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Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit Rebrands to HODL, Signalling a Bold New Era for Innovations in Blockchain and Beyond

Since its inception in 2017, the World Blockchain Summit (WBS) has grown into the world’s longest-running and most prestigious blockchain and Web3 event series, hosting 29 successful editions across 16 countries. Over the years, WBS has established itself as a key platform that unites global innovators, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of decentralised technology.
Today, Trescon proudly announces the evolution of this iconic event with a bold rebranding to HODL, a name that embodies resilience, progress, and the limitless potential of blockchain and Web3 ecosystems.
HODL will make its highly anticipated debut at the 30th global edition of the summit in Dubai, UAE, on April 28-29, 2025. This rebranding marks a significant shift toward positioning the event as a premier platform for serious business, innovation, and deal-making in the blockchain space.
Why the Rebrand
The transition from WBS to HODL reflects the evolution of the event from a conference series to a strategic platform driving real business outcomes. HODL now embraces not only blockchain but also the broader horizons of innovation and collaboration within Web3, crypto, and emerging decentralised systems. The focus is on creating meaningful connections between ground-breaking blockchain projects, pre-qualified investors, enterprise leaders, and government regulators. This shift reflects a commitment to facilitating collaborations that will shape the future of the blockchain industry.
What to Expect at HODL 2025 in Dubai
- Trailblazing Thought Leaders: Hear from top blockchain innovators, industry pioneers, and government representatives shaping the future of blockchain and decentralised ecosystems.
- Deal-Making Opportunities: Engage with pre-qualified investors actively seeking the next big blockchain projects.
- Enterprise & Government Collaborations: Dive into discussions on regulatory frameworks, public-private partnerships, and enterprise adoption strategies for blockchain.
- Cutting-Edge Innovations: Witness live showcases of groundbreaking blockchain use cases, crypto solutions, and Web3 technologies from around the world.
Dubai, known for its progressive blockchain policies and visionary leadership, is the perfect launchpad for the HODL brand. With Dubai’s commitment to becoming a global hub for blockchain and Web3 innovation, HODL is poised to make an unprecedented impact on the world of blockchain.
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Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman, Trescon, commented:
“The rebranding of World Blockchain Summit to HODL marks a pivotal moment in our journey as we move beyond simply hosting events to becoming a true enabler of blockchain and Web3 innovation.
With HODL, we aim to create a future-focused, results-driven platform that empowers projects, investors, and governments to collaborate meaningfully and shape the next era of decentralized technology.”
Anil Kumar, COO, Trescon, added:
“HODL isn’t just a rebrand—it’s a redefinition of what a blockchain event should be. It is a testament to our vision of facilitating real outcomes through deal-making, partnerships, and showcasing transformative blockchain solutions to the world.
Dubai, with its ambitious blockchain agenda, is the perfect stage for this transition.”

The Legacy of WBS
For nearly a decade, the World Blockchain Summit has led the way in blockchain adoption, creating a legacy as the longest-running Web3 event. The rebrand to HODL builds on this legacy, signalling a more strategic, business-centric approach to blockchain’s integration into industries and society.
Join Us at HODL 2025 in Dubai
Mark your calendars for April 28-29, 2025, and join us in Dubai for HODL – The Vanguard of Blockchain and Beyond, where innovation meets opportunity.
For more details and early registrations, visit: hodlsummit.com/dubai2025.
About HODL
HODL is an event by Trescon that supports the growth of the blockchain, crypto and Web3 ecosystem globally. It is the world’s longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3-focused summit series. Since its inception in 2017, it has hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries and strives to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the Web3 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging start-ups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.
About Trescon
Trescon is a global leader in business events, focusing on the adoption of emerging technologies and sustainable solutions. With a portfolio of industry-leading events, including
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Patent-Pending Architecture Covers AI Routing, Offline Transactions, Temporal Settlement, and Energy as Native Money
Loadit today launched its public interactive MVP at https://mvp.loadit.net and simultaneously filed a landmark non-provisional patent application that consolidates ten previously separate financial rails into one unified, interlocking system.
The newly filed patent (application titled “Loadit Unified Financial Rail”) is now officially patent-pending with the USPTO and covers the entire Loadit technology stack, including:
• AI-orchestrated multi-rail routing (AERO)
• Identity-verified offline transactions (IVOR)
• Temporal programmable settlement (TSM)
• Energy-native monetary units backed by verifiable kWh/MJ (ENM)
• Quantum-optimized path selection and key management
• Universal value conversion across cash, card, fiat, crypto, stablecoins, and tokenized assets
• Geo-temporal compliance engine
• Self-healing fault-tolerant architecture
• Multi-reality (AR/VR/BCI) transaction interfaces
• Point-of-sale cash-to-crypto ingestion with zero new hardware
The live MVP at https://mvp.loadit.net lets anyone explore every patented layer in real time: watch the AI engine score and select rails, trigger an offline biometric transaction, lock in retroactive or future settlement prices, and convert dollars into spendable tokenized kilowatt-hours backed by real metered energy.
A companion site at https://loadit.net showcases the simplest merchant use case: any existing checkout counter becomes a crypto on-ramp in seconds using just a printed QR code.
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Loadit is now actively seeking investors as it prepares to scale its unified financial rail into global retail, fintech, and energy markets.
About Loadit
Loadit is building the unified settlement layer for cash, cards, crypto, and energy. One architecture. Zero hardware lock-in. Patent-pending worldwide.
https://mvp.loadit.net – full interactive demo
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The Qtum Foundation today announced the launch of Qtum Ally, a next-generation desktop AI agent designed to move beyond basic conversational tools toward true intelligent automation.
Unlike most cloud-based assistants, Ally runs directly on Windows and Mac, giving users greater privacy, performance, and control. Built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a universal interface standard that enables AI systems to interact with external data and tools, Ally provides seamless integration and coordination between multiple AI models.
With access to 12 leading large language models (LLMs) preloaded, Ally allows users to build advanced, multi-model workflows, host their own models, and connect MCP servers, all within a single, easy-to-install desktop app.
You can download Qtum Ally for Windows or Mac here: https://qtum.ai/download
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Actionable AI Beyond Chat
Qtum Ally fully supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI models to do more than generate text – they can perform coordinated actions.
MCP functions like the “USB-C of AI,” a universal connector allowing models to share data and issue commands across software tools, APIs, and online services.
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Desktop Control and Data Privacy
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This local-first design aligns with Qtum’s long-standing principles of user independence, decentralization, and open standards.
Access Premium AI for Free
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Download Qtum Ally directly from the official Qtum GitHub repository:
https://github.com/qtumproject/ai-agent/releases/tag/v0.0.6
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Founded in 2017, Qtum is a hybrid blockchain platform that merges Bitcoin’s UTXO stability with Ethereum’s smart contract flexibility. Powered by Proof-of-Stake consensus, Qtum operates as a fully decentralized network listed on major exchanges such as Binance, Kraken, Upbit, OKX, and Huobi.
Qtum has delivered nearly 50 core updates since inception and continuously integrates advancements from both Bitcoin and Ethereum. In March 2024, the foundation expanded into AI through the acquisition of a large-scale NVIDIA GPU farm. Qtum Ally represents the next step in this initiative, with upcoming plans to integrate the Qtum blockchain token directly into the Ally platform.
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The 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum — one of the world’s largest events dedicated to cryptocurrencies, Web3, and mining — will take place on October 28–29, 2025, in Dubai.
More than 15,000 attendees from over 130 countries are expected, including entrepreneurs, investors, traders, and top blockchain companies.
Leading Figures from Across the Industry
The forum will feature key figures shaping the the global crypto market:
- Reeve Collins — Co-Founder of Tether & Chairman of ReserveOne
- Rajat Sakhuja — Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard
- Justin Sun — Founder of TRON & Advisor at HTX
- Alice Liu — Research Lead at CoinMarketCap
- Omar Elassar — Managing Director at Animoca Brands
- Eowyn Chen — CEO at Trust Wallet
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- Charles d’Haussy — CEO at dYdX
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