NERO Chain will be a Platinum Sponsor at 'WebX 2024,' Asia’s largest Web3 event, taking place on August 28th and 29th, 2024. WebX is Japan’s premier Web3 conference, bringing together leading projects, companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and developers from around the world. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and will culminate in a star-studded after-party with Steve Aoki.
During the event, NERO Chain’s CEO, Jake Stolarski, will moderate a session and host a booth to announce the launch of a new service, the “AA Platform,” which allows users and developers to freely choose gas tokens, aligning with the upcoming mainnet launch scheduled for October, as part of their "Blockspace 2.0" roadmap.
The team will also discuss the importance of enterprises selecting flexible blockchain solutions for their business needs and provide updates on how the cutting-edge modular solutions can match these needs.
About the Moderator Session
Our CEO will moderate a panel discussion on “The Importance of Custody in Web3” at the bitFlyer Stage. The discussion will feature Peter Borovic, VP of Strategy at BOSS Wallet; Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO of Ledger; and Chirag Jetani, Founder and COO of Diamante Blockchain. The panel will explore the evolving role of custody in the DeFi ecosystem, discussing the challenges, innovations, and best practices within blockchain technology and digital assets.
About our CEO
Jake Stolarski, CEO and Founder of NERO Chain, holds degrees in physics and electrical engineering. He has published research on laser systems and the reliability of computer models at Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. Stolarski later served as Director at Chicago Trading Company, where he developed a volatility trading fund focused on major indices as well as commodities, achieving a top-three global ranking on the Intercontinental Exchange. At Cipher Technologies Management, he oversaw all trading activities and risk management for the only SEC and CFTC-registered fund specializing in digital assets. He also has extensive experience developing and managing volatility trading funds at Dragonfly Capital and played a key role in the early application for a Bitcoin ETF. After serving as CEO of Cube.Network, a Layer 1 blockchain project ranked in Huobi’s top 20, he founded NERO Chain. Stolarski draws on his deep expertise to contribute valuable insights in his specialized fields.
About NERO Chain
NERO Chain brings together a team of engineers with extensive experience in developing leading Layer-1 blockchain technologies. As a global team based in Japan, NERO has already had over 80,000 participants engage with its testnet phase. At WebX 2024, NERO will be introducing the "AA Platform", a new service that allows users to choose which tokens to use for gas fees within dApps, utilizing Account Abstraction (AA) with Paymaster functionality. As well as the Mainnet Launch. NERO Chain is poised to tackle key challenges faced by projects in Japan and worldwide by leveraging cutting-edge modular blockchain technology.
While traditional monolithic chains have their strengths, modular blockchains offer significant advantages in terms of flexibility. Modular chains can quickly adapt to regulatory changes and development challenges by integrating various technologies. This is why NERO Chain is focused on building a blockchain that addresses critical issues such as token liquidity in Web3, regional variations in token usage, and the visibility of usage patterns, all while supporting the changes in business models during project development.
About the Tokyo Crypto Confidential Side Event
A distinctive feature of the Web3 industry is the culture of side events that offer participants the chance to engage closely with key industry figures beyond the main event. As side events increasingly become a highlight of Web3 gatherings for both domestic and international attendees, this year, NERO Chain is co-hosting the side event "Tokyo Crypto Confidential."
The event will take place at "Tokyo Confidential," a bar in Azabu-Juban known as a hidden gem where diverse cultures converge. NERO Chain, along with BSOS, Isle Finance, KryptoGO, CoinPost, Sudachi Tech, L2IV, O-DE Capital, and Web3 Tokyo, is organizing an evening dedicated to discussing blockchain and partnerships.
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Find out more about our co-hosts below:
・BSOS
BSOS, originating from Taiwan, is a team with deep experience in finance and technology, and has established a global presence as a market leader in supply chain blockchain. Backed by the Taiwanese government, 500 Global VC, PEGATRON, Tether and Taiwan’s Tier-1 financial Holding company (TS), BSOS closely integrates with SAP, seamlessly connecting real-world assets in the supply chain through the SAP ERP system.
・Isle Finance
Isle Finance is the first PayFi marketplace for supply chain finance. By connecting with high-credit supply chain buyers, Isle Finance ensures a robust verification process that enhances security for liquidity providers, guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of underlying assets.. It provides an end-to-end solution with global accessibility, fast onboarding, and strong credit support from buyers. With competitive yields with A-rated quality driven by real-world business, Isle Finance ensures consistent returns regardless of market conditions.
・KryptoGO
KryptoGO, a Taiwan-based crypto exchange offering a secure platform for individual and enterprise users, adheres to ISO 27701 and ISO 27001 standards for information security and data privacy. Backed by investors such as Hive Ventures, Red Building Capital, AVA Angels, New Economy Ventures, Hao Fong Investment, and Pegatron Venture Capital, KryptoGO is driven by the belief that "Transparency is Trust." After launching its Cross Chain Wallet in 2022, the company introduced Enterprise Acceleration Enablement, providing fast and secure multi-chain wallets, compliance technology, encrypted money flow management, NFT marketing tools, and intelligent analytics.
・L2IV
L2 Iterative Ventures (L2IV) is a leading crypto venture capital firm with headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area and Hong Kong. The firm focuses on pioneering advancements in blockchain technology, particularly in early-stage projects involving zero-knowledge proofs, modular multi-chain infrastructures, and enhancing Bitcoin’s security and programmability. By bridging East and West, L2IV leverages cultural and technological insights to identify and support transformative opportunities in the global blockchain ecosystem. Their team, comprising top investors, technologists, and entrepreneurs, is dedicated to shaping the future of decentralized technologies. L2IV’s diverse portfolio, including companies like EigenLayer, Babylon, Risc0, and Taiko, underscores its commitment to driving innovation in the dynamic blockchain space.
・O-DE Capital
O-DE Capital Partners is a tech ecosystem development fund focused on strategic opportunities, investing in financial solution providers. A “hands-on” investor, offering resources and global network access to meet all Web2 and Web3 needs.
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