Ascend Seoul 2025
ASCEND Seoul is a curated, high-quality meetup series from the GochujangCoin Project that we are hosting during KBW 2025. We bring together projects aligned with our team’s vision of a Web3 ecosystem with a solid utility foundation and exciting solutions that lead to mainstream adoption. Get ready to connect with deal-ready founders who have partnerships with VCs, KOLs, marketing partners, and exchanges.
No long panels—just sharp demos, targeted conversations, and real outcomes. Expect premium bites & drinks, and a hardware wallet giveaway for selected attendees.
Event Schedule (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
4:00 – 5:00 PM Registration
5:00 – 6:00 PM Brief Project Introduction
6:00 – 6:30 PM Raffle Draws
6:30 – 8:00 PM Networking
Why attend
Meet promising projects that chart the future of the Web3 industry
Curated intros to VCs, KOLs, marketing teams, and exchange reps
Lightning demos instead of talk-heavy panels
Gourmet food & drinks to match engaging conversations
Airdrops, Hardware wallet raffle
Who should apply
Builders, project and BD leads seeking funding, listings, or go-to-market support
VCs, exchanges, technology partners, and KOLs scouting for quality teams
Marketing operators looking for serious partners
🌶️What is the GochujangCoin Project🌶️
The GochujangCoin Project was inspired by Korea's iconic culinary staple, gochujang chili paste, in 2024. Initially, it began as a community-focused project to introduce the allure of Korean culture and cuisine to the global Web3 community.
In early 2025, the project evolved from a cultural meme token to an AI-utility token, focusing on building cutting-edge tech solutions to bolster the Web3 financial infrastructure through AI and blockchain technology.
We envision the GochujangCoin Project to be at the forefront, creating cutting-edge software solutions to improve the industry and lead the adoption of Web3 technologies through collaborations and utility.
Now, we are a spicy blend of AI, finance, and flavor. Combining cultural heat with cutting-edge software, through GOCHU.Tech - powering the next wave of Web3 tools!
🌶️GochujangCoin Project - Meme on the streets. Utility in the sheets.🌶️
🌶️G.Trade — AI-Powered Liquidity Management by GOCHU.Tech🌶️
G.Trade is our latest creation from GOCHU.Tech, our suite of Web3 SAAS solutions aimed towards improving the Web3 finance space for all participants!
G.Trade is an AI-driven platform that helps projects manage their token liquidity across CEX and DEX platforms — independently and transparently.
✅ AI-powered market monitoring & management
✅ Full visibility & transparency
✅ Simple, intuitive interface for teams
✅ Special perk: Pay fees with GOCHU for discounts
Our mission is to empower projects to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable token ecosystems.
TG: @CK_Kevin @PotatoBlain
🌍 GoChapaa ($GXP): The First Licensed Crypto–Fiat Bridge From Africa to Asia 🚀
GoChapaa is building a regulatory-first financial OS for 3B+ mobile-first users across the Indian Ocean corridor — starting in Kenya, then expanding to India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and beyond.
M-Pesa integrated → seamless crypto ↔️ mobile money
Regulatory-approved → CMA sandbox + ODPC license
Agent network → 5M+ mobile money agents as liquidity hubs
Chamaa DeFi → digitizing $3.4B+ savings groups into on-chain lending
Social impact → 10% of tokens for coding schools & clinics
Unlike grey-market P2P swaps, $GXP is secure, compliant, and built for real-world remittances, payments, and savings. Learn more: gochapaa.io Telegram: t.me/GoChapaaCommunity X: x.com/gochapaa
HAiO ($HAIO) is building the world’s first AI music-fi platform — where anyone can create, curate, and monetize music using powerful AI agents. With over 200K monthly active users, HAiO is pioneering how AI reshapes digital creativity, music ownership, and circular creator economies. Learn more: haio.fun
League of Traders
League of Traders is a leading social trading platform established in 2022, blending gamification, transparency, and community-driven learning to provide crypto traders with a true social networking home. With features like leaderboards, real-time portfolio sharing, and copy trading, which allow users to follow and replicate the strategies of top-performing traders, League of Traders has surpassed 150,000 active users across Android, iOS, and web, with a monthly trading volume exceeding $14 billion.
Website: https://leagueoftraders.io
Nebula3 GameFi
Nebula3 GameFi: a multi-chain platform turning proven indie games into Web3—630K+ users, 191K wallets, top 1.7% globally, backed by Kaia, IMX, ICP, and Starknet.
Lunarbits
Lunarbits celebrates the first bitcoin runes project landed on the moon in a time capsule on 2.22.2024
KeyWallet
KeyWallet Touch is Korea’s longest-standing hybrid software & hardware wallet card.
💳 As the world’s first NFC card-based wallet with an embedded secure chip, it delivers top-level safety and convenience.
🌍 Trusted by global users, KeyWallet Touch combines innovation and proven security for the next generation of digital asset management.
Website: https://keywallet.co.kr/en/
CoinEasy
CoinEasy is an all-in-one platform for Web3 communities and crypto education, helping projects successfully enter and grow in the Korean market.
Website: https://www.coineasy.xyz/ X: https://x.com/Coiniseasy
9 CAT GROUP
9 CAT GROUP is a revolutionary conglomerate at the forefront of the Web3 revolution. Web3-based solution, one-stop service, We empower businesses and entrepreneurs with the tools and expertise needed to thrive in the ever-evolving blockchain landscape.
Website: https://9catgroup.com/
BlockTempo
Founded in 2017, BlockTempo is a leading blockchain media outlet in the Chinese-speaking world, driving innovation across Asia’s blockchain ecosystem. We’ve hosted over 200 events, including 3 major international conferences with thousands of attendees, and collaborated with 30 global conferences and top crypto companies.
Website: https://www.blocktempo.com/
Woomtree
Established in 1978, WOOMTREE is a leading food manufacturer with 47 years of expertise.
We export over 100 product varieties to 50+ countries and continue to lead the domestic market with trusted quality and taste.
🥢 Using only the finest raw materials, we proudly offer long-fermented sauces, Gochujang, patented wasabi products, and a wide range of umami-rich sauces that elevate cooking experiences worldwide.
✨ Our passion for flavor and reliability has earned us loyal customers across the globe.
Website: https://woomtree.co.kr/en/