DavosWeb3 roundtable 2025 concludes by accelerating the global web3 movement

The inaugural DavosWeb3 Roundtable concluded with 100 experts shaping the future of decentralized technologies.

Davos, Switzerland – January 23, 2025 – The highly anticipated DavosWeb3 Roundtable successfully concluded its inaugural gathering in the heart of Davos, where 100 of the brightest minds in web3 converged to shape the future of decentralized technologies. This premier event transcended traditional conferences, acting as a launchpad for visionary collaborations, game-changing insights, and tangible commitments toward building a more inclusive and innovative global ecosystem.

A historic gathering

From seasoned blockchain pioneers to emerging web3 entrepreneurs, delegates engaged in deep discussions on scalability, tokenomics, interoperability, decentralized finance (DeFi), and the evolving role of web3 in driving economic transformation worldwide. By combining structured networking sessions and interactive roundtables, the roundtable created unprecedented opportunities for participants to forge meaningful connections and partnerships.

Roundtables that shaped the conversation

Four dynamic roundtables addressed core themes pivotal to the future of decentralization:

1. Roundtable 1: “Forget Slogans, Can Crypto Coexist with Fiat?”
   Thought Leaders: Vikram R Singh, Bibin Babu, Himanshu Gulathi, Olav Chen
   This roundtable explored how crypto and fiat could feasibly integrate to bolster financial inclusion, stability, and consumer trust.
2. Roundtable 2: “Web3 Stops Discussing ‘Use Cases’ During Bull Markets?”
   Thought Leaders: Jan Camenisch, John Shipman, Yat Siu, Sandy Carter
   Thought Leaders examined the cyclical tendency of the web3 community to overlook real-world use cases when the market surges, emphasizing the importance of consistent innovation and user adoption beyond speculative hype.
3. Roundtable 3: “Is Bitcoin Living Up to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Vision?”
   Thought Leaders: Aly Madhavji, Kapil Dhiman, Patrick B, Punith B
   Experts assessed Bitcoin’s evolution — its core principle of decentralization, security, and trustlessness — while debating how the original vision continues to influence new protocols and financial models.
4. Roundtable 4: “What Trumponomics Could Mean to Cryptonomics?”
   Thought Leaders: Harshal Madnani, Dayakar Reddy, Itay Azaraty, William Bao Bean
   A forward-looking discussion on how macroeconomic policies and political shifts might interact with the rapidly evolving crypto landscape, including possible regulatory considerations.

Signing of the davos declaration

A highlight of the roundtable was the signing of the Davos Declaration, a pledge and charter affirming the web3 community’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and integrity. Global web3 leaders united under this historic document, underscoring a shared vision to nurture responsible growth across decentralized ecosystems.

Launch of the “new billion” whitepaper

Founding members of DavosWeb3 unveiled a visionary whitepaper titled “Ushering a New Billion into the Global System: The Next Frontier.” It proposes actionable strategies to accelerate global adoption of decentralized technologies and drive economic inclusion. Copies of the whitepaper will be distributed to media outlets, universities, trade bodies, and industry associations worldwide. To request a copy, please email: [email protected]

Sincere gratitude to sponsors, patrons, and delegates

DavosWeb3 extends heartfelt thanks to all sponsors, patrons, and delegates who made this landmark event possible. Leading web3 organizations powering this Roundtable included:
Antier, Aptos, DroomDroom, Ecotrader, Flex Ecosystem, Internet Computer (ICP), Kandola Network, OmniFlix, Paycio, Pertin-ant, Quranium, Reflexical, RhinoSpider, Social888, Surge, Syscoin, Unstoppable Domains, Xade Finance, Xai Games.