Consensus 2023: Learn How to Play DESK Journeys

Learn all about how to collect CoinDesk’s social token DESK at Consensus 2023.

Consensus Blog

We officially launched DESK at last year’s Consensus, where attendees were able to collect DESK by exploring all Consensus has to offer and then redeeming it for things like food, drinks, merch and more.

This year we’re kicking the DESK experience up a notch with DESK Journeys.

How to Play

DESK Journeys are multi-step quests that unlock enough DESK to redeem for food, beverage and swag onsite. There are three levels, each with a limited number of rewards. Race to complete all tasks on the Journey to win!

Spot DESK QR codes on signs and screens and scan the QR with your smartphone. You’ll be sent to a coindesk.com DESK page to complete the task. (Stay safe: Check the URL. Ensure you’re on coindesk.com.)

DESK Journey Levels

There are three levels to DESK Journeys at Consensus 2023. While you can complete the quests in any order, you have to complete the levels in chronological order. So, you can’t complete Level 2 until you are finished with Level 1.

Level 1

Quests:

  • Check in at registration
  • Attend 2 sessions
  • Visit 1 sponsor booth
  • Rewards:

  • First 10 winners get VIP access to CoinDesk’s 10th Birthday Party (Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, April 27)
  • Next 20 winners get access to the Pro Pass Lounge for the day

    Level 2

    Quests:

  • Attend 5 more sessions Visit 3 more sponsor booths Visit the CoinDesk TV Studio Visit The Gallery
  • Rewards:

  • First 10 winners get VIP access to CoinDesk’s 10th Birthday Party (Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, April 27)
  • Next 10 winners get Proof of Steak Dinner tickets (The Comedor, April 27)
  • Next 20 winners get access to the Pro Pass Lounge for the day

    Level 3

    Quests:

  • Attend 7 more sessions
  • Visit 5 more sponsor booths
  • Visit the CoinDesk Podcast Studio
  • Find the first clue of the DESK Treasure Hunt (see below)
  • Rewards:

  • First 5 winners get a free Consensus 2024 Pro Pass
  • Next 5 winners get a 50% discount to Consensus 2024
  • Next 2 winners get access to the Piranha Lounge for the day

    More Ways to Earn DESK at Consensus 2023

    While embarking on your DESK Journey, you may discover that a few of the booths on the Expo Show Floor are equipped with Jackpot QR codes. This means when you scan a QR code at a sponsor booth, you may walk away with a ton of DESK!

    Plus, check out the DESK Treasure Hunt and #DESKChallenge for even more ways to earn DESK.

    DESK Treasure Hunt

    Test your blockchain knowledge. We’ve hidden a series of multi-step crypto trivia questions around Consensus 2023. When you spot the QR for the clue, take the quiz to get a clue for the next location. Complete this Journey Level 3 quest and win big at the end. Find the first clue on desk.coindesk.com.

    #DESKChallenge

    These are virtual quests to showcase your experience at Consensus. Post your challenge on Twitter, tagging @Consensus2023 and #DESKChallenge. Submit your tweet link on Discord. Earn DESK for every challenge you complete.

    Earn bigger if you complete quests with a group.

    Not seeing the DESK Journeys?

    Journeys are accessible to all Consensus 2023 passholders starting April 26. Make sure you’re logged in to coindesk.com with the email account associated with your Consensus 2023 pass.

    If you’re having trouble, get help on-site at the DESK Hub on the show floor, or the general Consensus registration desks and we’ll help to connect your accounts.

    Don’t Forget to Redeem Your Hard-Earned Rewards!

    Now that you’re a pro on all the ways to earn DESK at Consensus 2023, brush up on all the places where you can trade your DESK for food, drinks and merch onsite.

    Learn more about redeeming DESK at Consensus 2023 here.