124: Unifying Southeast Asia's Blockchain Ecosystem: Insights from guest speaker - Nathan Kim

Web3 with Sam Kamani

In this episode of the Web3 with Sam Kamani podcast, Sam Kamani welcomes Nathan Kim from Shot Lab, a joint venture between Habs and SCBX, a subsidiary of Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand. They dive into the details of Southeast Asia Blockchain Week, an event orchestrated to unify the blockchain community in Southeast Asia and foster growth in the region's ecosystem. Nathan discusses the motivations behind the event, the potential of Southeast Asia in the Web3 space, and offers insights on trends and strategies for Web3 projects and startups.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:00:12] Nathan introduces himself and the mission of Shot Lab to connect with pioneers and builders in Southeast Asia through the Southeast Asia Blockchain Week.

• [00:00:40] The fragmentation of blockchain events in Southeast Asia and the objective to create synergy and opportunities in the ecosystem.

• [00:01:05] The significant potential in Southeast Asia highlighted by the massive bull run driven by the region in 2020-21, with a focus on gaming guilds and DAOs.

• [00:02:23] Southeast Asia's rapid growth across various metrics, the youthful demographic, and its implications for the crypto and blockchain space.

• [00:03:31] The financial system challenges in Southeast Asia open doors for cryptocurrency and stablecoin adoption, with governments exploring CBDCs.

• [00:04:20] Mainstream enterprises like Grab adopting Web3 technologies, showcasing the integration of blockchain into super apps.

• [00:06:28] The significance of game day and demo day at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week for showcasing new gaming products and innovations.

• [00:09:24] The range of side events accompanying the main conference, including networking events, workshops, and discussions on tokenization and real-world assets.

• [00:16:39] Nathan's advice for Web3 startups on user acquisition, focusing on active social media channels and providing value and rewards to engage users.

• [00:19:01] The importance of targeting different user bases in North America, Europe, and Asia, with a special emphasis on the vibrant gaming market in Southeast Asia.

• [00:22:38] The role of speculation in attracting users to new projects, balanced with the need to deliver actual value and engaging content to retain them.

• [00:29:28] Nathan's call for partners, speakers, and innovative products to join the Southeast Asia Blockchain Week, highlighting the opportunity to engage with the vibrant Web3 community in the region.

This episode offers a comprehensive look into the initiatives aimed at bolstering the blockchain and crypto landscape in Southeast Asia, coupled with practical advice for startups looking to navigate the Web3 space.

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Connect with Nathan Kim and SEA Blockchain week here:-

https://seablockchainweek.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-kim-210894159/

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