Consensus HK Recap with CEO Mark Zalan

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@GoMiningFeb 20, 2026

The Spaces recaps GoMining’s two-day presence at Consensus Hong Kong and outlines its 2026 product roadmap. Host Yan and CEO Mark describe strong booth traffic, media exposure, and a distinctly energetic Asia vibe versus prior events in Europe. The core thesis: move beyond mining rewards toward a full Bitcoin super app—earn, spend, and borrow—centered on GoMining’s multicurrency wallet. Mark details Simple Earn (no lock-up, variable rates by VIP level, interest credited in Bitcoin every 4 hours on assets held in-wallet), a globally available payment card, upcoming liquidity/loan products collateralized by BTC or digital miners, and “Mine Now, Pay Later” with crypto payment coverage. A major initiative is a merchant payment solution enabling true Layer-1, non-custodial Bitcoin acceptance, targeted for a live demo at Consensus Miami in May. The Jacob & Co. Epic X limited collaboration (100 pieces) was showcased; each watch includes a digital miner and is priced at $40,000, with current estimated rewards near $5,000/year. Community raffles include five Dragon Boxes (winners next week) and a booth raffle for the watch (winner in India). US access to Simple Earn is in progress, with updates forthcoming.

Consensus Hong Kong Recap — GoMining Twitter Space Summary

Session overview and participants

  • Host: Yan (addressed once as “Yang” in the transcript), moderating the recap and Q&A.
  • Guest: Mark, GoMining’s CEO, joining from the onsite team.
  • Team mentions: Institutional-side colleagues referenced by Mark (transcript notes “Fahu and Germany” — likely colleagues from the institutional team; names as stated in the recording).
  • Audience engagement: Yan confirmed audio with live reactions (thanks to aka and Kai), noted ~60 live listeners, and reiterated giveaway logistics.

Conference impressions and booth activity

  • Mark described Consensus Hong Kong as energetic and distinctly different in vibe from October’s European Blockchain Convention (Barcelona) — highlighting how regional conferences feel different across the US, Europe, and Asia circuit GoMining targets yearly.
  • Booth performance: Heavy traffic and sustained engagement; strategic booth placement helped. There were consistent lines for the Satoshi games, with many attendees winning minors. Numerous conversations took place with KOLs, partners, vendors, and broader ecosystem stakeholders.
  • Media exposure: Mark and institutional team members participated in fireside chats, stage panels, and TV interviews (transcript references “join this TV”). Overall, the two-day presence was characterized as very meaningful and worthwhile.

Fireside talk theme: Bitcoin adoption won’t come from orders

  • Core thesis: GoMining is evolving beyond the mining pillar into enabling real-world Bitcoin spending and broader financial utility.
  • Products discussed:
    • Payment Cards: Initially rolled out in Europe at the beginning of the year, now available worldwide. Cards draw from funds in GoMining wallets, offering a convenient way to spend.
    • Simple Earn: A high-interest topic at the conference.
      • Mechanics: Interest payments made in Bitcoin every 4 hours on crypto assets held in the GoMining wallet (e.g., USDT, USDC, BTC, SOL, TON, ETH, etc.).
      • User experience: No lock-up, no minimums; rates vary by user’s VIP tier and by asset. Current rates are visible in-app.
      • Positioning: Designed as a simple, user-friendly yield product the team wanted to exist in crypto; product team credited for stellar execution.
    • Mine Now, Pay Later: Announced in November; upcoming extension will cover crypto payments as well.
    • Liquidity/Loans: Near-term roadmap includes loans collateralized by either Digital Miners or Vic Coin. Tentative timing is “a month or two,” pending formal product announcements.
    • Merchant Payment Solution (Layer-1 Bitcoin payments):
      • Vision: Allow merchants to accept true Layer-1 Bitcoin payments (non-custodial, no L2 rollups or wrappers). Example use case: buying a coffee directly from a wallet.
      • Status & timeline: Active R&D and infrastructure build; aiming for a major product announcement and demo at Consensus Miami (May). Considered a “game changer” for Bitcoin adoption.

Vision: Towards a Bitcoin “super app”

  • Mark reiterated GoMining’s evolution into a comprehensive Bitcoin super app:
    • Earn via mining rewards and Simple Earn.
    • Keep and earn yield/interest on holdings.
    • Spend via payment cards and forthcoming merchant acceptance rails.
    • Borrow via liquidity/loan products using Bitcoin or Digital Miners as collateral.
  • The multi-currency GoMining wallet is the core of Simple Earn today and will anchor the loan/liquidity products.

US availability of Simple Earn

  • Yan acknowledged strong US user demand and the FOMO driven by recent Simple Earn raffle posts and community screenshots.
  • Status: The team is working to launch Simple Earn in the US, focused on a smooth operational rollout. Official updates will be announced soon via GoMining channels.

Partnership spotlight: Jacob & Co. Epic X x GoMining

  • Collaboration: Limited series of 100 Jacob & Co. Epic X timepieces co-branded with GoMining.
  • Product differentiation:
    • Each watch includes an attached Digital Miner (described in the talk as “1,000 … hash” capacity) that earns Bitcoin rewards.
    • At current BTC price and network difficulty, estimated rewards are around $5,000/year (subject to market/difficulty fluctuations). Projected to pay for itself within 3–4 years.
    • Price: $40,000.
  • Strategic intent: Bridge the virtual (Bitcoin network, Digital Miners) and the physical (luxury Swiss watchmaking); generate excitement, name recognition, and a unique narrative.
  • Community reaction:
    • Display at the booth drew sustained crowds; Hong Kong’s appreciation for Swiss watchmaking amplified interest.
    • Enthusiast crossover: Unexpectedly strong interest from the Jacob & Co collector side; GoMining held calls explaining the Digital Miner component, its utility and profitability.
    • Creative campaign: A highly artistic digital ad was showcased; Yan modeled the watch in the campaign.

Booth activation and raffle experience

  • Satoshi games drew continuous participation, and all players were entered into a raffle for one Epic X x GoMining watch.
  • The drawing occurred at the end of Day 2, attracting a crowd of ~50–70 around the otherwise-empty hall.
  • Winner logistics: The winner was not present (based in India). GoMining support is coordinating delivery of the timepiece and Digital Miner. The team had clarified throughout that presence at drawing was not required; winners would be contacted via their app ID and arrangements made thereafter.

Community engagement: Dragon Box giveaway and Q&A

  • Yan confirmed that the Dragon Box giveaway (five winners) is tied to questions submitted by the community.
  • Participation: Over 100 questions received within two days.
  • Timeline: Winners to be announced early next week; the team will respond in the comments to selected questions, especially those probing GoMining’s direction and rationale for strategic choices.

Closing messages and next steps

  • Mark thanked long-time supporters and newcomers alike, emphasizing excitement for 2026 in terms of community growth and product launches.
  • Call to action: Try Simple Earn — positioned as one of the most user-friendly, straightforward products not only in the Bitcoin space but across crypto.
  • Events: Invitation to meet at Consensus Miami (May), with “bigger and better” product announcements anticipated — especially on payment rails.
  • Communications: Stay tuned to official social channels and in-app announcements for rollout updates (US Simple Earn, loans/liquidity, merchant payments).

Key highlights

  • Strong booth performance and media presence at Consensus Hong Kong.
  • Clear product expansion beyond mining to spending, saving/yield, and borrowing — towards a Bitcoin super app.
  • Simple Earn: Interest in BTC paid every 4 hours on wallet assets; no lock-up/minimums; rates by VIP tier and asset.
  • Payment cards: Now globally available.
  • Loans/liquidity: Collateralized by Digital Miners or Vic Coin — near-term roadmap.
  • Merchant payments: True Layer-1 Bitcoin acceptance targeted for demo at Consensus Miami.
  • Jacob & Co partnership: 100-piece Epic X series with a Digital Miner included; estimated ~$5k/year rewards at current conditions; high crossover interest.
  • Community giveaways: Five Dragon Boxes; winners next week; ongoing Q&A engagement.