The BlockTempo team curated a list of nearly 40 exceptional leaders, thought leaders, and globally influential Taiwanese figures across various fields for their 2022 Taiwan Blockchain Influencers report. These experts shared their predictions for 2023 with readers.
Below is the detailed "KOL" category lineup and their insights on 2023 trends:
Featured Influencers
- Ju-Chun Ko (Dr. Bao): Web3 Growth Consultant at Dentsu Group
- Lan Hsu: Founder of EM3 DAO
- Jacky Wang: Co-founder of Shibuya.xyz
- Raysky: Founder of Raysky’s小道投資
- Chris Chang: Founder of mrblock
- BrainBroCrypto: Creator of 腦哥 Chill塊鏈
- Harry Lee: YouTuber & NFT Collector
- Cryptor: Co-founder of MurMur Cats
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Individual Profiles & Predictions
Ju-Chun Ko (Dr. Bao)
Web3 Growth Consultant at Dentsu Group
Key Achievements:
- Host of 寶博朋友說 podcast (168 episodes) featuring industry leaders.
2023 Outlook:
"2023 will mark institutional adoption. As markets bottom, expect major players to enter blockchain infrastructure, custody services, and talent development. The turbulence of 2022 closes, paving the way for Bitcoin’s 2024 halving."
Lan Hsu
Founder, EM3 DAO
Key Achievements:
- Built EM3 into Taiwan’s premier crypto research community.
2023 Outlook:
"Regulatory tightening post-FTX will accelerate. Focus on L0–L2 infrastructure and projects with sustainable chain metrics. Event-driven trades remain viable."
Jacky Wang
Co-founder, Shibuya.xyz
Key Achievements:
- Raised $6.9M for Shibuya.xyz (valued at $50M).
2023 Outlook:
"Grassroots Web3 communities will drive impact. Taiwan’s Web3 potential gains global recognition."
Chris Chang
Founder, mrblock
Key Achievements:
- Early DeFi advocate; Curve.Fi evangelist.
2023 Outlook:
"DeFi solves CeFi’s flaws. Nothing’s 'too big to fail'—scrutinize fundamentals. Next Bitcoin halving: May 2024."
BrainBroCrypto
YouTuber (110K+ subs)
2023 Outlook:
"Institutional integration (Fidelity, PayPal) will bridge TradFi and crypto. DCA strategies prevail."
Raysky
Founder, 雷司紀的小道投資
2023 Outlook:
"Watch for 'copy-trading scams.' Regulation may target DeFi—prepare for ripple effects."
Cryptor
Co-founder, MurMur Cats
2023 Outlook:
"CEXs must prioritize transparency. GameFi and 3D NFTs redefine standards. SocialFi emerges."
Harry Lee
NFT Collector (16.3K YouTube subs)
2023 Outlook:
"Metavere and GameFi dominate. 3D NFTs raise project barriers, ending the PFP gold rush."
FAQs
Q: What’s the key takeaway from these predictions?
A: Institutional adoption and regulatory clarity will shape 2023, alongside GameFi/SocialFi innovations.
Q: Which sectors are safest for investment?
A: Infrastructure (L0–L2) and projects with strong fundamentals.
Q: How will NFTs evolve?
A: Expect 3D NFTs and utility-driven collections to replace static PFPs.
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