Taipei Blockchain Week kicks off with the official launch of the Web3 Trend Exchange Forum.
Taipei Blockchain Week is bustling this week! It brings together blockchain experts and pioneers from the Web3 field around the world to discuss the development trends of the next generation of the internet. On the evening of the 12th, an invitation-only event titled "NIGHT OF THE FUTURE" was co-hosted by OKX Ventures in collaboration with several internationally renowned Web3 projects and investment institutions, including SUI, Spacenation, Kronos Research, Orderly Network, Memecore, UXLink, Yei Finance, and Copex. The event featured keynote speeches and fireside chats, delving into the future development directions and trends of the cryptocurrency industry and Web3.
In addition to cutting-edge industry discussions, OKX Ventures also organized various fun activities on-site, showcasing the latest blockchain games from well-known GameFi international projects like Memefi and Spacenation for attendees to experience. A tech-inspired opening dance and a fun food and drink menu were also prepared for guests to enjoy. The event attracted over 500 participants, making it the most attended invitation-only event on the first day of TBW.
During the event, OKX Ventures partner Jeff Ren emphasized in his opening speech "NOW and FUTURE of OKX Ventures" that the mission of OKX Ventures is to explore and invest in innovative blockchain projects globally, promoting the sustainable development of the entire industry. As an investment institution deeply rooted in the blockchain industry for many years, we adhere to the strategy of "innovation + empowerment." By integrating OKX's core resources—including traffic support, trading services, public chain technology, and comprehensive technical support—we have created a complete resource ecosystem to provide comprehensive support for invested projects from early stages to critical development milestones. More importantly, OKX Ventures is not just a financial investor; we also play a dual role as "discoverers" and "empowerers."
Mr. Jeff Ren has nearly twenty years of investment experience. In his speech, he stated that since its establishment, we have invested in over 300 projects across various fields, including Layer1, Layer2, DeFi, AI, and GameFi. The year 2024 is expected to be a year of gradual recovery for the blockchain industry, and OKX Ventures has completed over 80 investments this year, covering multiple areas such as the Bitcoin ecosystem, AI, and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network). OKX Ventures will continue to allocate resources and capital to projects focused on blockchain infrastructure, GameFi, DeFi, NFTs, and more, to drive technological innovation and industry progress.
Space Nation's marketing head Ryan He presented the model and data of Space Nation's games in his keynote speech "the Metaverse: A Journey Beyond Gaming," discussing the future development of the gaming industry.
Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu discussed the evolving cryptocurrency market landscape and the important role of market makers in shaping its future in his keynote speech "Envisioning Crypto in 2025: The Role of Market Makers in Shaping the Future." Vincent emphasized innovations such as decentralized order books and AI tools, which are bridging the gap between centralized and decentralized systems. He also explored the growing collaboration between traditional finance and DeFi, believing it paves the way for enhanced liquidity and efficiency in centralized models. As cryptocurrencies enter mainstream portfolios, clearer regulations and smarter infrastructure will create a fairer and more accessible market for everyone.
Additionally, Orderly Network co-founder Ran Yi pointed out in his speech "DEXs 3.0: The CEX to DEX transition" that there is still significant room for optimization in current Web3 trading. By combining the advantages of CEX and DEX to address existing pain points, user trading experiences can be significantly improved. As a cloud liquidity infrastructure project, Orderly Network focuses on integrating cross-chain derivatives liquidity, unifying orders from different chains into an on-chain order book, and creating a unified liquidity ecosystem across chains. This initiative not only effectively addresses the issue of fragmented inter-chain liquidity but also enhances trading efficiency, provides deeper liquidity pools, and significantly narrows trading spreads.
In the first fireside chat, DA Capital COO Tim Shen, CopeX co-founder Paul, and Alvin from Elite Trading Academy discussed the topic "How can communities become a strong support for user trading?" Tim Shen believes that a good trading community, as practiced by the DA Traders Alliance, provides different methods and tools for community users to learn based on understanding their trading levels and how long they have been in the space. For newcomers, analysts' real-time market insights are crucial. We utilize systematic tutorials to help newcomers avoid scams and correctly use cryptocurrency tools, supplemented by daily live broadcasts to build trust within the community and familiarize them with the cryptocurrency market. For community users with a foundational understanding, we provide market hot spot information and project research filtered and observed by our investment research personnel to eliminate information asymmetry in cryptocurrency.
CopeX co-founder Paul stated that professionalism is fundamental in building a community; KOLs must have a certain understanding of trading to lead users effectively. Education and interaction are also very important, as trading often involves a lot of downtime, making the process tedious and boring. Finding ways to make this process interesting and continuously providing content to users is a challenge for every community. Lastly, tools are also crucial; for instance, CopeX can facilitate smoother trading for users, quickly obtain market information, and make it easier for KOLs and teams to manage communities while also generating additional income, which can be a significant incentive for users to join the community.
Alvin from Elite Trading Academy believes that a valuable trading community's core lies in providing reliable information, professional guidance, and valuable discussions.
In our Elite Trading Academy, leaders must have practical experience to provide accurate market analysis, helping users understand the essence of the market. The community should focus on learning, understanding user needs, and providing systematic content for both newcomers and experienced investors. More importantly, the learning environment is a key factor influencing the community; given the fast-changing market, timely responses and perspectives are essential for users to view the market correctly. Furthermore, I believe the core of community management is positioning and structural design; clear positioning is necessary to attract the corresponding demographic. The value of the community is not just in providing information but in establishing a complete knowledge system through good management strategies, structured learning, long-term practical exercises, and the integration of data and analytical tools, helping each user find their growth direction and making the community a long-term partner they can rely on.
The second fireside chat, hosted by Blocktempo's Alex, discussed "What’s the future of gaming and mini apps," combining the hottest topics on Telegram to explore the future of GameFi and mini apps.
Anndy Lian from Memecore believes that in the past few years, many developers have tried to bring Web2 users into Web3 through games. He believes that MEME culture has untapped potential to accelerate this transition. With MemeCore, our goal is to leverage the power of MEME to drive mass adoption, spark creativity, and expand the possibilities in the Web3 space. We aim not only for product development but also to reimagine how people interact with blockchain networks.
CashCashBot founder "撒币哥" stated that MiniApps have already been validated in the Web2 market on platforms like WeChat and Douyin, so they will soon be replicated on platforms like TG, LINE, and TikTok. Mini-games previously seen on WeChat and Douyin will migrate to new platforms to capture new traffic and monetization opportunities. Professional studios are already developing Tap to Earn mini-games, which is just the initial, most basic step. Interactive games, social mini-programs, and AI application mini-programs will definitely emerge in the future, all infused with Web3 value empowerment.
Darren from Space Nation delved into the future of MMORPGs and the role of virtual economies. He explained how Spacenation simplifies existing gaming models using blockchain rather than reinventing the wheel.
"We are not inventing something new; we are simply simplifying what has already worked."
He cited examples like "World of Warcraft," where players have been trading assets and accounts for years. He believes that blockchain offers a more efficient and secure way to manage these transactions.
Darren also emphasized the importance of a strong in-game economy for the success of MMORPGs. He pointed out that many games fail due to economic collapse, leading to decreased player engagement.
As Bitcoin is expected to surpass $100,000 in 2024, more countries and industries are purchasing and storing Bitcoin, and research on international blockchain applications and payment tools is accelerating, showcasing the broad prospects of blockchain technology globally.
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