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“Memes Are Main Pillar in Web3”: Industry Experts Debate IP and Investment Opportunities at MemeX Festival

“Memes Are Main Pillar in Web3”: Industry Experts Debate IP and Investment Opportunities at MemeX Festival

The MemeX Festival, held on February 18, 2025, during Consensus HK 2025, brought together blockchain enthusiasts, investors, and meme lovers to explore the fascinating intersection of meme intellectual property (IP) and investment opportunities. Here’s the most interesting moments from the meme coins discussion.

MemeCore, a leading EVM-based Layer 1 blockchain, hosted an event to connect Web2 and Web3 projects and boost brand visibility. The festival attracted more than 2,000 registrations, marking a significant moment for blockchain and meme communities.

A panel discussion called “Crypto Meme Magic: The Intersection of Meme IP and Investment Opportunities” was among the festival’s key events. I moderated the panel. Industry experts Thomas Kay (head of international business, WEEX Global), Christian Oertel (global expansion lead, Conflux Network), Larry Lundy (chief business officer, Hashpower X) and Tasso Lago (founder, Financial Move) discussed memes’ role in the blockchain ecosystem.

Christian brought up some real-world examples. “At Conflux, we’re working with IPs like McDonald’s in China,” he said. “The catch is, it’s mostly NFTs for now.” Still, he’s optimistic—look at Pudgy Penguins or Doodles. Those projects turned memes into IP through NFTs and token drops. It’s a glimpse of what’s possible.

Thomas added another layer. “IP is so recognizable,” he said. “People see your project and instantly know it’s you.” He shared some wild stats from WEEX Global: when Trump Coin launched, user activity tripled, and trading volume shot up tenfold. That’s the kind of impact meme IP can have—I was blown away.

How I’d Invest in Memes

The panelists had some great takes on meme coin investing. Tasso keeps it practical: “I check the charts first, then see if the meme’s building an ecosystem.” He’s a fan of Shiba Inu’s approach—engaging new projects and showing long-term promise. I think that’s a smart way to play it.

Larry loves Dogecoin’s versatility. “It’s one of the original proof-of-work minables,” he said. “A victimless way to move liquidity in and out.” He’s got a point—its emotional pull makes it a unique bet. “Memes are culture, and they’re business,” he wrapped up. I couldn’t agree more.

Where Memes Are Headed in Web3

As we wound down, we looked ahead. Christian called memes a “social phenomenon.” “You feel the full cycle of emotions and share it with thousands of strangers,” he said. “There’s something mystical there.” I feel that too—it’s what keeps me hooked.

Thomas doubled down on community. “The most activity in crypto right now? It’s in the meme space,” he said. “It’s a top driver for growth and engagement.” He’s spot-on—memes are where the energy is.

I closed things out with my own take: “Meme is a main pillar in Web3. It’s a door opener and the biggest community driver.” It’s why I’m so passionate about this at MemeCore.

My Final Thoughts

Hosting the Crypto Meme Magic panel was a blast. It showed me—again—how transformative memes are in blockchain. They onboard newbies, pump liquidity, and build communities like nothing else. The future? I think it’s about memes evolving into ecosystems, creating lasting IP, and linking Web2 to Web3.

With their mix of humor, culture, and investment potential, memes aren’t going anywhere—they’re here to shape the crypto world.

 

Source: https://yellow.com/news/memes-are-main-pillar-in-web3-industry-experts-debate-ip-and-investment-opportunities-at-memex-festival

 

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Flashback 2024: Best of AI from Experts

Flashback 2024: Best of AI from Experts

AI dominated the headlines in 2024, with more and more organisations pumping more and more money and time into building AI capabilities. As per a recent IDC and SAS report, when it comes to the APAC region, investment in generative AI is noted to have grown significantly, from 19% in 2023 to a projected 34% in 2024, indicating a more diversified investment approach that includes predictive and interpretive AI. The findings point to an expected AI expenditure in the Asia Pacific of USD $45 billion in 2024, with a projected increase to USD $110 billion by 2028, signifying a compound annual growth rate of 24% from 2023 to 2028.

No wonder, if last year was a breakout year for the sector, this momentum is continuing in 2024 as well. Generative artificial intelligence startups are getting 40% of all the venture capital funding that flows into cloud companies, as per venture investors Accel.

While concerns remain around security risks, skilling, legislation, and return on investments, Generative AI adoption and value will continue to grow across industries in 2025 as well. We spoke to many experts in 2024 to understand how organisations can best leverage the power of AI. Here’s what they had to say.

While humanity is worried about AI’s hallucinations, let us address humans’ hallucinations for AI

Ethan Seow, co-founder of Centre for AI Leadership (C4AIL), spoke about realistic AI applications, stating, “The catchphrase for C4AIL is “while humanity is worried about AI and its hallucinations, we address humans’ hallucinations for AI.” Most people are just imagining a bunch of things for what AI can actually do, and again you can’t let it loose. At the end of the day, go back to the fundamentals instead of going complex in prompt engineering, and understand where it comes from.”

Businesses must invest in quality data, ethical AI practices

Nithya Krishnamoorthy, Vice President, Data Science, Strategy and Corporate Development, Singlife, shared how genAI is a potential game-changer for businesses aiming to streamline their operations. “One of the key strengths of genAI is its ability to automate and optimise tasks that traditionally required extensive human input. GenAI tools can scale more efficiently than human-based processes, enabling us to manage growth more effectively. However, to truly leverage genAI, businesses must invest in quality data, ethical AI practices, and ongoing training for their teams. While emerging technology is incredibly powerful, its success hinges on thoughtful implementation and management,” Nithya affirmed.

Changes will become even more pronounced as AI continues to evolve and integrate more deeply into our daily lives

Shirli Zelcer, Chief Data and Technology Officer (CDTO) of dentsu spoke about how AI as a technology has the potential to bring significant changes, driving transformative changes across numerous fields, leading to greater efficiency, uncovering new insights, innovation, and personalised experiences.

“This year, these changes will become even more pronounced as AI continues to evolve and integrate more deeply into our daily lives. With this increasing evolution of AI, we will witness significant amounts of data from different places coming together with the potential to offer practical solutions that will significantly improve our lives,” predicted Shirli.

Fragmented, unstructured data remains biggest barrier to adoption of AI

Data-related issues remain a significant barrier to adoption, shared Gavin Barfield, Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce ASEAN. “For many businesses, the root cause is fragmented data across multiple systems. The average organisation uses 1,061 applications, and over 71% of them are disconnected. Structured data such as transaction records, inventory and customer profiles is often fragmented across these systems, making it difficult to consolidate into a unified view. When data is scattered like this, AI cannot deliver accurate, contextualised, and actionable outputs, leading to incomplete insights and less reliable outcomes. Meanwhile, unstructured data—such as documents, PDFs, and emails—remains largely untapped. This data often contains valuable insights but exists in formats that aren’t easily integrated with structured data,” revealed Gavin.

AI will also create new ethical and social issues around privacy, bias, accountability, and trust

Anndy Lian, an Intergovernmental Blockchain Expert and Best Selling Book Author “NFT: From Zero to Hero”, revealed, “One challenge which AI will pose for the workforce in APAC is the potential displacement and disruption of existing jobs and industries, especially those that rely on low-skilled and manual labor. AI will also create new ethical and social issues, such as privacy, bias, accountability, and trust. Therefore, it is important to ensure that AI is developed and deployed in a responsible and inclusive manner, that respects human rights and values, and that benefits all stakeholders.”

In the realm of AI, data is the currency

Dr. Adrienne Heinrich, AI CoE Head, Vice President, UnionBank of the Philippines stressed on investing in data wisely. Adrienne shared, “In the realm of AI, data is the currency. Invest wisely in data quality to avoid the pitfalls of inflation and devaluation. Recognising that not all data is created equal, we must adopt a waste/harm approach to identify and address data that causes the most waste or harm due to poor quality.”

“The desire for customisation and control often necessitates greater investment in talent, infrastructure, and maintenance. A hybrid approach that combines in-house expertise with external platforms can offer a balanced solution, ensuring that GenAI initiatives directly support organisational goals and deliver maximum value,” she shared.

 

Source: https://ciosea.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/strategy-and-management/flashback-2024-best-of-ai-from-experts/116388813

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

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Trump Vs. Harris: Crypto Experts Give Final U.S. Election Analysis

Trump Vs. Harris: Crypto Experts Give Final U.S. Election Analysis

In the build-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, Bitcoin (BTC) flirted with all-time highs regarding the possibility that pro-crypto candidate Donald Trump would take the helm at the White House.

While polls are set to close on November 5, it could take days or even weeks for a winner to be declared, depending on how close the contest is.

If you are wondering whether now is a good time to buy Bitcoin, we have compiled all the information you need to know about the 2024 U.S. presidential election race.

Key Takeaways

  • The crypto markets nervously await the 2024 U.S. election outcome between Trump and Harris.
  • Polymarket favors Trump as the pro-crypto candidate, contrasting with traditional poll projections.
  • A Harris win may present a Bitcoin buying opportunity, while Trump could boost crypto optimism.
  • Key crypto experts share insights with Techopedia on the potential shift in the regulatory environment post-election.

The Tight 2024 U.S. Presidential Election Race

According to a poll by the New York Times (NYT) and Siena College, the 2024 U.S. presidential election race is the closest it has been in decades.

While odds on the crypto prediction market Polymarket showed Trump as a clear favorite to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with Trump at a 61% chance compared to Kamala Harris’ 39%, traditional pollsters and media houses expect a tighter contest.

Ahead of the November 5 voting deadline, NYT’s polls highlighted seven battleground states – Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – that could decide the fate of the election.

As of November 5, Polymarket polls showed Trump had a 60% chance of winning in Pennsylvania. However, NYT and Siena College’s final set of polls said both Trump and Harris had a 48% chance each of winning in Pennsylvania.

In 2020, current U.S. president Joe Biden won the Pennsylvania state with a narrow 1.17% margin over Trump. The 2016 U.S. presidential election saw Trump win in Pennsylvania by a slender margin.

What Happens to Crypto Post-Election? Expert Analysis

Techopedia reached out to industry experts for exclusive insights on the impact of the U.S. presidential election on the crypto market.

Anndy Lian: Republican Majority in Congress is Key for Crypto Industry

Techopedia reached out to Anndy Lian, intergovernmental blockchain advisor and author of Blockchain Revolution 2030, for his thoughts on the U.S. presidential election race.

Firstly, Lian highlighted how crucial it was for the Trump-led Republican party to secure a majority in both houses of the U.S. Congress.

“For Republicans to effectively push through pro-crypto legislation, they really need to secure a majority in both houses. Without that majority, even a pro-crypto president might struggle to get meaningful bills passed.”

“So, while a Trump victory could spark optimism in the crypto space, the real key to unlocking potential growth lies in having a Republican majority in Congress.

“This combination could pave the way for policies that truly benefit the crypto market and help it thrive in the long run,” he added.

Next, we asked Lian what was in store for the crypto industry if Harris-led Democrats were to win the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

“Harris has talked about supporting technological advancements, including digital assets, but there’s a concern that her policies might not stray far from the regulatory frameworks already in place.

“This could lead to an environment that focuses heavily on consumer protection and oversight, which might limit the more hands-off approach that many crypto advocates prefer.

“In the end, while a Democratic administration under Harris may not be as favorable for crypto as a Republican one, it doesn’t mean the industry is doomed.

The real question will be how her administration chooses to navigate the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies.”

Finally, we asked Lian what he thought of the common notion that crypto regulations will change for the better no matter who wins the U.S. presidential elections.

“The idea that crypto regulations will improve regardless of who wins the presidency is an interesting one, but I think it oversimplifies a complex issue,” said Lian.

“The regulatory environment is influenced not just by the presidency but also by Congress, state governments, and international regulations.

“Even if there’s a general trend toward better regulations, the specifics will depend on the political climate and the priorities of those in power.”

10x Research: Harris Win Will Be Buying Opportunity

In a research note to Techopedia, 10x Research said the election outcome could hinge on “just one or two critical swing states”.

The Singapore-based crypto research firm noted that Bitcoin prices could slump 9% if Harris wins, while a Trump win could result in a 5% increase in Bitcoin prices.

10x Research added that a Harris win could present Bitcoin investors with a “buying opportunity.”

“The primary driver of this bull market, dating back to at least June 2023, has been the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, sparked by BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin Spot ETF…

“Even if Harris were to ‘remain’ U.S. President, the impact on Bitcoin would likely be minimal,” said 10x Research.

However, 10x Research noted that this “buying opportunity” is not applicable to other cryptocurrencies, especially Solana (SOL), as a Harris win would lower the chances of a Solana ETF being approved.

“Crypto (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana) could be up +5% if Trump wins, Bitcoin might be down -9% if Harris wins, and Solana -15%. Hence, a long Bitcoin vs. short Solana could be a reasonable election trade,” said 10x Research.

The Bottom Line

The run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election has been incredibly interesting to observe as a crypto enthusiast.

Be it the newfound political importance of the crypto industry or the divergence between traditional polls and crypto platform polls, one thing is for certain: we will remember 2024 as the year crypto came of age.

As we conclude this article, we would like to remind readers that cryptocurrencies are volatile assets. Always do your own research before investing. The information in this guide does not constitute investment advice and is meant for informational purposes only.

 

 

 

Source: https://www.techopedia.com/trump-vs-harris-crypto-experts-final-election-analysis

 

Anndy Lian is an early blockchain adopter and experienced serial entrepreneur who is known for his work in the government sector. He is a best selling book author- “NFT: From Zero to Hero” and “Blockchain Revolution 2030”.

Currently, he is appointed as the Chief Digital Advisor at Mongolia Productivity Organization, championing national digitization. Prior to his current appointments, he was the Chairman of BigONE Exchange, a global top 30 ranked crypto spot exchange and was also the Advisory Board Member for Hyundai DAC, the blockchain arm of South Korea’s largest car manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group. Lian played a pivotal role as the Blockchain Advisor for Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), an intergovernmental organization committed to improving productivity in the Asia-Pacific region.

An avid supporter of incubating start-ups, Anndy has also been a private investor for the past eight years. With a growth investment mindset, Anndy strategically demonstrates this in the companies he chooses to be involved with. He believes that what he is doing through blockchain technology currently will revolutionise and redefine traditional businesses. He also believes that the blockchain industry has to be “redecentralised”.

www.anndy.com
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