This article is a press release written and provided by OKX Ventures, and does not represent the views of BlockTempo, nor is it investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell.
The Taipei Blockchain Week kicked off this week with great fanfare! It brought together blockchain experts and pioneers in the Web3 space from around the world to discuss the development trends of the next generation of the internet.
On the evening of the 12th, OKX Ventures, together with well-known international Web3 projects such as Sui, Spacenation, Kronos Research, Orderly Network, Memecore, UXLink, Yei Finance, and Copex, as well as investment institutions, co-hosted the invitation-only event "NIGHT OF THE FUTURE". The event featured keynote speeches and fireside chats, delving deep into the future development direction and trends of the crypto industry and Web3.
In addition to discussing industry frontiers, OKX Ventures also organized various fun activities on-site, including showcasing the latest blockchain games from renowned GameFi international projects such as Memefi and Spacenation, allowing guests to experience them. They also prepared a tech-savvy opening dance and a fun cocktail and food menu, inviting guests to enjoy the event. The event was attended by over 500 people, making it the invitation-only event with the highest attendance on the first day of TBW.
During the event, OKX Ventures partner Jeff Ren delivered the opening keynote speech "NOW and FUTURE of OKX Ventures", emphasizing 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 that has been deeply involved in the blockchain industry for many years, we adhere to the strategy of "innovation + empowerment", and through the integration of OKX's core resources - including traffic support, trading services, public chain technology, and comprehensive technical support - we have built a complete resource ecosystem to provide comprehensive support for our invested projects from the early stage to the critical development nodes. More importantly, OKX Ventures is not just a financial investor, but also plays the dual roles of "discoverer" and "enabler".
Mr. Jeff Ren, who has nearly 20 years of investment experience, stated in his speech that since its inception, we have invested in over 300 projects covering areas such as Layer1, Layer2, DeFi, AI, and GameFi. 2024 is a year of gradual recovery for the blockchain industry, and OKX Ventures completed over 80 investments this year, covering the Bitcoin ecosystem, AI, DePIN (decentralized IoT), and other fields. OKX Ventures will continue to allocate resources and capital to projects focused on blockchain infrastructure, GameFi, DeFi, Non-Fungible Tokens, and other areas to drive technological innovation and industry progress.
Ryan He, the marketing lead of Space Nation, delivered the keynote speech "the Metaverse: A Journey Beyond Gaming", showcasing Space Nation's game models and data, and discussing the future development of the gaming industry.
Kronos Research CIO Vincent Liu, in his keynote speech "Envisioning Crypto in 2025: The Role of Market Makers in Shaping the Future", discussed the constantly changing landscape of the cryptocurrency market and the important role of market makers in shaping its future.
In his speech, Vincent emphasized innovations such as decentralized order books and AI tools, which are narrowing the gap between centralized and decentralized systems. Vincent also discussed the growing collaboration between traditional finance and DeFi, which he believes is paving the way for more efficient and consolidated models to enhance liquidity and efficiency. As cryptocurrencies enter mainstream investment portfolios, clearer regulations and smarter infrastructure will create fairer and more accessible markets for all.
Additionally, Ran Yi, the co-founder of Orderly Network, shared in his lecture "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, and solving existing pain points, the user trading experience can be significantly improved. As a cloud liquidity infrastructure project, Orderly Network focuses on integrating cross-chain derivative liquidity, unifying orders from different chains into a unified on-chain order book, and building a unified cross-chain liquidity ecosystem. This not only effectively solves the problem of scattered cross-chain liquidity, but also improves 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 Elite Trading Academy's Alvin discussed the topic "How can communities become a powerful backing for user trading?". DA Capital COO Tim Shen believes that a good trading community, in the approach of the DA Trader Alliance, is to understand the trading level and age of entry of users, and provide different methods and tools for community users to learn. For new and inexperienced users, they need more real-time market insights from analysts. We use systematic tutorials to help newcomers to the crypto world avoid scams and use crypto tools correctly, and supplement this with daily live streams to build trust in the community and familiarize them with the crypto market.
CopeX Co-founder Paul stated that first, professionalism is the basic requirement in building a community, and KOLs themselves must have a certain understanding of trading to be qualified to lead users. Secondly, education and interaction are also very important. Trading is often a boring and tedious process, so how to make the process interesting and continuously provide content to users is a challenge for every community. Finally, tools are also very important. For example, CopeX can help users trade more smoothly, quickly obtain market information, and also make it easier for KOLs and teams to operate the community, which can also become an important incentive to attract users to join the community.
Alvin from the Elite Trading Academy believes that the core of a valuable trading community is the ability to provide reliable information, professional guidance, and valuable discussions.
As for our Elite Trading Academy, leaders must have practical experience, provide accurate market analysis, and help users understand the essence of the market. Moreover, the community is centered on learning, understanding user needs, and providing systematic content for both beginners and experienced investors. More importantly, the learning environment is a key factor influencing the community. Since the market changes rapidly, it should be able to provide users with timely answers and concepts that allow them to view the market correctly. Furthermore, I believe that the core of community operations is positioning and structural design. Only when the positioning is clear can the corresponding group be attracted.
The second fireside chat "What's the future of gaming and mini apps" hosted by BlockTempo Alex discussed the future of Gamefi and mini apps in the current hot Telegram discussion.
Memecore's Anndy Lian believes that in the past few years, many developers have tried to bring Web2 users into Web3 through games. And I believe that the MEME culture has untapped potential to accelerate this transformation. With MemeCore, our goal is to leverage the power of MEME to drive mass adoption, ignite creativity, and expand the possibilities of the Web3 domain. We aim not only to achieve product development, but also to reimagine how people interact with blockchain networks.
CashCashBot founder Zabicoin said that MiniApp has already been validated by the Web2 market on WeChat and Douyin, so it will soon be replicated on platforms like TG, LINE, and Tiktok. The small games that have been seen on WeChat and Douyin will also migrate to new platforms to capture new traffic and monetization. There are already professional studios developing Tap to Earn mini games, which is just the most basic and violent first step. Interactive games, social mini programs, and AI application mini programs will definitely appear in the future, and they will be empowered by Web3 value.
Darren from Space Nation delved into the future of MMORPG and the role of the virtual economy. He explained how Spacenation is using blockchain to simplify existing game models rather than reinventing the wheel.
"We are not inventing new things; we are just simplifying things that already work."
He cited examples like World of Warcraft, where players have been trading assets and accounts for years. He believes that blockchain provides 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 MMORPG. He pointed out that many games fail because the economy collapses, leading to a decline in player engagement.
In 2024, as Bitcoin breaks through $100,000, more countries and industries are buying and storing Bitcoin, and the research on international blockchain applications and payment tools is also accelerating, showing the broad prospects of blockchain technology globally.
