Dubai Blockchain Week has officially ended, and what a week it was! The Mantle team attended as many events as possible, and had the pleasure of meeting many of our community members and ecosystem partners. To engage with the community and show our appreciation, we gave away lots of Mantle swag to some of you who attended the events during Dubai Blockchain Week. Here's a recap of what went on.

Blockchain Life

The Mantle team kicked off the week by attending Blockchain Life. It was a very busy event, which allowed us to connect with many of our community members. We also decided to test the knowledge of the attendees by quizzing some of you with questions about Mantle. Those who demonstrated their knowledge were rewarded with a lot of Mantle swag. Mantle's Public Liaison, Igneus Terrenus, featured on the main stage panel that discussed the world of blockchain and what we, as an industry, have achieved so far. It was an insightful discussion, and Igneus took this opportunity to share his thoughts on the future of the blockchain space and the role that the Mantle Network is playing in its development.

Shard Dubai Summit

Held at the Museum of the Future, the Shard Dubai Summit provided attendees a platform to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and connect with key figures in the future blockchain ecosystem. Our team had the opportunity to engage with some amazing projects. Additionally, Jordi Alexander, Chief Alchemist at Mantle, featured on a panel that discussed the latest trends in the web3 space. The discussion primarily focused on the culture of the crypto space, with Jordi highlighting best practices that users can adopt to access "alpha" to help them make informed decisions and navigate the market optimally.

TOKEN2049 Dubai

Despite the adverse weather conditions, the Mantle team didn't let that stop them from connecting with the community at TOKEN2049 in Dubai. It was wonderful to see so many of you there, providing us the opportunity to answer all your questions about Mantle Network and the exciting developments we're working on.

Over the two days, Jordi Alexander participated in various panels covering topics ranging from the memecoin frenzy to strategies for thriving in crypto bull and bear markets, and DeFi Summer 2.0. If you caught any of these discussions, I am sure you found the information insightful.

A Gateway to Web3 Mass Adoption

Mantle also co-sponsored some side events during the week, including "A Gateway to web3 Mass Adoption." This event was organized by Bybit, Animoca Brands, Pop Social, and Moledao, all of whom delivered keynote speeches. The event also featured other keynotes, including one from ApeX, a protocol within Mantle Ecosystem, providing interesting insights into their latest developments.

Overall, it was an enjoyable evening filled with insightful conversations. Attendees were eager to discuss the latest developments from Mantle Network, and we had the chance to meet and learn about some of the most exciting projects in the web3 space.

DeFi Drinks by API3, DWF Labs, and Mantle

Mantle wrapped up the week by co-hosting a networking event with API3 and DWF Labs. As co-hosts, we took the opportunity to share insights into the latest developments at Mantle Network, with Zuki Hong, the infrastructure growth lead at Mantle, delivering a speech at the event. After the talks, the evening was filled with networking among leaders from the blockchain, DeFi, and venture capital industries, with the stunning Dubai skyline as a backdrop.

Mantle is planning to attend many more events throughout the year. Make sure to stay updated on our X/Twitter page to avoid missing us at upcoming events.