segment Starts 6:15pm -** Presentation, Q&A
* **7:30 PM – Late:** Networking at [The Prince Consort Hotel](https://maps.app.goo.gl/7b69gFXRibNmsnMU8) (230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley)

📞 [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81403062375](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81403062375)

**About MEXC**
**[MEXC](www.mexc.com)** is a global crypto exchange with 10M+ users across 170+ countries, offering deep liquidity, diverse assets, and top-tier security. Now expanding in the ANZ region, MEXC powers traders and Web3 builders worldwide.

🌐 **===Additional Resources and Getting Connected===**
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
[https://x.com/allthingsblock](https://x.com/allthingsblock)
[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

**Other Information**
Zoom Attendees, please note that we do require you to sign in to ANY type of Zoom account in order to access the call. This is for security reasons. If you are presented with a Zoom message asking you to sign in with a 'Commercial Account', this just means you need to sign in with ANY type of Zoom account. You don't need a paid account. You can sign in with a 'Basic' (ie Free) account and access the meeting. See this article for more information from Zoom about this: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068339

🌐 **DISCLAIMERS:**
By becoming a member of this event group, you acknowledge that you have thoroughly read and comprehended that we are **not financial advisors** and that information provided should be considered for general knowledge or educational purposes only. Before making any financial, legal, or business decisions, it is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek independent professional guidance to suit your individual circumstance.

✉️ **Email Marketing:** By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your account settings.

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**ONLINE-ONLY EVENT**

​Join us for an online AMA conversation with **[Deb Kocak](https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborakocak/)**, founder of **[Granton.io](http://Granton.io)**, as she shares the patterns she’s seen after working with hundreds of startups over the past decade. From watching companies rise and fall, Deb has identified the real signals of success and the common traps that lead to failure.

Deb will unpack what separates resilient businesses from those that crumble:
\* Why strong intellectual property makes the biggest difference.
\* How chasing buzzwords (like Web3) without solving meaningful problems has cost companies millions.
\*The lessons learned from both the NFT boom and today’s market.

With Granton’s roots in Web3 consulting, Deb has seen firsthand how startups can waste capital on hype-driven integrations or build enduring moats by focusing on genuine problems. She’ll share strategies for navigating volatile markets, from token launches and fundraising cycles to financial runway management. Expect a candid conversation on finding durable moats, spotting ideas worth pursuing, and building the confidence to thrive in a competitive landscape.

**🔗 RSVP now & secure your spot!**

📞 Zoom Link on the day: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89272039487

**About Granton**
**[Granton](https://www.granton.io)** is a Gold Coast-based boutique consultancy that helps startups of all sizes find and apply for R&D tax incentives, startup grants, and accelerators. Since inception, Granton has assisted companies access more than 5 million dollars in funding (government and private).

**Other Information**
Please note that we do require you to sign in to ANY type of Zoom account in order to access the call. This is for security reasons. If you are presented with a Zoom message asking you to sign in with a 'Commercial Account', this just means you need to sign in with ANY type of Zoom account. You don't need a paid account. You can sign in with a 'Basic' (ie Free) account and access the meeting. See this article for more information from Zoom about this: [https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068339](https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068339)

🌐 ===Additional Resources and Getting Connected===
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
[https://x.com/allthingsblock](https://x.com/allthingsblock)
[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

🌐 DISCLAIMER:
By becoming a member of this event group, you acknowledge that you have thoroughly read and comprehended the following statements:
We are **not financial advisors** and the information provided should be considered for general knowledge or educational purposes only. Before making any financial, legal, or business decisions, it is imperative that you conduct your research and seek independent professional guidance.

✉️ Email Marketing: By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your Meetup account settings.

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Online event

**Before the Blockies: Unpacking the Australian Landscape**
**Challenges, Opportunities & Context**

Let's gather on the night before The Blockies for an evening of real talk and relaxed connection at HWLE Lawyers’ Melbourne CBD offices. From 5pm on Thursday 27 November 2025, we'll gather as founders, professionals, and community members who are helping to shape Australia’s digital asset and blockchain landscape. Food, drinks, and great company provided.

Hosted by **[ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)**, this event offers a chance to reconnect with industry peers and meet new movers and shakers before the champagne flutes and awards night glitz. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just getting started, this evening is designed to bring together passionate voices from across the sector.

Our speaker line-up includes legal, technical, and community leaders. Mizu Ardra will provide a high-level overview of where Australian regulation sits globally. Amy-Rose Goodey will speak to the evolution of the DLT space and DECA’s vision. Lisa Wade will close out by sharing the latest from Fableration

This event will be a good warm-up to The Blockies, and a celebration of the brains, brilliance, and blockchain community powering Australia’s digital future.

We do expect numbers to cap out for this event, so please dive in and register promptly!

**Meet Our Speakers**
**[Mizu Ardra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mizuardra/)** is a Partner at HWLE Lawyers and a trusted adviser to leading fintechs, financial institutions, and fund managers. She is recognised as an expert in emerging financial technologies such as tokenization, blockchain, crypto-assets, and digital platforms. Her areas of expertise include digital assets and payments regulation, consumer credit, retail financial services, and financial crime laws (including anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, sanctions, and anti-bribery).

**[Amy-Rose Goodey](https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rose/)** \- Amy\-Rose Goodey is the CEO of the Digital Economy Council of Australia\, the national body representing blockchain\, digital assets\, and emerging technologies\. A recognised leader in digital policy and innovation\, she has led critical industry reform\, strengthened regulatory engagement\, and advanced Australia's role in the global digital economy\. With a career spanning medtech\, telecoms\, and digital infrastructure\, Amy\-Rose is known for her strategic clarity\, cross\-sector insight\, and commitment to building an open\, inclusive digital future\.

**[Lisa Wade](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wade-she-her/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-wade-she-her/)\- CCO of **[Fableration](https://www.fableration.com/)**. 2024 Australian Fintech Female of the Year Former CEO of DigitalX. Led launch of Australia's first physical BTC ETF Ex-Head of Blockchain at NAB. Web3 & ESG thought leader.

**About ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN**
**[ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)** is a not-for-profit incorporated association providing educational meet-ups and social networking events to bring the community together to discuss and build the blockchain ecosystem.

With over 7000 members and a brand that we are growing globally, ATB is proud to work with industry bodies, founders, builders and distributed ledger enthusiasts to educate and inform.

**About HWLE Lawyers**
Through their combination of legal specialists and industry experience, **[HWLE Lawyers](https://hwlebsworth.com.au/)** has firmly established a reputation as a legal service provider of choice for organisations across Australia and internationally. HWLE Lawyers is the only fully integrated commercial law firm with offices in every State and Territory across Australia. Their rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that clients and lawyers want to do things differently.

**About Fableration**
A fairer publishing model. **[Fableration](https://fableration.com)** helps writers earn, readers discover, and publishers thrive — beyond the algorithm, beyond Amazon. Fableration is leading a knowledge renaissance. It is a blockchain community that democratises storytelling & makes knowledge more accessible to all.

**About [DECA](https://deca.org.au/)**
As the peak industry body representing businesses and innovators engaging with blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), digital assets, and intersecting technologies, DECA drives growth, fosters innovation, and strengthens Australia’s digital economy.

**🌐Follow Us To Learn More About What ATB is Doing:**
[https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/](https://www.allthingsblockchain.org.au/)
[https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/atb-blockchain)
[https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB](https://www.youtube.com/@ALLTHINGSBLOCKCHAIN-ATB)
[https://x.com/allthingsblock](https://x.com/allthingsblock)
[https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_](https://www.instagram.com/allthingsblockchain_)
[https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain](https://www.facebook.com/allthingsblockchain)

**✉️ Email Marketing:** By registering to attend this event, you acknowledge that we may share your email address with our event sponsor. We will only share your address if you have opted in to receive emails as part of your account settings.

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