GeckoCon 2024: A Recap of the Event
The highly anticipated GeckoCon 2024 event took place on 11th November in Bangkok at True Icon Hall, ICONSIAM. This marked the first-ever in-person conference hosted by CoinGecko. The event brought together more than 30 speakers who covered a wide range of topics in the web3 Gaming Space, exploring the latest industry trends and showcasing live gameplay demos while engaging audiences in interactive showcases. In addition to the in-person event, all the exciting highlights of the event were also made available online for attendees to experience.
Extensive Coverage of web3 Games
The theme of GeckoCon 2024 was “Web3 Games Unleashed,” where various aspects of web3 games were covered in-depth. Here are some key highlights from the event:
- VerseOS: A blockchain-agnostic web3 ecosystem created by Verse Labs, providing users with a central interface and operating system to access all things related to crypto gaming.
- Keynote Speeches: Renowned speakers such as Alena Shmalko from TON Foundation, Beryl Li from Yield Guild Games, and John Linden from Mythical Games discussed topics like tokenomics, in-game economies, and blockchain scalability.
Michael Wagner from Star Atlas shared insights on the transition from web2 to web3 gaming and how successful experiences in the crypto space drive further user adoption.
Highlights of the Keynote Presentation
Zhong Yang Chan delivered a keynote presentation focusing on the pivotal trends in the web3 space. He highlighted the increasing number of active players and the emergence of new and anticipated titles in the web3 gaming arena.
According to Zhong, early web3 games were primarily pet-themed or collection-based, but now there is a diverse range of web3 games available, catering to various preferences.
Bright Minds Coming Together on a Single Platform
The 2024 GeckoCon event featured a lineup of speakers discussing the significant challenges in the crypto industry. Tyler Durden from Animoca Brands shared insights on how Mocaverse ensures high-quality user acquisition through its management system.
The discussions also shed light on the growing influence of Southeast Asia in the web3 gaming industry, with a substantial volume of web3 gaming traffic originating from the region.
As CoinGecko ventured into hosting their first in-person event, the success of GeckoCon 2024 sets the stage for future events that will bring together industry experts and innovators in crypto and web3 gaming. Stay tuned for more groundbreaking events in the evolving web3 gaming space!
Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in the PlayToEarn Blockchain Game Awards 2024, where pioneers in the web3 gaming space will be celebrated. Cast your votes from December 5th to 19th and stand a chance to win from a prize pool exceeding $2M.
