The TrustSwap team was recently invited to host a blockchain conference in Davos, Switzerland during the World Economic Forum (WEF), an amazing opportunity to say the least!
The WEF is an incredibly exclusive annual event where many of the most powerful and influential people in the world gather to discuss how to best use their resources to support specific goals related to the global economy. We were thrilled about this opportunity to showcase the groundbreaking work we are doing alongside our incredible partners including ArtMeta, WiFi Map, and CV Labs.
We invited some of the greatest minds in the industry to discuss important topics and showcase how blockchain technology is currently improving lives and creating opportunities for people around the world.
Blockchain: Beyond The Hype
The event was called “Blockchain: Beyond The Hype” and was focused on discussions around the importance of decentralization and the potential for blockchain to play a significant role in the socio-economics of the developing world as well as the internet-based communities and businesses of the future generally known as “The Metaverse”.
It was hosted by TrustSwap and ArtMeta in the CV Labs Davos Networking Lounge and sponsored by our partners, WiFi Map and Wakweli. It included three hours of speakers and panel discussions followed by an evening of networking and included presentations by top executives from TrustSwap, Avalanche, Velas, and DLTx as well as some lively panel discussions featuring guests from 1inch, Bitmex, Sygnum Bank, ArtMeta, STORM Partners, VP Bank, and Metaverse Academy.
Highlights
Emin Gun Sirer – Avalanche (CEO)
Our first speaker, Emin Gun Sirer, is the founder and CEO of Ava Labs, the team behind Avalanche and the AVAX Network. Emin has a Ph.D from Princeton in computer science and was an associate professor at Cornell. He is widely considered one of the biggest brains in blockchain and we were honored to have him attend.
Emin spoke about a future where real-world assets can be securely tokenized on-chain to unlock liquidity and opportunity for a wider range of investors and how the AVAX Network is uniquely positioned to support this vision.
Shirly Valge – Velas (COO)
Next up was the COO of Velas Network, Shirly Valge. Shirly is an experienced entrepreneur and business development professional with many years of experience managing teams and projects within the crypto industry.
Shirly discussed the importance of scalability for any blockchain that wants to have a global impact and how this must also be balanced by security and decentralization. She shared some examples of how this is being explored and discussed tradeoffs between various options.
Panel Discussion 1: DEX vs. CEX
The 1st multi-guest panel discussion was about the differences and tradeoffs between Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs).
Featured panelists included:
- Sheraz Ahmed – Managing Partner at STORM Partners
- Salama Belghali – Global Head of Business Development at Bitmex
- Valeriya Minaeva – Partnerships & Comms Manager at 1inch
- Aliya Das Gupta – SVP of Business Development at Sygnum Bank
It included conversations around the recent failures of centralized platforms such as FTX and how the industry needs to refocus on decentralization as a cornerstone of secure blockchain applications.
Ivan Anastassov – TrustSwap (COO)
Our very own COO, Ivan Anastassov, was the next to take the stage. He took the opportunity to discuss the future of the TrustSwap Launchpad and to introduce one of our upcoming Launchpad partners, WiFi Map. WiFi Map is currently working with TrustSwap as part of our Incubator program and we are very excited about their upcoming token offering which will be coming soon to the TrustSwap Launchpad.
As part of TrustSwap’s mission to accelerate the global transition to Web3, a big part of our focus in 2023 is to identify and work with existing companies, communities, and NGOs who have real-world value networks that they want to tokenize. We have developed and refined this process and are now offering support and advisory services to projects that we find compelling on a case-by-case basis.
Panel Discussion 2: “Metaverse – Does it Make Sense for Business?”
The second panel discussion was about the significance of The Metaverse as a platform for growing businesses and communities.
Featured panelists included:
- Alissa Alekseeva – Head of Marketing at ArtMeta
- Olivia Schiffmann – Partner at Metaverse Academy
- Marcel Fleisch – CPO at VP Bank
- Andrea Hinteregger De Mayo – Gallery Director & Art Advisor at ArtMeta
- Georg Bak – Digital Art Advisor & Co-Founder of NFT Art Day Zurich
Many companies are in the process of exploring how Web3 can help them reach more customers and build deeper connections. Meanwhile, consumers are excited to discover new and exciting ways to interact with their favorite brands and businesses.
From tokenized web apps (dApps) to collectible NFTs and on-chain loyalty programs, the future is wide open and blockchain is paving the way for the new Web3 paradigm.
David Johnston – DLTx (CSO)
The final speaker was David A. Johnston, CSO of DLTx. David Johnston is well known for his contributions to the crypto space. He actually coined the term “Decentralized Application” (aka dApp) and literally wrote the book on this subject which has been inspiring builders and entrepreneurs since 2013.
David went over some of the challenges involved with mining cryptocurrency in a bear market and some strategies that can be used to help maintain profitability over time. Understanding how these critical players in the industry are thinking and making decisions can be crucial for staying ahead of the markets and navigating these turbulent times.
Swappable/ArtMeta NFT Gallery & Casper Labs PR
“Blockchain: Beyond the Hype” was not the only event we hosted in Davos. Swappable (TrustSwap’s NFT platform) and ArtMeta (our Launchpad partners) also co-hosted a space for the entire duration of the WEF in the CV Labs Davos Networking Lounge where we created a live NFT installation featuring NFTs from Swappable and ArtMeta as well as some hand-selected physical artwork.
These included NFTs from the ArtMeta drops on Swappable and a curated collection of Tezos NFTs which will be on display in ArtMeta’s new contemporary art museum.
Our COO, Ivan A. also took the stage at a Casper Labs Press Release where they announced that Casper Network is the most recent addition to Team Finance, TrustSwap’s multi-chain token management platform.
Ivan gave a presentation showing how easy it can be for anyone to mint, secure, and distribute new tokens using TrustSwap’s all-in-one Team Finance toolkit.
Summary
We are incredibly proud of our team and partners who came together to host this inspiring and educational event. The room was packed with some of the best and brightest thought leaders in the industry and we couldn’t be happier with the turnout.
We did a lot of networking and made many great connections for future business development and partnerships.
We learned from each other and hopefully helped some people get a better understanding of what we are all doing here and why we are working so hard to drive innovation in the blockchain industry.
It was an amazing time and we are looking forward to supporting more events like this in the future.
A Big Thank You to all of our partners, team members, speakers, attendees, and everyone who worked together to make this event happen. We appreciate all of your hard work and support and look forward to seeing you next time!
About TrustSwap
TrustSwap is a multichain digital asset ecosystem focused on making crypto safer and more accessible for the average person. Our diverse suite of tools and services support blockchain innovation by aligning interests and incentives between builders, investors, and communities.
The TrustSwap Ecosystem is comprised of:
– Team Finance – Our premier smart contract toolkit is designed for builders and includes:
- Mint Token Generator – Easily customize and mint your own fully-audited token contracts with no coding experience needed.
- Team Token & Liquidity Locks – Time-lock your Team and Liquidity Pool (LP) tokens to show your commitment to the community.
- Vesting and Staking Contracts – Distribute tokens to your community and early investors with time-release token vesting and staking contract solutions.
The Crypto App – Our most recent acquisition is one of the world’s most popular crypto mobile apps with over 4 million downloads. It includes portfolio tracking, news, alerts, and widgets with many more features coming soon.
TrustSwap Launchpad – This exclusive launchpad and incubation program is reserved for exceptional projects that are hand-selected by our team of experts and advisors.
Swappable – A premium B2B NFT service working with artists, institutions, and businesses to help them expand into the Web3 world.
SmartSwaps – Our flagship service is a decentralized P2P/OTC escrow solution that allows any two people in the world to exchange digital assets securely.
To learn more, visit us at TrustSwap.com and join our community in Telegram or drop us an email at [email protected].
