Hashed and B Dash Ventures Announce Sponsors for Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024

Tokyo, Japan, July 17th, 2024

Blockchain investment firm Hashed, in partnership with Japanese venture capital firm B Ventures, has unveiled the list of sponsors and prominent speakers for the upcoming Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024. This invitation-only event, aimed at blockchain leaders from Japan, Korea, and beyond, will take place on July 24th, 2024.

The inaugural summit boasts a total of 11 sponsors, with title sponsors including Startale Labs—known for developing the Astar Network and specializing in multi-chain applications—alongside Crooz Blockchain Lab, a subsidiary of CROOZ focusing on blockchain gaming. Also backing the event are LINE NEXT, a Web3 subsidiary of LINE, and Kaia, a new mainnet resulting from the merger of Finschia and Klaytn.

Platinum sponsors encompass Aptos Labs, known for its Layer 1 blockchain utilizing the MOVE language; SBI VC Trade, a virtual asset exchange under the SBI Group; and CERES, which manages the popular point website "Moppy" and operates the cryptocurrency exchange "CoinTrade" through its subsidiary Mercury. Gold-level sponsors include Monad, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 project; Berachain, a Proof of Liquidity Consensus Layer 1 project; Sui, another blockchain network using the MOVE language; and DeFimans, a Japan-based Web3 consulting firm affiliated with Messari Japan.

Prominent speakers at the summit include Seung Yoon “SY” Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Story Protocol; Sungmin Kim, CEO of HYBE Binary; Can Sun, Co-Founder of Backpack Exchange; Guy Young, Founder & CEO of Ethena Labs; Joseph Baek, Co-founder of Modhaus; and numerous other industry leaders and representatives from notable companies and government entities.

Hashed and B Ventures envision the summit as a platform to showcase the application of blockchain technology across various sectors, including infrastructure, finance, gaming, and entertainment. The event will feature lectures and networking sessions that allow participants to engage with current trends and explore potential collaborations, all while fostering the growth of the Japanese blockchain ecosystem and building international networks.

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim remarked, "This summit will provide an opportunity for influential leaders in the Web3 ecosystem and key Japanese companies to explore practical collaborations." Ryuichi Nishida, Director of B Ventures, added, "We look forward to advancing new blockchain-based opportunities beyond Japan with the support of esteemed sponsors and participants."

Event Overview

• Co-hosts: B Dash Venture Inc., Hashed, Inc.
• Date: July 24, 2024
• Agenda: Keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities featuring key figures in the blockchain industry.
• Participation: Invitation only from the co-hosts.

About Hashed
Hashed is a global team of blockchain experts and builders that invests in and supports the development of decentralized technologies. As core technical contributors, Hashed aims to accelerate the mass adoption of blockchain, thereby transforming the global economy and the internet.

About B Dash Ventures
Based in Tokyo, B Dash Ventures focuses on nurturing the next generation of influential internet companies. The firm invests in startups at various stages and is known for organizing "B Dash Camp," Japan’s largest invitation-only technology event, drawing in entrepreneurs and key players from the internet sector.

Contact Information
Wooster Han
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