Crypto Miami apparently has a deodorant problem

Crypto conference attendees in Miami apparently have a deodorant problem, prompting disgusted fellow event goers to take to social media to complain about the smell. 

CEO of Solana infrastructure firm Helius Labs, Mert Mumtaz, who was in Miami for Consensus 2026, one of the largest crypto summits, asked on X, “what is it with crypto mfers and not knowing what deodorant is.”

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Meanwhile, a crypto influencer known as “Liv,” who was also in Miami for events hosted by Solana, Pengu, and Tessera Lab noted, “I swear some of the men don’t use deodorant and they have like a 5 feet radius around them.”

Other crypto users echoed this sentiment, claiming that girls often complain that the “men at crypto conferences stink.”

The problem appears to be so bad that another influencer, “Bangerz,” actually praised the events held by Tessera Lab and Sophie Maxx for being free of bad odours. 

“You wouldn’t believe it but i went to a web3 event and everyone was wearing deodorant and it smelt like italian pasta,” Bangerz posted. 

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Crypto influencer “Gigi,” who has complained previously about the lack of deodorant at crypto events, attempted to nip the problem in the bud, posting, “please remember to wear deodorant.”

Some users suggested that crypto summits should offer gift packages with blockchain-themed mints and deodorant, while others joked that event bouncers should be “checking how you smell” instead of looking for weapons or contraband. 

These confrences are hot

It’s no surprise that some are struggling to stay sweat-free, with temperatures in Miami already hitting over 30 degrees Celsius. In 2025, temperatures at Token2049 in Dubai reached over 40 degrees. 

Many crypto users sarcastically warned attendees at the time not to wear deodorant and just enjoy the nights out deodorant-free. 

Mumtaz, however, wasn’t among them, taking to X at the time to complain about deodorant use.

He jokingly asked attendees to wear deodorant, or else he would “call the police and tell them you’re in possession of several hard drugs,” adding that it’s “nothing personal.”

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