Web3’s Consumer Revolution: AI and Chain Abstraction Unite for Mainstream Adoption

A Coffee Session focused on consumer applications powered by chain abstraction and artificial intelligence (AI) will take place during Korea Blockchain Week 2025, drawing together leading projects and ecosystem builders in the Web3 space. This exclusive side event will explore how chain abstraction and AI are reshaping the design and functionality of consumer-facing Web3 applications, with the aim of making them more accessible and user-friendly for a global audience. The session will be held in an intimate and interactive setting, emphasizing cross-ecosystem collaboration and innovation.

Participants in the session will include representatives from NEAR, PublicAI, Rhea Finance, Dew Finance, BNB Chain, and Assembly Labs. The event is designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities among key figures in the space, with a structured agenda that includes a panel session, informal networking, and community engagement activities. Featured speakers include David, Founder of Assembly Labs; Walter, Business Development Lead at BNB Chain; Bowen, Advisor at Rhea Finance; Edward, Co-Founder of Meteor & Dew Finance; and Jordan, Co-Founder & CMO of PublicAI. This gathering underscores the growing interest in leveraging chain abstraction and AI to enhance user experiences in decentralized applications.

Bowen, representing Rhea Finance, emphasized the importance of consumer adoption in the evolution of Web3, noting that technologies like chain abstraction and AI are essential in bridging the gap between users and decentralized platforms. He described the session as an opportunity to align perspectives and build a shared vision for the future of Web3 consumer applications. The Coffee Session is organized by Rhea Finance and receives special support from Assembly Labs, reflecting a broader industry commitment to advancing user-centric Web3 solutions.

The event aligns with broader industry trends, including BNB Chain’s recent 2025 roadmap, which focuses on improving transaction speed, reducing gas fees, and integrating AI-driven tools into the blockchain ecosystem. BNB Chain has announced plans to reduce block times to under one second, enable gas-free transactions through a variety of BEP-20 tokens, and introduce AI-powered smart wallets and code assistants to enhance security and user experience. These initiatives highlight the strategic focus on making Web3 applications more scalable and accessible to mainstream users.

Korea Blockchain Week 2025, which will host the Coffee Session, is set to be a major event in the global blockchain calendar, drawing participants from diverse backgrounds, including policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders. The conference will also feature a range of other sessions, including the Stable Summit 2025, AI World, and a variety of side events and networking opportunities. Senior officials from Washington, D.C., including representatives from the White House, will also participate, reflecting the growing global interest in blockchain and AI convergence.

The Coffee Session on consumer apps powered by chain abstraction and AI represents a significant step in the ongoing evolution of Web3, emphasizing the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of decentralized applications. With a growing emphasis on user experience, interoperability, and AI integration, the event underscores the industry’s shift toward more practical and scalable solutions that can support widespread consumer adoption.