Our two-week whirlwind across the US was an eye-opener as we dove headfirst into the ever-evolving Web3 gaming scene. Every event we attended was buzzing with interest – developers and founders are hungry for Web3 gaming's potential. It's a tipping point, fueled by easier funding in the Web3 space, big brands joining the party, and the irresistible power of in-game economies. Notably, this year's GDC spotlighted the synergistic fusion of Web3 and AI – a frontier that aelf is pioneering on our developmental roadmap, promising an exhilarating future for gaming. Let's recap on what went down during these two exciting weeks!

Leaping into the Future of GameFi at GDC 2024

Held in San Francisco from March 18-22, the Game Developer Conference (GDC) 2024 provided an open platform for creatives, developers, and visionaries to dive deep into the gaming universe. aelf, making our mark as the Bronze sponsor at the Next Gen Tech Forum, illuminated the event with two inspiring keynotes focused on the symbiosis of Web3, blockchain, and AI within the gaming sphere.

Presenting 2 Keynotes at GDC 2024

GDC underscored the pivotal role of game developers in pushing the frontiers of gaming, a mission aelf embraced wholeheartedly. Notably, Hazel Zhang, Head of Investments at aelf, captivated attendees with her keynote "Gaming Reimagined: Shaping the Future of Play with Web3 and AI" on March 19. Her presentation was a journey through gaming's evolution, spotlighting the seismic shifts brought about by blockchain and AI technologies over the past five years.

Furthermore, Mackenzie Chng, Investment & Financing Manager at aelf Ventures, took the stage with his insightful keynote "Optimising Web3 Fundraising to Fuel Innovation and Success." He delved into the vital role of strategic investments in propelling the gaming industry into new realms of innovation and success, highlighting aelf Ventures' significant contributions.

aelf Booth: Exclusive POA NFT and Swag

GDC 2024 also marked the return of aelf's POA NFT series, offering attendees a special edition NFT exclusive to the event. Those visiting aelf's booth were presented with the opportunity to claim this unique NFT which unlocked access to exclusive aelf merchandise. Additionally, the booth hosted periodic ELF raffle draws, adding an exciting layer of engagement with the chance to win from a prize pool of 840 ELF.

Democratize24

The aelf team was also invited to speak in a fireside chat at Democratize24, held in San Francisco on March 20th-21st. Mackenzie, aelf's Investment Manager, alongside Bitmart's Chief Business Officer, Kaimin, deep-dived into the Web3 space, looking at Web3 investment and the evolution of decentralised exchanges.

PAX East & NFT. NYC

The exploration into GameFi innovation didn't conclude with GDC. aelf's expedition carried on to Boston for PAX East 2024 and further to New York for NFT.NYC 2024. These stops provided further opportunities for enthusiasts to connect with the aelf team, delve into discussions about blockchain games, and uncover the vast potential within the Gaming domain and NFT space respectively. AT NFT.NYC, we connected with various NFT enthusiasts and projects that were eager to spearhead the movement towards a decentralised world.

Driving the Growth of GameFi and Blockchain Globally

Our team's participation in GDC 2024 and subsequent events across the US shows our commitment to driving innovation in the gaming industry and our desire to be a key contributor to the dynamic world of GameFi. The team's excitement to meet and collaborate with the gaming community across these events was palpable, setting the stage for a future where blockchain and gaming continue to evolve hand in hand.

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About aelf

aelf, the pioneer Layer 1 blockchain, features modular systems, parallel processing, cloud-native architecture, and multi-sidechain technology for unlimited scalability. Founded in 2017 with its global hub based in Singapore, aelf is the first in the industry to lead Asia in evolving blockchain with state-of-the-art AI integration, transforming blockchain into a smarter and self-evolving ecosystem.

aelf facilitates the building, integrating, and deploying of smart contracts and decentralised apps (dApps) on its Layer 1 blockchain with its native C# software development kit (SDK) and SDKs in other languages, including Java, JS, Python, and Go. aelf’s ecosystem also houses a range of dApps to support a flourishing blockchain network. aelf is committed to fostering innovation within its ecosystem and remains dedicated to driving the development of Web3, blockchain and the adoption of AI technology.

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Tool/Platform	What's it about
ChainGPT	An AI-powered assistant for the blockchain and crypto industry, specializing in content creation, language translation, smart contract coding, and more.
aelf	A high-performance, customisable multi-chain blockchain framework with AI-powered smart contracts and a developer-friendly environment.
Quick Intel	An AI-powered crypto security platform that helps investors avoid scams, rug pulls, and honeypots by analysing smart contracts, social sentiment, and on-chain data.
Cogwise AI News Aggregator	An AI-powered news aggregator that analyses real-time news and global trends to predict market movements in the crypto market.
OpenAI Codex	An AI system that transforms natural language into code, automating code creation for smart contracts, blockchain applications, and other development tasks.
QnA3	An AI-powered Web3 knowledge hub that provides real-time information and insights on cryptocurrencies, blockchain projects, and the broader Web3 ecosystem, with unique Solana Actions integrations.
Fetch.ai	A platform that combines AI and blockchain to create autonomous economic agents (AEAs) for various applications, including supply chain optimisation and smart city management.
Octavia	A decentralised digital identity (DID) platform for creating and managing self-sovereign digital identities, empowering users to control their data and online presence.
TensorFlow	A versatile open-source machine learning framework used for building AI models that can analyse blockchain data, enhance security, and predict market trends.
Alethea	A platform that creates 'Intelligent NFTs' (iNFTs) with unique personalities and the ability to engage in conversations, powered by AI and blockchain technology.

Chain	URL	Explorer
AELF	https://aelf-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test.aelf.io/
tDVW	https://tdvw-test-node.aelf.io/	https://explorer-test-side02.aelf.io/

Feature	Description
Inheritance	ERC-404 inherits from the interfaces IERC-404, IERC721 Receiver, and IERC165, implementing functions specified in these interfaces, behaving as both ERC20 and ERC721.
Data Structures	Mappings track balances, allowances, approvals, and ownership of tokens. Double-ended queue stores ERC721 token IDs. Data for managing ownership and indices of ERC721 tokens.
Constructor	Initialises token name, symbol, decimals, and other necessary variables for ERC20 and ERC721 tokens.
Token Minting and Burning	_mintERC20 function for minting ERC20 tokens. _retrieveOrMintERC721 function for minting ERC721 tokens and retrieving from a bank. _withdrawAndStoreERC721 function for depositing ERC721 tokens into the bank.
Transfers	Functions for transferring ERC20 and ERC271 tokens between addresses. Distinguishes between token types based on ID. _transferERC20WithERC721 function handles transfers involving both types.
ERC20 and ERC721 Interactions	Approve function handles approvals for both token types. Functions like transferFrom, safeTransferFrom, and permit handle transfers and approvals.
EIP-2612 Support	Supports EIP-2612 permit functionality for ERC20 tokens.
Interface Compatibility	Implements necessary functions for ERC-404 and ERC165 interfaces, indicating compatibility with ERC20 and ERC721 standards.

Role	Max Number
BP	2N+1, N starts from 8 in 2022
Candidate node	5*(2N+1)
Voter	No limit

Benefits	Description
Makes smart contracts 'smarter'	AI-driven smart contracts can autonomously modify terms based on predefined conditions and real-time data input, ensuring that the contracts are not just automated but also intelligent and self-improving over time.
Levelled up data analysis	Data is the new oil, and AI is the machinery that refines it. It is possible for AI to reduce large-volume blockchain data analysis time by up to 90%.
Boosts security	Through machine learning models, AI can prevent frauds and detect security threats in real time. It can identify potential breaches, predict future threats, and adapt to evolving security measures.
Lowers carbon footprint	AI algorithms help optimise energy consumption in blockchain operations, given the flak drawn by activities like Bitcoin mining.

Recap: aelf in the US (GDC, PAX East, NFT.NYC)