Side Events × SSDA
Pay with stablecoins via SSDA and capture the moment.
ZEKTO participated in side events held during Korea Blockchain Week (KBW 2026), showcasing live stablecoin payment demonstrations powered by SSDA.
📅 2026.09.29 ~ 10.02 📍 Seoul 🏢 6 consecutive events
▲ GWDC 2026 KOREA — aT Center, Seoul
Opening
GWDC 2026 KOREA, 'For Builders, By Builders'
GWDC 2026 KOREA, one of the world's premier Web3 events, was held at aT Center in Seoul. With over 5,000 attendees, 300+ core developers, and 90+ keynote speakers, ZEKTO went beyond a simple exhibition and showcased a fully operational stablecoin payment demonstration on-site.
WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff and TRON founder Justin Sun delivered keynote addresses, joined by senior Korean policy figures including former Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol and Rep. Min Byoung-dug, the primary sponsor of the Digital Asset Basic Act. Global heavyweights including Microsoft, Animoca Brands, YZi Labs, BNB Chain, and Amber Group were all in attendance, alongside Korean industry leaders from Bithumb, Kakao Pay, NAVER, and LG CNS.
At the forefront of discussions on AI deployment, RWA compliance, and stablecoin payments — the core Web3 business tracks — ZEKTO turned that conversation into a live reality.
▲ ZEKTO SSDA booth at GWDC 2026
Tech Demo
The SSDA booth spoke through experience, not explanation
The SSDA booth drew a constant stream of visitors throughout the event — because instead of reading a panel, attendees could scan a QR code and complete a stablecoin payment themselves.
From payment request and approval, to cancellation, refund, and merchant settlement — every step required in real-world commerce was handled in a single seamless flow. ZEKTO's philosophy that "anyone should be able to use it without knowing it runs on blockchain" was woven into every corner of the booth.
▲ Life4Cuts machine integrated with SSDA — stablecoin payment working in real time
Core PoC
Stablecoin payments now work on a Life4Cuts machine
Life4Cuts, Korea's iconic self photo booth brand with 700+ locations across 25 countries worldwide, partnered with ZEKTO for the event. At venues throughout KBW 2026 and its side events, SSDA and Life4Cuts machines were used to demonstrate a real-world stablecoin payment use case. Pilot machines were deployed across multiple events during KBW 2026, successfully launching a live use case model in an actual payment environment that attracted significant attention on the floor. The demonstration received strong interest from major domestic and international companies and Web3 stakeholders, including Circle and Kyobo Life.
With stablecoins integrated into the Life4Cuts machine, users simply scan the QR code on the screen with their phone → pay via Web3 wallet → transaction verified by smart contract — completing a payment naturally, without any awareness of the underlying blockchain.
"As long as users have a global wallet they already use, they can pay with digital assets as naturally as scanning a QR code — no complicated steps required. And merchants can manage it all within their existing payment environment."
CEO, ZEKTO
▲ Attendees completing stablecoin payments and capturing the moment at Life4Cuts
On-Site Reaction
Pay. Snap. Smile. The moment technology becomes everyday life.
Attendees completed stablecoin payments on the spot and stepped in front of the Life4Cuts machine to take their photos. "Wait — this actually works?" was the most-heard question on the floor.
Developers, VCs, policy figures, and general visitors all stood in front of the same machine and shared the same experience. ZEKTO plans to expand SSDA's scope of application to a wide range of offline commerce sectors, starting from this GWDC 2026 demonstration.
▲ A foreign visitor at GWDC 2026 shares their experience after trying SSDA for the first time
A foreign visitor who tried an SSDA stablecoin payment for the very first time at GWDC 2026 Korea said, "I'm a crypto user, but this was my first time actually paying with a stablecoin — and it was way more convenient than I expected."
When asked whether they would recommend stablecoin payments to others traveling abroad, they answered without hesitation: "Absolutely." They explained that during two months in Korea, using a credit card often meant having to call their home bank — a real hassle. In contrast, the stablecoin payment required no currency exchange or complex procedures, making it a practical solution that genuinely lowers the payment barrier for foreign visitors.
The moment payment cleared through SSDA,
the energy in the room was electric.
▲ Seoul Index venue (People the Terrace, Cheongdam)
▲ Tokenizing K-Pop: WAVIST Night venue (RAUM Art Center, 3F)
▲ TINAGeo Dashcam D1 Unveiled venue (Liquorations, Gangnam)
▲ Bridging Finance Onchain venue (Four Seasons Hotel, 6F)
▲ Enter the Night: with Midnight Korea venue (IT-DDAY Building, 19F, Nonhyeon Station)
6events attended
4 daysconsecutive participation
700+ locationsLife4Cuts stores across 25 countries
Every side event attended during KBW 2026
It didn't stop at GWDC.
SSDA was there at every major side event!
Starting from GWDC 2026 KOREA, ZEKTO participated in 6 consecutive side events over 4 days,
continuing live stablecoin payment demonstrations with SSDA and Life4Cuts.
⭐ GWDC 2026 KOREA
9.29 ~ 9.30🕐 Booth hours 09:00~18:00
📍 aT Center, Seoul
Web3Labs TokenPost
🕐 Booth hours 18:30~22:30
📍 People the Terrace, Cheongdam
T54 Portals Echobit Labs
Tokenizing K-Pop: WAVIST Night
9.29🕐 Booth hours 18:00~22:00
📍 RAUM Art Center, 3F
DAYONEDREAM Wavist Soneium Optimism
TINAGeo Dashcam D1 Unveiled
9.30🕐 Booth hours 18:00~22:00
📍 Liquorations, B1F, Gangnam
TINA
Bridging Finance Onchain
10.1🕐 Booth hours 14:30~18:30
📍 Four Seasons Hotel, 6F
Circle SBI BDACS
Enter the Night: with Midnight Korea
10.2🕐 Booth hours 17:00~20:00
📍 IT-DDAY Building 19F, Nonhyeon Station
Midnight CertiK Seoul Fintech Lab
→ What's next?
Building on its participation in KBW 2026, ZEKTO plans to expand SSDA's reach into a wide range of offline commerce sectors including tourism, content, and retail. Connecting global payment demand to Korean won revenue for domestic businesses — that is the direction ZEKTO is building toward.
※ This media has been translated using AI and is produced by our company based on direct participation in the event.
GWDC 2026 official site: www.gwdc.net →
Pay with stablecoins via SSDA and capture the moment.
ZEKTO participated in side events held during Korea Blockchain Week (KBW 2026), showcasing live stablecoin payment demonstrations powered by SSDA.
GWDC 2026 KOREA, 'For Builders, By Builders'
GWDC 2026 KOREA, one of the world's premier Web3 events, was held at aT Center in Seoul. With over 5,000 attendees, 300+ core developers, and 90+ keynote speakers, ZEKTO went beyond a simple exhibition and showcased a fully operational stablecoin payment demonstration on-site.
WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff and TRON founder Justin Sun delivered keynote addresses, joined by senior Korean policy figures including former Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yoon-cheol and Rep. Min Byoung-dug, the primary sponsor of the Digital Asset Basic Act. Global heavyweights including Microsoft, Animoca Brands, YZi Labs, BNB Chain, and Amber Group were all in attendance, alongside Korean industry leaders from Bithumb, Kakao Pay, NAVER, and LG CNS.
At the forefront of discussions on AI deployment, RWA compliance, and stablecoin payments — the core Web3 business tracks — ZEKTO turned that conversation into a live reality.
The SSDA booth spoke through experience, not explanation
The SSDA booth drew a constant stream of visitors throughout the event — because instead of reading a panel, attendees could scan a QR code and complete a stablecoin payment themselves.
From payment request and approval, to cancellation, refund, and merchant settlement — every step required in real-world commerce was handled in a single seamless flow. ZEKTO's philosophy that "anyone should be able to use it without knowing it runs on blockchain" was woven into every corner of the booth.
Stablecoin payments now work on a Life4Cuts machine
Life4Cuts, Korea's iconic self photo booth brand with 700+ locations across 25 countries worldwide, partnered with ZEKTO for the event. At venues throughout KBW 2026 and its side events, SSDA and Life4Cuts machines were used to demonstrate a real-world stablecoin payment use case. Pilot machines were deployed across multiple events during KBW 2026, successfully launching a live use case model in an actual payment environment that attracted significant attention on the floor. The demonstration received strong interest from major domestic and international companies and Web3 stakeholders, including Circle and Kyobo Life.
With stablecoins integrated into the Life4Cuts machine, users simply scan the QR code on the screen with their phone → pay via Web3 wallet → transaction verified by smart contract — completing a payment naturally, without any awareness of the underlying blockchain.
"As long as users have a global wallet they already use, they can pay with digital assets as naturally as scanning a QR code — no complicated steps required. And merchants can manage it all within their existing payment environment."
CEO, ZEKTOPay. Snap. Smile. The moment technology becomes everyday life.
Attendees completed stablecoin payments on the spot and stepped in front of the Life4Cuts machine to take their photos. "Wait — this actually works?" was the most-heard question on the floor.
Developers, VCs, policy figures, and general visitors all stood in front of the same machine and shared the same experience. ZEKTO plans to expand SSDA's scope of application to a wide range of offline commerce sectors, starting from this GWDC 2026 demonstration.
A foreign visitor who tried an SSDA stablecoin payment for the very first time at GWDC 2026 Korea said, "I'm a crypto user, but this was my first time actually paying with a stablecoin — and it was way more convenient than I expected."
When asked whether they would recommend stablecoin payments to others traveling abroad, they answered without hesitation: "Absolutely." They explained that during two months in Korea, using a credit card often meant having to call their home bank — a real hassle. In contrast, the stablecoin payment required no currency exchange or complex procedures, making it a practical solution that genuinely lowers the payment barrier for foreign visitors.
The moment payment cleared through SSDA,
the energy in the room was electric.
▲ Seoul Index venue (People the Terrace, Cheongdam)▲ Tokenizing K-Pop: WAVIST Night venue (RAUM Art Center, 3F)
▲ TINAGeo Dashcam D1 Unveiled venue (Liquorations, Gangnam)
▲ Bridging Finance Onchain venue (Four Seasons Hotel, 6F)
Starting from GWDC 2026 KOREA, ZEKTO participated in 6 consecutive side events over 4 days,
continuing live stablecoin payment demonstrations with SSDA and Life4Cuts.
⭐ GWDC 2026 KOREA
9.29 ~ 9.30Seoul Index
9.29Tokenizing K-Pop: WAVIST Night
9.29TINAGeo Dashcam D1 Unveiled
9.30Bridging Finance Onchain
10.1Enter the Night: with Midnight Korea
10.2→ What's next?
Building on its participation in KBW 2026, ZEKTO plans to expand SSDA's reach into a wide range of offline commerce sectors including tourism, content, and retail. Connecting global payment demand to Korean won revenue for domestic businesses — that is the direction ZEKTO is building toward.
※ This media has been translated using AI and is produced by our company based on direct participation in the event.
GWDC 2026 official site: www.gwdc.net →