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Over 8,700 attendees flocked to Asia’s largest crypto convention in Seoul to realize insights into the way forward for Web3, DeFi, Metaverse, and extra
Seoul, South Korea (August 23, 2022) – FactBlock, the host of the action-packed Korea Blockchain Week 2022, is delighted to share that the fifth installment of Asia’s flagship blockchain occasion has been a roaring success. Over 8,700 builders, traders, policymakers, executives and fanatics from all around the world gathered in Seoul to realize insights into the way forward for blockchain in addition to the chance to satisfy the {industry} consultants.
At KBW2022 held between August seventh and 14th, the {industry}’s greatest gamers and pioneers joined South Korean blockchain evangelists and enterprise leaders to debate blockchain expertise, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, Web3, GameFi, and extra.
KBW2022:IMPACT, the primary occasion, was organized with Factblock as host, Hashed as co-host, and ROK Capital as associate and was held on the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas on August eighth and ninth. It had 1000’s of attendees engaged throughout three phases named after the three symbolic metropolitan cities in South Korea – Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. The convention went on with out hiccups regardless of the heaviest rain storms in 80 years in Seoul.
The organizers are grateful to all of the attendees who traveled all the best way to Seoul to take part in essentially the most vital crypto occasion in Asia, in addition to the sponsors who made all of it potential. The title sponsors for the occasion had been Klaytn, Solana, and Wemade.
FactBlock, Hashed, and ROK Capital additionally categorical their honest gratitude to the 130 audio system who took half in giving keynotes or panels on the convention.
“In KBW2022:IMPACT, Web3 was the primary agenda, and speeches and panel discussions had been held on numerous detailed subjects equivalent to infrastructure, NFT, video games, metaverse, DAO, and regulation,” mentioned FactBlock CEO Seonik Jeon. “KBW is a venue for blockchain {industry} leaders world wide to share insights and focus on the event of blockchain expertise. It has now established itself as a world blockchain occasion past Asia.”
“We hope that everybody who attended this occasion obtained useful details about the most recent developments in blockchain expertise and main initiatives throughout the area,” added Jeon.
“Breaking the long-due social distance of Covid-19, KBW2022 grew to become a core platform for the blockchain and web3 {industry} past Asia, the place numerous founders and builders gathered collectively to share their ideas and discover new alternatives. We firmly imagine the eagerness we noticed throughout KBW will make the blockchain ecosystem develop more healthy. We’d like to precise our honest gratitude to all of the audio system, attendees, sponsors, and organizers who enlightened the occasion.” mentioned Edward Hong, Head of Platform at Hashed.
Provided that the occasion was primarily based in Korea, many had been within the Web3 initiatives popping out of the Korean blockchain scene. The South Korean authorities has moved to control the {industry} fairly than imposing an outright ban, giving a much-needed enhance to the Web3 ecosystem within the nation.
Attendees had an thrilling week in Seoul. Proper after KBW2022:IMPACT, the official KBW2022 afterparty happened in Dongdaemun Design Plaza on August 12-14th which showcased the most well liked EDM/Hip-Hop/Ok-Pop artists on stage. As well as, the Formula E World Championship happened in Seoul on August 13-14th for the primary time within the sequence historical past. The 2-day E-Prix noticed 24 of the world’s most gifted drivers battling to be the primary winner on the streets of Seoul.
We are going to meet once more subsequent 12 months at KBW2023 to debate and discover new developments, progressive options, and the way forward for crypto.
About FactBlock
FactBlock is a blockchain group builder fashioned with the aim to enhance the integrity of the blockchain {industry} by resolving data asymmetry throughout the market. The corporate serves as an necessary bridge that connects international blockchain initiatives to the Korean market whereas showcasing home initiatives to the worldwide world. It hosts a lot of fashionable occasions in Korea together with the Korea Blockchain Week, FactBlock VIP Night time, and numerous networking and group occasions.
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About Hashed
Hashed is a world enterprise fund targeted on backing founders pioneering the way forward for blockchain and cryptocurrency. Led by serial entrepreneurs and engineers, Hashed is expediting international blockchain adoption by strategic investments and group constructing. Primarily based in Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore, and Bangalore, Hashed has cultivated industry-defining web3 founders across the globe.
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