ETH Seoul is a conference that focuses on the Ethereum blockchain and related technologies. The conference usually features talks and presentations from experts in the field, as well as workshops, hackathons, and networking events. ETHh Seoul provides a platform for developers, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase new projects, and explore the latest developments in the Ethereum ecosystem.^[5]

Overview

ETH Seoul is a blockchain conference that focuses on the Ethereum ecosystem and related technologies. The conference is held annually in Seoul, South Korea, and brings together developers, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders from the blockchain industry.

At ETH Seoul, attendees can expect to participate in a variety of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events. The conference provides a platform for participants to share knowledge, showcase new projects, and explore the latest developments in the Ethereum community.

ETH Seoul has become one of the most popular blockchain conferences in Asia, and attracts attendees from around the world.

ETH Seoul typically features a diverse range of speakers, including prominent figures from the Ethereum community, as well as industry experts and thought leaders. Past speakers have included Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum; Joe Lubin, founder of ConsenSys; and Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari.

In addition to keynote speeches and panel discussions, ETH Seoul often includes hands-on workshops and coding challenges, giving participants the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop new skills.

ETH Seoul also provides a platform for startups and other blockchain projects to showcase their work and connect with potential investors and partners. The conference typically includes a startup pitch competition, as well as a demo area where attendees can see the latest blockchain innovations in action.

ETH Seoul places a strong emphasis on community building, with plenty of opportunities for attendees to network and connect with like-minded individuals. The conference also hosts a variety of social events, such as cocktail receptions and after-parties, to encourage informal interactions and relationship-building.

The conference covers a wide range of topics related to the Ethereum blockchain and its ecosystem, including smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and more. Speakers and panelists at ETH Seoul often share insights on the latest trends and developments in the industry, as well as their own experiences building blockchain projects.

In addition to traditional conference activities like keynote speeches and panel discussions, ETH Seoul also includes a number of interactive and experiential elements. For example, past conferences have featured live coding challenges, workshops on topics like blockchain gaming and design thinking, and interactive installations showcasing the latest blockchain innovations.

ETH Seoul is known for its strong community spirit, with many attendees citing the conference as a valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build relationships within the blockchain industry.

ETH Seoul 2022

ETH Seoul 2022 was an Ethereum and blockchain-focused event that aims to bring together some of the brightest minds in the industry to discuss, redefine, and celebrate the future of blockchain. The event happened right in the heart of Seoul and featured a series of keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities for all those attendees.

ETH Seoul was scheduled in two phases. The first phase, which was the IRL part of the event, was scheduled from August 5th to August 7th. The second phase was conducted virtually which was scheduled from August 8th to August 13th. The ETH Seoul event was co-organized by Kryptoseoul and Dystopia Labs.

ETH Seoul 2022 hackathon, organised by ETHSeoul and hosted on Devfolio, kicked off on August 5 and brought together hundreds of developers, industry experts, and mentors to innovate and build decentralized applications with the potential of mass adoption.
Developers from around the globe ranging from high school students to PhD scholars, joined the hackathon and built various projects. No two projects were similar and were built on diverse ideas such as the scalability of EVM chains, L2s, ZK rollups, DAOs, NFT metadata, etcetera, and won bounties from a pool of over 75,000 USD.^[1][2]

The event also included expert panels, tech talks, workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking activities, making the atmosphere immersive and energetic. The panel of speakers and judges included industry veterans like:

• Vitalik Buterin — Chief Scientist, Ethereum Foundation
• Sandeep Nailwal — Co-Founder, Polygon
• Tim Beiko — Protocol Developer Coordinator, Ethereum Foundation
• Stani Kulechov — Founder & CEO, Aave
• Illia Polosukhin — Co-Founder, Near Protocol
• Eli Ben-Sasson — Co-Founder & President, StarkWare
• Camila Ramos Garzon — Developer Relations Engineer, The Graph Protocol
• Laura Shi — Director of Strategic Initiatives, ConsenSys
• Longfei Wang — Developer Advocate, Protocol Labs
• Doo Wan Nam — COO, StableNode
• Josh Fraser — Co-Founder, Origin Protocol
• 0xMaki — Contributor, LayerZero
• WhaleShark — Founder, whale.me
• Richard Burton — Co-Founder, Balance.io
• Niklas Kunkel – Oracle Core Unit Facilitator at MakerDAO
• Alex Pruden – COO at Aleo
• Raul Jordan – Core Developer at Prysmatic Labs
• Janmajaya Mall – Project Lead / Privacy & Scaling Explorations at Ethereum Foundation
• Graeme Boy – CTO at Mirror.xyz
• Geoff Lamperd – Project Lead / Privacy & Scaling Explorations at Ethereum Foundation

and many more!

ETH Seoul 2023

ETH Seoul 2023 will be happening in Seoul Korea on June 2nd - 4th.^[4]

The panel of speakers includes:

• Chih-Cheng Liang -   Research Engineer, Ethereum Foundation
• Teck Chia - Head of Gnosis Builders & GP of Factor, Gnosas Chain
• Longfei WANG - Developer Advocate, IPFS and Filecoin
• Philip Bain -    Senior Engineer, Maker
• Deniz Yilmaz - Core Unit Facilitator, Maker
• Adam Goth - Senior Engineer, Maker
• Nader Dabit - Director of Dev Relations, Aave
• Tomasz Kajetan Stańczak - Founder & CEO, Nethermind
• Jordi Baylina - Co-Founder, Polygon, / Senior Technical Lead, zkEVM
• Igor Mandrigin - CTO, gateway.fm
• Suji Yan - Founder & CEO, Mask
• Aidan Hyman - CEO & Co-Founder, Chainsafe
• Mike Silagadze - CEO, ether.fi
• Victor Zhang - CTO, Cega

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