Event Keynotes

1. App Chains' Viability in 2025 Zaki emphasized that 2025 will be a pivotal year for app chains, indicating a newfound viability in the ecosystem. He pointed out that the previous year was challenging for app chains, and it was often argued that they could not succeed, particularly when

1. Personal Journey from Underprivileged Background Sandeep shared his personal story about coming from a very underprivileged background in India, where his father earned only $80 a month. Despite these challenges, Sandeep was able to pursue higher education through public bank loans for his engineering and MBA studies. This represents

1. Email Reigns Supreme for Advertising Gerald emphasized that, despite the popularity of social media platforms, email remains a powerful tool for advertising. With 4.3 billion users globally, email boasts an average open rate of 20%, compared to social media platforms, which often have engagement rates as low as

1. The Essence of Building the Metaverse Herman emphasized that the vision for the metaverse is not just a gimmick but a realm where individuals can genuinely connect and thrive. He is not interested in the conventional "meta" concepts championed by entities like Mark Zuckerberg, but in creating

1. Evolution of Company Intention Adeniyi stated that companies do not inherently set out to be evil; rather, they evolve in that direction due to the fragmented nature of the internet. As communication and coordination across platforms become increasingly complex, companies tend to monopolize user data and create closed ecosystems.

1. Importance of Digital Asset Security Ian emphasized that we are in a unique era of digitization where the transformation of value into digital formats is crucial. He highlighted the responsibility that comes with this power, underscoring that as digital ownership capabilities grow, the need for secure transaction methods and