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TOKEN2049 Conference Highlights
The TOKEN2049 conference held in Dubai brought together a diverse group of builders, traders, investors, and traditional finance individuals. The event also attracted local wealthy investors interested in learning about and investing in the crypto space.
Decentralized AI and Governance Tools
- Alizee Carli from Casper Association discussed the development of a governance tool in collaboration with IBM to ensure AI interactions are fully auditable by 2025.
- The focus of Casper Association is on real-world asset tokenization (RWAs) and expanding tokenization with native stablecoins and financial products.
Tokenizing Trade and Staking
- Jesper Johansen of Northstake highlighted the tokenization of staking as a way to increase capital efficiency in regulated funds and mentioned the split in the crypto market cap between decentralized and regulated crypto.
DeFi Developments and Crypto Market Trends
- Sam MacPherson of Phoenix Labs discussed recent developments like the launch of Ethena and the tokenized cash-and-carry trade in the RWA space.
Banking Solutions and User Experience
- Veronica Wong of SafePal shared insights into the company’s partnerships and focus on the Asia-Pacific market, including the launch of a compliant crypto-friendly on- and off-ramp with a Swiss bank.
Network Optimization and Web3 Engagement
- Yuri Yurchenko from Neon EVM highlighted the benefits of parallel execution to address network congestion and improve user experience.
- Scott Lawin of Candy Digital discussed entering the gaming space and leveraging NFTs for fan engagement and loyalty programs.
Technology Innovations and Interoperability
- John Lilic of Telos Foundation talked about hardware-accelerated zkEVM Layer 2 networks and the importance of a holistic approach to technology development.
- Karel Kubat of Union emphasized the need for connecting thousands of Layer 2 solutions in a decentralized manner for hyperscaling.
Decentralized AI and Value Creation
- Alex Goh from EMC Foundation discussed the integration of AI with Web3 technology and the vision for decentralized AI applications.
- Thomas Messerer of Silencio Network highlighted the value creation potential of the DePIN model and its community-driven approach.
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Ian Bennett
Ian is a cryptocurrency enthusiast blending humor with professionalism. With an engineering background and a storyteller's heart, he simplifies the blockchain world with sharp analysis and a touch of wit. At Cryptowire, he brings his unique perspective to make digital financial innovation accessible to all.
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