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Tokenization is no longer theoretical — the conversation in Asia has shifted from experimentation to real market infrastructure. At SEABW 2026, @libeara_ Founder & CEO Aaron Gwak, @wanrob_boontham of TDX, and Jim Lee of Forest Jarlan discussed what it actually takes to move tokenized assets from pilot programs into functioning capital markets. Moderated by @equanimist of ShardLab, the panel explored where liquidity still breaks down, how institutional-grade infrastructure is evolving, and why the next phase of tokenization will be defined by distribution, compliance, and scalable market structure — not just technology. The infrastructure race for Asia’s tokenized future is already underway.

Maroo testnet is live. A sovereign Layer 1 for the future Korean Won economy. - OKRW as the only gas: pay fees in KRW, not in volatile tokens. - Dual-track transactions: regulated and open paths on one chain. - Compliance enforced in code at execution: rules checked by the protocol itself. - Native on-chain identity for AI agents — verifiable identity, ownership, and limits. Try it and build, live now: Official website: maroo.io Agent Portal: agent.maroo.io Dev docs: docs.maroo.io Experience Portal: experience.maroo.io Korea now has its own digital financial backbone.

@PrivacyBoost @Optimism Building exactly what's needed in the market 🔥

Introducing Privacy Boost: onchain privacy SDK for enterprise. The first privacy offering for @Optimism. Now live on OP Mainnet. Enterprises need regulatory-friendly privacy.

@alexlimasia LFG 🔥

Token2049를 끝으로 정신없던 3분기를 마무리했습니다. 6월부터 다낭, 홍콩, 호찌민, 오사카, 도쿄, 밴쿠버, 서울 KBW, 그리고 이번 싱가폴까지, 파트너들과 고객을 만나 LayerZero를 소개하고, 내부적으로는 아시아 전략을 다듬는 치열한 시간이었습니다. 13년 전 교육 소셜벤처 창업으로 커리어를 시작한 이후, 한국, 미국, 싱가폴을 오가며 소셜임팩트, 대기업, 클라우드, AI, 광고, 그리고 지금의 크립토까지, 저는 늘 “좋아하는 일”과 “가치 있는 일”이 겹치는 지점을 찾아왔습니다. 그 여정의 끝에서 저는 지금, 아시아 사업개발업을 진심으로 사랑하게 되었고, 크립토가 만들어낼 수 있는 사회적 임팩트에 기대를 걸고 있습니다. 제가 크립토를 트레이딩으로 접한 지는 10년, 정식 커리어로 이 업계에 들어온 지는 5년이 되어갑니다. 트레이딩에 재능이 있었던 건 아니지만, 저는 언제나 시장의 가격보다 기술이 만들어낼 가치에 더 관심이 많았습니다. 그래서 소위 ‘블루칩 토큰 프로젝트’보다, 기술의 본질과 그 가능성을 좇으며 이 업계에 남았습니다. 그리고 그 선택을 단 한 번도 후회한 적이 없습니다. 이번 3분기는 레이어제로 창립 이래 가장 상징적인 분기였습니다. 지난 30일간 레이어제로를 통해 처리된 크로스체인 거래 규모는 약 36조원(26 billion USD)을 돌파했고, 이 수치는 전 세계 결제회사 중 8위에 해당하며, Western Union이나 Wise보다도 큰 규모입니다. 또한, 지난주 런칭한 Plasma 팀의 USDT0 송금은 단 한 번의 트랜잭션을 통해 약 3,800억 원(273 million USD)을 3분 만에, 단 800원(0.59 USD)의 수수료로 전송할 수 있음을 증명했습니다. 4000억 정도 가까이 되는 돈을 다른 체인으로 옮기는 데에 800원이 든 셈입니다. 레이어제로는 단순한 브릿징 기술을 넘어, ‘진짜 자산’을 체인 간에 직접 옮기거나 교환(swap)할 수 있는 Best Money Technology로 발전했습니다. 현재 전 세계 스테이블코인의 65%가 레이어제로의 OFT(Omnichain Token Standard)를 기반으로 멀티체인 전송을 구현하고 있습니다. 이제 이것은 더 이상 ‘크립토의 기술’이 아닙니다. 이것은 돈의 혁명, FX 시장의 미래, 그리고 국경 없는 금융의 초석이라고 믿습니다. 머지않아 대부분의 국가에서 법정화폐 기반 스테이블코인이 발행되고, 개인과 기관은 외환 송금, 해외 결제, 그리고 B2B 거래를 할 때 5~7일의 지연 없이, 그리고 지금보다 약 10분의 1 수준으로 낮아진 수수료로 수천억 규모의 실제 자산을 15초 내에 이동시킬 수 있게 될 것입니다. 저는 앞으로 더 많은 정부기관, 금융회사, 규제기관, 그리고 주요 기업들이 레이어제로의 기술을 이해하고 함께 “돈의 혁명”을 만들어가는 일에 동참하길 진심으로 바랍니다. 회사의 성공은 제가 컨트롤 할 수 없는 결과지만, 이 여정에 함께할 사람들과 기관을 만나는 과정은 언제나 의미롭고 즐겁습니다. 그래서 더 열심히 하고자 합니다. 앞으로 아시아 팀은 지속적으로 확장할 예정이며, 이 여정을 함께할 동료와 파트너를 적극적으로 찾고 있습니다. 크립토가 단순히 돈을 벌기 위한 수단이 아니라, 돈을 더 낫고 가치 있게 만드는 산업이 되길 진심으로 바랍니다.

@minerva_crypto @RWA_xyz All the best ser 🫡

I joined @RWA_xyz : A Personal Memoir When I started in investment banking, our analyst class often wondered aloud about life after banking. Between the spreadsheets and sleepless nights, speculating about our afterlife was the only way to stay sane. Some dreamed of climbing the Wall Street ladder. Others wanted out entirely. I knew finance wasn’t for me long-term but couldn’t articulate what I was looking for. “I’ll know when I see it.” Eventually, I stumbled into crypto and quickly went down the rabbit hole. Stablecoins, tokenized assets, and the promise of rebuilding financial infrastructure. It was an optimistic bet on the future, and I was fully bought in. Deciding to leave finance for crypto wasn’t easy. At times, I felt like sailing off the edge of the world. But sometimes you have to get lost to actually move forward. And the yellow brick road led me to @adamlawrencium and @CharlieYouAI. Adam and Charlie were building a data analytics platform at the intersection of everything happening in real-world assets. What struck me most wasn’t just their expertise, but their genuine belief in the tokenization revolution and the product they were building. I knew I had found it. And it wasn’t long before I joined their mission. I want to thank Adam, Charlie, and the team for believing in me and bringing me here. I truly feel like I’m standing on the shoulders of giants. And I’m grateful to be part of this journey. Top to bottom, @RWA_xyz is about excellence, is about greatness. And you have my pledge that I will carry forward that standard. Thank you, and let’s keep building.

@KaiaChain @bcap @1kxnetwork Congratulations @KaiaChain!

Kaia is proud to be recognized by top crypto VCs for our mission to drive Web3 mass adoption across Asia and beyond. Led by @bcap and @1kxnetwork, these visionary backers saw massive potential in Kaia — a chain with real users, growing revenue and a path to scale. Their commitment strengthens Kaia’s global momentum, joined by the support of @GalaxyHQ, @TheSpartanGroup, @IDGCapital, @mirana, @snzholding, @comma3vc, @caladanxyz, @LingfengCapital, @waterdripfund, and @MVenturesLabs. The future of consumer crypto will be led by Kaia.

0/ Hashed, in collaboration with Korea Credit Data @koreacreditdata and Shardlab @0xShardLab, is developing a Web3 Payment POS system Cashnote.io. This initiative aims to drive mass adoption by enabling Web3 payments in retail, providing merchants with a vital blockchain use case for daily transactions.

Quite the busy week but are finally clearing our inbox 🫡 We’re giving priority to website queries first, but promise to handle other channels soon. If your registration needs immediate attention, head to seablockchainweek.org and we’ll get you sorted out!

The premier blockchain conference for the builders in Southeast Asia is coming to Bangkok, Thailand again in 2025! Can't wait to see y'all there then.

Are you ready for #SEABW2025🚀 We’re excited to announce SEABW2025 is set for March 30-April 5, with the Main Conference on April 2-3, 2025! Get ready for groundbreaking talks and networking with industry leaders✨ Mark your calendar and stay tuned!📅 🔗seablockchainweek.org

🚀 Calling All Innovators! 🌟 Get ready for the SEABW 2024 Demo Day - gateway to showcasing your startup's potential to the world! 🌍 Join us to connect with early-stage startups from Southeast Asia and unveil your project's superpowers at the SEABW! 💥 🔥 Deadline for Application: March 31st, 2024

✨Announcing Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (#SEABW2024) - Premier Annual Blockchain Gathering: Designed for SEA Join us for an enriching week of world-class speakers, exhibitions, demo days, and networking at SEABW! 📆April 22-28, Bangkok, Thailand! seablockchainweek.org

0-1/ This scarcity of growth stage deals is possibly due to a lack of crypto projects gaining traction in the bear market to justify higher fundraising amounts and valuations.

0/ There were 8 early stage deals exceeding $10 million, compared to 1 growth/strategic stage deal. This continues a trend from Sep '23, where 75% of the $10+ million deals were early stage deals.

Growth stage deals by crypto VCs are virtually gone in Oct '23👇

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8/ @polychaincap, @DWFLabs, and @animocabrands were the most active crypto VC investors among lead investors in deal count.