About The Verified

0x499 DAO will be partnering with Near to host "The Verified Dubai 2024" event on the 17th of this month, with special thanks to Binance for their support.

The theme of "The Verified" event revolves around validation and recognition. In this event, we gather validated and recognized projects, participants, and thought leaders, showcasing their outstanding achievements in the Web3 domain. Through rigorous scrutiny and selection, we ensure that all content presented at the event is validated, thereby demonstrating the highest standards of innovation and quality to participants. "The Verified" represents our commitment to quality and authenticity, as well as our confidence in the future direction of the industry.

Event Highlights

Welcome to The Verified, our special side event during Dubai Token2049! This event will take place at Foundry, an art gallery located in Dubai, showcasing a unique Web3 art style.

This event will take place at a renowned art gallery in Dubai, with over 1000+ attendees expected. Spanning nearly a thousand square meters across four venues, the event will showcase a unique Web3 art style. Join us in Dubai to experience art and embark on a journey of surprises!

1. Main Venue

Agenda

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sign-in Host Start

11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Keynote Speech

• Jialin Li Cofounder of Advaita Labs & Hetu Protocol

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM Panel : AI

• Hushky.io CSO & CMO of io.net
• Michael Heinrich Founder & CEO of 0G
• Max CEO of Port3 Network

12:30 PM - 13:10 PM Panel : Staking/Restaking

• Sebastian Forouzani Lead Engineer of Puffer Finance
• Warren Paul Anderson Cofounder of Exocore
• Chunda McCain Cofounder of Ion Protocol

13:10 PM - 13:25 PM Keynote Speech

• Hoansoo Lee Cofounder of Exabits

13:25 PM - 14:05 PM Panel : Bitcoin Season 2

• Tom Wilson Creative Director of Bitcoin Cats
• Hongbo Wen Cofounder of Riema Labs
• Alec Taggart Oyl Dynamics

14:05 PM - 14:45 PM Panel : DeSci

• Paul Kohlhaas Cofounder of Molecule & bio.xyz
• Laura Minquini Core Lead of AthenaDAO
• Albert Anis Founding Steward of ValleyDAO
• Max Unfried Core Team of VitaDAO

14:45 PM - 15:00 PM Keynote Speech

• Veronica Wong Cofounder & CEO of SafePal

15:00 PM - 15:30 PM Panel : Fireside Chats

• Chris Donovan COO of NEAR Foundation

15:30 PM - 16:10 PM Panel : Dubai Web3

16:10 PM - 16:50 PM Panel : VC Panel

• Shreyansh Singh Head of Investments of Polygon Ventures
• Chichi Partner of Hack VC

James Head of Animoca Ventures

• Blankless

16:50 PM - 17:00 PM Keynote Speech

• Luca Netz CEO of Pudgy Penguins

17:00 PM - 19:00 PM Demo Day

19:00 PM - 22:00 PM Networking & After Party

22:00 PM END

2. Side Venue 一 Demo Day

Cohost: 0G Labs

More than 20 VCs and investors from prominent institutions such as Solana, Polygon Venture, OKX, Near, Babylon, Hack.vc, Animoca Brands, and many others will join us in the demo day and Founder and Investor Mixer Brunch.

Agenda

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Sign-in Host Start

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Demo day Presentation

11:30 AM - 13:30 PM Founder and Investor Mixer Brunch

3. Side Venue 一 Modular vs Monolithic

Cohost: Hetu Protocol, Ethstorage

Dive into the heart of the Ethereum ecosystem at our dedicated sub-event within The Verified. Explore every facet of Ethereum's evolution, from its latest developments to groundbreaking applications. Gain unparalleled insights into the essence of Ethereum's ecosystem and its transformative potential. Join us at The Verified as we unveil the depths of the Ethereum ecosystem!

Agenda

10:00 Host Start

10:30 -13:30 Demo Day

13:35-13:55 Keynote speech

14:00-14:20 Keynote speech

14:25-15:05 Panel 1: DA and modular

15:10-15:50 Panel 2: Layer2 competition

15:55-16:35 Panel 3: Parallel evm

16:40-17:10 Panel 4: Decentralized ai and zk

4. Side Venue 一 The Game Festival

Cohost: MATR1X, GEDA

Step into our Game theme sub-event, a meticulously curated space within The Verified. Immerse yourself in the seamless integration of gaming and finance, exploring cutting-edge advancements in NFT , DeFi, gaming, and the metaverse. Join us at The Verified as we chart the course towards the future nexus of gaming and finance!

Agenda

13:30 Host Star

13:35-13:55 Keynote speech

14:00-14:40 Panel 1

14:45-16:00 E-sports competition

16:10-16:50 Panel 2

16:55-17:35 Panel 3

17:40 Free Talk

5. Networking

This is an ideal place for networking, exchanging ideas, and establishing connections within the industry. We provide dedicated booth spaces where you can gain insights into various projects and engage in in-depth interactions with innovators and investors.

• The Verified Extra Benefits:

In addition to the exciting speeches and discussions, we've arranged special perks for you! We'll be giving away over 500 limited edition peripherals from Binance merchandise, SafePal hardware wallets, Bitcoin Cats merch and hosting an Game NFT airdrop live at the event!

• All-day Self-service Dining

We are offering all-day self-service dining at our event, with a diverse selection of dishes including fresh fruits, salads, mains, snacks, and desserts. Whether you are a vegetarian, a meat lover, or have specific dietary requirements, we have something to satisfy your palate. Join us for a delightful dining experience!

Confirmed Partners

Special Partner: Binance

Cohost: NEAR, Paramita.VC

Partners: Solana, OKX, Polygon Venture, Babylon, Hack VC, Animoca

Brands, IQ.NET, Foresight Ventures, MATR1X, Puffer, Ethstorage, Exabits, BBS.NYC, Pudgy Penguins, SafePal, GEDA, BakerySwap, 0G Labs, Bitcoin Cats, Port3, L7, Exocore, Nubit, Apecoin, Chainbase, MONAD, ION PROTOCOL

DeSci Partners: Molecule, bio.xyz, Vitadao, Valleydao, AthenaDAO, QURE

Major Media Partners: Cointelegraph, Foresight News, Followin, Odaily, METAERA, Cointime, Chain Catcher, Marsbit, Techub News, Panews

Community Partners: Bitcoin Square, Web3Event, MMSS, SATORI, Udaya, SheisDAO, 852Web3, Chinese Ape Club, ELITE APES HK, XCircle, BananaCorp

And more to come...

🏠 Venue

Address:

Foundry, Boulevard Crescent, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard

✨ About 0x499

0x499 is the earliest and largest decentralized open organization in Asia established in 2018. It is committed to becoming an open platform for the decentralized industry. It connects more than 1,000 KOLs around the world and invites more than 1,500 projects to attend DAO events. Currently there are more than 100 active contributors who help organize various events and activities.

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Address

Foundry

Boulevard Crescent, Boulevard Crescent - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates