SEOUL, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – The Upbit D Conference (UDC), South Korea's premier blockchain event, opened its doors today at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. Bringing together over 40 global blockchain experts, UDC 2024 is a platform for discussing the latest technological trends and the future of the industry, both online and offline.

Now in its seventh year, UDC has been organized annually by Dunamu since 2018 to foster the growth and popularization of the blockchain industry. This year's conference, themed "Blockchain: Powering Real World Change," comes at a time of unprecedented interest in digital assets. The event delves into how blockchain is expanding into various industries and transforming the real world through sessions on trends, finance, policy, technology, and culture.

Song Chi-hyung, Chairman of Dunamu, delivered the opening keynote, emphasizing the tangible impact of blockchain. "Blockchain is no longer an invisible technology," he said. "With the activation of Real World Assets (RWAs), the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs in global markets, and the rise of NFT tickets, blockchain-driven changes are becoming more prevalent."

Song continued, "Despite the ongoing questions and challenges surrounding blockchain, it is being applied directly to real-world finance globally, becoming institutionalized through laws and policies, and is being utilized in various fields beyond technology, including telecommunications, distribution, and manufacturing."

The first keynote session featured a dialogue between Michael Casey, former Chairman of CoinDesk Consensus, and Seokwoo Lee, CEO of Dunamu. They discussed the expansion of Web3, the convergence with AI technology, and the innovation of traditional finance, sharing their vision for the future of blockchain.

Key Speakers and Sessions

UDC 2024 has attracted a diverse range of industry leaders driving the core changes in the blockchain and digital asset industry.

In the finance and business session, key figures such as Keith Ye, APAC Head of Kaiko, Ross Edwards, Managing Director of Digital Financial Institutions at Ripple, Yamki Chan, Vice President of Circle, and Walter Hessert, Chief Strategy Officer of Paxos, will engage in in-depth discussions on stablecoins.

In the content and culture session, Sasha Roehrig, Management Consultant at LVMH, will share insights into why luxury brands are focusing on blockchain-based provenance management.

Other topics to be covered include the growing interest in the banking sector following the advent of Bitcoin spot ETFs, regulatory directions from policymakers around the world, and web3-tailored security solutions from blockchain security experts.

Festivities and Engagement

To complement the conference, a variety of offline and online events are planned. Attendees can enjoy an NFT exhibition and a blockchain-powered lucky draw at the venue. Online participants can also win prizes through verification events.

For more information on UDC 2024, please visit the official website. The opening keynote and other key sessions can be viewed on the official YouTube channel.

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