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As bitcoin gyrates, less euphoria in evidence at blockchain gathering

The vibe at a gathering this week for blockchain enthusiasts felt decidedly less exuberant than its predecessor a year ago after dizzying swings in bitcoin.

Last year's Consensus blockchain conference took place just four months after the virtual currency hit almost Sh2 million (USD20,000), spawning a legion of bitcoin millionaires who rode in swanky luxury cars and partied in over-the-top soirees.

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