### The India Blockchain Tour (IBT) 2025: A New Era for Web3 in India
The India Blockchain Tour (IBT) 2025 has made waves in the tech community, launching its highly-anticipated fourth edition in Hyderabad. This eight-city Web3 roadshow is centered on connecting global projects with local Indian innovators, bringing together a vibrant crowd of over 1,000 developers, founders, investors, and policy experts. This full-day event was a testament to India’s accelerating adoption of Web3 technologies.
### A Platform for Innovation
Organized by Octaloop, which is regarded as one of India’s most established crypto-native communities, IBT 2025 in Hyderabad was an engaging blend of keynotes, panel discussions, and insightful product showcases. These sessions aimed to bridge the often-discussed gap between innovation and implementation, highlighting the need for practical applications of blockchain technology in today’s world.
### Bridging Real-World Applications
The sessions at IBT 2025 explored blockchain’s transformative potential across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, governance, regulation, and social inclusion. This positioning solidifies Hyderabad as a pivotal hub in India’s digital asset landscape. Notably, Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary for Special Projects & Investment Cell at the Government of Telangana, emphasized blockchain’s role in governance. He stated, “Blockchain holds immense potential to transform how governments deliver trust and transparency,” citing successful pilot projects in agricultural traceability, vehicle registration, and remote voting.
### Key Sessions That Stole the Spotlight
Among the highlights of the event were several thought-provoking sessions:
– **India’s Web3 Policy Roadmap:** This crucial discussion featured experts such as Sukriti Govil from the Emerging Tech Wing of the Government of Telangana, Butchi Babu Burra from Punjab & Sind Bank, and Rajesh Dhuddu of PwC, focusing on the future of regulatory frameworks in the blockchain space.
– **Web3 Security and Risk Gaps:** Led by Jayesh Ranjan, this session shed light on pressing security challenges and risk management in decentralized systems.
– **AI for Public Good:** Sankar Lakshmanan, the Director of PayLumi, highlighted how artificial intelligence can be harnessed for societal benefits.
– **Interactive Showcases:** Regional Web3 projects had the opportunity to display their innovations, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and engagement.
### Industry Leaders Spotlight
Vikas Gupta, the Country Manager for Bybit India, commented on the alignment of IBT 2025 with their vision for the Indian market. With Bybit now possessing a Financial Intelligence Unit registration, they aim to deepen community engagement and enhance crypto literacy among Indian users. Gupta articulated, “India leads in crypto adoption, but real progress will come from combining that momentum with deeper crypto literacy.”
In a similar vein, Jyotsna Hirdyani, Head of South Asia at Bitget, emphasized the importance of trust, transparency, and ethical leadership in the blockchain space. Hirdyani noted that initiatives like their partnership with UNICEF reflect their commitment to supporting meaningful, inclusive growth in the Web3 ecosystem.
### A Vibrant Atmosphere
Anupam Varshney, Founder of Octaloop, expressed his excitement about the energy and engagement of attendees in Hyderabad. “The turnout, the curiosity, and the conversations reaffirmed why India is poised to lead the next wave of Web3 innovation,” he said, hinting at their flagship event, Metamorphosis, coming soon.
Beyond the sessions, attendees enjoyed a festive atmosphere with alpha drops, merchandise giveaways, and networking opportunities while indulging in Hyderabad’s famed biryani.
### The Journey Continues
With a successful kickoff in Hyderabad, the India Blockchain Tour 2025 is set to proceed to Ahmedabad, as part of its extensive eight-city tour. This journey culminates in Metamorphosis 2025, India’s premier AI x Web3 conference scheduled for September in New Delhi.
