The energy at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo was palpable as WebX2025, Asia's premier Web3 conference, concluded its successful run from August 25-26, and UPCX was at the very heart of it. As a Title Sponsor of this year's monumental event, we are thrilled to reflect on two days of incredible innovation, insightful dialogue, and invaluable connections. Our team is returning energized and more confident than ever that the future of finance is seamless, decentralized, and built for everyone.
From groundbreaking presentations on our own UPCX Stage to a bustling, interactive booth, our presence was designed to showcase not just our vision, but the tangible reality of the frictionless economy we are building.
The UPCX Stage: A Centerpiece for Global Web3 Leadership
This year, we were honored to host the UPCX Stage, a stunning centerpiece of the conference that became a hub for some of the most inspiring and influential voices in Web3 and beyond. We were immensely proud to welcome a series of distinguished speakers who shared their vision for a digitally transformed future.
A true highlight of the event was the opening address delivered on the UPCX Stage by the 102nd Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. His presence and insightful remarks on the importance of Web3 for Japan's industrial growth set a powerful tone for the entire conference and underscored the nation's commitment to digital innovation.
Charting the Course: Visionary Keynotes and Presentations
Our leadership team had the privilege of sharing our strategy and future roadmap with hundreds of engaged attendees.
UPCX CEO Makoto Nakano took to the stage for a keynote presentation that outlined our core mission: to make payments simpler and value freer for everyone. He detailed how UPCX is creating a comprehensive financial ecosystem that bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3. The capstone of his address was the thrilling announcement of a new strategic partnership with NTT Digital, a collaboration that will accelerate our journey towards real-world adoption and the development of next-generation decentralized payment infrastructure.
Co-founder Joerg Weisshaar captivated the audience with a presentation about UPCX's next steps and ambitious goals, where he emphasized our commitment to building a future where the real-world use of blockchain technology is a reality. He then brought his expertise to a dynamic panel discussion on building the "Payments Without Friction" economy of tomorrow—a future where blockchain technology is usable and understandable by all, and where instant money transfers with sub-second finality will create new and exciting business opportunities.
CMO Koki Sato delivered a powerful pitch on Fanlink, showcasing how UPCX technology enables sustainable, digital-first fan engagement through tokenized memberships, direct value exchange, and verifiable interactions. On the panel “Empowering communities through shared ownership to reshape media’s future”, he emphasized the shift from one-way audiences to co-creation, where fans become stakeholders. Sato highlighted how Fanlink creates new revenue streams for creators while fostering loyal, empowered communities. A blueprint for the future of media powered by UPCX.
Experience UPCX: A Hands-On Look at the Future
The UPCX booth was a constant hub of activity and one of the most visited spaces at the event. Designed to be both visually striking and highly interactive, our booth offered attendees a true hands-on experience with our technology. Visitors could test our seamless payment solutions, explore the convenience of our smart contract-enabled payment functions such as scheduled, recurring, and escrow payments, and speak directly with the engineers and visionaries building the UPCX platform. The overwhelmingly positive feedback and the sheer volume of engaged visitors were a testament to the community's excitement for user-friendly, powerful blockchain solutions that bridge Web2 functionality and usability with Web3 performance and decentralization.
Key Takeaways and the Road Ahead
WebX2025 was more than just a conference for us; it was a powerful validation of our vision. The insightful conversations, the enthusiasm from the community, and the high-level engagement have reinforced our commitment and fueled our excitement for what's to come.
We are moving forward with incredible momentum, powered by our new partnership with NTT Digital and the clear market demand for the solutions we are building. The future is bright, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this payment revolution. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, attended our sessions, and shared this incredible experience with us.
Stay tuned. The best is yet to come.
