Busan Web3 Game Connect

Can't wait to play XOCIETY? Get involved in our Pre-Season Dry Run for @BusanWeb3Game 2025 Sept 21 | 02:00 to 09:00 UTC (9 hrs) East Asia servers only Get Access via the Epic Games Store This dry run is open to everyone and will be available on the Epic Games Store for both PC and SuiPlay0x1. Simply search for “XOCIETY Playtest” on the Epic Games Store and download the client. Alternatively, use the direct URL here: store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/xociet…

Thanks Busan Web3 Game Connect for having me as a speaker. Some are saying that web3 gaming is dead, but my hope is that Busan can be the place where the next generation of web3 games are born. Long live web3 gaming!

Walking into Busan feels like stepping into the heart of gaming in Asia as🇰🇷 has always set the standard for what great games look like. I'm excited to talk about web3 gaming. It isn’t just about launching tokens, rather its about giving devs better tools to earn with & players a richer experience. For web2 devs, this is about extending your game’s life, unlocking new models, and building global communities. Some are saying that web3 gaming is dead, but my hope is that Busan can be the place where the next generation of web3 games are born.

Hey Busan Web3 Game Connect, Busan is like a sacred place for game developers in Korea. Every year, G-Star is held here as Korea’s flagship gaming festival. I hope this very first BW3GC grows into an event that captures global attention beyond Korea. And it’s an honor for me to be part of this very first step.

@BusanWeb3Game Korea has taken on many challenges in Web3 gaming. The lack of success stories doesn’t mean it has failed. Web3 could be one way to overcome the “Galápagos effect” of the Korean game industry. Through this event, we’ll see a lot of possibilities open up.

@BusanWeb3Game The main objective is: Making busan starting point for web3.0 game in korea Everyone knows that it's too hard to build web3.0 game in korea because of regulation, i hope to this event become a pump for web3.0 game

@NNou7762047 Hello @NNou7762047, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! With your global background, what excites you most about meeting the Web3 audience here in Busan?

🎙️Speaker Spotlight Inusa Dawuda ( @NNou7762047 ), CSO of ANOME ANOME fuses GameFi, NFTFi, SocialFi, and DeFi into one scalable protocol. Its “up-only” on-chain asset model unlocks trading, gaming, and borrowing with up to 95% LTV and no liquidation risk. With 64K+ wallets and 3K TikTok streamers, ANOME is reshaping gamified finance across Asia.

@SaigonButcher Hello @SaigonButcher, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As someone connecting builders across Asia, what feelings do you bring with you as you join the Busan community?

🎙️ Speaker Spotlight Anh Tran(@SaigonButcher), APAC Lead at Superteam Anh leads Superteam’s APAC presence, empowering builders across the region to earn on Solana. He connects talent with real opportunities through hackathons, grants, and bounties. Expect insights on how Asia is shaping the Solana ecosystem.

Hello Elena, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a marketing leader, what kind of energy do you want to share with the Busan crowd?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Elena Nguyen, CMO at Slide.fun Elena leads marketing at Slidefun, the Telegram-native app bringing meme coins to the masses. She has been at the forefront of scaling user adoption and shaping the social, fun side of Web3. Expect fresh perspectives on Web3 culture and growth.

@sophianeverfold Hello @sophianeverfold, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As COO of GOAT, what does it mean for you personally to stand on stage in Busan?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Sophia Li ( @sophianeverfold ), COO of GOAT Network Sophia leads operations at GOAT Network, the first Bitcoin-native ZK Rollup. She is building the foundation for BTCFi by aligning scalability, security, and yield opportunities. Expect insights into unlocking Bitcoin’s next trillion-dollar market.

@scottleestkr Hello @scottleestkr, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As someone building the Web3 scene in Korea, what spirit do you want to share with the Busan audience?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Scott Lee( @scottleestkr ), Country Lead at Solana Superteam Korea Scott has been at the forefront of Web3 adoption in Korea, from leading NEAR Korea to driving NFT strategy at Kakao Entertainment. Now as Country Lead for Solana Superteam Korea, he connects studios, developers, and partners to accelerate Solana’s role in gaming through Gameshift. Expect insights on how Korea is shaping the future of Solana gaming.

@Old_SpicyGinger Hello Jeffry, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! With your long career in gaming, what does being part of this Busan event mean to you?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Jeffry Kim ( @Old_SpicyGinger ), Founder & CEO of NDUS Interactive With 20+ years in gaming at NCSOFT, NEXON, and 2K Sports, Jeffry has launched titles reaching 40M+ downloads across 150 countries. Now he leads XOCIETY, the flagship Web3 game on Sui, pioneering the fusion of traditional gameplay depth with blockchain technology. Expect a veteran’s perspective on building sustainable Web3 games.

🎙Speaker Spotlight JC Kim ( @jckdotim ) is the CEO and co-founder of Verse8, an AI-first game creation platform that allows anyone to build full 3D multiplayer games in minutes using just text prompts. A pioneer in Web3 and AI-powered development, JC previously founded Spoqa, created the acclaimed Web3 MMO Nine Chronicles, and was recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for technology innovation. With Verse8, he is compressing the entire game studio pipeline into AI-driven code — redefining how games are created and shared in the $80B UGC gaming market. At Busan Web3 Game Connect, JC will join a panel with GSR’s Ian Lim to discuss investment opportunities shaping the future of Web3 gaming.

Hello @justigerj, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! Arena-Z emphasizes community. What simple message do you want to leave with the Busan community?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Daeho Jeong (BT, @justigerj), Marketing Lead at Arena-Z Daeho has been shaping Web3 gaming since 2021, most recently leading the rebrand of League of Kingdoms into LOK Universe and its token into A2Z. At Arena-Z, he drives marketing and platform vision to make “play” about community, growth, and rewards. Expect insights on building community-first gaming ecosystems.

Hello @moonyu_myu, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a researcher of Korea’s Web3 market, what are you most eager to share with people in Busan?

🎙Speaker Spotlight MOONYU ( @moonyu_myu ), Researcher at MYU’s Research MOONYU has spent 4 years dissecting the Web3 gaming scene, running MYU’s Research to decode crypto games and trends. His work with z21labs’ B2K Network highlights how KR KOLs aren’t just channels — they are the customers who move markets. Expect sharp takes on Korea’s unique Web3 dynamics.

Hello @inthejimbrain, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a strategist for XOCIETY, what kind of determination do you carry into this Busan stage?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Jimmy Cho ( @inthejimbrain ) , Business Planning Head at XOCIETY Jimmy has been shaping XOCIETY’s vision as a flagship game on Sui, driving business planning. With experience as Partner at PG Labs and Head of Operations at Pro Gamer DAO, he brings both strategic and community-first perspectives. Expect insights on building and scaling Web3 gaming IPs.

Hello @impalementd, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a journalist bridging Web2 and Web3, how do you feel about speaking to a live audience in Busan?

🎙Speaker Spotlight 1mpal ( @impalementd ), Game Journalist & Web3 Gaming Researcher 1mpal bridges Web2 and Web3 gaming as an ambassador, journalist, and global KOL. As a member of @WolvesDAO , he brings sharp insights into the gaming industry and helps connect communities across traditional and decentralized worlds. Expect a unique perspective on the evolution of gaming culture.

Hello @supermarioblock, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a founder and builder, what positive mindset do you want to carry into Busan’s event?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Andrea Fortugno ( @supermarioblock ) , CEO & Cofounder of MagicBlock Andrea has scaled Web3 protocols to $1B+ in volume and onboarded giants like Gala Games and Mythical. Now leading MagicBlock, he’s building Solana-native real-time engines and enterprise-grade privacy backed by a16z and Lightspeed. Expect deep insights into building high-performance, privacy-first blockchain infrastructure.

Hello @LetsAct_Leo, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! As a founder helping game studios, what do you hope to feel while joining the community in Busan?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Leo Kim ( @LetsAct_Leo ), Founder of PG Labs Leo founded PG Labs to bridge traditional game developers with blockchain innovation. With 8+ years in blockchain infra, exchanges, and gaming DAOs, he specializes in tokenomics, ecosystem design, and go-to-market execution. Expect insights on building sustainable Web3 gaming economies and global partnerships.

Hello @tomngodefi, welcome to Busan Web3 Game Connect! Leading Metis globally, what makes this moment in Busan special for you?

🎙Speaker Spotlight Tom Ngo ( @tomngodefi ), CEO of Metis Tom has grown Metis into a dual-network ecosystem supporting DeFi, AI, gaming, and DePIN. He also incubated projects like GOAT Network and LazAi, pushing Web3 into new frontiers. Expect bold ideas on AI-aligned blockchain infrastructure and scaling Web3 globally.