The ‘2026 Blockchain Conference’ hosted by YOUTH META was successfully held on February 7 at the COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul, drawing a crowd of approximately 1,000 attendees.
The event went beyond technical discussions, serving as a comprehensive forum where humanistic reflection, practical investment strategies, and innovative business models came together.

The opening stage began with a captivating guitar performance by world-renowned young guitarist Jang Ha-eun.

(Venue: COEX Auditorium)

■ Du Jin-moon, “Father of the Subscription Economy,” Declares the Convergence of AI and the Sharing Economy

One of the most notable moments of the event was the keynote speech by Du Jin-moon, advisor to YOUTH META. Known for introducing Korea’s first subscription-based business model during his tenure at Woongjin Coway and transforming the market paradigm, Du announced that he has now integrated his expertise into the blockchain and AI industries.

During his speech, Du stated, “We have applied the subscription economy model to ‘EX,’ an AI-based trading indicator service. Through this, we are realizing a ‘subscription-sharing economy’ that allows users to access advanced technologies without bearing significant risk.” His vision to democratize high-cost technological services attracted significant attention from attendees.

■ A Blend of Philosophical Insight and Sharp Market Analysis

The subsequent sessions elevated the conference by combining humanities and real market data.

Choi Jin-young, CEO of The Korea Herald, delivered a lecture titled “Blockchain Through the Eyes of a Journalist,” reinterpreting blockchain technology—often perceived as cold and technical—through the lens of humanistic values and philosophical perspectives. He emphasized blockchain’s potential to become a new trust infrastructure for future society.

Goran, CEO of AlgoRan TV and a well-known economic YouTuber, analyzed the recent decline in Bitcoin from multiple angles and presented a clear outlook on the three major assets—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP)—for 2026, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience.

■ Practical Trading Strategies and Future Vision

The second session featured a lecture by Oh Woo-jung, Director of YOUTH META, on “Criteria for Selecting Digital Assets,” followed by professional trader Yoon Min-ho’s practical demonstration of the “GOYA Chart” trading methodology. The live demonstrations provided hands-on insights and were highly valued by investors.

Choi Moon-chang, Executive Director of YOUTH META, also announced upcoming service updates, outlining plans to enhance the platform’s overall sophistication.

(Oh Woo-jung, Director of YOUTH META)

(Choi Moon-chang, Executive Director of YOUTH META)

(Yoon Min-ho, Professional Trader)

The event concluded successfully with a congratulatory performance by singer Kim Min-gyo and a prize giveaway.

■ Discovering Value Beyond Technology

One attendee commented, “This was not just about discussing coin prices; it was a high-level conference that covered risk diversification through the subscription economy and even humanistic reflections.”

A YOUTH META official stated, “Through this conference, we have demonstrated the value of technology sharing that YOUTH META pursues. We will continue to provide a safer and smarter investment environment by combining AI, blockchain, and the subscription economy into innovative services.”