India Blockchain Week to Return for Second Edition: All Details
Web3 venture firm Hashed Emergent is reviving India Blockchain Week (IBW) for its second edition, aiming
to spotlight India's early-stage Web3 developers and companies. Sponsors include prominent Web3 firms
like Polygon, Aptos, Starkware, and the Starknet Foundation, alongside other platforms. Investors from
various Indian cities will connect with startups seeking funding to accelerate their growth.
This initiative includes several events designed for startups and developers to showcase their Web3
protocols. Highlights include the IBW Chain-Agnostic Hackathon, IBW Web3 Demo Day, and ETH India
Hackathon, among others.
The event is scheduled to take place between November 30 to December 8.Fragmented Crypto Regulations
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“India is home to incredibly talented developers and leaders who are advancing web3 in remarkable ways,”
Avery Ching, the co-founder and CTO of Aptos Labs said in an official statement. San Francisco-based
Aptos Labs provides people with access to tools and services related to Web3 technologies.
Chiming in with Ching, Monad Labs' CEO Keone Hon said, “India is at a unique inflection point in Web3
adoption, with its thriving developer community, commitment to entrepreneurship, and pace of economic
activity.” Monad Labs works towards advancing blockchain technology and is based in New York, US.
Despite India's cautious stance on fully integrating cryptocurrency into its financial system, the
country has consistently expressed interest in exploring blockchain technology. Often positioned as an
alternative to Web2 servers, blockchain not only ensures the permanent security of information but also
divides data into smaller packets, enhancing protection against hacks and data loss. This technology is
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Recently, India's IT ministry launched the Vishvasya Technology Stack to provide Blockchain-as-a-Service
(BaaS) through data centers across Pune, Hyderabad, and Bhubaneswar. Several state governments have also
implemented blockchain to refine their data keeping.
According to a report by KPMG India and Hashed Emergent, India is playing a key role in global
blockchain growth, accounting for over 12 percent of the world's Web3 developers and hosting more than
1,000 startups. Hashed Emergent expects the IBW Conference in Bangalore this December to serve as a
crucial platform for dialogue between policymakers and industry experts, helping chart a roadmap for
India's future in the sector.
Last year's IBW featured prominent speakers like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Sebastien Borget
from The Sandbox, and Charles Guillemet from Ledger.
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