Welcome to a new issue of Bangkok Block, your insider scoop on Thailand’s thriving Web3 ecosystem. This week, we’re treating you to a roundup of community meetups and local events that kept the buzz alive.

From one of the biggest VIP influencer gatherings of the year a $15,000 hackathon prize up for grabs, here's everything that went down last week.

KOLs and Builders Unite in Polkadot Meetup

Web3 creators, developers, and opinion leaders enjoyed a night of fun and good food at the Bangkok KOLs and Builders Dinner, an event hosted by the Polkadot Network for innovators and visionaries in the Thai Web3 community. Builders engaged in enthusiastic discussions over their meal, comparing project updates and forging new connections.

Participants went home with a wealth of new insights and potential collaborations in the works, laying the groundwork for the future of the local Web3 ecosystem.

ICP World NFTs Unveils the Future of Dynamic NFTs

GM Learning Club and Synergy Labs co-hosted ICP World NFTs, a learning session that brought together Web3 experts and enthusiasts to explore the future of NFTs in the Internet Computer Protocol ecosystem. Speakers zeroed in on the game-changing potential of dynamic NFTs based on their ability to adapt in real-time based on inputs from real-world data.

Industry experts led a deep dive into industry pain points, the hottest NFT markets, and the exciting potential of blockchain-enabled fractionalized investments. Overall, the event highlighted how the Internet Computer Protocol boosts transparency, security, and scalability for interactive decentralized blockchain experiences.

Axelathon Demo Day Crowns Top Web3 Innovators

ContributionDAO and Axelar Network hosted Axelathon Demo Day, one of the biggest Web3 hackathons in the country. A panel of high-profile judges from Venture Builder, SCB 10X, and AWS evaluated entries from over 100 teams at DistrictX, with a grand prize of $15,000 at stake.

The event attracted a diverse crowd of tech enthusiasts, visionaries, and Web3 innovators. Participants not only vied for the grand prize but also benefited from networking opportunities and insights shared by industry leaders. This event marked another milestone for the Web3 community, pointing to a future rich in technological progress and collaborative innovation.

Degen Clan 2nd Meetup

Rounding up our list is the Degen Clan 2nd Meetup, where fearless builders, developers, and Web3 enthusiasts hung out with fellow blockchain startup founders. The interactive discussion was followed by contests and quizzes, giving participants a chance to have fun while discussing pressing Web3 issues and events.

Upcoming:

September 11: Explore zero-knowledge privacy for on-chain dApps at Railgun Night at the Live Lounge Bangkok.

September 20: Surround yourself with the latest tech developments in VR, the metaverse, holograms, and NFTs at Demo Tech Day, Bangkok.

If you're around, please drop me a line! Reach out if you're in Thailand and have an exciting story or project you'd like to talk about.