The ICON team is hosting their first ICON Annual Summit, and we have a man on the ground. This page will be updated live with updates from @PretzelMiser. The summit, aptly named “The Genesis,” is hosted in one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world — the Lotte World Tower, an iconic building, one could say.
See also: Thoughts and Opinions from the “VIP” Dinner
Event Details (Invitation-only)
- Date: January 31, 2018
- Venue: SIGNIEL Seoul Grand Ballroom (Lotte World Tower)
Key Agenda
- Mainnet demo
- DApps on ICON network
- Business and technical roadmap for 2018
- Interoperability initiatives: Creating standards
See below for regular updates from the event:
My Thoughts, Impressions, and Bonus Info from the ICON Summit here: https://t.co/Q97SZX0j70
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Sorry to everyone who I haven’t been able to reply to. I’ve obviously been pretty overwhelmed. If you have any specific questions for me about the event or anything, feel free to send a private message on twitter or Reddit u/KlausStortebeker and I’ll respond when I can. Thanks!
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/PretzelMiser/status/958672919319597056
After talking to ICON members and some of the other Korean attendees they let us know that Koreans are very excited about Smilegate. It’s the largest Korean gaming company and known around Asia, even though the name is fairly unknown in the West. It’s a pretty big win in Korea.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
I’ll be writing up and posting full impressions and opinions later tonight, but I’ll leave you with one final thought about the event.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
There’s an after party, but I won’t be attending that tonight. Here are some final photos from the event today
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
That’s it for now. Dinner and live music out in the lobby.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Hoon Lee giving closing remarks. His slides are making Nucleus Vision seem like a more solid partner/chain on ICON…
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
I’m surprised and it sounds like a solid partnership. I was only expecting the few that were previewed.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
I’m surprised and it sounds like a solid partnership. I was only expecting the few that were previewed.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Next week signing MOU with ICON. Hope to show tangible result later this year.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Smilegate plans to reward creators of content on their platform, protect information, encourage p2p transactions, and incentivize participation using the blockchain. “Fully exchange game items without going through App Store”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Smilegate had $620mm USD revenue in 2016. Crossfire is biggest game. 650 million users, number one FPS game in the world. Smilegate Stove is where ICON and smilegate connects. Global social game platform.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Just showed a few games. Smilegate a game dev company is on stage now.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
“We are exploring our technical agenda with ICON due to limitations of other networks.” Okay, okay, so maybe it’ll turn out to be good for ICON. No commitment from them though.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Ok that’s the end of my Nucleus Vision rant.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Giving their token sale update now. They’re pretty proud of all their subscribers on telegram, twitter, etc. Too bad most didn’t actually get to buy in so they’re not actually part of the community. Get back to ICON.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Nucleus vision hasn’t said whether they’re partnering with ICON or not yet. Still presenting. They’d better be… I know Min is an advisor for them. And that kind of bothers me if Icon doesn’t gain from it.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Nucleus Vision up next.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Ad4th is also planning some sort of quiz app that uses icon as incentive. ICON wallet will be implemented in ad service Q1 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Many cryptos targeting this area, but Ad4th will be one of the soonest to market.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Team has worked in ads for a long time. Ad4th has a broad network. Over 37 million people already get their ads. Working with many clients. Over 150k clients already. Sktelecom, Blizzard, many of the biggest companies in Korea.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Ad4th up next. “Fastest way to decentralize ads”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Uppsala showing off a working example of Sentinel already
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Uppsala has some pretty big partners including SoftBank Ventures
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Provide secure wallet with many levels of security along with reporting features, preventing attacks, etc. Sentinel will also provide exchanges with cybersecurity.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Uppsala is name of company, product is called Sentinel. Team has been working on cyber security for years. Cyber security in blockchain space is very under-represented.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Uppsala is a project to secure crypto and other digital assets. Talking about exchange hacks, smart contract problems, etc.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Uppsala on stage now with some nice animations.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Team from China, Korea, and Taiwan. Lots of experience.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
CoAsia Microelectronics listed on Taiwan stock market is our close partner. They are preparing to implement. Supply top 10 mobile phone manufacturers in China.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Silkroad up next. There is an asymmetry in information in supply chains.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
TINK’s team is about as good as it gets. Carnegie Mellon is one of the top, if not the very top programming/engineering university in the world. Better than MIT, Harvard, Stanford.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Next up is TINK. Social network/trust developing DApp.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
BlueWhale Team looks strong. VP of Samsung who started up SamsungPay is on the team.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
BlueWhale ICO is happening fairly soon. Product launch in October this year.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
BlueWhale up first. Fair reward and benefit to workings in sharing economy.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
This is the main highlight of today’s event because it expands the community. 6 teams coming up and introducing their project.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Starting up again with a quick hype video.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Vending machines were developed and in use at Postech(?) and Sogang(?) University
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
First half of the event is over. 20 min break and then DApp team introductions.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Iscore will be evaluated and adjusted. Fairness, etc will all be evaluated. Deep learning based methodology will create predictive model. “This was a very short and simple explanation but the concept is very complicated”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Discussing how Iscore is determined for each node/wallet. More active gets more reward. Transactions, voting, dapp creation is all incentivized.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
These translators are out of control being able to translate the stuff this guy is getting into. ICON didn’t skimp on translators.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Because IISS is AI based there is a period where we need to accumulate data. After this phase data will be used and applied to determine incentives.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Every participant gets this incentive icx by contributing to the network. Motivated them to continue being active. Transaction feeds shared to only full node and light clients.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Issuance policy explained. Things will be adjusted depending to supply and demand. Decisions are voted on.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
New whitepaper is on website
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
“We’re in the highest conference room in the world, watching history be made”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Anyone will be able to write smart contracts easily. Icon will evolve quickly
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
In talks with many institutions about token swap. ICO platform launching in April.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
There is a lock screen function in wallet. Combined several blockchains. You can bundle wallets of different currencies for ease of management.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Now the ICONex. Paper wallets supported. Easy wallet generation. Also functions as Ethereum wallet.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Talking about ICONick now. Blockchain address naming service. Making ICON very easy for users. Addresses will have domain names. Also can provide addresses for other platforms- Ethereum, etc. Can be used as an email address as well
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Bank pilot program is currently running.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Chain ID works with smart contract. We believe it can replace public certification service in Korea. Many institutions have already implemented.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Real time transactions. Block generated instantaneously. Whenever transaction required block appears. When volume increases we have ways to adapt. Nodes are deployed globally. US, Europe, etc. working with many Universities and institutions.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Talking about history of Loopchain. “Subsidized by government” many version releases. More dynamic features in 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Voting and policy changes through on-chain governance.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
BTP is connector between blockchains. Similar to tcp/ip
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Development updates. Recap of ICON features: high performance blockchain platform. SCORE smart contracts, multichannel- parallel transactions. Scalability ensured.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
JH Kim going up to talk about the mainnet.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
“We’re going to be back at work tomorrow because we have to continue doing our best to deliver on all of our promises to you”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
CEO of Dayli Financial is in the audience. Min is talking about the origin of ICON. Starting a blockchain from scratch.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Min again says interest is coming in from all over the world. Team has grown to 70 people and it’s hard for them to keep up with the demand. Still growing quickly.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Min going up to talk about the future of ICON now.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Talking about history of Icon. Whitepaper, presale, etc. Presale feels like it was ages ago but it was only around 6 months ago
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Very different than most crypto projects. This one isn’t a “whitepaper and a dream” as Jason says
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Advisors introducing themselves now from Coinsilium, Kinetic Capital, etc
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Min leading the panel of advisors
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Don Tapscott is in contact with Korean regulators apparently. Working with them to make sure regulations are positive and help this tech flourish
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Advisors going on stage for panel discussion
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
“This event heralds the start of the Icon republic”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Operations team built infrastructure of ICON blockchain, deal with all regulations and whatnot
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Introducing the AI team. They’ve been using their expertise to build the IISS model.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
I’ll try to update since live stream is only Korean. Just talking about Icon history. Talking about 26 financial institutions, etc
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
They’re live streaming on YouTube apparently. Introducing team members now. Everyone has a headset and everything is translated to English and Korean
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Multiple big cameras around with people filming. Just speculation on my part but it seems like this may be being televised? That level of production quality
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Headed in. Seriously the most legit crypto launch/Summit/conference I’ve ever seen.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/PretzelMiser/status/958570020472225794
https://twitter.com/PretzelMiser/status/958569969205350401
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Still waiting to be let into the main hall pic.twitter.com/UYRcZrm3Ta
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Everyone is still just mingling before the presentations start. Tried out the icx vending machine and it’s very smooth!
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
It’s a tall building, I’ll give it that. pic.twitter.com/3ncIGfuRQs
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
ICONick is unexpected pre-summit news. It’s the beginning of the end for annoyingly long addresses! Launching first half of this year.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Check out ICON’s new website while you’re waiting for more info from the summit! https://t.co/KUcY4BUbpp
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Around an hour until the ICON First Annual Summit starts. Headed there early today after seeing what Seoul traffic can be like last night…
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 31, 2018
Thoughts from last night are up here:https://t.co/gyjVcCHFId
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Out of my taxi window I just saw a building with a big sign “Blockchain Exchange”. Koreans actually do love cryptocurrency. Confirmed.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
I’m out for the night. It’s been fun. I’ll write up some thoughts/opinions on what I’ve seen and heard when I get to my hotel.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Min confirmed ICON team is up to 70 members, still rapidly hiring
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Party favor. I’ll cherish it forever. pic.twitter.com/CuP3GFjxEx
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
There’s a DJ just playing music now and everyone is mingling and eating
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Some pretty big names here. Jehan Chu, Ian Balina
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
One more preview. Something dealing with supply chains. Hard to hear
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
BlueWhale previewing. Something about helping contractors. Mentioned Uber drivers paying too much to Uber
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Translators will be there tomorrow
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Someone previewing something about advertising. I think it’s another dapp. He’s kind of hard to understand. People are being loud.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
“Experienced group of IT engineers”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Sentinel is giving a preview. Some sort of security application for “protecting crypto related assets”
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
TINK short for Trust Link
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
TINK is something to “generate socially verified data”. Sounds like they have a solid team
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
TINK. A dapp team giving a preview. Some sort of social application
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Min is talking now. Over 100 people flew in for VIP dinner apparently.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
There are maybe 75ish people here. Top floor of the building with great views of Seoul.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Finally made it to the dinner. It’s way nice here. They went all out. A bunch of professional photographers.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Seriously though it’s going to take like an hour to drive two miles through Seoul. And we can’t walk because the sidewalks are all ice. #iconsummit
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
It has been snowing all day and traffic is super slow. That’s the real hard-hitting news you came here to get first. #iconsummit
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Less than an hour until the ICON VIP dinner starts…
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 30, 2018
Semi-live tweeting ICON's First Annual Summit: The Genesis. Don't get your hopes up too high… I may be a little behind.
— Klaus Stortebeker (@KlauStortebeker) January 29, 2018
