[Recap] EDCON 2024 & Asia’s Superchain Pioneers in Tokyo

After returning from EthCC in Brussels, we were deeply impressed by the enthusiasm of the Superchain community and the Optimism Team! Building on this momentum, we attended EDCON in Japan, one of the largest Ethereum community conferences.

Additionally, we initiated the first-ever Superchain gathering in Asia in collaboration with Mint Blockchain and Akindo in Tokyo.

So, let’s dive into what happened in Tokyo!🙌

Asia’s Superchain Pioneers in Tokyo🟢

To promote the Superchain across Asia, Kroma held an event at EDCON Tokyo. Recognizing the opportunity to engage with Superchain projects and enthusiasts, we hosted Asia’s Superchain Pioneers in Tokyo on July 28th, ahead of the main event at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.

The First Superchain Gathering in Asia 🟢v🟢

We collaborated with Mint Blockchain, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution built on the Superchain, and Akindo, the largest builder community in Japan.

This side event was designed to provide community members with deeper insights into the Superchain and to strengthen our bonds with projects built on it. With over 240 registrations through Luma, the event was a great success, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.🙂

We even designed special Kroma, Mint and Optimism stickers for this event!

Keynote Speech by Jay from Kroma

Our Business Strategist, Jay, kicked off the event by explaining the motivation behind the gathering and introducing the involved projects.

Keynote Speech by Passion from Trivia.tech

Passion, the Product Owner of Trivia.tech (built on Base), highlighted the Superchain’s attractiveness and strengths for external builders.

➡️ If you want to learn more about his presentation, click here.

How Kroma Will Contribute to the Superchain by Harry

After the keynote speeches, Harry, our Blockchain Engineer, took the stage to discuss Kroma’s contributions to the Superchain. He highlighted Kroma’s pioneering role as the first OP stack rollup with active ZK fault proof and its efforts to gamify the web3 experience.

Harry emphasized the advantages of native account abstraction (AA), including reduced gas fees and an enhanced builder experience, which significantly benefit the Superchain ecosystem.

He also demonstrates how ZK fault proof of Kroma can enhance the whole Superchain ecosystem, by further integrating it with Optimism multi-proof scheme. The role of Tachyon, a modular ZK backend library, was also introduced in the presentation, which boosts protocol efficiency and decentralization, further strengthening the Superchain’s robustness.

➡️ If you want to learn more about his presentation, click here.

Introduction of Mint Blockchain by Rose

Following Harry’s speech, Rose, Head of Ecosystem Development at Mint, took the stage. She recounted Mint’s journey, highlighting its mission to integrate NFTs into everyday digital life. Rose emphasized the launch of Mint’s public mainnet and the successful $5 million seed round. She showcased the thriving ecosystem, with over 70 DApps and 410K active users.

Rose also introduced Mint Expedition, noting its transformative impact on Web3 and NFT applications. Lastly, she outlined Mint’s future roadmap, including integration into the Superchain and upcoming NFT innovations.

➡️ If you want to learn more about her presentation, click here.

Panel Discussion: Exploring Superchain

After the keynote speeches, Kevin from Kroma moderated a panel discussion on exploring the Superchain. The panel featured Jay from Kroma, Rose from Mint, and Consome from EIS.

They discussed the concept of the Superchain, its appeal to external builders, and their projects’ contributions to the ecosystem. The conversation covered insights on the Japanese blockchain market and its potential integration with Superchain technologies. Each panelist shared recent updates and future plans, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

The session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, and we were impressed by the enthusiasm of the audience!🤩

Networking

After all the discussions and panel sessions, it was time for participants to network and connect. Both Kroma and Mint Blockchain team members were surrounded by enthusiastic participants eager to learn more about the projects and the Superchain.

The networking session was filled with vibrant conversations, fostering new connections and collaborations, highlighting the event’s success in bringing together a passionate community.🙌

Following the side event, we recognized this was only the beginning. Kroma is dedicated to promoting the Superchain by fostering more collaborations with our Superchain partners across different cities. This event marks the start of our ongoing side events, with the next one scheduled for KBW.

A heartfelt thank you to all participants, our co-hosts Mint Blockchain and Akindo, and the incredible support from the Optimism Team. Your contributions made this event a success, and we look forward to many more successful collaborations ahead!💚

EDCON Main Event

Following the successful side event, the Kroma team participated in the main EDCON event held from July 29th to 30th. The main event served as a hub for innovation and collaboration, attracting leading minds in the blockchain industry. Our team engaged with various experienced teams, gaining valuable insights into the latest trends and technological advancements in blockchain development.

This event provided a platform for us to showcase our progress and learn from other projects. The experience enriched our strategic approach, fueling our commitment to driving blockchain innovation in Asia. The knowledge and connections gained at EDCON will undoubtedly enhance our future initiatives.

Stay tuned to find out where our next exciting side event will be held! 👀

About Kroma

As Asia’s leading Layer 2 solution built on the Superchain, Kroma is the first OP Stack rollup with an active fault proof system utilizing zkEVM.
Kroma will transition to a universal ZK Rollup once the generation of ZK proofs becomes more cost-efficient and faster — using its original modular ZK backend library, Tachyon.

Kroma plans to push for gamified web3 experience backed by its strengths in gaming, consumer applications, Asia market, and technical capabilities for true universal web3 adoption.

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