BUILDERS CAPITAL NIGHT X BLOCK:LOUNGE - Official SEABW 2026 Side Event
BUILDERS CAPITAL NIGHT x BLOCK:LOUNGE presented by XPHERE
Official SEABW2026 Side Event
Title Sponsor: XPHERE
Hosted by: Myin Web3 Hub, 9 CAT Group
Co-host: ZBA Lab
📍 Venue: Escape Bangkok, EmQuartier
📅 Date: 20 May 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM till late
Event Overview
Builders Capital Night is an exclusive rooftop gathering during SEABW2026, bringing together builders, miners, Layer-1 ecosystems, venture capital firms, exchanges, infrastructure providers, founders, KOLs, and Web3 communities.
Hosted alongside XPHERE as the Official Title Sponsor, the event is designed to create meaningful industry connections, strategic networking opportunities, ecosystem exposure, and direct access to high-profile guests from across the Web3 ecosystem.
The event will welcome representatives from reputable exchanges, venture capital firms, payment infrastructure companies, Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems, market makers, mining networks, grant ecosystems, and active builders shaping the future of Web3 infrastructure and adoption globally.
Set against the Bangkok skyline at Escape Bangkok Rooftop Bar, the evening combines high-level networking, industry discussions, startup exposure, and curated entertainment into one of SEABW2026’s key ecosystem gatherings.
What to Expect
⚡ Web3 Startup Pitching Competition
⚡ Industry Keynote Sessions
⚡ High-Level Panel Discussions
⚡ Rooftop Networking & DJ Session
⚡ Lucky Draw & Special Rewards from XPHERE
⚡ Direct Access to Ecosystem Leaders, VCs & Builders
Event Timeline
6:00 PM — Registration & Rooftop Networking
Guest check-in, drinks, music, and networking overlooking the Bangkok skyline.
This session is designed for:
• Founders to connect with investors and ecosystem partners
• Builders to meet infrastructure providers
• Communities to interact with industry leaders
• Miners and validators to explore next-generation blockchain ecosystems
6:40 PM — Official Opening
Opening by Ricardo Casanova, CCO of OptimAI Network
Backed by YZi Labs, formerly Binance Labs.
Followed by an opening speech from:
Kritesh Tripathi
Co-Founder of XPHERE
Official Title Sponsor of Builders Capital Night
6:45 PM — Web3 Startup Pitching Competition
A fast-paced startup showcase featuring selected Web3 projects pitching live in front of ecosystem leaders, venture capital firms, exchanges, and infrastructure builders.
Pitch Format
• 3 minutes pitching
• 2 minutes Q&A
• Strictly 5 minutes per project
Judges Include
• XPHERE — Layer-1 Infrastructure
• Castrum Capital
• KalqiX
• ZBA Lab
• 9 CAT Group
• Additional ecosystem leaders and VC representatives to be announced
Winning Projects Receive Potential Opportunities Including
• Ecosystem exposure
• Strategic networking access
• Potential grant discussion opportunities from XPHERE, T&C apply
• Media and KOL visibility through 9 CAT Group and ecosystem partners
• Direct discussion opportunities with Castrum Capital and other VCs, incubators, and infrastructure partners
• Community exposure during SEABW2026 week
Award Categories
✨ Most Innovative Project
✨ Most Promising Revenue Model
✨ Best Infrastructure Vision
✨ Community Potential Award
📌 Top 10 finalists will be shortlisted.
Application Link: TBA
XPHERE Keynote Session
A dedicated keynote session covering:
• The future of Layer-1 infrastructure
• Mining-powered decentralization
• Institutional blockchain adoption
• Validator ecosystem expansion
• The XPHERE Union Program vision
Panel Discussion 1
“What Builds Long-Term Value in Web3?
Key Sectors, Infrastructure & Opportunities Defining 2026”
An industry-level discussion covering:
• AI infrastructure
• Real-World Assets, RWA
• Privacy ecosystems
• CLOB-based exchanges
• Institutional blockchain adoption
• Sustainable ecosystem design
• What venture firms and ecosystems are actively looking for in 2026
Featuring invited high-profile speakers from:
• Venture capital firms
• Exchanges
• Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems
• Infrastructure providers
• Web3 founders and operators
Panel Discussion 2
Additional panel topics and high-profile guest speakers will be announced soon as more ecosystem leaders confirm their participation during SEABW2026 week.
9:00 PM — XPHERE Lucky Draw Session
An exciting lucky draw session featuring special rewards and prizes sponsored by XPHERE.
Prize highlights include:
🎉 Exclusive ecosystem merchandise
🎉 Partner rewards and surprise giveaways
🎉 Community engagement prizes
🎉 Special rewards for selected attendees
More prize details will be revealed during the event.
Prize Presentation Ceremony
Recognition and awards presentation for the winning startup projects from the Web3 Startup Pitching Competition.
Rooftop Networking & DJ Session
The evening continues with:
🍻 Drinks and networking
🎧 DJ rooftop atmosphere
🤝 Private discussions and ecosystem introductions
🚀 Builder-to-investor networking
⚡ Strategic collaborations and partnership conversations
Who Should Attend
Builders Capital Night is designed for:
• Founders looking for ecosystem exposure and VC connections
• Builders seeking strategic partnerships
• Miners exploring infrastructure opportunities
• Businesses entering Web3
• Investors scouting emerging ecosystems
• Communities looking to connect with industry leaders
Whether you are building, investing, partnering, or exploring the next phase of Web3, Builders Capital Night brings together high-quality builders, operators, investors, and communities under one rooftop during SEABW2026.
📍About Sponsor
XPHERE is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain that combines Proof-of-Work security with a high-performance BFT-based Main Chain.
Built on a dual-chain architecture, XPHERE separates network security and transaction execution, enabling 5,000+ TPS, fast finality, and stable operation.
With full EVM compatibility, XPHERE allows Ethereum-based dApps and smart contracts to integrate with minimal friction, while its fee-burning and decreasing issuance model support long-term token scarcity.
📍About Hosts
MyinWeb3Hub: A long-standing Web3 ecosystem connector and community platform led by Myin — a respected industry figure with over 10 years in crypto, known for building strong relationships across exchanges, VCs, founders, KOLs, and blockchain ecosystems while organizing high-quality networking events, ecosystem gatherings, and strategic industry connections across Asia.
9 CAT Group: All-in-one Web3 powerhouse, combining strategy, tech, and media through 9 CAT Labs, 9 CAT Tech, and 9 CAT Media to launch and scale projects across Asia, and beyond.
ZBA Lab: Web3 incubation & ecosystem growth platform focused on scaling next-generation ZK + CLOB DEX infrastructure, vertical ecosystems, and builder communities through strategic incubation, ecosystem partnerships, high-impact events, and industry networking across Asia and beyond.
Limited Capacity
⚠️ Limited Capacity — RSVP Required