Editor’s note: On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the second DavosWeb3 roundtable convened a small group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a focused discussion on how decentralized technologies are evolving beyond experimentation. Held at the Financial Times House, the gathering emphasized practical deployment, governance, and accountability, particularly where Web3 intersects with artificial intelligence, financial infrastructure, and digital identity. The launch of the Davos Declaration formalized this direction, outlining shared principles intended to guide the next phase of decentralized innovation.
Key points
- The Davos Declaration outlines seven principles aimed at responsible Web3 and AI development.
- Speakers focused on real-world use cases such as remittances, digital identity, and institutional-grade finance.
- AI infrastructure, capital allocation, and decentralization were discussed through a long-term, execution-driven lens.
- The roundtable format prioritized substance over visibility, contrasting with typical Davos programming.
Why this matters
As Web3 matures, conversations are shifting from speculative growth to infrastructure, governance, and measurable impact. Events like DavosWeb3 signal how builders and investors are aligning decentralized technology with existing financial systems, regulatory expectations, and AI development. For the global market and the MENA-adjacent innovation ecosystem, this reflects a broader move toward accountability and integration, positioning Web3 as foundational digital infrastructure rather than a standalone experiment.
What to watch next
- How the Davos Declaration principles are adopted or referenced by Web3 projects and investors.
- Follow-on collaborations or initiatives emerging from the DavosWeb3 network.
- Practical deployments of decentralized identity, AI infrastructure, and fintech solutions discussed at the roundtable.
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Davos, Switzerland – February 4, 2026 – The second DavosWeb3 roundtable unfolded on January 21 at the Financial Times House, quietly carving out space for meaningful dialogue amid the World Economic Forum buzz. No flashy keynotes, just a focused group of builders, investors, and leaders exchanging grounded ideas on how decentralized tech can scale thoughtfully, especially as it intersects with AI.
The day culminated in the launch of the Davos Declaration, a clear-eyed pledge to seven core principles: Collaboration, Equitability, Transparency, Accountability, Inclusion, Decentralization, and Sustainability. Co-organizer Ajeet Khurana recited it, setting the tone for conversations that prioritized substance over speculation.
Speakers brought sharp, practical perspectives that reflected the event’s ethos:
- Adeola Adedewe (Kredete) spoke about transforming remittances into credit-building tools for underserved markets, closing massive gaps in emerging economies.
- Aly Madhavji (Blockchain Founders Fund) stressed the power of patient, transparent capital to create durable impact across a portfolio of over 200 companies.
- Dr. Jonathan Chang (0G Foundation) pushed for modular AI infrastructure treated as a transparent public good, with real accountability baked in.
- Kenny Li (Manta Network) shared reflections on evolving beyond oversaturated infrastructure toward targeted, institutional-grade financial tooling after five years of building.
- Jeffrey Schwartz (Dentity) highlighted how decentralized identity is already verifying the majority of U.S. notaries for mortgage processes privacy-preserving tech meeting real-world security needs.
- Sandy Carter (Unstoppable Domains) opened by noting crypto’s mainstream arrival in Davos and introduced the .web3 domain as a foundation for true digital ownership.
- Yat Siu (Animoca Brands) closed with a vision of gamified finance as the quickest path to universal financial literacy, backed by a massive portfolio and upcoming public-market steps.
“Great technology requires a greater conscience,” one of the organizers summed up capturing the day’s blend of ambition and principle.
The gathering reinforced that Web3 is maturing into essential infrastructure: less hype, more execution, more accountability. DavosWeb3 remains a rare spot for these kinds of high-signal exchanges.
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About DavosWeb3
DavosWeb3 is the annual roundtable in Davos dedicated to thoughtful conversations on the future of decentralized technologies. More at davosweb3.com or @DavosWeb3 on X. Media inquiries: press@davosweb3.com
