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The early stages of Web3 were focused on innovation. At the time, several independent blockchains were launched with different priorities, including speed, security, composability, and community ownership. However, this burst of creativity led to a fragmented ecosystem with a lack of interoperability, inconsistent tools, and isolated assets and liquidity.
DFG2025-07-15 12:00
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 was a vibrant showcase of the evolving cryptocurrency scene, attracting more than 15,000 attendees from around the world to the vibrant halls of Madinat Jumeirah. Unlike last year's event, which was partially interrupted by rare floods, this year's sunny weather reflected the optimistic mood on the scene. The main venue was surrounded by more than 500 official side events, forming a lively ecosystem, ranging from investor gatherings and protocol presentations to late-night networking parties and social events. Most of the attendees came from exchanges, while the participation of public chains and foundations, market makers, and PR companies also added diversity to the conversation. These activities consolidated Dubai's position as an important cryptocurrency hub and laid the foundation for key topics such as market strategy, regulatory clarity, and the next wave of adoption.
DFG2025-05-20 05:56
DFG is honored to return to TEAMZ for the third consecutive year, co-hosting the conference with many important partners. As one of our key investment areas, AI continues to drive innovation, and Japan remains one of the most dynamic and forward-looking regions in Asia. The 2025 TEAMZ Summit attracted approximately 10,000 attendees, including more than 100 Web3 and AI exhibitors and more than 100 investment companies. The summit focused on the latest breakthroughs in Web3, AI, and blockchain, and delved into emerging market trends and future growth opportunities. Despite the broader challenges facing the market, the resilience and momentum of the Japanese crypto ecosystem were on full display.
DFG2025-05-07 08:14
Decentralized finance (DeFi) has been a core pillar of the crypto ecosystem since its rapid expansion in 2020. While many new innovative protocols have been built, it has also led to increased complexity and fragmentation, with even experienced users struggling to navigate the vast number of chains, assets, and protocols.
DFG2025-03-20 11:00
NEAR has quickly become a frontrunner in the growing convergence of Web3 and AI, but its roots in AI go deeper than many realize. Interestingly, NEAR was not conceived as a blockchain project from the beginning. One of its co-founders, Illia Polosukhin, started this journey with a different goal in mind: to create an AI-driven business. As one of eight Google researchers who introduced the revolutionary Transformer model (a key architecture that powers some of today’s most popular AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT), Polosukhin initially sought to advance AI in a different way.
DFG2024-11-01 07:00
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