Malaysia’s first ever Malaysia Blockchain Week (MYBW) will usher Malaysians into the world of Web3. Showcasing strong Malaysian roots in the international digital space, MYBW is led by Malaysian founders and brings together key Malaysian industry players who are well-known in the digital space.

The week-long event is hosted by Malaysian Web3 giant Lydian Labs, in partnership with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and opened by Digital Minister YB Tuan Gobind Singh Deo.

Meet the Malaysian Faces in the Blockchain Space

The Web3 space transcends international borders and attracts Malaysians who are committed to pushing the forefront of the industry. As a result, many Malaysians have become industry giants in the blockchain space, with significant influence and expertise in the industry. Although they are not often seen in real life, lucky MYBW attendees will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Malaysian founders of these key Web3 companies.

Young and young-at-heart builders interested in exploring Web3 projects, as well as experienced international investors, will benefit from the gathering of blockchain experts and Web3 veterans.

At MYBW, you will see local industry giants who will support Malaysia-led initiatives and provide unique industry insights during the event’s keynotes and panel discussions.

Participants include

Matthew Tan, founder and CEO of Etherscan.io, the leading Ethereum block explorer, API and analytics platform. Prior to founding Etherscan, Tan founded and developed Blockscan, an early token-based block explorer for Counterparty, a smart contract blockchain built on top of Bitcoin. He has about 15 years of industry experience, having consulted and developed custom business solutions before becoming the co-founder of a data/web application solutions provider.

Bobby Ong, Co-founder and COO of Coingecko, an analytics platform for tracking cryptocurrencies and blockchain assets. Founded in April 2014, CoinGecko is one of the world's largest crypto asset data aggregation platforms. In addition, Ong has contributed authorship to two digital currency books, The Digital Currency Handbook, First Edition, and The Handbook of Blockchain, Digital Finance and Inclusion, Volume 1. He was also selected for the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Elite List and graduated from University College London in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in economics.

Other Malaysian founders include but are not limited to:

· Siong, co-founder of Jupiter, a decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana blockchain platform using a broad liquidity network and advanced algorithms.

· Shawn Chong, co-founder of Salus, a comprehensive Web3 security company with experience in traditional and blockchain security, focusing on user protection and strategic initiatives at the intersection of blockchain and cybersecurity.

· TN Lee, founder of Pendle Finance, a decentralized finance platform that enables users to tokenize and trade future returns on Ethereum assets.

· Dr. Ian Tan, co-founder of Lydian Labs, a full-stack Web3 solution provider focused on the Asia-Pacific region, specializing in consulting, technology and marketing.

· Dr. Ian Tan, co-founder of Lydian Labs, a full-stack Web3 solution provider focused on consulting, technology and marketing, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region.

· Nicole Yap, founder of 8SIAN NFT, a project that artistically transforms Asia’s rich cultural heritage into NFTs, celebrating the history and depth of Asian women while building a global and inclusive Asian community.

· Julian Koh, co-founder of Aevo, a high-performance decentralized derivatives exchange focused on options.

These Malaysian giants will also be joined by international industry luminaries such as GM Network CEO Chess, CertiK CSO Dr. Kang Li, Manta Network co-founder Victor Ji, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen, Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin, Oobit Chairman Moshe, Aethir CEO Mark Rydon, Team Secret CEO John Yao, and many more.

Forging the Future of Web3 in Malaysia

MYBW will set the tone for Web3 growth and widespread adoption in Malaysia, with the event featuring 33 panels, 15 keynotes and over 150 speakers, unveiling important blockchain topics such as regulatory issues, decentralized finance and Islamic digital economy, blockchain traceability, NFTs and Web3 gaming, and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Malaysian landscape.

Expected to attract over 2,500 participants, the event will foster discussions among key stakeholders, bringing together government and industry leaders to forge Malaysia’s Web3 future.

Tickets for MYBW are now on sale on the official website.

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