ETHTaipei 2026 Introduces Inaugural Institution Day: International Teams Including Polymarket and Uniswap Come to Taiwan, Connecting Ethereum Developers with Financial Institutions

marsbitPublished on 2026-08-24Last updated on 2026-08-24

Abstract

The ETHTaipei 2026 conference, scheduled for September 13-14 at POPOP Taipei in Taiwan, is expanding its format with a new two-day structure. The first day, Cryptonative Day, will focus on Ethereum development and technology for the core community, covering topics like protocol research, Layer 2, ZK proofs, DeFi, and security. The second day, a new Institution Day, is tailored for banks and financial institutions, addressing institutional applications such as custody, real-world assets (RWA), stablecoin risk, and machine finance. The event has announced its first wave of international speakers from projects including Polymarket, Uniswap, the Ethereum Foundation, ChainSafe, and CertiK. It is supported by sponsors such as BSOS, the Digital Asset Development Research Center (DADRC), Sigmarket, Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding, and Quantstamp. Now in its fourth year, ETHTaipei aims to bridge the gap between cryptographic technology and the real-world financial system, fostering connections between the global Ethereum community and Asian developers and institutions.

The annual Ethereum developer conference in Taiwan, ETHTaipei 2026, will be held at POPOP Taipei (Nangang Bottle Cap Factory) on September 13th and 14th. Entering its fourth year, the event will feature a two-day curated program for the first time: Cryptonative Day on September 13th, aimed at Ethereum developers and the technical community, and Institution Day on September 14th, specifically planned for banks and financial institutions. The agenda will range from core protocol research and on-chain finance to custody, Real World Assets (RWA), and institutional-grade applications.

"Crypto technology and the real world are converging, and what makes this possible is the underlying research and engineering. This is the core of ETHTaipei 2026," said Martinet, the organizer of ETHTaipei.

First Wave of International Speakers Announced

The first wave of speakers for ETHTaipei 2026 comes from teams including Polymarket (global prediction market), Uniswap (decentralized exchange protocol), Ethereum Foundation, ChainSafe (blockchain infrastructure), LINE NEXT, CertiK (blockchain security), OneSavie Labs, Quantstamp (smart contract auditing), Across Protocol (cross-chain protocol), and PIF12. They cover protocol research, DeFi, security, cross-chain, and consumer applications, presenting attendees with cutting-edge technology and practical experience. More speakers will be announced subsequently.

From Core Protocol to Institutional Finance

Cryptonative Day will cover protocol & core development, Layer 2 scaling, zero-knowledge proofs & privacy, wallets & account abstraction, DeFi, consumer & social applications, security, and developer tools. Institution Day will include topics such as institutional-grade wallets & custody, digital asset & smart contract security, stablecoin risk management, RWA & tokenized U.S. stocks, AI Agent-driven Machine Finance, and blockchain selection for financial institutions. The complete schedule and session details will be published on the official website once confirmed.

BSOS, DADRC, Sigmarket, Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holdings, and Others Join as Partners

ETHTaipei 2026 is supported by numerous companies and institutions. Gold sponsors include enterprise blockchain and supply chain finance team BSOS, Digital Asset Development Research Center (DADRC), and decentralized prediction market Sigmarket; Silver sponsors include Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holdings, smart contract auditing company Quantstamp, and KlickKlack. The event will also connect the Ethereum communities in Taiwan and Asia, university blockchain clubs, and media partners.

Registration is now open. For details, please visit the official website.

About ETHTaipei

ETHTaipei is a community-driven Ethereum event born from the vision of connecting the Taiwan/Asia blockchain community with top global teams for in-depth technical exchange. Since its inaugural event in 2023, it has accumulated over 3,000 participants, 169 speakers, 129 talks, and more than 70 side events, continuously promoting Taiwan's role as a key Ethereum technology hub in Asia.

Event Dates: 2026/9/13 (Sun) ~ 9/14 (Mon)

Location: POPOP Taipei, Nangang Bottle Cap Factory

Registration & Full Event Info: https://ethtaipei.org/

Community Info: https://x.com/ethtaipei

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