Beyond the Main Stage: SNZ's Captivating Side Events at HK Bloctober

During the HKFTW and SmartCon events from October 28 to October 30, SNZ Capital demonstrated exceptional engagement by mobilizing its extensive network to organize over 20 side events. This impressive feat accounted for one-third of the total 60 side events, underscoring SNZ's pivotal role in the ecosystem.

These side events were marked by direct collaboration with prominent project teams and industry leaders, including major partners such as Arbitrum, Stacks, FalconX, Orderly, Mind Network, KAIA and LINE NEXT. This hands-on approach ensured that discussions spanned critical areas such as Payment, Fintech, DeFi, the ETH ecosystem, Infrastructure, and AI. By facilitating these conversations, SNZ highlighted its deep-rooted influence and resources within the Hong Kong region, fostering valuable insights into emerging trends and investment opportunities in the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech and blockchain technology.

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1. Gathering for Our Old Friends in Fintech, Oct.28

SNZ hosted a successful fintech event alongside Checker, Huma Finance, and RedotPay,gathering 100+ key players from fintech,  stablecoin, payment providers, and institutional asset managers, fostering valuable discussions on the future of the industry.

Michael Wen, Investment Manager of SNZ Capital led a panel discussion with leading crypto VCs and FoF on "The Next Breakthrough Opportunities for VCs to Invest in Crypto-involved Fintech and PayFi" .

As an investment company deeply engaged in the global payment industry, SNZ would like to invite global fintech frontier players to build and cultivate the sparkling innovations of stablecoins on cross border B2B and B2C payments.

2. The first one on the right,Michael Wen, Investment Manager Chainlink On My Mind: How FHE Meets Chainlink, Oct.29

As a strategic partner of Chainlink Asia, SNZ sponsored and held "Chainlink On My Mind: How FHE Meets Chainlink" together with MindNetwork.

Michael Wen, attended panel discussion titled "BUILD with FHE: VC Insights", where he highlighted the importance of FHE in enhancing privacy and security for decentralized applications, based on SNZ's extensive investment experience in infra projects, shared his idea about how it can unlock new business models and opportunities in the Web3 ecosystem.

3. Arbitrum x SNZ Builder's Night, Oct.30

SNZ and Arbitrum collaboratively hosted the "Builder's Night" event in Hong Kong on October 30, marking a significant milestone as Arbitrum's inaugural offline gathering in the Greater China region. During the event, SNZ Capital, Investment Partner, Walker Zheng delivered a keynote address that highlighted the firm's strategic focus on early-stage project investments. This partnership exemplifies SNZ's commitment to supporting and nurturing key players within the Ethereum and Arbitrum ecosystems, contributing to innovation and connectivity in the blockchain landscape.

4. Kaia& LINE NEXT Miniapp Meetup@ Hong Kong, Oct.30
On October 30, 2024, SNZ, along with KAIA and LINE NEXT, co-hosted the first "KAIA & LINE NEXT Mini App Meetup." At the conference, Raul Song, Investment Director of SNZ Capital, led a panel discussion titled "Mini App and New Trends," exploring the potential of mini apps in enhancing user engagement, expanding innovative application scenarios, and driving technological development.

KAIA & LINE NEXT are gaining attention as popular mass adoption projects in their own right, attracting interest from industry capital and various early-stage projects. The close collaboration between SNZ and KAIA is fostering innovation and development in the mini app and gaming sectors, further strengthening the growth of these dynamic industries.

5. Al Meets Alpha：Innovation, Investment, and Beyond, Oct.30

On October 30, SNZ and Orderly co-hosted "AI and Alpha: Innovation, Investment, and Beyond" in Central Hong Kong. The event featured notable guests from Hashkey Global, Hashkey Capital, JOJO, DODO, and others, who explored the latest development trends in the AI and DeFi sectors from investment and exchange perspectives.

Walker Zheng participated in a panel discussion on AI and DeFi. He emphasized the importance of evaluating projects not only for their technological potential but also for their ability to address real-world challenges and create lasting market impact. This engagement reflects SNZ's deep commitment and extensive experience in the AI and DeFi sectors.

Looking ahead, SNZ remains committed to empowering the next wave of groundbreaking projects and partnerships in the region.