BEST Burn #44 is here: Plus a look back at 2024 in BEST and crypto

From strength to strength: The Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee 

The inaugural Bitpanda Ecosystem Token Committee took place on November 29th. It was a productive session where the committee discussed important steps including governance, responsibilities, aims and of course the next steps for the committee. There will be quarterly meetings, with the next taking place in Q1 2025. 

As a reminder, the Bitpanda Ecosystem Token (BEST) Committee was established to uphold Bitpanda’s commitment to industry-leading best practices, transparency, and community-driven decision-making. The committee is composed of a diverse group of experts with deep industry knowledge and experience. Professor Hofstetter joins current members: 

• Lukas Kurzmann (Head of Development, Sunlime Innovations)
  
  
• David Chreng (Founding Partner at LeadBlock Ventures)
  
  
• Jonathan Kuhl (Co-Founder of w3.group)
  
  
• Marina Markezic (Director and Co-Founder of the European Crypto Initiative)
  
  
• Marco Schoisinger (VP Product at Bitpanda)
  
  
• Zsofia Ferenczi (Lead Legal Council at Bipanda, Chairwoman of the Committee)
  
  
• Léon Marino (BEST Product Manager) 

We’d also like to introduce the penultimate member of the committee, Professor Reto Hofstetter, a lecturer at the GSERM Global School in Empirical Research Methods in St. Gallen. 

The final member of the committee will be announced on January 21st, when we reveal our exciting plans for a future we believe will not only be onchain, but built on the combined power of our token ecosystem. Stay tuned. 

The Bitpanda community comes together

The Bitpanda Community event on August 14th was a truly unforgettable experience. Over the course of two exciting days, community members from across Europe came together to celebrate their shared passion for Bitpanda and BEST. Entirely organised by the dedicated Bitpanda community, the event began with a meetup where attendees had the chance to connect, network, and take part in a live Q&A session. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible Bitpanda community, the organisers, and everyone who attended or participated. This was a remarkable gathering created by the community, for the community!

A big year for Bitpanda

It’s not just BEST that’s had a good year. From major campaigns, to new product launches and partnerships, the Bitpanda teams have been building a European wide reputation as the crypto broker of choice for over 5 million people and counting. 

• When crypto, then Bitpanda
  We launched our newest campaign, ‘When crypto, then Bitpanda,’ positioning us as Europe’s go-to platform for all things crypto. Through partnerships with iconic figures like Antoine Dupont, Dominic Thiem, Stan Wawrinka, Caro Daur, Melissa Satta, Isabelle Ithurburu, and teams such as FC Bayern Munich and AC Milan, we’re connecting with diverse audiences. The campaign features incredible visuals of iconic European cities across digital, TV, and out-of-home channels. Learn more.
  
  
   
• Bitpanda Spotlight goes supernova
  This year Bitpanda Spotlight went to the moon, launching 105 projects. Some of these projects, initially exclusive to Spotlight subscribers on Bitpanda, expanded to be included in Bitpanda’s regular offerings, demonstrating significant growth. And for BEST holders, the benefits are even greater – VIP members can participate in exclusive giveaways and earn up to 5x in free coins, with higher VIP levels unlocking even more rewards.
  
  
• Friends in high places
  In 2024, Bitpanda formed key partnerships with major sports brands, bridging fintech and top-tier athletics. Notable collaborations include FC Bayern Munich and the NFL. Bitpanda also partners with iconic Italian team, AC Milan, French rugby star Antoine Dupont and tennis legends Stanislas Wawrinka, Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev, all sharing values of excellence and innovation.

The 44th BEST burn is here!

We’ve just completed the 44th burn of 10,875,936 with a total value of €1,104,226.57. You can get all the details about our 44th burn - including burn transaction - here.

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