Crypto Conference Attendees in Miami Face Deodorant Shortage, Sparking Social Media Outrage

Attendees at Miami’s Consensus 2026, one of the largest crypto summits, are reportedly facing a deodorant shortage, prompting fellow event-goers to vent their frustrations on social media.

Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Solana infrastructure firm Helius Labs, who was present at the event, took to X (formerly Twitter) to question the lack of deodorant use among crypto attendees, stating,

“What is it with crypto mfers and not knowing what deodorant is.”

Mumtaz also emphasized the importance of privacy in the crypto industry during his speech at the conference, which was presented by MoonPay.

Meanwhile, crypto influencer “Liv”, who attended events hosted by Solana, Pengu, and Tessera Lab, shared her observations on the issue, saying,

“I swear some of the men don’t use deodorant and they have like a 5 feet radius around them.”

Other attendees echoed her concerns, with some women reportedly complaining that “men at crypto conferences stink.”

The problem has become so widespread that another influencer, “Bangerz”, praised specific events for being free of bad odors. Bangerz posted on X,

“You wouldn’t believe it but I went to a web3 event and everyone was wearing deodorant and it smelt like Italian pasta.”

Crypto influencer “Gigi”, who has previously raised concerns about the lack of deodorant at such events, urged attendees to “please remember to wear deodorant.”

Some users suggested that crypto summits could include blockchain-themed gift packages with deodorant, while others joked that event security should “check how you smell” instead of searching for weapons or contraband.

The issue may be exacerbated by Miami’s hot climate, with temperatures already exceeding 30°C (86°F). In 2025, attendees at Token2049 in Dubai faced even higher temperatures, exceeding 40°C (104°F), leading some to joke about skipping deodorant altogether.

Mumtaz himself had previously joked about the importance of deodorant during Token2049 in Dubai, tweeting,

“wear deodorant… import a few kg of zyns and hand them to me in person for more tips.”

He later added a humorous threat, saying he would “call the police and tell them you’re in possession of several hard drugs” if attendees didn’t wear deodorant, clarifying that it was “nothing personal.”