Mark your calendars for the 14th and 15th of June, 2023, as the Louvre Palace, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, prepares to host Proof of Talk, the pinnacle of Web3 leadership and networking events. With the rallying cry of 'Bringing Back Trust into Web3', this summit is poised to be a hotbed of innovation, collaboration, and transformation.
To propel innovation and pave the way for Web3's future, X Ventures-Proof of Talk's Germany-based organizer-has announced a unique startup competition. Over 200 applicants have entered this race already, making it a grand success from the get-go.
The competitors for the 'Top-10 Web3 Startup' fame at Proof of Talk have altogether raised over $500 million in various funding rounds previously. Ternoa Wallet by Capsule Corp. Labs, for one, closed a $7.8 million (€7.3 million) seed funding round in October 2022 to promote NFT adoption and Web3 services in Dubai.
Other notable competitors include EtherMail, Sonr, and RedStone, who have received $22 million (€20 million) in collective funding from Draper Labs, Outlier Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and 1kx, among others. Projects like WeatherXM, Solity Network, and 3RM-backed by leading angel investors like Stani Kulechov, Sandeep Nailwal and VCs like Shima Capital, Consensys VC and Protocol Labs - have also entered the Proof of Talk Competition.
Registrations for the oversubscribed Proof of Talk Competition are now closed. But catering to popular demand and fostering inclusion, X Ventures has proposed a special startup ticket. Budding innovators and founders can grab this opportunity to participate in Web3's most exclusive content-driven summit to date. They can connect with 50+ leading investors and VCs, who have collectively funded more than 2000 projects across market segments.
Gathering Web3's Elites. Restoring Trust.
The inaugural edition of Proof of Talk is set to be a star-studded affair, featuring luminaries such as Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder of Cardano, Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger, Stani Kulechov, Founder & CEO of Aave, Justin Sun, Founder of Tron, Staci Warden, CEO of Algorand Foundation, and Marieke Flament, CEO of NEAR Foundation, and Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder of Polygon Technologies. This is your chance to rub shoulders with the brightest minds shaping the future of Web3.
But the guest list continues. High-potential startups, government officials, and regulatory authorities from European powerhouses like the UK, Germany, and France will also be in attendance. Adding to this impressive roster are senior representatives from the World Economic Forum, OECD, and the European Commission, ensuring that Proof of Talk will be a melting pot of cross-border interactions and collaborations.
On Day 1-June 14th, 2023-Proof of Talk will have exciting panels, debates, and forums to initiate conversations around 'Bringing Back Trust into Web3.' Over 95 industry leaders, more than 80% of whom are CEOs and Founders contributing $150+ billion in total market cap, will engage in these talks to reflect on Web3's past mistakes and shape its future.
With the highest senior leadership attendance rate for any Web3 event this year, Proof of Talk strives to make the ongoing decentralized revolution more relevant and reliable for everyone. The goal is to drive long-term adoption, solve existing problems, and restore trust in the prospective Web3 space.
As Zohair Dehnadi, Partner at X Venture, says: "We acknowledge that the Web3 industry needs a reset after experiencing challenges with scams and rug pulls, unprofessionalism and short-sighted greed. We are determined to initiate critical conversations around re-establishing trust because we firmly believe the decentralisation movement offers a chance to change the world for the better."
Connecting Innovators with Investors
Proof of Talk is an action-oriented endeavour to strengthen the foundation of Web3. Besides knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities, the summit thus connects promising innovators with leading investors.
On Day 2-June 15th, 2023-Top-10 shortlisted candidates for the Proof of Talk Competition will present their work to an audience of highly-connected and global mentors, patrons, potential partners, and investors.
Among the 50+ VCs participating in Proof of Talk, there are top names like Softbank, The Spartan Group, Fabric Ventures, Shima Capital, and Animoca Brands. Besides judging the pitches of competing startups, these prominent investors will take the stage to share critical insights and their experiences in Web3.
Aleo, which raised $28 million in 2021 and $200 million in 2022 for its solution to enhance blockchain privacy, will attend Proof of Talk as a notable speaker. This will provide emerging project owners with the opportunity to learn from a thriving industry peer, strengthening their chances for success.
Through several breakout sessions, keynotes, fireside chats, and open Q&A sessions on both Day 1 and Day 2, Proof of Talk will spark innovation and help industry stakeholders to connect freely. It will also promote progressive thinking, fostering partnerships, collaborations, and ideas for a better Web3.
Sparking Creativity in Digital NFT Art
Proof of Talk will do full justice to the Louvre's reputation among the world's most esteemed destinations for art exhibitions. It thus includes a unique NFT exposition titled At first glance - À première vue.
Curated by Luisa Ausenda, Founder of Studio Leggero, the exhibition will showcase twelve distinctive global artists: Addie Wagenknecht, Andrea Bonaceto, Andrés Reisinger, Auriea Harvey, Benoit Challand, Hermine Bourdin, Rafaël Rozendaal, Sarah Meyohas, Skygolpe, Sofia Crespo, Trevor Jones & Sasha Katz.
At first glance - À première vue is an attempt to spark genuine interest and acknowledgement of the emerging trends in digital art. By offering a thought-provoking experience that demands active viewer participation, the exhibition counters the concerning state of art appreciation in the face of social media frenzy, instant gratification, and information overdose.
The featured works are either highly conceptual or make stunning use of the latest technologies while inspiring viewers to look beyond what's visible at first glance. They initiate dialogue and reflection on diverse subjects like gender, equality, and speculation, thereby opening up new avenues for the holistic growth of Web3.
Witness Proof of Talk with 1000 Others
Proof of Talk is all for meaningful conversations. X Ventures has thus released limited tickets to keep the participant list under 1000. Only a few of these are now remaining, so hurry up to book your spot. Missing out on a lit event like Proof of Talk is a big loss.
X Ventures will also announce the list of the Top-10 selected startups for the Proof of Talk Competition. Stay tuned. Stay bullish.
