In the news release, AEON and TON Host GameOn TON Global Gaming
Hackathon Opening Ceremony in Singapore Featuring Esteemed Industry Leaders
and Speakers, issued 16-Sep-2024 by
AEON over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 7th
paragraph, 1st sentence, should read "The investor roundtable will
feature prominent industry figures such as William Li, Partner at OKX Ventures,
Tiffany Chang, Investment VP at Gate
Ventures, Zurab Kazhiloti, Founder
of BitScale Capital. " as originally issued inadvertently. The
complete, corrected release follows:
AEON and TON Host GameOn TON Global Gaming Hackathon Opening
Ceremony in Singapore Featuring Esteemed Industry Leaders and
Speakers
SINGAPORE, Sept. 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AEON, the next-generation
modular payment protocol, is excited to announce the highly
anticipated GameOn TON Global Gaming Hackathon, in partnership
with The Open Network (TON) Foundation, Nomad Capital and TOP. The
event's opening ceremony, taking place in Singapore on September
19th, will spotlight a distinguished lineup of industry
leaders and experts, delivering opening speeches, keynote
addresses, and engaging panel discussions, setting an inspiring
tone for the entire hackathon.
As the largest gaming hackathon in the TON ecosystem, this event
offers a prize pool exceeding $4
million, aiming to attract leading developers and innovative
game projects, driving innovation in Web3 gaming, while fostering
developer adoption of AEON's crypto payment
protocol.
Industry Leaders Discuss TON Gaming and
Hackathon Insights
Prominent speakers include Steve, President of TON Foundation,
Eddie Li, AEON CEO, Erick Zhang, Founding Partner of Nomad Capital,
Tim Draper, Draper Associates
Founder, Hanlin, CEO of Gate.io, James
Liu, Director of New Business & Innovation Alliance at
Alibaba Cloud Intelligence, and Cobe
Zhang, ZAN CEO. These
heavyweights will be sharing their knowledge on the ever-changing
world of blockchain gaming and providing details on the hackathon's
background and goals.
Steve, President of the TON Foundation, will present a
comprehensive overview of the ongoing development of the TON
ecosystem, focusing on key advancements in the gaming sector.
Eddie Li, CEO of AEON, will
discuss the importance of building strong crypto
payment protocols to drive mass adoption of blockchain
technologies. He will explain how the AEON protocol simplifies
cryptocurrency transactions for businesses and
individuals, and introduce AEON's strategic roadmap for developing
the TON ecosystem.
Tim Draper, Founder of Draper
Associates, will express his opinion about the potential of the TON
gaming ecosystem. He will highlight TON's ability to revolutionize
the gaming industry through its focus on freedom and innovation,
and its significant growth potential for investors, developers, and
gamers alike.
Unlocking the Future of the TON Ecosystem:
Investment, Growth, and Gaming Adoption
The investor roundtable will feature prominent industry figures
such as William Li, Partner at OKX
Ventures, Tiffany Chang, Investment
VP at Gate Ventures, Zurab
Kazhiloti, Founder of BitScale Capital. The panel will focus
on exploring the wide array of investment opportunities, emerging
trends, and challenges within the TON ecosystem, examining the
factors driving its growth and the potential for long-term
success.
Additionally, industry leaders including Awesome
Doge, Co-Founder at TonX, Mike
Massari, VP of Research at AEON, David Ching, from Animoca's Strategic
Investments and Partnerships, and Ricky, Founder of Catizen, will
provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the TON
ecosystem. This session will cover the ecosystem's growth, key
innovations, and its positioning in the broader blockchain
landscape, highlighting the latest developments, strategic
partnerships, and the future outlook for TON.
Experts from both traditional Web2 gaming companies and leading
Web3 gaming projects will come together to discuss the adoption of
blockchain technology in gaming. Panelists including GeeZee, Head
of Gaming at Mantle Network, Alan
Cui, Founder of TellerX Labs, Simon
Davis, CEO of GOAT Gaming, and Gleb Kostarev, Founder of
Blum.IO, will offer diverse perspectives on the intersection of
blockchain and gaming. The discussion will cover the challenges and
opportunities that gaming companies face when integrating
blockchain, the role of in-game assets and incentives, the target
user aim to onboard and how decentralized technologies
can revolutionize the gaming experience.
GameOn TON: The World's Largest TON Gaming
Hackathon
The GameOn TON Global Gaming Hackathon, hosted by AEON, TON
Foundation, Nomad Capital, co-hosted by OKX Wallet, Alibaba Cloud, Gate.io, Draper Associates,
Game3Girl Ventures, One Piece Labs, and Winking Studios, is the
world's largest gaming hackathon focused on the TON ecosystem with
over $4M grand prizes, including
direct investment, grants, and prize rewards for the winning teams
and individuals.
Running from September to December
2024, the hackathon will feature a mix of virtual
participation and in-person events across major cities, including
Singapore, Sydney, and Dubai. This global initiative aims to
bring together developers, gaming enthusiasts, and blockchain
innovators to showcase their creativity and contribute to the
fast-growing TON gaming ecosystem.
Driving Innovation in Blockchain Gaming and
Payments: The Role of TON and AEON in Shaping the Future
The TON ecosystem holds a significant position in the gaming
industry due to its potential to revolutionize how games are
developed, distributed, and played. Its blockchain technology
offers a secure, transparent, and decentralized
platform for in-game transactions, asset ownership, and community
governance. This can lead to a more equitable and engaging gaming
experience. The GameOn TON global gaming hackathon serves as a
catalyst for innovation within this ecosystem, fostering the
development of cutting-edge gaming projects that leverage TON's
unique capabilities, showcasing the transformative potential of TON
and inspiring new ideas that will redefine the industry.
AEON is committed to revolutionizing the global
crypto payment landscape by offering flexible,
scalable solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and
individuals. With a mission to drive financial inclusion and
standardize crypto payments, AEON simplifies the
integration, processing, and settlement of crypto
transactions and offers more versatile crypto payment
features like subscriptions and tippings. This hackathon represents
a significant step toward AEON's goal of accelerating the adoption
of these solutions, while exploring the intersection of
crypto payment systems and blockchain gaming,
ultimately paving the way for a more innovative, interconnected
future.
Register for GameOnTON Opening Ceremony and
Hackathon
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of an event
dedicated to knowledge sharing, networking, and gaining valuable
media exposure, all while competing for exciting prizes and
potential investment opportunities! Join us and register here for
the GameOn TON Hackathon Opening Ceremony where you'll have the
chance to connect with fellow innovators, learn from leading
industry experts, and showcase your talents in front of a global
audience.
If you're a passionate developer eager to shape the future of
the gaming ecosystem, make sure to participate in the hackathon by
registering at GameOn TON Hackathon. For additional information,
please visit the GameOnTON Global Gaming Hackathon official website
at https://aeon.xyz/gameon. This is your moment to lead the charge
in blockchain gaming!
About AEON
AEON is a next-generation modular payment protocol designed to
unify the standard of crypto payments and enable
real-world connectivity. By simplifying the integration,
processing, and settlement of crypto payments, AEON
offers low-cost, verifiable, and secure payment processing.
Developing a robust crypto payment standard akin to
Visa, AEON aims to connect web3 infrastructures with mass adoption
use cases, ensuring adaptability, liquidity, and efficiency and
supporting on-chain payment methods such as subscriptions, global
fiat rails, and tips.
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About TON Foundation
Established in Switzerland in
2023, The Open Network Foundation is a non-profit organization
funded entirely by community contributions. The Open Network
Foundation acts in the interests of the community by supporting
initiatives that help achieve The Open Network's mission.
The Open Network Foundation empowers TON projects without
controlling TON technology and is one of many network contributors
in the decentralized TON Community. TON operates on an
open-source codebase, allowing contributions from anyone, and has
no single controlling authority.
About Nomad Capital
Nomad Capital is an operator fund that provides hands-on
assistance to help projects develop and scale. We not only have
strong experience in investing but also building and managing
businesses, which gives us a more comprehensive angle from which to
evaluate investment opportunities than other funds.
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