499Block

499, also known as 499Block, describes itself as a personal community value network working to empower decentralised collaboration, bridging innovation, capital and community for projects across artificial intelligence, decentralised science, real-world assets, payment infrastructure, zero-knowledge technology, decentralised physical infrastructure and other layers of the Web3 stack. It says it has partnered with more than 440 projects and ecosystem teams worldwide through formats including co-curated conference stages, hackathon challenges and co-branded events. Its 499 Empowerment Program is set up as a structured pathway connecting individuals with capital, knowledge and community networks in the global Web3 and AI space. Since 2018 the organisation says it has grown to more than 30 core members across over 10 countries and has co-hosted more than 155 summits in cities including Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, Denver and Hong Kong.