The 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Festival kicked off on April 6th, bringing together a global community of experts and attendees to discuss the transformative power of blockchain technology. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, the festival will continue until April 9th. Key highlights include over 50,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and prominent figures such as Vitalik Buterin and Paul Chan Mo-po who emphasize blockchain’s potential to reshape global financial systems. The event also saw participation from key industry players like HashKey Group and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, alongside tech giants Google Cloud and HSBC, emphasizing the festival’s commitment to driving crypto adoption in Hong Kong. Xiao Feng, CEO of HashKey Group and Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain, underlined the transformative role of blockchain in finance, governance, and data transparency. The festival aims to inspire market interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain tokens, potentially influencing financial institutions’ focus on emerging crypto technologies. Historical data suggests that events like this increase blockchain project visibility and trading volumes. Discussions will center around topics such as layer developments, regulatory frameworks, and the future of DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, and layer solutions. Experts predict increased institutional adoption post-event.