The “The future is now” event organized by OKX Web3 during the Web3 Carnival in Hong Kong concluded successfully. Guests including Jeff Ren, Partner at OKX Ventures; Lily Liu, Chairperson of the Solana Foundation; Avery Ching, Co-founder and CTO of Aptos Labs; Lennix, Chief Business Officer at OKX Global; Eric Vreeland, Chief Strategy Officer at PolyhedraZK; Anna Yuan, Growth Lead at Solana Foundation; and Neil Harounian, Ecosystem Lead at Aptos Labs, attended the event.
At the beginning of the event, Jeff Ren, Partner at OKX Ventures, delivered a speech titled “The Mission and Vision of OKX Web3.” He stated that as one of the most active contributors in the Web3 field, OKX Web3 focuses on promoting ecosystem growth and adoption. Additionally, they are committed to providing maximum support to developers on different chains and protocols. Empowering the developer community is one of their core missions and demonstrates their determination to support the underlying infrastructure of blockchain.
Jeff Ren pointed out that as one of the most active contributors in the Web3 field, OKX Web3 is dedicated to accelerating the growth and adoption of the blockchain ecosystem. They achieve this by providing strong support to developers on various chains and protocols, which reflects OKX’s commitment to supporting blockchain infrastructure. However, OKX not only focuses on developing cutting-edge products but also actively invests in infrastructure, ecosystem governance protocols, and introducing more use cases to the blockchain. They recognize that a robust infrastructure is a prerequisite for the widespread adoption of blockchain technology and are committed to meaningfully supporting a more decentralized future. In the future, OKX will establish close connections with the Hong Kong crypto-tech community and contribute to the evolution of blockchain technology, co-building the future with the digital age.
Currently, OKX Wallet has integrated with 90+ public chains and employs MPC and account abstraction smart contract technology to achieve complete user self-custody.
“OKX Web3 is committed to product development and actively lays out industry infrastructure and ecosystem governance protocols to promote application innovation and enhance the accessibility and real-world application of public blockchains. Strong infrastructure is the cornerstone of technological progress, and OKX Web3 will continue to provide strong support for a decentralized future,” said Jeff.
As a technology-oriented partner, OKX Web3 is driven by an “open spirit.” Jeff said, “We believe in the power of collaboration and are committed to building strong relationships with the Hong Kong crypto community. Our goal is to make meaningful contributions to the development of blockchain technology and ensure it becomes a key component of our digital future.”
Furthermore, Jeff Ren expressed his delight in exploring the latest innovations and trends with industry leaders such as Solana, Aptos Labs, and Polyhedra. These advancements not only demonstrate their efforts in industry innovation but are also crucial for Web3. The close collaboration between OKX and these partners aims to promote broader connectivity and cooperation within the blockchain community, contributing to a more interconnected and efficient blockchain ecosystem strategy.
In conclusion, Jeff stated, “We believe an open and accessible decentralized future is an inevitable trend, and blockchain-driven innovations will drive progress in various industries. The vitality of cryptocurrencies is being unleashed, so let us continue to move forward boldly, break barriers continuously, and strive to build a future driven by open technology for everyone.”
Additionally, during the event, Avery Ching, Co-founder and CTO of Aptos, shared the characteristics of Aptos, such as low latency, good scalability, and high performance, and introduced how these features facilitated collaborations with major enterprises such as Microsoft, NBC Universal, SK Telecom, and Lotte Group. Avery also shared the development of the Move language on Aptos and emphasized Aptos’ determination to bring 5 billion users into the blockchain industry.
As a global leader in Web3 technological innovation, OKX Web3 always roots itself in the developer community and is committed to building future-oriented innovative technologies. OKX Ventures, as the investment division focused on funding Web3 innovations, will work with partners to promote interoperability and collaboration among blockchain communities to build an interconnected and efficient blockchain ecosystem.
In fact, since last year, the OKX Ventures team has invested a significant amount of time and effort in activities centered around the developer community. Additionally, they have collaborated with Gitcoin, the world’s largest Ethereum developer community, to continue serving the community through DAO organizations, exploring and funding influential projects, and further contributing to the development of the global Web3 industry.
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