Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026: Decentralized AI as Critical Infrastructure and Web3 Project Evaluation
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Summary
The article covers discussions from the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, featuring two key speakers. Michael Heinrich, CEO of 0G Labs, argues that decentralized AI is becoming critical infrastructure for next-generation autonomous systems. Ether Chen, Head of Labs & Investment at BingX, explains how serious Web3 projects are evaluated beyond hype and funding, emphasizing the importance of timing in project assessment.
Key quotes
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Agents will run everything!
How serious Web3 projects are evaluated beyond hype, funding, and narratives
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