OKX, a leading Web3 technology company, has announced its sponsorship of flagship events during India Blockchain Week (IBW), scheduled for December in Bangalore. The sponsorship includes support for Polygon Connect and ETH India, alongside co-hosting two developer mixers.
Event Highlights
Polygon Connect: A global initiative integrating Polygon’s ecosystem via live events and hackathons.
- Keynote: Ankit Bhatia (OKX Director of Product) will discuss OKX’s Web3 solutions, including X1—an Ethereum-based ZK Layer-2 network built with Polygon CDK.
- Panel: Bhatia joins ‘Abstracting the Essence of Web3’ to explore decentralized innovation.
ETH India Hackathon:
- OKX will host a parallel hackathon to boost development on X1 zkEVM Layer 2, offering a $5,000 prize for the best project.
- Attendees can mint a free NFT via OKX NFT Marketplace for exclusive cricket-themed merchandise.
Engagement Opportunities
- Giveaway: Indian users who follow OKX India on X, download OKX Wallet, and fund it with crypto can win a share of 2,000 MATIC.
- Panel Discussion: Thomas Chou (OKX Head of Product Marketing) will share Web3 GTM strategies with Kyber Network, Caliber, and Polygon representatives.
Strategic Impact
Haider Rafique, OKX CMO, emphasized:
"Our sponsorship at IBW strengthens ties with India’s developer community, inviting collaboration on innovations like X1. We’re thrilled to engage this vibrant ecosystem."
Recent Initiatives
- Cricket-Themed Campaign: ‘Be a Crypto Player’ ads launched during the 2023 India-Australia cricket final, highlighting OKX’s Web3 offerings.
- Hindi Support: OKX Wallet now supports Hindi, broadening accessibility.
FAQs
Q1: What is X1 Network?
A1: OKX’s Ethereum-based ZK Layer-2 solution, designed for secure, scalable Web3 applications using Polygon CDK.
Q2: How can I participate in OKX’s IBW giveaway?
A2: Follow OKX India on X, download OKX Wallet, and fund it with cryptocurrency to enter.
Q3: What’s the prize for the X1 hackathon?
A3: The top project wins $5,000 in development funding.