XPHERE Joins Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 RWA Panel, Becomes Title Sponsor of 'BLOCK:LOUNGE'

Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure project XPHERE announced on June 22 that it participated in Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 (PBW 2026), held from June 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines. During the event, XPHERE's Co-Founder Kritesh Tripathi joined a main stage panel discussion on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and the company also served as the title sponsor of the official side event, BLOCK:LOUNGE.

PBW 2026 was held under the theme "Decoded: Deployed." According to the organizers, the event attracted more than 15,000 attendees, featured over 250 speakers, and was supported by more than 200 sponsors, making it one of Southeast Asia's leading blockchain conferences.

Kritesh Tripathi Participates as Main Stage Panel Speaker

Kritesh Tripathi, Co-Founder of XPHERE, spoke at the main stage panel titled "From Physical to Digital: Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain."

Moderated by Vit Jedlicka, President of Liberland, the session brought together experts from the global finance and enterprise sectors to discuss the technical requirements and practical applications for bringing real-world assets onto blockchain networks.

During the discussion, Tripathi shared his perspective on the critical infrastructure required to support the on-chain transition of RWAs from the standpoint of a Layer 1 blockchain.

Speaking during the panel, Tripathi said that trusted infrastructure is essential for bringing real-world assets on-chain. He added that XPHERE is focused on developing Layer 1 infrastructure that enables RWAs to function reliably in real-world environments.

Title Sponsor of Official Side Event 'BLOCK:LOUNGE'

In addition to its main conference participation, XPHERE served as the title sponsor of BLOCK:LOUNGE, an official side event of PBW 2026.

The event featured project pitching sessions and networking programs, where XPHERE presented its project on the main stage.

Seoul Labs, the company operating XPHERE, also hosted an exhibition booth showcasing its proprietary mining hardware. In addition, the company said it expanded the project's visibility throughout the event through collaborations with local blockchain communities and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

XPHERE said its participation in PBW 2026 marks another step in strengthening its presence within the Southeast Asian Web3 ecosystem. The company added that it plans to continue expanding its global partnerships and community network in the region.