This time at Hong Kong Consensus, I participated in numerous discussions about AI and Web3, and overall it was quite inspiring. In the past, when talking about these topics, I always felt a bit uncertain; there were many concepts, but when it came to daily life, it seemed quite distant. This time was different. People were mostly discussing things that are already up and running, and they were very straightforward about which areas are not so smooth and which ideas still need more time in practice.

My most intuitive feeling from listening is: people are really starting to calm down. They’re not so obsessed with "being the most advanced or flashy," but are more concerned with "is this thing easy to use? Can it reduce user hassle? Or is it just impressive to look at?"

Instead, some of the most basic points are being repeatedly emphasized. For example, whether information can be delivered without overwhelming users, whether risks can be clearly communicated in advance, and whether the process can be simplified. These may sound unoriginal, but they often determine whether something will actually be adopted.

I personally also like this current pace. It’s of course good for the industry to move forward, but sometimes slowing down a bit and being more practical can actually help us go further. Doing things well is much more important than just talking pretty.