The 1783DAO Hong Kong event series—featuring the Web3 Renaissance Night Gala, the DeAI Hackathon, and the Lan Kwai Fong Cocktail Party—came to a vibrant close from April 6 to 9, 2024, marking a milestone in the convergence of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and decentralized innovation. Held during the globally recognized Hong Kong Web3 Festival, organized by Wanxiang Blockchain and Hashkey, the events drew over 50,000 attendees and spotlighted some of the most transformative developments in Web3 today.
As an official partner community of both the Hong Kong Web3 Festival and Token2049 events in Singapore and Dubai, 1783DAO has solidified its position as a leading force in the global Web3 ecosystem. In April 2024, it became part of ThreeDAO S3, a Web3 entrepreneurial accelerator and investment platform initiated by Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group.
With approximately 50,000 members spanning major innovation hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Dubai, London, and Paris, 1783DAO continues to foster deep collaboration across borders, technologies, and industries.
Web3 Renaissance Night Gala: A Celebration of Innovation
On the evening of April 7th, the Web3 Renaissance Night Gala, hosted by 1783DAO at Exchange Square in Central, Hong Kong, brought together over 1,000 registered participants. Despite venue capacity constraints that left more than 300 guests unable to attend, the energy remained electric.
Co-organized by Conflux, Edge Matrix Computing (EMC), Web3link, and VoiceStreet, and supported by strategic partners such as Mazcaron55 (M55), Hyperdust, Omni Link, and TrendX, the gala served as a nexus for thought leadership and ecosystem building.
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Conflux: Advancing DeFi and Bitcoin Layer 2
Wu Ming, Co-founder and CTO of Conflux, outlined two key strategic directions:
- Expanding the DeFi Ecosystem: Conflux is focusing on Ethereum-compatible projects and plans to integrate with upcoming Hong Kong dollar stablecoins—pending regulatory approval. Once live, these assets will be deployed across DeFi platforms to enhance liquidity and usability.
- Building Bitcoin Layer 2 Infrastructure: Conflux aims to create a secure foundation for Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and deploy a decentralized cross-chain bridge. This bridge will not only support Layer 2 but also act as a carrier for future Bitcoin Layer 3 innovations.
EMC & the Rise of DeAI
Alex Goh, Founder and Chairman of Edge Matrix Computing (EMC), emphasized that this bull market is driven by three core narratives: Artificial Intelligence (AI), DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks), and RWA (Real-World Assets).
Goh highlighted that AI computing resources—like the Nvidia A100—are now more valuable than gold due to limited supply and high demand from tech giants. Meanwhile, DePIN enables mass participation in network services through decentralized computing power, while RWA brings tangible assets on-chain, enhancing transparency and accessibility.
VoiceStreet: Bridging Music, Gaming, and Fan Communities
VoiceStreet presented its vision for integrating music, gaming, and fan ecosystems through its metaverse game Ark of Panda. With over 10,000 testers and partnerships across 20+ ecosystems, public testing is set to launch on April 17th.
The project has also launched an NFT trading platform for digital music assets and collaborated with global music leaders including Billboard (US), Oricon (Japan), Hito (Taiwan), and MelOn (South Korea) to build a unified Web3 music brand. On Binance Live alone, VoiceStreet has amassed over 110,000 followers and 3.6 million likes.
Hyperdust: Building the Path to AGI via Web3
Landon Wang of Hyperdust Foundation delivered a compelling talk titled “The Path to AGI through Web3.” He argued that current on-chain computing models—like Bitcoin’s PoW or Ethereum’s EVM—are insufficient for AI workloads.
To address this gap, Hyperdust has developed a decentralized 3D computing environment powered by a binary trust protocol. It supports LLM-driven agents ranging from 13B to 178B parameters and enables developers to build 3D Gym Spaces compatible with OpenAI’s reinforcement learning framework.
Currently, Hyperdust is hosting a hackathon on BEVM (Bitcoin-Ethereum Virtual Machine) to align artificial general intelligence (AGI) with Bitcoin’s economic principles—promoting openness and decentralization in AI development.
Aspire & M55: Financial Infrastructure Meets Strategic Investment
Cuttle Jiang from Aspire, a Singapore-based fintech firm, shared that after six years and over $300 million in funding from investors like Sequoia Capital and PayPal, Aspire turned profitable in late 2023. The company now serves over 15,000 global clients with multi-currency payment solutions tailored for Web3 businesses.
Meanwhile, Khalid MAZOUZ of Mazcaron55 (M55) discussed the explosive growth of the Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystem in 2024. M55—a France-based crypto fund with Asian roots—focuses on primary and secondary market investments across diverse blockchain verticals.
DeAI Hackathon: Fostering Innovation at the AI-Web3 Frontier
On April 8th, the DeAI Hackathon, co-hosted by EMC and 1783DAO at Exchange Square, attracted over 400 developers and innovators. Alex Goh reiterated EMC’s mission: to distribute high-performance GPU computing power via a decentralized network while embedding Web3’s economic incentives.
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EMC introduced the concept of DeAI (Decentralized Artificial Intelligence)—a model that transcends traditional GPU clouds by combining distributed computing with community-driven value creation.
Jonathan, CIO of exaBITS, positioned his company as a global provider of high-performance GPU infrastructure essential for scaling AI applications.
Frank from the JarvisBot team showcased an AI agent built on EMC’s network. JarvisBot offers advanced capabilities—from content generation to customer service—while allowing users to earn rewards through interaction. Unlike subscription-based models, JarvisBot enables true co-creation and profit-sharing in AI development.
Four standout projects presented during the roadshow:
- Tweetfi: AI + Social integration
- Imprint: Web3 identity & digital asset solution
- Bounty Bay: Decentralized social commerce on Telegram
- Aivest: Decentralized AI investment model
Panel Discussion: The Future of AI x Web3
A panel featuring Blade (HK Blockchain Institute), Alex Goh (EMC), Felix Sim (Salad Ventures), Jesse Xie (Limina Lab), and Ian Wu (MT Capital) explored the synergies between AI and Web3.
They agreed that:
- Web3 ensures data ownership and transparency.
- AI enables intelligent analysis of vast datasets.
- Together, they form a powerful paradigm for next-generation applications in finance, identity, gaming, and beyond.
Lan Kwai Fong Cocktail Party: Closing with Community Spirit
The series concluded on April 9th with the Lan Kwai Fong Cocktail Party, co-hosted by Zhongben Finance and Hong Sheng Immigration. Over 300 guests gathered on Hong Kong’s famed Bar Street, celebrating collaboration, innovation, and the growing momentum of decentralized technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is 1783DAO?
A: 1783DAO is a prominent Web3 community with around 50,000 members globally. It focuses on fostering innovation in blockchain, AI, DePIN, GameFi, and RWA through events, incubation, and strategic partnerships.
Q: What does DeAI mean?
A: DeAI stands for Decentralized Artificial Intelligence—an emerging field where AI development is powered by decentralized networks using blockchain economics to incentivize participation and shared ownership.
Q: What was the significance of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival?
A: As one of the largest Web3 events worldwide, it brought together leaders like Vitalik Buterin and Cathie Wood to discuss trends in blockchain, AI integration, regulation, and real-world asset tokenization.
Q: How is AI being integrated into Web3?
A: Through projects like JarvisBot and Hyperdust, AI is being decentralized—allowing users to access powerful models while earning rewards. This fusion enhances transparency, reduces centralization risks, and promotes open innovation.
Q: What role does Bitcoin Layer 2 play in current developments?
A: Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions are expanding Bitcoin’s utility beyond payments—enabling smart contracts, DeFi applications, and cross-chain interoperability—while maintaining Bitcoin’s security foundation.
Q: Can individuals participate in these ecosystems?
A: Yes. From running test nodes with Omni Link to joining hackathons or using AI agents like JarvisBot, there are multiple entry points for developers, creators, investors, and enthusiasts.
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