Better Web3 Forum 2024, hosted by The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), and co-organized by the Department of Computing, the Research and Innovation Office, and the PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab on Law and Web3, concluded successfully on 19 October 2024.
This year’s theme, “Blockchain Technology Frontiers” highlighted cutting-edge innovations, advancements and real-world applications of Web3 and Blockchain technology. The event brought together industry leaders, esteemed scholars, and the next generation of talent to exchange ideas and engage in meaningful discussions. Now in its second year, the forum continues to grow as a vital platform for bridging academic advancements with industry innovation, facilitating the exploration of the latest developments in Web3 and blockchain.
“The global community is in a critical phase of developing the technologies for the Web3 ecosystem, which is set to significantly impact both industries and society,” said Professor Allen Au, Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development), Department of Computing at PolyU. “Academia serves as a vital bridge, facilitating collaboration between researchers and industry leaders to drive innovation in the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape. At PolyU, we aim to be at the forefront of this endeavor.”
“The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology is dedicated to fostering innovative solutions and applications in the Web3 landscape,” said Professor Daniel Luo of Department of Computing at PolyU, also the Director of the Centre. “This forum offers a unique opportunity to engage in collaboration and exchange ideas with industry leaders, the public, and emerging talent, thereby catalyzing the growth of Web3 in Hong Kong.”
The forum featured keynote speeches by Professor Claudio J. Tessone, Professor of Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technologies, Department of Informatics, University of Zurich, who offered insights into how design choices and user behavior shape decentralization, fairness, and arbitrage dynamics in Web3 through data-driven analysis, and Professor Yajin Zhou from Zhejiang University and BlockSec, who discussed lessons learned and new developments in DeFi protocol security.
These thought-provoking keynote speeches were followed by an engaging panel discussion moderated by Professor Andy Chun and featuring industry experts Mr. Sean Lee, Mr. Simon Lee, Mr. Curt Shi, Mr. Otto Lee, and Mr. David Alexander Scheer. The panelists shared their views on topics ranging from the evolution of stablecoins to the societal impact of Web3 technologies, offering forward-thinking perspectives on the role of Web3 in shaping future economies and industries.
The forum attracted diverse participants, reflecting growing interest in the transformative potential of Web3. Attendees took part in meaningful discussions and networking sessions, exchanging ideas on how to leverage Web3 and Blockchain technology for real-world applications.
With this year’s event marking another successful chapter, the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology looks forward to further expanding its role in advancing Web3 and Blockchain technologies.
For more information about The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology, please contact Ms. Edith Yiu or Ms. Elaine Chow at blockchain.rcbt@polyu.edu.hk.
