On July 26, the "Future Forward AI+Web3.0 Fusion and Reconstruction" event, jointly organized by PANews and Ant Digital's Web3 brand ZAN, took place in Shanghai. This event brought together leading figures in AI and Web3 to explore how these technologies can converge to drive significant changes in the digital landscape.
Keynote Insights and Technological Integration
The event highlighted the potential of integrating AI with Web3 technologies. Zhang Yuanjie, Co-Founder of Conflux, delivered a speech on "AI: The Next Potential Large-Scale Application of Web3." He emphasized the long-term prospects of combining blockchain and AI, noting that there are over 360 projects in this space, covering diverse sectors like infrastructure, data, and education. Zhang pointed out the differences between blockchain and AI in terms of functionality and development approaches, stressing their potential synergy despite current challenges like high costs and limited decentralized network development.
Enhancing Data Infrastructure
Kverson, Product Manager of ZAN Infra, discussed how robust data infrastructure is crucial for the effective integration of AI and Web3. ZAN's proprietary technologies significantly reduce storage costs and enhance efficiency, making the combination of these technologies more viable. This integration ensures accurate responses and real-time efficiency, thereby maximizing the utilization of nodes and other resources.
Panel Discussions on AI and Web3 Synergy
A panel discussion titled "Is the AI+Web3.0 Singularity Coming?" featured insights from industry leaders. Mike, Founder of Goplus, outlined the stages of AI and Web3 integration, from improving AI efficiency to solving fundamental Web3 problems. Sanzhi, Head of Pond Asia Pacific, and Gigi, BD Director of Privasea AI, highlighted the potential of Web3 to address ethical and privacy issues in AI.
Investment Opportunities in Web3+AI
The event also explored investment opportunities in the Web3+AI space. Chen Yuetian, Founding Partner of Fire Phoenix Capital, emphasized the sector's strong potential for attracting investment, despite the gradual pace of application development. Ken, Head of Web3port Foundation, and Nemo, Investment Manager of Web3.com Ventures, discussed the importance of strategic investment timing and the need for more participants in the market.
About PANews and PANONY
PANews, a news outlet under PANONY, provides actionable insights on blockchain developments. PANONY is an incubator, investor, and advisor for blockchain businesses, helping startups with go-to-market strategies and consulting for Fortune 500 companies on industry integration.