The India Blockchain Tour (IBT) is a series of events dedicated to exploring the potential of blockchain technology in India.
New Delhi: In a significant development towards raising awareness on the Blockchain network, Octaloop has announced the launch of its third edition of its India Blockchain Tour (IBT). Powered by KuCoin, Interakt, and Binamite, the series of events is expected to bring together blockchain enthusiasts, industry leaders, developers, and innovators across India to generate awareness about Web3, blockchain technology, and the future of money.
The India Blockchain Tour event has already received a positively overwhelming response in Delhi, where Octaloop is set to host the first leg of their tour, followed by Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata from July 13 to August 31, 2024.
Since its inception last year, IBT has a community of 400K+ individuals which includes Om Malviya from Tezos India, Raj Kapoor from India Blockchain Alliance, Aishwary Gupta from Polygon Labs, and Alvin Hu from KuCoin. In this year, the platform will see speakers such as Devika Mittal, South Asia Head of AVA Labs, Hrishikesh Nashikkar, Head of Blockchain at NPCI, and Hema Dubey, VP of Marketing at Interakt.
India Blockchain Tour: Quotes From Expert Panel
“Community has always been key to almost all Web3 projects – it brings together a place where one can belong. Contrary to how centralized companies work, Web3, due to its decentralization, thrives on community,” says Anupam Varshney, Founder-Octaloop.
“From our humble beginnings in Delhi in 2016 to the third India Blockchain Tour in 2024, we’ve seen an overwhelming response each year. Our diverse audience spans developers, founders, traders, executives, VCs, and scouts. As global Web3 companies increasingly enter India, local communities will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Web3 projects. Through our flagship events – India Blockchain Tour and Metamorphosis – Octaloop aims to nurture and engage India’s growing Web3 community.”
“I started a small meetup in 2016, where 8-10 of us would gather to talk about crypto. Those were the early days. Gradually, these meetups evolved, and without any profit motive, our community grew to 30-40,000 members across India. The growing interest from various cities led us to launch the India Blockchain Tour (IBT) in 2022. This is now the third edition, where we’re visiting six cities again.The Web 3 community in India is not just growing; it’s thriving. We’re seeing a lot of international projects like KUCOIN and INTERAKT coming here. Everyone wants a slice of the Indian community. From my experience, it has been phenomenal and continues to go exceptionally well.” says Anupam Varshney Founder at Binanmite
“The world of Web3 is constantly evolving, making it critical to build innovations that bridge groundbreaking ideas and real-world applications. We see huge potential in working with the unique capabilities that India holds, and we are looking to integrate seamlessly into this thriving ecosystem. India’s massive and active Web3 community is a goldmine of opportunity, and even a small percentage of engaged users translates to significant growth.” says Aditya Tallapragada, Co-founder at Interakt.
About The India Blockchain Tour
The India Blockchain Tour (IBT) is a series of events dedicated to exploring the potential of blockchain technology in India, bringing crypto enthusiasts, experts, investors, and entrepreneurs together to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the digital assets space. Over the years, They have forged strong alliances with key players in the industry, collaborating with numerous high-profile brands.
