13th Big Demo Day - Central Research

Unveiling Innovation: A Recap of the 13th Big Demo Day

In an atmosphere of passion and innovation, the 13th Big Demo Day event concluded successfully on May 28 at Cyberport in Hong Kong. This grand gathering not only brought together numerous innovative projects in the Web3 field but also provided attendees with a spectacular feast of technology and intelligence. The latest applications of cutting-edge technologies were showcased to their fullest, while the generous PEPE awards added a competitive edge to the event, igniting endless enthusiasm and anticipation among the audience.

The event was sponsored by ZeeprLabs, organized by Central Research, and co-organized by Techub News. It also received robust support from various institutions, including Cyberport and 852Web3. These organizations not only provided strong resource guarantees for the event but also contributed significantly to the development and promotion of Web3 technology within their respective fields.

The event showcased a multitude of innovative projects, with highlights emerging throughout. Follow along with this recap to review the full proceedings of the day.

The opening remarks were delivered by Dylan, Co-founder of Central Research; Zhang Junyong, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association; and Alma, Founder of Techub News.

At the 13th Big Demo Day event, Dylan, representing Central Research, delivered a speech. She began by expressing gratitude to Cyberport, 852Web3, the Blockchain Association, and all the project teams and friends in Hong Kong for their strong support. Thanks to this support, Big Demo Day not only included project presentations but also featured discussion sessions with numerous VC friends and project representatives. To date, over 350 projects have registered, with more than 250 projects having completed their presentations here, establishing Big Demo Day as Hong Kong's premier showcase platform.

Despite recent fluctuations in the Bitcoin market and potential policy changes that may have undermined confidence in the Hong Kong market for some, Dylan remains optimistic about the cryptocurrency industry and its practitioners. She believes that it's crucial for everyone to strengthen communication and exchange ideas, to support and encourage each other, ultimately boosting confidence.

During the Big Demo Day event, Zhang Junyong, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, shared his early experiences in the blockchain field and his views on the future development of Hong Kong. He emphasized the importance of emerging industries such as Web3 and AI for Hong Kong, considering Hong Kong's unique advantages and opportunities as a fusion of East and West. He encouraged everyone to take a long-term view of Hong Kong's development and believe in its pivotal role in global regulation. At the same time, he expressed expectations for the Hong Kong government to fully leverage its advantages and embrace new waves of innovation.

Alma mentioned that since the Hong Kong government declared its intention to establish Hong Kong as the global hub for virtual assets, significant progress has been made in the industry. She shared some exciting news, such as the rapid launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum futures ETFs in Hong Kong, as well as the recent lightning-fast issuance of six spot ETFs by three funds, with the Ethereum spot ETF being the first of its kind in Asia. She emphasized the government's positive role in promoting industry development and expressed her honor in witnessing these significant moments.

In addition, Alma Li shared her observations and reflections on industry development. She pointed out that while some have questioned Hong Kong's performance in internet and mobile internet development in the past, the government has demonstrated unprecedented determination and innovation in promoting the development of virtual assets this time. She believes that Hong Kong is not only a follower but also an innovator and leader in the industry.

Keynote speech: The Digital Transformation of Blockchain

Dr. Chai Zhichuan delved into the digital transformation of blockchain technology and its future trends during his keynote speech. He first pointed out that although blockchain technology has been widely applied in the fields of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies, its potential extends far beyond this. In the future, blockchain technology will further empower artificial intelligence, leading us into a more intelligent and virtual world.

Dr. Chai further analyzed that with the development of artificial intelligence technology, many people may no longer need to worry about work in the future, as artificial intelligence will be able to create and distribute wealth. He emphasized that this is a new era of wealth creation and distribution driven by artificial intelligence, where people will have the opportunity to enjoy more economic dividends.

When discussing the regional development of blockchain technology, Dr. Chai particularly emphasized Hong Kong's leading position in the blockchain and virtual asset fields. He pointed out that Hong Kong is the only major financial center globally where cryptocurrency exchanges are licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission, demonstrating Hong Kong's advantages in openness and determination for industry development. He believes that based on Hong Kong's geographical advantage, policy environment, and close ties with the mainland, Hong Kong will become the best ground globally for the development of Web 3.0 and virtual assets.

Keynote speech by Ingrid Biking

Ingrid, BD of Bigking, provided a comprehensive overview of Bigking Exchange in her keynote speech. Positioned as a leader in the Web 3 financial ecosystem, the exchange offers users diverse gaming and cryptocurrency trading services. Bigking has deeply integrated into the Web3 metaverse ecosystem, establishing a bank-grade financial system and launching a blockchain research institute. With users spanning over 30 countries and regions globally, it boasts top-tier trading technology and high trading volume, making it a standout player in the global cryptocurrency trading domain. The exchange has also obtained dual MSB licenses in the US and Canada, showcasing significant progress in compliance. Bigking offers diverse trading modes including spot and futures, emphasizing a trading philosophy centered on freedom, security, and user-centricity. Ingrid's speech effectively highlighted Bigking's professionalism and strengths, providing investors and partners with a comprehensive understanding of the exchange.

Project Roadshows

CCarbon

Rishi brilliantly showcased the CCarbon project, which revolves around an innovative approach to carbon asset management, aiming to drive the dual carbon transformation process. The project not only received enthusiastic invitations from project organizers and recognition from President Chai but also attracted the attention of numerous attendees.

Rishi emphasized that as the carbon world becomes a hot topic of discussion, the CCarbon project showcases its significance for future development through its unique RWA-based DePIN model. The project is not just a concept but a strategic approach in practice, aiming to integrate carbon value into the economic system and drive the diversified development of the carbon economy. This innovative network covers multiple domains including green finance, renewable energy, blockchain, etc., with far-reaching impacts on global consumers and businesses.

Additionally, Rishi provided a detailed overview of the token model for the CCarbon project. The total supply of CCT tokens is 580 million, with the distribution ratio designed to balance the interests of all parties and promote the long-term development of the project. This rational token allocation strategy provides strong assurance for the stable operation and sustainable development of the project.

Additionally, Rishi showcased the 1.0 version of the CCarbon project - the Seaboost Wellness Shoes. These shoes not only feature energy-saving and emission-reducing functions but also incorporate elements of traditional Chinese medicine, magnetic therapy, and negative ions, focusing on both user health and carbon emission reduction. This innovative product has vast market prospects and potential, adding more highlights to the CCarbon project.

FaceN.AI

The speaker at the FaceN.AI project roadshow introduced attendees to the core concepts and technological applications of the project. The project name "FaceN.AI" signifies the value attribution of individual identity through facial recognition technology, where facial information serves not only as a basis for identity recognition but also as a representation of individual value in the digital world.

The speaker began by analyzing the thriving development of the cryptocurrency market and the rapid growth of users in the virtual world, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities in this vast market. He proposed that the FaceN.AI project will utilize facial scanning technology to collect individuals' facial information and, based on this, attribute value to individuals' identities in the digital world.

In terms of technological applications, the FaceN.AI project will offer DID (Decentralized Identity) services, providing identity verification and privacy management solutions for enterprises, exchanges, and other entities. Additionally, the project will focus on the application of facial data, including applications such as skin analysis and facial recognition security. The speaker specifically mentioned the concept of DID Fi, which involves using decentralized identity to help individuals earn money in the digital world.

In terms of technological innovation, the devices utilized by the FaceN.AI project possess 3D facial recognition capabilities and intelligent artificial analysis functions. They can perform facial recognition from the epidermis to the dermis layers, ensuring data security. Additionally, the project will leverage on-chain data technologies such as ZK (Zero-Knowledge) technology and MCP (Multi-Party Computation) three-party storage to safeguard user data.

Finally, the speaker compared FaceN.AI with competitors in the market, emphasizing that the project stands out due to its authenticity and deep exploration of identity value. He urged attendees to pay attention to this innovative project and look forward to witnessing the changes and value it brings in the future development.

ZeeprLabs

During the ZeeprLabs project roadshow presentation, the speaker provided a detailed overview of the project's development journey, latest products, and future plans. They have accumulated a wealth of user feedback and, based on this, launched the latest generation product - zeepr V3. This product is innovative and adapted to the current onchain perpetual trading environment, bringing innovative product forms to the market.

Additionally, the speaker mentioned the project's progress on the cooperation front, garnering increasing support from more supply chain partners and collaborators. On the token level, they have also developed more detailed and clear plans, refining the quantity of governance tokens.

With the launch of the third-generation product, ZeeprLabs has expanded its positioning from the Trading layer to the Trading layer. As a fundamental Trading infrastructure, it better meets the needs of various types of users and provides more inclusive support for diverse Perpetual trading scenarios.

The speaker also emphasized that their market positioning is not just a perpetual deck but rather a fundamental trading infrastructure. Their product incorporates on-chain acceleration planning and some underlying infrastructure, features that have already been implemented in VR products.

Finally, the speaker compared zeepr V3 with GMX, pointing out that zeepr V3 adopts the product form of PVP AMM, which was previously proposed by other teams in the market but failed to be successfully developed. Through iterations and collaborations in the previous two versions, they have accumulated enough experience to successfully develop this algorithm and plan to apply it to zeepr V3. This innovation will make them the first team in the market to achieve this product form.

Staynex

In the Staynex project roadshow, Yuen Wong, as the main speaker, elaborated on the project's core concepts, partners, token strategy, and future plans. Staynex combines residential experiences with an exploratory mindset, aiming to provide a new travel experience and solve pain points in the hotel industry with the help of membership systems and Web3 technology. The project boasts a strong lineup of partners, including well-known football teams, Huawei, and blockchain main chain partners, demonstrating extensive influence and technological prowess. In terms of token issuance, Staynex adheres to the principle of fairness, avoiding early investors from taking advantage, and ensuring the fairness of token issuance. Additionally, the project has planned multiple uses for the token to incentivize ecosystem development and meet holder needs. Yuen revealed that Staynex has attracted over a million hotels to join and plans to launch the platform in July. He also mentioned plans to collaborate with a primary launch platform for public fundraising, demonstrating confidence in the project's prospects. The entire roadshow presentation showcased Staynex's innovation and strength, leaving a profound impression on the audience.

Gather

In the Gather project roadshow presentation, the main speaker provided a detailed introduction to the core technology and concept of the Gather project through vivid language and examples. The presentation emphasized that the Gather project achieves information encryption through the GProto communication protocol and, in combination with G-BOX hardware devices, constructs a decentralized message exchange network to provide users with stable and secure communication services.

Additionally, the presentation highlighted the importance of privacy protection and the serious issue of privacy breaches in the current internet environment. By contrasting the shortcomings of other encrypted messaging applications, it further emphasized the advantages of the Gather project in protecting user privacy and data security.

OLA Wealth

In the project roadshow, Jason, the founder of OLA Wealth, introduced attendees to their decentralized AI trading smart platform. This platform aims to provide users with a professional-grade, seamless trading experience, making cryptocurrency trading easy and convenient. Jason emphasized that OLA Wealth not only offers trading signals but also assists users in making decisions through AI-optimized quantitative trading strategies. Additionally, users can receive trading signals from experienced traders.

Jason pointed out that in the cryptocurrency market, users often find themselves in trading difficulties by following market trends or KOL (Key Opinion Leader) recommendations. To address this, OLA Wealth provides a scientific solution to assist users in managing their positions and making informed decisions, thereby reducing trading risks.

The platform's core features include an algorithmic trading marketplace where users can view different traders and their trading activities. Additionally, OLA Wealth offers a performance calculation framework, enabling users to directly compare trader performance. The educational space feature allows users to interact with quantitative traders and analysts to receive market analysis and trading advice. Users can also utilize trading algorithms to directly identify and purchase tokens, facilitating smooth and efficient trading.

Rubbishmeme

In the Rubbishmeme project roadshow presentation, the main speaker elaborated on the core elements of the project, emphasizing four key concepts: memes, ERC404, NFTs, and liquidity. Memes represent the attributes of cultural transmission and mutation, while ERC404 is a widely used protocol on Ethereum, primarily enabling the interchange between NFTs and tokens. Additionally, they noted that although the current popularity of NFTs has waned, they remain a crucial cornerstone in the metaverse and digital asset domains, predicting a significant resurgence this year.

The speaker further explained the project's positioning. They aim to create an innovative NFT Launchpad platform by combining memes and ERC404. This platform is not just a technical product but also a commercial application designed to promote the practical use and liquidity of NFTs in the Web3 industry.

Panel: Ecological Evolution and Innovation Trends After Bitcoin Halving

Guests engaged in a profound discussion during the roundtable on the theme of "Ecological Evolution and Innovation Trends After Bitcoin Halving." They shared their experiences and insights in the cryptocurrency and related fields, exploring the impact of Bitcoin halving on ecological evolution and innovation trends.

First and foremost, the guests unanimously regarded the Bitcoin halving as a significant event that would have far-reaching effects on the cryptocurrency market. They noted that the halving would result in a reduction in Bitcoin's supply, potentially triggering price increases and market volatility. This change would not only impact Bitcoin itself but also have ripple effects throughout the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Furthermore, the guests discussed the potential innovation trends that may arise after the Bitcoin halving. They believe that with the rise in Bitcoin prices and the maturation of the market, the cryptocurrency field will attract more innovation and investment. This may include the emergence of new cryptocurrency projects, further development of blockchain technology, and the expansion of more application scenarios. Additionally, the guests also mentioned the rapid development of the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, considering it as an important trend worth noting after the Bitcoin halving.

Finally, the guests discussed how to seize the opportunities and tackle the challenges brought by the Bitcoin halving. They emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adapting to changes, believing that only by staying abreast of market dynamics and technological developments can one achieve success in the cryptocurrency field. At the same time, they also reminded investors to remain rational and cautious, avoiding blind speculation and excessive risk-taking.

Summary

With the conclusion of the final roundtable discussion on "Ecological Evolution and Innovation Trends After Bitcoin Halving," the 13th edition of Big Demo Day event has come to a successful close, marking a celebration of innovation and passion. Throughout this wonderful journey, every participant contributed their wisdom and talent, adding endless charm and vitality to this event.

At this moment, we stand at a new starting point, looking forward to the future with confidence. Big Demo Day is not just a platform for showcasing and networking, but also a crucial node for gathering innovative forces and driving industry development. We firmly believe that in the days to come, more outstanding projects will emerge, and innovative ideas will collide to create dazzling sparks of brilliance.

Here, we want to express our gratitude to every participant for their passionate involvement and hard work. It is your efforts that have revitalized Big Demo Day with vitality. Additionally, we want to extend our thanks to all supporters and partners for their generous assistance. It is your trust and support that enable us to continue moving forward.

Looking ahead, we will continue to uphold the principles of "innovation, collaboration, and win-win cooperation," constantly refining the format and content of the event to provide better opportunities for showcasing and networking to more innovators and entrepreneurs. Let's join hands and work together to create a brighter future!