By oleg326756 on Skatehive
Two years ago, in the lively atmosphere of Tallinn’s Banana Conf — a quirky NFT conference that drew crypto enthusiasts from across the globe — I had an unforgettable encounter with Ben Armstrong, better known as BitBoy Crypto. This wasn’t the main stage chaos of NFT pitches and digital banana auctions, but a quieter side-event meet-up where I saw a different side of the crypto influencer: kind, approachable, and surprisingly down-to-earth. Little did I know, this moment came just months before his life would spiral into public scandals. The Banana Conf in 2023 was a whirlwind of NFT hype, with attendees buzzing about blockchain art and collectibles. Held in Tallinn, Estonia, it was equal parts educational and eccentric, with booths showcasing everything from pixelated fruit to million-dollar digital apes. I was there looking for connections, investment opportunities, and trying to learn more about NFTs (I’m not too much into them, as I mostly invest in cryptocurrencies and utility tok