Caroline Bishop
Nov 06, 2024 06:47
Animoca Brands hosted the GEN3 Playground event in Hong Kong, welcoming over 1,000 attendees to explore Web3, gaming, and digital property rights.
Animoca Brands has announced the successful completion of its GEN3 Playground event, marking a significant milestone in the Web3 industry. Held at K11 MUSEA in Hong Kong on November 1-2, 2024, as part of Blocktober 2024, this consumer-centric event attracted over 1,000 participants eager to explore the world of Web3, gaming, and digital property rights.
Event Highlights and Participation
The GEN3 Playground was designed to celebrate Animoca Brands’ roots as a Hong Kong-based company while highlighting the city’s pivotal role in the global Web3 landscape. Attendees enjoyed a carnival-like atmosphere with gaming activities from Animoca’s projects, including Anichess, Cosmic Bomber, Mocaverse, Motorverse, and others from the TOWER Ecosystem. The event also featured contributions from partners such as OSL, Anime Foundation, Apeiron, and Bad Egg Co.
Industry Insights and Discussions
Participants had the opportunity to hear from key industry figures, including Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member for Technology & Innovation, Michael Lau of Bullish, John Cahill of Galaxy, and several other thought leaders. These discussions focused on the future of digital property rights and the open metaverse, emphasizing Hong Kong’s role in these emerging fields.
Strategic Sponsorships and Partnerships
OSL, a leading regulated digital asset platform in Hong Kong, served as the Diamond Sponsor for the event’s Public Day. Jack Derong, CMO of OSL, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in connecting with the community and enhancing Hong Kong’s leadership in Web3 technologies.
Remarks from Animoca Brands
Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, expressed enthusiasm about the event’s success, highlighting the integration of play and digital ownership. Siu reaffirmed the company’s commitment to advancing Web3 in Hong Kong, aiming to foster dialogue and educate the public on the transformative potential of digital property rights.
Animoca Brands extends gratitude to all sponsors and partners who contributed to the success of GEN3 Playground, including Apeiron, Bad Egg Co., Breer, Consensus Hong Kong, Flojo, Galaxy, HashKey Exchange, Moongate, and Sleap.io.
For more information, visit the official website of Animoca Brands.
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