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Rising Stars of the East: A Recap of Solana Summit APAC 2024

The inaugural Solana Summit APAC 2024, held at the Colony @ The MET, Kuala Lumpur, has concluded, leaving a vibrant trail of innovation and collaboration in its wake. Over three days, from June 20th to 22nd, the summit served as a melting pot for over 500 attendees – a blend of next-gen developers, creators, founders, and enthusiasts – all united by their passion for Web3 and the potential of the Solana ecosystem.

The energy was palpable from the opening remarks. Keynote talks by visionary founders like Wei Zhou, CEO of Coins.ph, and technical deep dives with Solana protocol experts like Siong, Founder of Jupiter, sparked thought-provoking discussions and shed light on the exciting advancements within the Solana ecosystem.

Beyond the insightful talks, the summit offered a platform for budding projects to shine. 

The Demo Day, held on June 22nd, saw 30 remarkable Web3 startups showcase their creations to a diverse audience of investors, founders, and builders. This exchange of ideas and expertise fostered a sense of community and collaboration, a testament to the summit’s core objective.

A particular highlight was the Solana Summit APAC Hackathon, designed to challenge and inspire developers. The hackathon provided a platform for attendees to push boundaries and develop innovative solutions on the Solana blockchain. The level of talent on display was a promising glimpse into the future of Web3 development in the Asia-Pacific region.However, the true success of the summit lies beyond the presentations and workshops. 

The hallways buzzed with conversations, connections were forged, and ideas were exchanged. 

The “Solana Summit: To the Top” Party and the Solana Summit Opening Mixer provided the perfect opportunities for attendees to network and build lasting relationships within the Solana community.

Solana Summit APAC 2024 served as a launchpad for the vibrant Web3 scene in the Asia-Pacific region. It provided a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation, leaving a lasting impression on all who participated. As the dust settles, one thing is certain: the future of Web3 in the East is bright, and Solana is at the forefront of this exciting journey.

Editor- Sarah Fathima Ahmed 

June 2024, Cryptoniteuae

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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