Interview with KK, UXLINK Ecosystem Lead: Not a Prisoner, Just a Player, Staying in Web3 Because 'It's Fun'
Interview with Kongkou (KK), UXLINK Ecosystem Lead: "Not a Prisoner, Just a Player – Staying in Web3 Because It’s Fun"
KK, UXLINK’s Ecosystem Lead, shares his unconventional journey into Web3. With a background in economics and experience spanning Swedish manufacturing supply chains, Hasselblad (under DJI), and community growth in Web3, he emphasizes adaptability over formal credentials.
He entered Web3 in 2021, learning through hands-on experience—earning and losing in NFTs, participating in early Solana trading, and navigating GameFi downturns. He believes real learning comes from taking risks and experiencing losses firsthand.
At UXLINK, KK drove significant growth through well-timed, mechanism-focused campaigns like joint airdrops, leveraging Telegram’s invite-based reward system. He stresses that timing and structure matter more than creativity in driving user adoption.
KK also reflects on a major security breach UXLINK suffered—a costly lesson highlighting that security is a discipline issue, not just a technical one. He advises strict measures like physical isolation, avoiding cloud-stored seed phrases, and using dedicated devices for financial operations.
Despite challenges, he remains in Web3 for the positive team environment and personal enjoyment. He embraces AI tools for work and life, balances stress with sports like climbing and squash, and advises newcomers to network actively and keep learning.
Beyond Web3, KK is a craft beer enthusiast, recommending Japanese lagers for beginners and stouts or IPAs for advanced drinkers, with a shout-out to Shanghai’s 233 Bar.
His philosophy centers on staying relaxed, avoiding industry burnout, and valuing longevity over short-term gains.
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