Hong Kong Digital Asset Society

What Hong Kong Digital Asset Society does

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 and headquartered in Hong Kong, focused on cultivating talent in the Web3 and digital asset industry. HKDAS is led and operated by visionaries on a pro-bono basis and operates programs targeting four core pillars: public education, talent cultivation, startup incubation, and industry integration with regulators. The organization serves students, young professionals, and aspiring Web3 entrepreneurs, alongside corporate members seeking access to talent pipelines. Its operations are confined to Hong Kong, with no disclosed international footprint.

HKDAS runs a multi-program portfolio including an individual and corporate Membership Program, an Internship Program connecting young talents with eight or more corporate partners (including OSL, Cyberport, Fusion Bank, and ASTRI), an annual InnoFront startup pitch contest (with OK Group/OKX as title sponsor for the 2025 edition), a Youth Academy for Web3 and Metaverse education, recurring Hackathons (2022, 2023), Career Days featuring speakers from regulators such as the HKMA and SFC, a Pressroom publishing 50 column articles, and a Job Board for Web3 roles. The organization reports 600+ individual members, 30+ corporate members, up to 80,000 students reached, and 500+ event attendees.

HKDAS does not develop proprietary technology and operates a community-led, event-driven go-to-market. Revenue is derived from individual and corporate membership fees (subscription/recurring) and corporate sponsorships and partnerships (professional services); specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. In 2025, HKDAS became a founding member of the Digital Asset Alliance alongside organizations including HashKey Group, HKU Business School, and the Hong Kong Web3.0 Association, and two of its members were appointed to the HKSAR Government's Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development — a regulatory positioning unique among Hong Kong Web3 community organizations.

Name

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society

Legal name

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society

Website

https://hkdas.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 2021 that cultivates Web3 and digital asset talent in Hong Kong through education programs, internships, hackathons, career days, and a startup pitch contest (InnoFront). It serves students, young professionals, and corporate Web3 members on a pro-bono basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Program: HKDAS generates revenue through individual and corporate membership fees, providing exclusive access to Web3 events, networking opportunities, and educational resources.
2. Sponsorships and Partnerships: The organization partners with corporate sponsors for events and programs, receiving sponsorship funding for educational initiatives and career day activities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS) is a non-profit organization that educates the public and cultivates talent in the Web3 and digital asset field. It runs a portfolio of programs including individual and corporate memberships, an internship program connecting students with Web3 employers, the InnoFront annual pitch contest, the Youth Academy workshops, hackathons, Career Day recruitment events, a Pressroom for content, and a Web3 Job Board. The society is led by visionaries on a pro-bono basis and operates as a community-building and knowledge-sharing platform rather than a technology developer.

Product overview

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society (HKDAS) is a non-profit organization operating a multi-program portfolio focused on Web3 education, talent development, and community building in Hong Kong. The organization offers a Membership Program providing individual and corporate tiers with access to events and resources; an Internship Program connecting young talents with corporate partners; InnoFront, an annual startup pitch contest with mentorship; Youth Academy delivering educational workshops including Metaverse & Web3 101 courses; HKDAS Hackathon events (2022, 2023) for blockchain and NFT project development; Career Day recruitment events featuring industry leaders; a Pressroom with publications and expert columns; and a Job Board for Web3 career opportunities. These programs collectively serve to transform young minds into Web3 innovators through education, practical experience, and industry connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HKDAS Academy: Educational program for youth focusing on Web3, Metaverse, and digital assets workshops.
• HKDAS InnoFront
• HKDAS Career Day
• HKDAS Hackathon

Products and services

• HKDAS Membership Program A non-profit membership program offering individual and corporate membership tiers, providing access to exclusive Web3 events, networking opportunities, and educational resources for the Hong Kong Web3 community.
• Internship Program A talent program connecting aspiring young talents in Hong Kong with corporate partners from Web3, technology, and finance sectors, providing employment modes for students and recent graduates.
• InnoFront An annual startup pitch contest and mentorship program for future entrepreneurs, with themes spanning AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity, including coaching sessions with industry leaders and funding connection opportunities.
• Youth Academy Educational workshops and programs designed to help students gain on-the-job experience and connect talents with Web3 startups, including Metaverse & Web3 101 workshops for individuals aged 11 and above.
• HKDAS Hackathon Annual hackathon events where participants develop projects using blockchain, metaverse, and NFT technologies, competing for prizes and internship opportunities.
• Career Day Career day events connecting young talents with Web3 and digital innovation companies, featuring fireside chats with industry leaders and networking opportunities.
• Job Board A job board platform linking young talents with Web3 and digital asset industry opportunities, hosted on Notion for posting management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 individual members and 30+ corporate members in the Web3 ecosystem
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArbiMix (Arbitrum Year-End Meetup)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2025HKDAS joined as a Supporting Organization for the Arbitrum Year-End Community Meetup held at City University of Hong Kong.
• Howse WilliamsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Jason Chan, Partner at Howse Williams, participated as a speaker at HKDAS Career Day 2025 (Fall), sharing expertise on navigating careers in blockchain and emerging technologies.
• Digital Asset Alliance (數碼資產聯盟)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2025HKDAS signed a cooperation memorandum as a 'founding organization' of the Digital Asset Alliance at the Legislative Council, joining with DAB, China Merchants Financial Holdings, Hong Kong Web3.0 Association, HKU Business School, Hang Seng University of Hong Kong Cloud Innovation Academy, and HashKey Group to jointly promote Hong Kong's digital economy and Web3.0 ecosystem development.
• 01 FinTech Excellence Awards 2025coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025HKDAS is a supporting organization for this prestigious awards ceremony. Founder Ms. Fonia Wong was invited to host the seminar on the evolving digital asset landscape.
• OK Group (OKX)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of HKDAS InnoFront 2025 and major supporter of HKDAS Career Day 2025.
• HashKey GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor and partner for HKDAS Web3 Innovation Night. Strategic partner for SmartCon Side Event Innovation Night After Party.
• Hong Kong CyberportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of InnoFront 2024 pitch contest and partner for Hackathon 2022. Cyberport collaborated on the inaugural ceremony and hackathon awards ceremony.
• Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonorary advisor and supporting organization for HKDAS programs including Hackathon 2022 and InnoFront competitions.
• MonsterblockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host partner for HKDAS Web3 Innovation Night, with Man Hin Scott L. moderating the panel discussion.
• HashKey ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for SmartCon Side Event Innovation Night After Party, collaborating on Web3 Investment Trends panel.
• ZA BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for SmartCon Side Event Innovation Night After Party.
• RD TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for SmartCon Side Event Innovation Night After Party.
• SINOHOPE AssetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for SmartCon Side Event Innovation Night After Party.
• Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHKMA Digital Finance主管 Ernest Ho participated as a fireside chat speaker at HKDAS Career Day 2024, discussing Web3 technologies and career opportunities.
• Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong KongcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSFC Fintech Division主管 Elizabeth Wong participated as a fireside chat speaker at HKDAS Career Day 2024, discussing regulatory perspectives on virtual asset markets.
• City University of Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of Fintech Trailblazers meetup sessions 2024 and venue for ArbiMix: Arbitrum's Year-End Meetup. Collaborated on various student-focused Web3 events.
• Hong Kong University (HKU) Blockchain SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKDAS commissioned HKU Blockchain Society to conduct a survey on investor attitudes toward VASP licensing system. Collaborative research on Web3 regulation.
• MaiCapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating company at HKDAS Career Day events, providing career opportunities in the Web3 investment space.
• Hashkey CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating company at HKDAS Career Day events and speaker at Innovation Night.
• OSLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipating company at HKDAS Career Day events, providing career opportunities in digital asset trading.
• Hong Kong Web3.0 AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the Digital Asset Alliance, jointly promoting Hong Kong's Web3 ecosystem development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ethereum Foundation: Non-profit foundation supporting the Ethereum ecosystem through grants, research, and community programs. Comparable as a non-profit Web3 organization focused on education and ecosystem development, though operating at a global protocol level rather than a single geo.
• Blockchain Association: US-based industry association advocating for blockchain policy and providing education to policymakers and the public. Comparable as a non-profit membership organization bridging industry and regulators, with a similar focus on policy advocacy and ecosystem cultivation.
• Web3 Foundation: Switzerland-based foundation focused on building a decentralized web, including ecosystem grants, education, and community support. Directly comparable as a non-profit organization cultivating Web3 talent and ecosystem development, though operating globally rather than in Hong Kong.
• Crypto Council for Innovation: Global alliance of crypto industry leaders advocating for policy frameworks and public education. Comparable as a non-profit industry body bridging Web3 companies and regulators, with overlapping themes of ecosystem cultivation and regulatory engagement.
• DeFi Education Fund: Non-profit organization focused on DeFi policy education and advocacy. Comparable as a non-profit organization running educational programs and engaging with regulators, with a similar model of converting industry expertise into public education and policy influence.
• Hong Kong Web3.0 Association: Hong Kong-based industry association promoting Web3 development and policy. Most directly comparable to HKDAS in mission, geography, and membership model, and is a co-founding partner in the Digital Asset Alliance alongside HKDAS.

Others

• HKMA-ASTRI FinTech Sandbox / Innovation Hub: Hong Kong government and ASTRI-led platforms supporting fintech and Web3 innovation through events, pilots, and talent programs. Comparable because they target the same student, startup, and corporate audiences HKDAS serves, and frequently overlap as partners (e.g., HKMA and ASTRI speakers at HKDAS Career Day).
• Invest Hong Kong (Fintech): Government department promoting Hong Kong as a fintech and Web3 hub. Comparable because HKDAS regularly collaborates with Hong Kong government bodies, and both entities cultivate the same talent and corporate ecosystem that drives HK's Web3 positioning.

Regional players

• Singapore FinTech Association: Singapore-based non-profit association supporting fintech growth and policy engagement. Comparable as a regional non-profit membership body organizing events, talent programs, and government liaison, serving as a regional alternative to HKDAS in the broader APAC fintech/Web3 ecosystem.
• Asia Blockchain Gaming Alliance (ABGA): Asia-focused alliance promoting blockchain gaming adoption and connecting industry players. Comparable as a regional non-profit association running events, education, and partnership programs across the APAC blockchain ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HKDAS_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/hkdas
• Facebookfacebook.com/hkdas.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hong-kong-digital-asset-society/?originalSubdomain=hk
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkdigitalassetsociety/?hl=en&utm_source=Instagram&utm_medium=Instagram&utm_campaign=Instagram

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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