Theoriq head to Asia for SmartCon and Devcon: AI Taking Center Stage in Web3 and Beyond

DevCon: AI Agents Growing in Popularity during Ethereum’s Technical Powerhouse Event

DevCon, often referred to as the "DEVelopers CONference," is a key event for the Ethereum community, offering an in-depth look at the technical side of blockchain development. The conference serves as a gathering for developers, engineers, designers, researchers, and builders of all kinds to explore decentralized protocols, tools, and applications built on Ethereum.

Theoriq’s participation at DevCon provided a deeper understanding of Ethereum’s technical breakthroughs and its growing influence in the digital economy. The focus at DevCon was rooted in the technological aspects of Ethereum and its potential applications beyond just DeFi—spanning areas like AI, digital identity, social impact, and governance.

The Theoriq Experience at DevCon

DevCon has always had a strong technical focus, and this year was no exception. The event was marked by a serious, no-frills atmosphere, with little to no extravagant side events. Instead, the focus was on high-quality content and deep technical discussions. One of the most notable trends at DevCon was the increased interest in AI and its integration with blockchain.

Similar to SmartCon, AI was a prominent topic at DevCon, though it took a more central role here. Many projects have touted AI agents as the next big thing in Web3. AI agents were discussed as tools for automating various processes within the crypto ecosystem, and several projects, eager to align themselves with the growing AI hype, shifted their narratives to include AI, even if their initial vision was misaligned with AI-based product launches.

While some participants expressed skepticism about AI agents being a fleeting trend, others saw it as a key development for the future of Ethereum and decentralized systems. This reflects the growing trend of projects integrating AI into their strategies, whether or not their capabilities are fully developed.

Key Takeaways from DevCon

AI and Blockchain: The integration of AI with Ethereum was a major talking point, with many projects aligning themselves with the AI agent narrative, though the long-term impact remains to be seen.

Theoriq’s Influence: Theoriq’s growing recognition in the Ethereum space was evident, with other projects adopting terms like "proof of contribution"—a clear indication of Theoriq’s influence in shaping industry discussions.

Focused Atmosphere: DevCon was marked by a more serious and technical tone, with a focus on the deep technical aspects of Ethereum development and real-world use cases.

Theoriq's Growing Industry Influence 

At DevCon, Theoriq was recognized as an up and coming player in the Agent vertical, with their approach to decentralized systems gaining traction. It is clear that Theoriq’s vision is being validated and adopted in the broader community. This growing recognition reflects the success of Theoriq’s marketing and business development strategies.

In conclusion, DevCon was a high-quality event focused on the technical aspects of Ethereum and decentralized systems. Despite the bullish market and the growing AI hype, DevCon remained a serious platform for developers to discuss the future of decentralized technology. For Theoriq, DevCon provided a significant opportunity to engage with Ethereum’s developer community, further solidifying their position as a leader in the space.

Theoriq Highlights from Devcon 

The team was represented this year by CEO Ron Bodkin, CPO David Muller, CTO Arnaud Flament, Head of Marketing and Growth Anjali George and Head of Protocol Justin Shik. Below you’ll find some highlights from the busy week in Bangkok! 

Ron kicked off the week with a Keynote and Panel at the dAGI summit hosted by dAGI house. The event was packed with industry leaders, with a heightened focus on decentralized AI applications in Web3. 

The second day saw the team attend the AiFI Summit hosted by GAIB, and Multichain Day presented by Wrapped, where Ron discussed privacy first data in the AI and DePIN verticals with Filecoin, Nillion and Arcium.

The last few days were jam packed, with the AI x Crypto Day with RPS AI, where Anjali caught up with some of our partners and spoke on a panel. The Hackseasons Conference hosted by MPost saw Ron appear on a panel and David chatted about AI Agents and their place in the AI and DePIN verticals. 

To round out the week, Ron held a keynote and presented a demo of Theoriq’s platform to a packed house at the Open AGI Summit. He showed the audience how Theoriq’s Investment Collective is streamlining users research into a variety of assets and topics in DeFi and Web3. 

The Future: AI is Becoming the Dominative Narrative in Web3 and Beyond 

The experiences of Theoriq at both SmartCon and DevCon highlight the continued growth and evolution of the Web3 ecosystem. From the increasing integration of AI with blockchain to the growing recognition of Theoriq’s innovative approach to decentralized systems, both events offered valuable insights into the future of decentralized applications.

The future of Web3 is undeniably bright, and events like SmartCon and DevCon are at the forefront of this transformation, providing a space for collaboration, innovation, and technical exploration. For Theoriq, these conferences provided the perfect opportunity to showcase their expertise, build relationships, and solidify their position as a key player in the Web3 revolution.