Extraordinary Security Measures for Extraordinary Times at EthCC Cannes

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This summer, as thousands of crypto enthusiasts flock to the French Riviera for the Ethereum Community Conference (EthCC), authorities and organizers are gearing up for much more than just tech talks and networking receptions. 

The major event, slated for June 30 to July 3 in Cannes and featuring high-profile figures like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, will see security ramped up to levels usually reserved for the city’s prestigious film festival. 

This unprecedented decision follows a deeply troubling recent wave of violent attacks that have shaken the French crypto community to its core, raising grave concerns about safety and protection for high-profile attendees.

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