Few events can rival Token2049 Singapore’s influence in uniting the blockchain, crypto and Web3 communities. Known for its captivating keynotes and thought-provoking panels, the global conference once again turned the Lion City into a hub of international innovation and strategic dialogue.
Amid the diverse topics covered throughout the event, one standout was a sub-event that delved into the future of artificial intelligence and the Web3 ecosystem.
Hosted by aelf, an artificial intelligence-enhanced layer-1 blockchain network, and Gaia, a decentralized AI platform, the Hello [AI] event kicked off Token2049 week with a bang. Set in the lively SKAI Loft at the Swissôtel, the event drew a full house of AI enthusiasts, blockchain experts, developers and Web3 leaders.
Supported by tech giants like Google Cloud and Microsoft, along with partners such as Near and Sapien, Hello [AI] highlighted the growing synergy between AI and blockchain, setting the stage for a week filled with digital innovation.
Pushing the boundaries of AI and blockchain integration
The atmosphere crackled with energy as Brian Liang, chief operating officer of aelf, delivered the keynote. He emphasized the importance of community engagement in shaping the future and highlighted concrete developments from aelf’s updated whitepaper.
Liang discussed aelf’s new AI-powered audits for smart contracts, showcasing how machine learning could optimize blockchain processes. Even more exciting was the upcoming rollout of an AI oracle and natural language processing (NLP) tools to make smart contract creation more user-friendly.
AI-powered blockchain apps
After Liang’s speech, the panel discussion moderated by Khaniff Lau, business development director at aelf, was far from a standard tech chat. It featured heavyweights like Sydney Lai from Gaia, Steve Shirkey from Microsoft, Chris May from Sapien and CC Chen from Google Cloud.
They tackled real-world AI-powered blockchain applications, exploring practical use cases, the potential of AI in decentralized apps (DApps) and overcoming challenges like AI hallucinations and interoperability issues. Beyond talking, experts shared hands-on insights that made the audience eager to take notes.
A vision of decentralized AI
During an engaging fireside chat, Khaniff Lau led a conversation with Emad Mostaque, founder of Schelling AI and Luki Song, head of ecosystem and strategy at Chainbase, on the future of decentralized AI. They went beyond just discussing AI’s place in decentralized systems, diving into how it could actively operate in a fully decentralized way.
The discussion brought out some big ideas, including how blockchain could tackle pressing issues like data ethics and building trust in AI algorithms. The experts also touched on the infrastructure needed to support decentralized AI, offering insights on how this approach could fundamentally reshape the AI blockchain landscape.
Interactive onchain engagement
The interactive elements added a fun twist, with an AI photo booth snapping futuristic portraits and TMRWDAO’s Votigram bot letting guests shape the event’s vibe by voting for their preferred party music genres via the Telegram Mini App.
Attendees also had the chance to collect Crypto Boxes containing ELF tokens from Portkey, an innovative account abstraction wallet on the aelf blockchain, and SGR tokens from Project Schrodinger, which is known as one of the world’s first AI-powered 404 non-fungible token (NFT) collections. These activities demonstrated how blockchain could blend seamlessly into real-life experiences, offering tangible rewards through decentralized applications.
All in all, Hello [AI] ignited meaningful conversations and laid a strong foundation for a future where AI and blockchain could drive Web3 innovation forward. With aelf at the forefront, the network’s commitment to advancing decentralized AI was evident, inviting more innovators to join the journey toward a smarter, more interconnected digital world.
