The "TON Hacker House" reveals the lineup of heavyweight speakers & professional jury
Author: Dongqu
Dongqu
Backed by the well-known messaging software Telegram, which has 900 million users worldwide, the market value of the rising star blockchain TON has been skyrocketing recently. On April 4th, it will hold its first "TON Hacker House" at the Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong in collaboration with top ecological strategic partner TONX, inviting developers to compete for a $1.5 million ecological bonus.
Currently, over 300 developers and 50 projects have registered to participate, and the official TON Hacker House has also announced the list of industry-renowned leaders and professional judges who will attend the event.
Heavyweight Speaker Lineup
Yat Siu, co-founder and soul of the well-known Web3 gaming venture capital Animoca Brands. He has invested in nearly 500 projects, including popular metaverse projects like The Sandbox, the play-to-earn trendsetter Axie Infinity, and the parent company of Bored Ape Yacht Club, Yuga Labs… continuing to shine as an industry leader.
Steve Yun, president of the TON Foundation, is dedicated to supporting the development of the TON ecosystem through the power of community. He has stated the goal of attracting 30% of Telegram users to join TON by 2028.
Allen Ng, CEO of the well-known Hong Kong Web3 venture capital group Everest Ventures Group (EVG). His investment projects include Dapper Labs, Immutable, Yuga Labs, Kraken… and more.
Additionally, industry leaders such as David Mak, CEO of Pluto & Catizen, and Wego, co-founder of TONX, will bring firsthand insights into the development trends of the TON ecosystem.
Professional Judge Lineup
Dr. Awesome Doge, co-founder of TONX, has a strong academic background in the blockchain field. He began focusing on Bitcoin research in 2013 and became a member of the core team of TON in early 2021. Dr. Doge has been at the forefront of research and development on the TON blockchain, dedicated to promoting innovation and application of blockchain technology.
Pei, co-founder of TonFura. Since 2015, he has focused on smart contracts and project development in the Ethereum space, accumulating rich development experience in the blockchain field. After quickly becoming an expert in the field upon encountering TON in early 2023, he is currently dedicated to providing the tools and infrastructure needed for TON ecosystem developers.
Narek Abovyan, leader of TonTech, is committed to supporting ecosystem growth and development, making it easier for developers to build and deploy smart contracts and dApps on TON.
Also, Nenter, head of venture capital and investment strategy at Animoca Ventures, and Howard Peng, head of developer relations for Asia at the TON Foundation.
TON Hacker House Schedule and Registration
Date: April 4, 2024
Location: JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
Registration link for participants/spectators: Official TON Hacker House Registration Page.
Use the discount code 【CHAINCATCHER】 for an additional 50% off, limited availability, please register early.
TON Hacker House official X account
TON Hacker House $1.5 Million Prize Pool
Google Cloud Platform cloud credits up to $300,000
TonBit security audit service valued at $100,000
TonFura usage credits up to $300,000
TON Foundation $700,000 Grants
Investment fund $100,000