Tokyo, Japan, July 17th, 2024,
Chainwire
Blockchain-focused investment firm Hashed and Japanese venture
capital firm B Dash Ventures have announced the lineup of sponsors
and key speakers for the Blockchain Leaders Summit
Tokyo 2024. The invitation-only conference for blockchain
leaders across Japan, Korea, and the globe is jointly organized by
Hashed and B Dash Ventures, and is scheduled for July 24th,
2024.
A total of 11 sponsors are supporting the debut summit, with
title sponsors including Startale Labs, the core developer of Astar
Network and a Web3 technology company specializing in multi-chain
applications and infrastructure; Crooz Blockchain Lab, a blockchain
gaming company and a subsidiary of CROOZ, a Japan-based company
engaged in the provision of Internet-based services; LINE's web3
subsidiary LINE NEXT and the upcoming mainnet Kaia, created through
the merger of the mainnet Finschia developed by LINE NEXT and the
mainnet Klaytn developed by Kakao.
Platinum sponsors include Aptos Labs, a Layer 1 blockchain using
the MOVE language; Avalanche, building decentralized
application-specific blockchain networks (DApps); SBI VC Trade, a
virtual asset exchange of SBI Group; and CERES, which operates
"Moppy," one of the largest point websites in Japan, and through
its consolidated subsidiary Mercury, runs the cryptocurrency
exchange "CoinTrade." Gold-level sponsors Monad, an
Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 project; Berachain, Ethereum-identical
Layer 1 project using Proof of Liquidity Consensus; Sui, a
blockchain network using the MOVE language; and DeFimans, a
Japan-based web3 consulting firm operating Messari Japan.
Key speakers to attend include Seung Yoon “SY” Lee, CEO and
Co-founder at Story Protocol; Sungmin Kim, CEO at HYBE Binary; Can
Sun, Co-Founder at Backpack Exchange; Guy Young, Founder & CEO
at Ethena Labs; Joseph Baek, Co-founder at Modhaus; Masaaki Taira,
Member of the Japanese House of Representatives; Hamasaki Kosuke,
Executive Officer at Sanrio; Ueno Ryotaro, Chief Manager Digital
Contents Division at TOEI Animation; Leona Hioki, Co-founder at
INTMAX; and Noritaka Okabe, CEO at JPYC.
Hashed and B Dash Ventures aim to use the summit platform to
highlight ventures using blockchain technology across various
sectors including infrastructure, finance, gaming, entertainment,
and regulation. The event will offer lectures and sessions for
participants to discuss the latest trends, explore collaboration
opportunities through networking with key figures both globally and
in Japan, and promote the development of the Japanese blockchain
ecosystem while building global networks.
Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim stated, "This will be an
opportunity for influential leaders in the global Web3 ecosystem
and key companies from various industries in Japan to explore
practical collaborations."
"We look forward to advancing new blockchain-based
opportunities beyond Japan through this event, with support from
leading Japan-based and international sponsors, and all of our
participants.” said Ryuichi Nishida, Director of B Dash
Ventures
Event Overview
Blockchain Leaders Summit 2024 Tokyo Co-hosts: B Dash Venture
Inc., Hashed, Inc. Date: July 24, 2024 Agenda: Keynote speeches,
panel discussions, and networking events featuring key figures in
the blockchain industry. Participation: By invitation from the
co-hosts
Event URL: https://blockchainleaders.world/
About Hashed
Hashed, a team of blockchain experts and builders based in
multiple global locations, invests in and supports the development
of decentralized and blockchain technologies. By participating as
core technical contributors, Hashed accelerates the mass adoption
of blockchain, transforming the global economy and the internet's
fabric.
About B Dash Ventures
B Dash Ventures, headquartered in Tokyo, is a venture capital
firm focused on fostering the emergence of influential internet
companies that will lead the next generation. It invests widely in
startups from seed and early to later stages, both domestically and
internationally. Since its establishment, it has organized and
managed "B Dash Camp," Japan's largest invitation-only
technology-related event, attracting entrepreneurs, key figures
from major corporations, and influential investors from the
internet industry.
Contact
Wooster Han
Wooster
Han
wooster@hashed.com