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Satoshi Lab will hold the Bitcoin Ecosystem Startups Forum and Demo Day at Hong Kong Cyberport on December 20, and is recruiting Bitcoin ecosystem projects to participate in Demo Day

Satoshi Lab, co-founded by Web3 Labs and Waterdrip Capital, is a research and investment lab dedicated to the Bitcoin ecosystem. After announcing its establishment in early November, it immediately gained widespread attention, attracting numerous outstanding Bitcoin ecosystem projects to apply for participation. To better present and disseminate the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem to the market, Satoshi Lab will hold the "Bitcoin Ecosystem Entrepreneurship Forum" and "BTC Startups Demo Day" on December 20th during the "Hong Kong Web 3.0 Tech Week", a top-tier Web 3.0 event jointly created by Meta Era, Web3 Labs, and iPollo. Satoshi Lab is now recruiting start-up projects built in the Bitcoin ecosystem to participate in the Demo Day online and offline roadshows. 15 +projects will be picked out by a team of technical experts and investors.

In this Demo Day, Satoshi Lab has invited over 50 top global investment institutions and Bitcoin ecosystem technology experts to provide professional evaluations for Bitcoin ecosystem startups, offering valuable insights and advice to each participating team.

Details of the HK BTC Startups Demo Day:

Event Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (13:00-18:00 UTC+8)

Venue: Cyberport, Hong Kong

Organizer: Satoshi Lab

Co-organizers: Web3 Labs, Waterdrip Capital, Meta Era

Judges: 50+ global top fund investors and technical experts participating in evaluation and scoring

Presentation Format: Online + Offline

Project selection: 12-15 projects will be selected to participate in the roadshow.

Details of the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Tech Week:

Event Description: "Hong Kong Web 3.0 Tech Week 2023" is dedicated to provide an open and collaborative platform for the global Web 3.0 community, serving as not only a global showcase for Web 3.0 projects but also a crucial conference where industry elites jointly drive the development of Web 3.0.

Event Date: December 18th - December 21st

Venue: Cyberport, Hong Kong

Organizers: Meta Era, Web3 Labs, and iPollo

Requirements for Participation in HK BTC Startups Demo Day:

  1. Projects should belong to Bitcoin-related tracks such as Ordinals, BTClayer 2, Lightning Network, RGB Network, Nostr Protocol, etc.
  2. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fKm8okXshTfUQZ579
  3. Deadline for Registration: December 8, 13:00 (UTC+8)
  4. Date to Announce the Roadshow Guest list: December 11, 22:00 (UTC+8)
  5. Note: Those who have filled in the registration form, uploaded the deck and received a reply by e-mail from Satoshi Lab do not need to register again.
  6. For any questions related to Demo Day registration, contact Jennie by adding WeChat (Search ID j495479)

Highlights of HK BTC Startups Demo Day:

  • Winning teams will receive investment incubation opportunities and special funding support from Satoshi Lab.
  • Presentation of 15 BTC Eco-Startups.
  • Professional evaluations by 50+ authoritative investment institutions in blockchain industry.
  • Comprehensive coverage by global blockchain media.
  • Access to one-stop venture capital services at future Cyberport entrepreneurial parks in Hong Kong.

About Satoshi Lab:

Satoshi Lab, initiated by Web3 Labs and Waterdrip Capital, is a laboratory focusing on Bitcoin ecosystem research and investment. It will focus on areas like Ordinals, BTClayer 2, Lightning Network, RGB, Nostr, etc, with business from in-depth industry research to project incubation, from knowledge dissemination to organization of thematic conferences. Satoshi Lab, headquartered in Hong Kong, whose mission is to promote the global development of the Bitcoin ecosystem while radiating throughout the global Bitcoin community.

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