Upcoming Special Series - Crypto & Blockchain

The Builders Are Back: What the New Ethereum Stack Says About Web3’s Maturity

As Ethereum evolves into a modular and AI-enhanced ecosystem, can it finally deliver the seamless and scalable infrastructure needed for mainstream adoption?

Target Audience

Developers and C-level executives interested in decentralized finance, building in the blockchain space, digital asset, trading, staking, smart contract, Web3, digital identity, security, compliance and cloud infrastructure.

Recording Location & Date

June 29 to July 4th, 2025 — In Cannes during EthCC. Both in person and remote participation are possible.

Deadline to Confirm Attendance

June 15th, 2025

Release Date

July 2025

Deadline to Confirm Attendance

June 15th, 2025

Release Date

July 2025

Published on the Asia Tech Podcast

This special series will be published on the Asia Tech Podcast, UnderCover Media’s flagship show. It is a weekly video podcast, where we talk with startup founders, investors, or C-Level from large corporations about the latest trends, innovations and investments in technology.

Main Distribution Platform: YouTube. Also available on all podcast platforms.

C-Level

Audience

150k+

Monthly Views on YouTube

Past Speakers on this topic

“My 20-year-old son couldn’t understand why T+3 still exists—he sold shares to buy a car and wondered why he had to wait. Crypto gave him the answer: real-time, 24/7 finance.”
Crypto.com - Karl Mohan - GM for APAC and Middle East and Africa
"Stablecoins aren’t just a crypto innovation — they’re a way to fix cross-border payments for the billions who still face friction."
StraitsX - Tianwei Liu - co-Founder and CEO
“Crypto won’t die. But its next chapter demands guardrails, maturity, and accountability. This is not the end—it’s inning one of extra innings.”
Cathay Innovation - Rajive Keshup, Partner at Cathay Innovation

Why participate

Participating in this exclusive series offers a powerful platform to connect with the leading minds driving the future of decentralized finance and blockchain innovation. Whether you're building the next layer of digital infrastructure or shaping policy and compliance, this is your chance to showcase your expertise and align your brand with the most forward-thinking developers and C-level leaders. Gain meaningful visibility, amplify your impact across Web3, digital identity, smart contracts, trading, staking, and more—right at the intersection of innovation, security, and the next evolution of finance.

Thought Leadership

Address key themes relevant to your audience. Establish your brand as a trusted voice and remain top-of-mind.

Brand Building

Elevate your brand by associating with other prominent players across industries, reinforcing credibility and influence.

Market Awareness

Increase visibility among your target audience, clearly communicate your brand message, and build lasting awareness.

Key Themes Addressed

The special series will explore the following key themes. If you’re interested in covering a different but relevant topic, you can submit a proposal via the form below.

1. Beyond Wallets: The New Era of Web3 User Experience

Explore how advancements like smart contract accounts and initiatives such as MetaMask’s Delegation Toolkit are revolutionizing user onboarding in Web3, moving towards a more seamless and intuitive experience.

2. AI Meets Ethereum: The Rise of Intent-Based DeFi

Discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in decentralized finance, focusing on how AI-driven solvers and intent-based architectures are enhancing trade execution and market-making strategies.

3. Restaking and Liquid Staking: Maximizing Yield in Ethereum 2.0

Delve into the concepts of restaking and liquid staking, examining how protocols like EigenLayer and Symbiotic are enabling users to optimize their staking rewards while contributing to network security.

4. Chain Abstraction: Simplifying Multi-Chain Interactions

Investigate the concept of chain abstraction and how it aims to provide users with a unified interface for interacting with multiple blockchains, thereby enhancing interoperability and user experience.

5. DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks Explained

Unpack the emerging trend of DePINs, exploring how decentralized networks are being utilized to manage physical infrastructure and the potential implications for industries like telecommunications and energy.

6. Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Privacy and Trust in Web3

Examine the role of zero-knowledge proofs in enhancing privacy and trust within decentralized applications, and how they are being implemented to address compliance and user confidentiality concerns.

7. NFTs Evolving: From Digital Art to Infrastructure Layers

Discuss the transformation of NFTs from digital collectibles to foundational elements in blockchain infrastructure, highlighting projects like Pudgy Penguins and Azuki launching their own Layer 2 and Layer 3 solutions.

8. Shared Sequencing: The Future of Rollup Scalability

Explore the concept of shared sequencing in Layer 2 solutions, analyzing how it can improve scalability and efficiency in rollup architectures and what it means for the future of Ethereum scalability.

9. Regulatory Landscapes: Navigating Compliance in Web3

Provide insights into the evolving regulatory environment for blockchain technologies, focusing on frameworks like the EU’s MiCA and how projects are adapting to ensure compliance while fostering innovation.

10. The Builders’ Renaissance: Infrastructure and Innovation in Ethereum

Highlight the ongoing focus on building robust infrastructure within the Ethereum ecosystem, discussing how this “builders’ renaissance” is laying the groundwork for future decentralized applications and services.

How to participate

1. Sponsorship

Sponsor one episode of the special series, grow your awareness with a 60 second ad read.

2. Branded episode

Be the guest of one episode of the special series and share your message in a 40-minute episode dedicated
to you.

3. Roundtable seat

Join a 45-minute roundtable of the special series, and share your insights on a key theme alongside fellow industry experts.

Register your interest

To express your interest in participating in one or more special series, please complete the form below and indicate which series you’re interested in. We will get back to you shortly.

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