KBW 2025: CertiK Colors Seoul with Security

Every autumn, Seoul hosts one of the blockchain industry’s most prominent events: Korea Blockchain Week (KBW). The event attracts developers, investors, policymakers, and project teams from around the world, and has become a key platform for dialogue and collaboration in the Web3 space.

CertiK will once again participate in depth at KBW 2025, bringing forward-looking security insights to the community. As the world’s largest Web3 security services provider, CertiK will engage in multiple activities to share the latest perspectives on industry risks and mitigation strategies. The company will also expand its commitment to the Korean market, fostering stronger connections with both local stakeholders and international partners focused on Korea, while advancing the principle that “there is no innovation without security.”

Highlights of CertiK at KBW 2025

1. XRP SEOUL 2025: Silver Sponsor Appearance

On September 21, CertiK will join XRP SEOUL 2025 as a Silver Sponsor. At the event, CertiK will host a dedicated booth where attendees can meet the team in person and gain fresh insights into the evolving security landscape.

In addition, Jason Jiang, CertiK’s Chief Business Officer, will speak on a panel titled “Stablecoins and RWAs: Designing Infrastructure for the Next Wave.” The discussion will focus on how stablecoins and real-world assets (RWAs) are transforming the Web3 ecosystem, and how to design the foundational infrastructure to support this evolution.

Through its participation in XRP SEOUL 2025, CertiK aims to underscore its long-term commitment to the Korean market and deepen its relationships with local partners.

Date: September 21, 2025 (GMT+9)

Venue: COEX Auditorium, 3F, COEX, Seoul

Registration: https://wallet.moove.live/event/detail/57

2. Deep-Dive Session: CertiK Espresso Workshop

On September 22, CertiK will host a side event: “CertiK Espresso @KBW – Compliance Insights Workshop.”

CertiK Espresso is a global workshop series curated by CertiK to spark impactful conversations in the digital asset space. Much like a perfect espresso—short, rich, and powerful—each session is concise, yet packed with highly concentrated industry insights, offering participants the critical knowledge they need to stay ahead in Web3. Beyond knowledge-sharing, CertiK Espresso is designed as a platform for connection, bringing together forward-thinking leaders, new perspectives, and opportunities for collaboration.

This session will focus on compliance and security, with a particular emphasis on regulatory frameworks and the evolving stablecoin ecosystem. Discussions will incorporate the unique dynamics of the Korean market while maintaining global relevance.

The workshop is co-hosted by TokenPost, with media support from BeInCrypto, Bloomingbit, Blockmedia, CoinNess, CoinPost, Luna PR, MetaEra, MPost, Odaily, PANews, and The Coin Republic, among others.

Agenda:

• Opening Remarks: Jason Jiang, CBO of CertiK
• Keynote Speech: Dr. Kang Li, CTO of CertiK, will deliver a keynote address titled “Pioneering a Secure Web3 Future.” In his speech, he will introduce CertiK’s comprehensive security solutions that span the entire lifecycle of Web3 projects, review the company’s achievements in the field of stablecoin security audits, and share the latest advancements in applying formal verification techniques to validate stablecoin implementations.
• Fireside Chat: Featuring a representative lawyer from Descent Law Firm, this panel will analyze Korea’s Web3 regulatory and policy landscape through both local and global lenses.
• Panel Discussion: Jointly featuring KAIA, United Games, GSR.IO, Avalanche, Spacecoin, ChainGPT, BISONAI, Humanity, and more, this discussion will address the security challenges and opportunities across next-gen Web3 gaming, DeFi, RWAs, and AI-blockchain integration.
• Special Address: Shane Kim, CEO of WEMIX – “Korean Compliance: Community Matters”

Date: September 22, 2025, 13:00–18:00 (GMT+9)

Venue: Oude, Seongsui-ro 24-gil, 36 2F, Seoul

Registration: https://lu.ma/pmrgbk4u

3. KBW Main Stage: CertiK CEO at the Panel

One of the most anticipated KBW segments is the main stage panel. On September 23 at 4:30 PM, Professor Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder of CertiK, will join the panel “Stop the Hacks: The State of Smart Contract Security” to share the latest insights on smart contract security.

Smart contracts form the backbone of the Web3 ecosystem but carry enormous risks: a single vulnerability can result in losses worth billions of dollars. Professor Gu will spotlight recent global hacking incidents and methods, while presenting proactive strategies to mitigate these risks. Drawing on CertiK’s extensive experience, he will also discuss the application of advanced techniques such as formal verification, as well as the design of holistic security frameworks that span on-chain and off-chain, and pre-attack, during-attack, and post-attack phases.

This session will go beyond technical aspects, reaffirming CertiK’s belief that “the sustainable growth of Web3 begins with security.”

Date: September 23, 2025, 16:30 (GMT+9)

Venue: 0G Stage, 1F, Walkerhill Hotel & Resort, Seoul

Registration: https://tickets.koreablockchainweek.com/

4. Networking Time: Meet CertiK @KBW Brunch Cafe

Amid KBW’s packed agenda, CertiK will host a relaxed networking event on September 24: “Meet CertiK @KBW – Brunch Cafe.”

Held at a restaurant near the venue, the brunch will offer participants a chance to step away from formal conference sessions, expand their networks, and engage in meaningful conversations in a casual setting.

This brunch gathering is not only an opportunity to build practical partnerships with the Korean Web3 community, but also a dialogue platform reinforcing the importance of security. Attendees will also experience CertiK’s brand values and service philosophy up close. Unlike formal stage presentations, this face-to-face interaction highlights CertiK as a global enterprise and a true partner in step with the Korean market.

Date: September 24, 2025, 10:00–14:00 (GMT+9)

Venue: Dewblock (듀블럭), 157 Achasan-ro 78-gil, Seoul

Registration: https://lu.ma/uqe8m6ca

Why CertiK Holds Significance in the Korean Market

At KBW 2025, CertiK’s presence reflects our long-term strategy and practice in the Korean market. In response to a rapidly-changing regulatory landscape, CertiK draws on its global expertise to deliver practical compliance and security solutions, while charting clear directions for security infrastructure across DeFi, gaming, AI, and RWAs. At the same time, CertiK continues to strengthen its engagement with Korea’s local community, laying the groundwork for enduring partnerships and trust.

Notably, during KBW, CertiK will release the “2025 Skynet Korea Web3 Security & Ecosystem Report.” This report will outline the overall structure of Korea’s Web3 market, analyze the causes and patterns of security incidents, break down complex attack surfaces into actionable control points, and spotlight fast-growing verticals, offering a comprehensive view of Korea’s Web3 ecosystem and trends.

This publication represents an observation of the Korean market and is another step in CertiK’s global journey, demonstrating our lasting commitment to advancing a healthy Web3 industry worldwide.

Conclusion

In September 2025, KBW will gather leading forces from around the globe, and CertiK will make its mark with a series of impactful activities. Through diverse engagements, we will continue to champion the principle: “there is no innovation without security.”

KBW is more than a showcase of innovation; it is also a stage to highlight the value of security. CertiK will remain at the forefront of the industry, working hand in hand with partners to build a secure and trustworthy Web3 future. We look forward to meeting you in Seoul this September.