Devcon SEA Continuum: Building Forward
Devcon SEA Continuum: Building Forward is sponsored by the Devcon Satellite Events funding round, which is a series of Ethereum events and educational initiatives leading up to Devcon, organized by the active local communities in Southeast Asia.
With Devcon SEA just behind us and a new year—2025—on the horizon, we’re eager to look ahead at what Ethereum could achieve in the coming year and beyond. Inspired by some of Devcon’s most thought-provoking discussions, this event reflects on recent insights while looking forward: examining how Ethereum’s consensus layer might evolve, where advancements in cryptography may lead, and how the developer ecosystem could continue to grow. Let’s keep our curiosity alive as we consider the opportunities and value Ethereum might unlock in the coming years.
We’ll be joined by researchers, engineers, developers from Panta Rhei, SECBIT Labs, ZKPunk, and the HKUST (GZ) Blockchain Association. Together, we’ll dive into Ethereum’s roadmap, zero-knowledge technology, and practical insights on fast-paced hackathon development.
Speakers
Jason Cui - Core contributor of Panta Rhei
Guo Yu - Founder of SECBIT Labs/ Core Contributor of ZKPunk
Jupiter - Co-founder of HKUST (GZ) Blockchain Association/ Delphinus Lab DevRel
Agenda
13:30 - Registration
14:00 - 14:40 by Jason Cui
Introducing Beam Chain: A Glimpse into Ethereum’s Future Consensus
15:00 - 15:40 by Guo Yu
A Gentle Introduction to Polynomial Commitment Schemes: The Engines of Modern SNARKs
16:00 - 16:40 by Kurt Pan
Road to Beam Chain: A Lattice Approach
17:00 - 17:40 by Jupiter
Practical Tips for Building ZK Applications at Hackathons
17:40 - 18:00
Open discussion and networking with speakers and attendees
Who Should Attend?
Researchers, developers, and engineers interested in the latest Ethereum protocol developments.
Individuals curious about cryptography and zero-knowledge proof technologies, including researchers, engineers, and startup founders.
Students, entrepreneurs, and developers in the Greater Bay Area and surrounding regions who want to explore blockchain technology.
Anyone new to blockchain hackathons looking to learn from seasoned hackers.
Many thanks to the contributions from
Panta Rhei
We are an Ethereum research community focused on advancing the study of the Ethereum roadmap, which outlines the path toward making Ethereum a more scalable, secure, and sustainable platform. Through producing research and educational content, we aim to foster a collaborative space for blockchain research and discussions, while helping onboard a broader group of researchers, engineers, and developers into the Ethereum ecosystem
SECBIT Labs
SECBIT Labs is dedicated to the research and development of infrastructure and security tools for the era of crypto. Currently, the team focuses on zero-knowledge proof theory and engineering, cryptographic protocol security, and smart contract security.
ZKPunk
ZKPunk is a content platform centered around Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology, dedicated to promoting its adoption and development. ZKPunk focuses on integrating resources related to Zero-Knowledge Proofs, creating high-quality learning materials and tools to help ZKP enthusiasts worldwide better understand and apply this technology.
HKUST (GZ) Blockchain Association
The HKUST (GZ) Blockchain Association is dedicated to connecting blockchain resources in the Greater Bay Area, establishing international academic exchange platforms, and nurturing developers and entrepreneurs. Supported by faculty and students from FinTech and Data Science programs, it has grown to over 100 members. Among its 20+ core members with coding capabilities, over 90% are postgraduate students and 70% specialize in blockchain research.
Community support
The event is taking place in Guangzhou, China. Please register to get the location of the venue.