Tokyo, Japan, July 17th, 2024, Chainwire

Blockchain-focused investment firm Hashed and Japanese venture capital firm B Dash Ventures have announced the lineup of sponsors and key speakers for the Blockchain Leaders Summit Tokyo 2024. The invitation-only conference for blockchain leaders across Japan, Korea, and the globe is jointly organized by Hashed and B Dash Ventures, and is scheduled for July 24th, 2024.

A total of 11 sponsors are supporting the debut summit, with title sponsors including Startale Labs, the core developer of Astar Network and a Web3 technology company specializing in multi-chain applications and infrastructure; Crooz Blockchain Lab, a blockchain gaming company and a subsidiary of CROOZ, a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of Internet-based services; LINE's web3 subsidiary LINE NEXT and the upcoming mainnet Kaia, created through the merger of the mainnet Finschia developed by LINE NEXT and the mainnet Klaytn developed by Kakao.

Platinum sponsors include Aptos Labs, a Layer 1 blockchain using the MOVE language; Avalanche, building decentralized application-specific blockchain networks (DApps); SBI VC Trade, a virtual asset exchange of SBI Group; and CERES, which operates "Moppy," one of the largest point websites in Japan, and through its consolidated subsidiary Mercury, runs the cryptocurrency exchange "CoinTrade." Gold-level sponsors Monad, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 project; Berachain, Ethereum-identical Layer 1 project using Proof of Liquidity Consensus; Sui, a blockchain network using the MOVE language; and DeFimans, a Japan-based web3 consulting firm operating Messari Japan.

Key speakers to attend include Seung Yoon “SY” Lee, CEO and Co-founder at Story Protocol; Sungmin Kim, CEO at HYBE Binary; Can Sun, Co-Founder at Backpack Exchange; Guy Young, Founder & CEO at Ethena Labs; Joseph Baek, Co-founder at Modhaus; Masaaki Taira, Member of the Japanese House of Representatives; Hamasaki Kosuke, Executive Officer at Sanrio; Ueno Ryotaro, Chief Manager Digital Contents Division at TOEI Animation; Leona Hioki, Co-founder at INTMAX; and Noritaka Okabe, CEO at JPYC.

Hashed and B Dash Ventures aim to use the summit platform to highlight ventures using blockchain technology across various sectors including infrastructure, finance, gaming, entertainment, and regulation. The event will offer lectures and sessions for participants to discuss the latest trends, explore collaboration opportunities through networking with key figures both globally and in Japan, and promote the development of the Japanese blockchain ecosystem while building global networks.

Hashed CEO Simon Seojoon Kim stated, "This will be an opportunity for influential leaders in the global Web3 ecosystem and key companies from various industries in Japan to explore practical collaborations."
"We look forward to advancing new blockchain-based opportunities beyond Japan through this event, with support from leading Japan-based and international sponsors, and all of our participants.” said Ryuichi Nishida, Director of B Dash Ventures

Event Overview

Blockchain Leaders Summit 2024 Tokyo Co-hosts: B Dash Venture Inc., Hashed, Inc. Date: July 24, 2024 Agenda: Keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking events featuring key figures in the blockchain industry. Participation: By invitation from the co-hosts

Event URL: https://blockchainleaders.world/

About Hashed

Hashed, a team of blockchain experts and builders based in multiple global locations, invests in and supports the development of decentralized and blockchain technologies. By participating as core technical contributors, Hashed accelerates the mass adoption of blockchain, transforming the global economy and the internet's fabric.

About B Dash Ventures

B Dash Ventures, headquartered in Tokyo, is a venture capital firm focused on fostering the emergence of influential internet companies that will lead the next generation. It invests widely in startups from seed and early to later stages, both domestically and internationally. Since its establishment, it has organized and managed "B Dash Camp," Japan's largest invitation-only technology-related event, attracting entrepreneurs, key figures from major corporations, and influential investors from the internet industry.

Press Contact

Wooster Han
wooster@hashed.com