Rook Network founder Haichao Zhou reported that he was robbed at knifepoint by two attackers in Bangkok a few days before the Ethereum DevCon conference.
It marks the latest in a series of security incidents involving crypto conference attendees in major cities.
The incident occurred at 4:30 am local time when Haichao was traveling alone after a night flight arrived. Although no one was injured, the attackers stole the phone and issued a warning to other conference participants about traveling alone in the Thai capital at night.
“Overall, Bangkok is still a safe and fun place, but just like anywhere else, you have to be careful of the dark,” Haichao said. Public warning To the conference participants.
Decrypt He reached out to Haichao to find out more.
The robbery sees similar incidents at major crypto events, most notably during the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC) in Brussels earlier this year.
Several bystanders reported violent clashes. Head of Kilt protocol development, Rishant Kumar successfully He defended himself On a striker near the conference venue. Another attendee continued a Knee injury During robbery.
In another serious incident during EthCC, an attendee said a gun was pointed at their head during a robbery.
The timing is especially important as thousands of developers and industry participants prepare to gather in Bangkok. Devcon 7Ethereum's flagship developer conference, scheduled for November 12-15 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
The event is expected to attract celebrities including Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin and Ethereum Foundation Executive Director Aya Miyaguchi.
Edited by Sebastian Sinclair.
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