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CoinDCX unveils unfold of India’s largest Web3 event returns!
Mumbai: CoinDCX, India’s leading and most valued crypto and Web3 company, has announced the second edition of Unfold 2023, the most awaited Web3 event in India. With an aim to empower developers, entrepreneurs, regulators, and enthusiasts to create and contribute to the next generation of decentralized applications and blockchain solutions, Unfold is a visionary event.
Unfold 2023 will cater to the entire spectrum of the Web3 community, offering panel discussions, hackathons, demo days, exhibitions and workshops that will shape the future of Web3. The event will include the most exhaustive Web3 conference in India and the world’s largest multi-chain multi-protocol hackathon with close to 1000 promising developers participating. The demo day will attract the region’s most exceptional startups and prominent Web3 investors. Moreover, the venue will house India’s largest Web3 exhibition with booths, workshops, and masterclasses.
CoinDCX CEO and co-founder Sumit Gupta said, “We are absolutely thrilled to unveil the second edition of our flagship initiative and much-anticipated event, Unfold! This year, Unfold promises to be even more transformative and engaging than before. We have carefully curated a diverse range of sessions that cater to all interests and expertise levels, ensuring that each participant gains valuable insights and leaves with actionable takeaways. At CoinDCX, we firmly believe in the power of our community to #BuildItsWayOutOfTheBearMarket. Unfold 2023 will be a catalyst in fostering meaningful discussions, driving innovation, and providing invaluable learning opportunities for the Web3 ecosystem. We are eagerly looking forward to witnessing the collaborative spirit, fresh ideas, and groundbreaking innovations that will emerge from Unfold 2023”.
He also added, “CoinDCX is taking a leading role in developing the Indian Web3 ecosystem, and Unfold is a major milestone in this journey”.
The event will be held from 19 to 21 October 2023 at KTPO, Bangalore, India. Early bird registrations are now open! Register now to secure your spot.
Unfold 2023 will include a stellar lineup of speakers, with over 100 global Web3 experts; a multi-chain, multi-protocol hackathon with bounties worth $100k; a demo day with funding opportunities worth USD one million for Web3 startups; immersive master classes; and over 70 exhibition booths featuring cutting-edge Web3 projects. Attendees can expect three days filled with collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of knowledge with the Web3 community.
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OpenAI’s Stargate lead Peter Hoeschele exits with two senior leaders
Trio behind compute push set to join new startup amid leadership reshuffle
SAN FRANCISCO: Peter Hoeschele, a key figure behind OpenAI’s early Stargate data centre initiative, has exited the company, according to a report by The Information.
The departure is part of a broader leadership shift, with two other senior executives, Shamez Hemani and Anuj Saharan, also set to leave in the coming days. All three are expected to join the same new startup, although details about the venture remain under wraps.
The trio played a central role in OpenAI’s Stargate effort, an initiative aimed at building large-scale data centre capacity in-house to reduce reliance on external infrastructure providers. Their exits mark a notable moment for the company’s compute strategy as it continues to scale rapidly.
OpenAI spokesperson said in a statement to The Information, “We’re grateful for the contributions Peter, Shamez, and Anuj have made to OpenAI and wish them the very best in what comes next.” The company also pointed to the recent appointment of Sachin Katti to lead its industrial compute organisation, signalling continuity in its infrastructure roadmap.
OpenAI has indicated that it does not plan to directly replace Hoeschele’s role, suggesting a possible restructuring of responsibilities within the team.
As competition intensifies in the race to build next-generation AI systems, leadership changes in core infrastructure teams are likely to draw close attention. For now, the spotlight shifts to what this departing trio builds next, and how OpenAI adapts as it scales its ambitions.
