Proof of Nexus Meetup Hong Kong
Join Nexus in Hong Kong for an evening of frontier thinking and face-to-face conversation with two leading voices in crypto: Daniel Marin (CEO & Founder, Nexus) and Jens Groth (Chief Scientist, Nexus).
In a world where assumptions still underpin most of finance, this meetup explores what happens when we replace trust with proof. Daniel and Jens will walk through the growing world of verifiable finance — where cryptographic integrity is baked into the infrastructure itself. From native enshrinement and zero-knowledge settlement to the upcoming Nexus Exchange, we’ll look at how verifiability transforms not just how applications run, but what’s possible to build in the first place.
You’ll also get an exclusive look at what’s coming next from Nexus, that brings us closer to a truly Verifiable Internet.
Agenda:
14:00 ~ 14:30 Welcoming and registration (30 mins)
14:30 ~ 14:50 Intro Nexus by Daniel (20 mins)
14:50 - 15:10 Overview of Zero-knowledge (ZK) and zkVMs
15:10 ~ 16:00 Panel
15:50 ~ 17:30 Networking session (120 mins)
Venue
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center The Base (via lifts 29–30)
What you’ll get:
🎁Swag & snacks: Limited Nexus goodies and nice refreshments
🧠Fast-track learning: A clear, practical intro to ZK proofs, verifiable finance, and what’s next in blockchain
🤝Face time with world-class experts
This event is for you if you are:
A student curious about Web3 / ZK
Doing research in blockchain, cryptography, or systems
A builder interested in DeFi, AI, or infrastructure
Hope to see you there and hang out with us at HKUST 🙌
About Nexus
Nexus is building the foundation for verifiable finance, an economic system where money is infinitely programmable and composable, and where every transaction can be proven with cryptographic assurance. To do this we’re developing a blockchain purpose-built for the economy of the future that will be powered by idle compute from millions of people around the world and verified with zero-knowledge proofs. This is finance reimagined for a new era: verifiable, scalable, and open to all.
Co-organizers:
MSSS Entrepreneurship Club: HKUST’s premier student entrepreneurship community. Operating under the HKUST Mainland Students and Scholars Association, the club empowers students to turn their tech innovation dreams into reality.
Crypto-Fintech Lab @HKUST: Backed by Foga Technology, brings together its members and advisors to pioneer cutting-edge research and applications in financial technology. Situated in Hong Kong’s innovation hub, the Lab bridges academia and industry to explore innovative solutions that benefit Hong Kong, the Greater China region, and beyond.
OpenBuild: OpenBuild is an open-source community for Web3 developers, dedicated to helping developers enter the Web3 world through structured educational content, hands-on opportunities, and open-source tools.
Crypto Club @HKUST: The Gateway to the World of Web3, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency.
0xU (Hong Kong Blockchain Club): Founded in 2022, is the largest and most active student-led blockchain organization in Hong Kong. Its members represent top talent from all eight major universities across the city, including developers, researchers, and Web3 builders. 0xU has established partnerships with leading global exchanges, venture capital firms, and Web3 ecosystems, and regularly hosts academic seminars, developer workshops, and community events to advance blockchain education and adoption in Hong Kong.