Token2049 Prelude: Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party Concludes Successfully
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Token2049 Prelude: Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party Concludes Successfully
At the event, Dubai Grand Party invited senior experts from leading institutions across the industry to deliver a series of精彩 speeches, announce major collaborations, and host three in-depth industry roundtable discussions for the attendees.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsOn April 17, 2024, on the eve of Token2049 Dubai, the Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party was grandly held at 3BK, Armani Hotel Burj Khalifa—the iconic landmark of Dubai. Hosted by Sonic and ABGA, titled sponsorship from MixMarvel and Yeeha, co-organized by BinaryX, sponsored by Aura, BitcoinCats, Supra, and ARPA, and supported by Mirror World, ICC, and Gam3girl Ventures, this event focused on Web3 gaming, gathering leading experts, institutions, and industry leaders from across the Web3 ecosystem. Despite Dubai's extreme weather in recent days, guests' enthusiasm remained undiminished. Under the dazzling night skyline of Dubai, attendees explored the infinite innovative potential of Web3 gaming during interactive sessions, collectively charting a course for the future.
During the event, the Dubai Grand Party invited senior industry leaders from top-tier organizations to deliver keynote speeches, announce major collaborations, and participate in three in-depth panel discussions. Topics spanned Web3 gaming technology, strategic development within the gaming sector, and explorations of industry trends.
Speech Recap
Following a spectacular Fire Show opening performance, Kevin Shao, Executive President of ABGA (Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance) and Group Advisor at ICC (Imagine Creation Combinator), took the stage to deliver the opening remarks. Kevin outlined ABGA’s mission and shared his vision for the future development of both ABGA and ICC, inspiring all attendees to embark on the journey of exploring the future of Web3 gaming. Chris Zhu, Co-Founder and CEO of Sonic/Mirror World, then introduced Sonic as a Gaming Chain designed to empower game developers to build Web3 games more efficiently. He elaborated on Sonic’s technological roadmap and its broader ecosystem development plans. The opening speeches set a vibrant tone for the evening and laid the foundation for an exciting series of events.
As the title sponsor of this Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party, MixMarvel and Yeeha hosted a special Title Sponsor Sharing Session. Jade Zhang, Founder & CEO of MixMarvel; Nancy, Founder of Yeeha Games; and FD, Founder of Gam3Girl Ventures, delivered an inspiring toast. The speakers highlighted the remarkable achievements made by MixMarvel and Yeeha in the Web3 gaming space and reaffirmed their commitment to continue leading the industry forward. On this occasion, Jade and Nancy officially unveiled GGI (Galaxy Girl Interactive), a new joint brand launched by MixMarvel and Yeeha Games. Melody He, Co-Founder and Partner at Spartan Group, joined the two female founders as a guest speaker to share the GGI brand story. GGI is a next-generation co-creation platform integrating Web3 gaming and artificial intelligence. Going forward, GGI will leverage its unique competitive advantages to build a comprehensive ecosystem architecture—from Web3 infrastructure to distribution platforms—delivering a full upgrade of its original platform powered by AI and the Rangers Protocol.
Additionally, Yeeha Games announced an exciting partnership: they will join Climbax Racing as title sponsor, competing in the 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia Series, with the first race already underway in Malaysia!
Kora, Head of Communications at BinaryX, expressed her excitement for the event and emphasized BinaryX IGO’s ongoing commitment to advancing Web3 gaming. Moving forward, BinaryX will continue seeking partnerships with creative, high-caliber game developers and teams to jointly drive progress in the Web3 gaming space.
Tom, Creative Director of Bitcoin Cats, presented the project’s development roadmap, reiterating its role as a cross-chain entertainment ecosystem bridging Bitcoin and EVM networks, driving the evolution of the gaming ecosystem. Joshua Tobkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Supra, explained that Supra will continue operating as a cross-chain IntraLayer protocol, accelerating the transition between Web2 and Web3. Praveen Kumar Jha, CTO and Co-Founder of Aura, stated in his speech that Aura will continue serving as a bridge between players and game studios, providing support and resources to the global gaming community.
Panel Discussion Recap
- Panel Discussion 1:
Theme: Catapulting Web3 Gaming: What does Web3 gaming really need to catapult to the next level?
Devon Mojito, Chief Business Officer at Sonic/Mirror World, moderated the first panel discussion. Panelists included Rudy S., Head of Growth at BinaryX; Joshua Tobkin, Co-Founder and CEO of Supra; Tom, Creative Director of Bitcoin Cats; and Praveen Kumar Jha, CTO and Co-Founder of Aura. They delved into key topics in the Web3 gaming space, including user acquisition and retention strategies, innovative blockchain applications in gaming, cross-chain functionality, network performance challenges, and long-term visions. This insightful discussion offered valuable perspectives and helped chart a path forward for the industry.
- Panel Discussion 2:
Theme: Exploring the Renaissance of Web3 Gaming: Crafting the Games the Industry Craves
The second panel explored the transformative revival of the Web3 gaming sector. Moderated by Marko Okhman, CEO & Co-Founder of XTON Launchpad, the session featured Arron Goolsbey, Chief Operating Officer at Mythical Games; Michael Lee, SVP of Growth at zkSync; and Hazel Zhang, Head of Investments at aelf Ventures. Together, they analyzed how advancements in blockchain technology are catalyzing industry-wide transformation and discussed innovative approaches to leveraging blockchain for enhanced gameplay mechanics and business models. As blockchain technology continues to evolve, Web3 gaming is poised for an unprecedented revolution, delivering richer, more immersive experiences for players worldwide.
- Panel Discussion 3:
Theme: Shaping the Future of Web3 Gaming: A Deep Dive into Infrastructure Perspectives
This panel brought together representatives from leading infrastructure providers to offer fresh insights into the future of Web3 gaming from an infrastructural standpoint. Yoka, CEO of ABGA, moderated the discussion with Shunham Bhandari, Ecosystem Head at Manta Network; Matthew Sorg, Head of Tech at Solana Foundation; and Tom Ngo, CEO of Metis L2. The panelists discussed the unique characteristics of their respective ecosystems, particularly their strategic focus on gaming, and shared concrete initiatives aimed at fostering growth within the gaming ecosystem. They collectively envisioned the future of Web3 gaming and examined how infrastructure providers can further support and contribute to the advancement of Web3 games.
With this, the Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party concluded successfully. Throughout the event, pioneering leaders from across the industry offered profound insights into the future of Web3 gaming. We extend our gratitude to the experts and thought leaders from leading organizations for their generous contributions and knowledge sharing. Their wisdom transformed the venue into a sea of intellectual exchange and innovative thinking, guiding all attendees onto a vessel bound for the uncharted territories of Web3’s future.
The momentum behind Web3 gaming is unstoppable. The Dubai Web3 Gaming Grand Party aims to accelerate industry growth, opening up broader opportunities for developers and players worldwide. We look forward to SG WGS, hosted by ABGA during Token2049 Singapore in September. Let’s reunite in the Lion City to explore the infinite possibilities of Web3 gaming together!
About Sonic
Sonic is the first Gaming Chain on Solana, introducing HyperGrid—the first-ever scaling architecture designed to help game developers efficiently manage game states, logic, and events. Fully compatible with all EVM smart contracts and equipped with a native game engine, Sonic provides developers with comprehensive on-chain game development components.
About ABGA
ABGA, the Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance, is an ecosystem alliance established by mainstream global blockchain organizations and passionate individuals dedicated to blockchain gaming, the metaverse, and NFTs. Through diverse online and offline events, along with cutting-edge industry analysis and discussions, ABGA members collaborate to discover, invest in, and incubate high-potential projects, driving robust industry growth.
About ICC
Imagine Creation Combinator (ICC) is a pioneering company deeply rooted in the Web3 gaming sector, committed to advancing the integration and innovation of blockchain technology within the gaming and entertainment industries. Centered on creativity, innovation, and creation, ICC offers comprehensive conference organization, PR branding services, and a Web3 Game Incubator program, providing full-spectrum support to Web3 game developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to drive industry advancement.
About MixMarvel
MixMarvel is a globally leading blockchain content incubation platform and creator community. By integrating world-renowned IPs and premium content, MixMarvel primarily offers investment, content incubation, and publishing services. Its core business spans game content and tool incubation, asset distribution, infrastructure development, and industrial investments. Through collaboration and investment in creator communities, MixMarvel fosters co-creation, linking investors with end users to build a new decentralized application ecosystem. Its extensive ecosystem includes game IPs such as DeHero and MetaCene, technical solutions like MixMarvel SDK and Rangers Protocol, investment arms such as MixMarvel DAO Venture, and a broad network of high-quality Web2 and Web3-native game projects.
About Yeeha Games
Founded in 2021 with $50 million in funding, Yeeha Games is a vanguard platform at the forefront of the new era of interactive entertainment. Yeeha offers a wide variety of games catering to diverse audiences while promoting creativity and innovation through user-friendly tools. Within its dynamic gaming ecosystem, users can engage in immersive Yeeha Quests and gain comprehensive gaming insights. With over 300 games onboarded and collaborations with more than 50 global projects, Yeeha currently serves over 200,000 registered users worldwide. Under its recently announced Web3-integrated AI gaming explorer strategy, Yeeha has publicly launched its AI KOL DANA (Deep-learning Algorithmic Navigation Agent). ExplorerGPT and AI-powered derivative games are also forthcoming, further enriching the Yeeha gaming experience.
About BinaryX
BinaryX is a Web3 game developer and IGO platform, known for launching popular blockchain games such as Cyber Dragon, Ai Hero, Pancake Mayor, and CyberChess. The BinaryX IGO platform supports exceptional game developers and teams by facilitating Web3 game launches, while enabling users to access high-quality Web3 gaming projects early and acquire in-game assets at lower costs. As one of the prominent projects on the BNB Chain, the BinaryX community boasts over 800,000 members and more than 100,000 asset holders.
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