Why the ZIGChain Summit Was a Game-Changer — And the Announcements That Prove It
Dubai — April 29th, 2025. Over 2,000+ attendees gathered for the first-ever ZIGChain Summit, a landmark event for the future of decentralized wealth infrastructure. Held at one of Dubai’s premier venues (Al Habtoor Grand Resort), the summit attracted a global audience of builders, developers, investors, and Web3 professionals, all eager to witness a series of major announcements and insights from industry leaders.
From the opening sessions, the networking areas buzzed with conversations about innovation, partnerships, and new opportunities within the ZIGChain ecosystem.
Conversations That Mattered (Expanded)
Throughout the day, top Web3 professionals took the stage to challenge ideas and push boundaries. In “The Women Powering Web3’s Next Growth Curve,” Miriam Tocino (COO at ZIGChain) led a sharp and forward-looking conversation with Katerina Vdovichenko (Co-Founder @OroSwap), Aurora Gomez (Chief Growth Officer, ZIGChain), Alessia Baumgartner (VP Ecosystem, DWF Labs), Maryna Barysheva (CEO, LKI Consulting), and Natalia Ávila (Chief Technology Officer at ZIGChain). The panel reflected on how the future of Web3 won’t be shaped by technology alone. It will be defined by those bold enough to build with clarity, with creativity, and with the courage to rethink the rules. Inclusion, trust, and intentional leadership aren’t nice-to-haves — they are the infrastructure of the next growth wave.
“Shariah, DeFi & Inclusive Wealth Infrastructure” brought together Shaqir Hashim (Core Contributor, NAWA Finance), Zaheeruddin Khalid (Co-Founder, Hilal Invest), Faraz Younus Bandukda (Chief Executive, Al Hilal Shariah Advisors), and Maya Marissa (CEO/Managing Director, Amanie Advisors), moderated by Adam Bendjemil (Contributor, CoreDAO). The panel explored how DeFi and blockchain can create wealth-building tools that are Shariah-compliant, ethical, and aligned with cultural and religious values.
“Tokenization & the Future of Capital Markets” featured Robin Ubaghs (CEO & Chairman, Prop.com), Dolly Ramaiya (Founding Partner, Truleum Ventures), Daniel Williams (Managing Partner, Sigma), Baiba Broka (Blockchain Law Expert), Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta (Chair of the Board, Apex Group), and Ahmed Shafi (Chief Strategy Officer, ZIGChain). The discussion focused on the intersection of policy and innovation in asset tokenization, particularly real estate, a strategic area ZIGChain plans to lead in bridging traditional and decentralized markets.
“What we’re going to talk about today may change the course of the world of finance.”
- Abdul Rafay Gadit (Co-Founder & Master of Coin at ZIGChain)
Major Announcements That Set the Direction
The Founder’s Keynote delivered what the audience came for: bold moves and a clear roadmap. Here’s what was unveiled — and why it matters:
- Wealth Management Engine Launch: A new decentralized finance framework built to simplify and democratize access to wealth management tools. It positions ZIGChain at the center of the emerging on-chain wealth economy.
- Alternative Assets and DeFi on Zignaly: Expanding investment opportunities by integrating alternative assets and DeFi products directly into Zignaly, allowing users more ways to diversify and grow their portfolios.
- Zamanat Marketplace Launch: A Shariah-compliant real-world asset marketplace built on ZIGChain & powered by Disrupt.com, aiming to unlock new markets and cater to ethical investment demand across Islamic finance ecosystems.
- ZIGChain Kickstart Program: A dedicated initiative to attract and support builders with grants, resources, and technical guidance to fast-track dApp development and enrich the ZIGChain ecosystem.
- Falcon Finance Partnership: Partnering with DWF-backed Falcon Finance to strengthen financial service offerings and accelerate ecosystem adoption, creating broader use cases for ZIGChain and Zignaly.
- Wealth Pass Concept Reveal: A forthcoming tool that will offer users simplified, curated access to investment strategies and wealth opportunities across the ZIGChain network, making DeFi navigation easier for newcomers.
- $25M DeFAI Fund Announcement: A major funding initiative collectively by ZIGLabs, Disrupt.com, and DWF Labs to support developers building AI-driven and DeFi projects tied to wealth generation, signaling ZIGChain’s commitment to future-proof innovation.
- Gamified Experience Preview: An interactive journey designed to engage and educate users on wealth generation principles through play, positioning ZIGChain as a pioneer in user-centric DeFi experiences.
- Mainnet Launch Date Set: The highly anticipated ZIGChain Mainnet is set to go live on June 25, 2025, marking a crucial milestone that will activate the next phase of platform growth.
The announcements made it clear: ZIGChain isn’t just building technology. It’s building an entire ecosystem geared toward the future of decentralized wealth.
Beyond the Announcements
The surprises didn’t stop there. DWF Labs’ Lingling Jiang introduced USDF, a new synthetic yield-bearing dollar. Squat Wolf was announced as the official merchandise partner of ZIGChain. NAWA Finance secured funding from Disrupt.com and ZIGLabs. And strategic collaboration with Ellington Properties hinted at a future where real estate and US equities move seamlessly onto the blockchain.
What’s Next
The ZIGChain Summit 2025 wasn’t just a gathering. It was the ignition point for something much bigger: a community-led movement toward a new era of wealth generation.
As the lights dimmed and the conversations spilled into Dubai’s electric night, one thing was clear: ZIGChain isn’t following a roadmap. It’s charting a whole new map.
The future of wealth is decentralized. And it’s already in motion. That future becomes real on June 25, 2025, when ZIGChain’s Mainnet goes live — unlocking a new phase of adoption, activation, and opportunity for builders and users around the world.
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