Polkadot Decoded Asia is set to take place on September 16-17, 2024, in Singapore as part of TOKEN2049 Week. The conference will focus on the Polkadot ecosystem and various aspects of the Web 3.0 domain, with preparations well underway.
Polkadot Decoded Asia is a key event for the Polkadot community, focusing on the vibrant Asian market while drawing a global audience. It gathers developers, investors, enthusiasts, and industry leaders to explore the latest in blockchain advancements.
Attendees can look forward to a diverse program with talks, panels, workshops, demos, fireside chats, and more. The event will span five stages, with a networking area, dedicated breakout rooms, and showcase stations where ecosystem teams and builders can promote their tech offerings.
The conference will feature high-level speakers, including Polkadot founder Dr. Gavin Wood, and key figures from the Web3 Foundation and Parity Technologies. The lineup also includes industry leaders from Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) Cloud, Pantera Capital, and more.
Polkadot Decoded Asia 2024 is organized in collaboration with MetaEra and sponsored by Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Cloud. The event is expected to attract over 100 speakers and 2,000 participants. It will include side activities like NFT claims and a DJ party, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
The conference will take place during the lively Singapore Token2049 week, offering insights into the latest blockchain advancements within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Despite market challenges, developer activity in the Polkadot ecosystem remains strong. Per its recent statistics, the network now hosts 29,917 repositories, with weekly commits exceeding 5,500. Around 900 developers contribute each week as well, keeping the ecosystem's momentum active.
The upcoming Polkadot Mobile App, teased at Polkadot Decoded by Parity CEO Bjorn Wagner, is expected to roll out to select users in September 2024.
The app will reportedly offer new features like onboarding without passwords or seed phrases, the ability to fund wallets with DOT or stablecoins, and the option to make purchases at over 1 million stores, with staking functionality on the way soon.