Dubai Blockchain Journey | Blockchain Life 2024 Blog Record
In the spring of 2024, I traveled to Dubai to attend one of the most influential crypto industry events in the world—Blockchain Life 2024. As an important observer and practitioner in the industry, this trip was of great significance to me. My goal was clear: to gain a deeper understanding of blockchain industry trends and expand my international network.
Future Imagination Driven by Policy
What impressed me the most was the speech by Dubai officials at the conference. Compared to other countries that are still in a wait-and-see mode or tightening regulations, Dubai has taken the lead in introducing multiple policy frameworks supporting blockchain and digital assets. The government's open attitude and strong regulatory enforcement are attracting global projects and capital to the city. After listening to the speech, I became more convinced that the policy environment remains one of the key variables determining whether the blockchain ecosystem can be implemented.
Computing Power Innovation: Mining Beyond 'Mining'
In addition to the conference and speech sessions, I also visited the technology exhibition area. At the AntSpace modular mining system display area, I witnessed firsthand the technological leap in current mining computing power equipment. Modular design, advanced cooling systems, and dense wiring architecture completely refreshed my perception of traditional 'noisy' mining scenarios.
The evolution of computing power is no longer just for mining coins, but an important part of the global computing infrastructure competition. The optimization of such hardware is supporting the implementation of the application layer in the Web3 era and is the 'unsung hero' that should not be ignored.
Alan Walker's After Party
The daytime conference was compact and efficient, while the evening was a relaxed and surprising social time. We were invited to attend the official After Party, where Alan Walker delivered a stunning performance. When the electronic music started, industry people from different countries and backgrounds exchanged and collided to the same rhythm. That night, we discussed many application experiences including on-chain identity verification and other cutting-edge topics. Those technologies and collaborations that weren't fully discussed during the day often reached consensus in the rhythm of the night.
Epilogue: Firm Direction, Continue Forward
This Dubai trip not only gave me a better understanding of the industry's real technological trends but also made me realize how important it is to meet like-minded people at the right time and place. Blockchain Life 2024 was a high-density information feast and an opportunity for cognitive refreshment and networking.
In the future, I will continue to delve deep into this industry and use my own way to promote technology into more real application scenarios.
