Emerging Technologies

META DESCRIPTION: Weekly update on Blockchain and Web3 from June 26 to July 3, 2025, covering major conferences, industry innovations, and global developments in emerging technologies.

Weekly summary on Emerging Technologies: Blockchain and Web3 for the date range June 26, 2025 to July 3, 2025

The week of June 26 to July 3, 2025, saw significant activity in the Blockchain and Web3 sectors, marked by major conferences, technological advancements, and regional initiatives.

Key Events and Conferences

• Istanbul Blockchain Week (June 26-27, 2025, Istanbul, Turkey): The 4th edition of this event brought together global thought leaders to discuss the future of Web3. Highlights included panels, roundtables, and networking opportunities, with a focus on Turkey’s growing role as a blockchain hub. Notable features were the return of VC Connect, IstanHack, and W3Expo, emphasizing the region’s expanding influence in the global blockchain ecosystem[1].
• Cannes Blockchain Event (June 30 – July 3, 2025, Cannes, France): This event continued the trend of high-profile gatherings, offering a platform for industry leaders to share insights and foster collaboration within the Web3 community[1].

Industry Innovations

• Aethir Mainnet Upgrade Announcement: On July 3, 2025, Aethir announced plans for a major mainnet upgrade scheduled for Q4 2025. The upgrade aims to expand Aethir’s decentralized GPU cloud (DePIN stack) to a new blockchain, enhancing cross-chain functionality and accessibility for clients across different Web3 networks. The ATH token remains central to the ecosystem, supporting onboarding, payments, and staking within the Aethir network[3].

Regional Developments

• India Blockchain Tour 2025: MEXC Ventures launched the India Blockchain Tour, spanning eight cities and engaging over 1,000 Web3 enthusiasts, developers, investors, and regulators. The tour, which began in Hyderabad on June 28, featured keynotes, panel discussions on DeFi interoperability, NFT use cases, and government collaborations for blockchain-based land registry and supply chain traceability. The initiative aims to foster local innovation and address regulatory challenges, with Telangana’s sandbox approach highlighted as a potential model for other states[5].

Trends and Analysis

• Web3 Evolution: Web3 continues to evolve, with a strong emphasis on decentralized, blockchain-based technologies. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning is expected to drive more intelligent and adaptive applications. Decentralized finance (DeFi), GameFi, and smart contract automation remain at the forefront of Web3’s expanding use cases[2].
• Global Momentum: Despite regulatory uncertainties in some regions, grassroots enthusiasm and institutional support for blockchain and Web3 remain robust. Conferences and tours are catalyzing innovation, investment, and collaboration across continents.

REFERENCES

[1] Splunk. (2024, November 12). Blockchain & Crypto Conferences 2025: The Complete Guide. Retrieved from https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/learn/blockchain-conferences-events.html

[2] China Briefing. (2022, July 27). Is Web 3.0 China’s Next Big Thing? Opportunities, Market, R&D Investment. Retrieved from https://www.china-briefing.com/news/is-web-3-0-chinas-next-big-thing-opportunities-market-r-and-d-investment/

[3] Aethir. (2025, July 3). Aethir 2025 Mainnet Upgrade: Exciting Innovations Incoming in Q4. Retrieved from https://aethir.com/blog-posts/aethir-2025-mainnet-upgrade-exciting-innovations-incoming-in-q4

[5] Hipther. (2025, July 3). Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – July 3, 2025: Real Token LLC, EQAS, MEXC Ventures, JPMorgan, U.S. Blockchain. Retrieved from https://hipther.com/latest-news/2025/07/03/95013/blocks-headlines-today-in-blockchain-july-3-2025-real-token-llc-eqas-mexc-ventures-jpmorgan-u-s-blockchain/