Korea Blockchain Week ends with tremendous optimism for Crypto’s future

[Seoul, South Korea] – FactBlock, the host of the action-packed Korea Blockchain Week 2022, is pleased to share that the fifth installment of Asia’s flagship blockchain event has been a roaring success.

Over 8,700 developers, investors, decision makers, executives and enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Seoul to gain insight into the future of blockchain as well as the opportunity to meet industry experts.

At KBW2022 held between August 7-14, the industry’s top players and pioneers joined South Korean blockchain evangelists and business leaders to discuss blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, DeFi, NFT, Metaverse, Web3, GameFi and more.

KBW2022:IMPACT, the main event, was hosted by Factblock, Hashed as co-host, and ROK Capital as partner and was held at the Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas on August 8th and 9th. It had thousands of participants engaged across three stages named after the three symbolic metropolitan cities of South Korea – Seoul, Busan and Jeju. The conference went on without a hitch despite the heaviest rainstorms in 80 years in Seoul.

The organizers are grateful to all the participants who traveled all the way to Seoul to participate in the most important crypto event in Asia, as well as the sponsors who made it all possible. The title sponsors for the event were Klaytn, Solana and Wemade.

FactBlock, Hashed and ROK Capital also express their sincere gratitude to the 130 speakers who participated in giving keynotes or panels at the conference.

“In KBW2022:IMPACT, Web3 was the main agenda and speeches and panel discussions were held on various detailed topics such as infrastructure, NFT, gaming, metaverse, DAO and regulation,” said FactBlock CEO Seonik Jeon.

“KBW is a place for blockchain industry leaders worldwide to share insights and discuss the development of blockchain technology. It has now established itself as a global blockchain event outside of Asia.”

“We hope that everyone who attended this event gained valuable information about the latest trends in blockchain technology and major projects in the space,” Jeon added.

“KBW2022 broke the long-standing social distance of Covid-19, and became a core platform for the blockchain and web3 industry outside of Asia, where various founders and developers gathered to share their thoughts and find new opportunities. We are convinced that the passion we so during KBW will make the blockchain ecosystem grow healthier. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the speakers, participants, sponsors and organizers who enlightened the event.” said Edward Hong, Platform Manager at Hashed.

Given that the event was based in Korea, many were interested in the Web3 projects coming out of the Korean blockchain scene. The South Korean government has moved to regulate the industry rather than impose an outright ban, giving a much-needed boost to the Web3 ecosystem in the country.

The participants had an exciting week in Seoul. Right after KBW2022:IMPACT, the official KBW2022 after-party took place in Dongdaemun Design Plaza on the 12th-14th. August, which showcased the hottest EDM/Hip-Hop/K-Pop artists on stage. In addition, the world championship in Formula E took place in Seoul on 13-14. August for the first time in the series’ history.

The two-day E-Prix saw 24 of the world’s most talented drivers battle it out to become the first winner on the streets of Seoul.

We will meet again next year at KBW2023 to discuss and explore new trends, innovative solutions and the future of crypto.

About FactBlock

FactBlock is a blockchain community builder formed with the goal of improving the integrity of the blockchain industry by solving information asymmetry in the market. The company serves as an important bridge connecting global blockchain projects to the Korean market while showcasing domestic projects to the global world. It hosts a number of popular events in Korea, including Korea Blockchain Week, FactBlock VIP Night, and various networking and community events.

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About Hashed

Hashed is a global venture fund focused on supporting founders pioneering the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Led by serial entrepreneurs and engineers, Hashed accelerates global blockchain adoption through strategic investment and community building. Based in Seoul, San Francisco, Singapore and Bangalore, Hashed has cultivated industry-defining web3 entrepreneurs worldwide.

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