Hinza Asif, CEO of NFTStudio24 and head of the Web3 South Asia Alliance Japan, has become the first Pakistani woman to be nominated for the prestigious Women in Web3 Award at the 2023 Women in Tech® APAC Awards. This remarkable achievement highlights her groundbreaking contributions to blockchain and Web3 technology, furthering South Asia’s integration into the global digital landscape.
As the leader of NFTStudio24, a Japan-based media platform, Asif has focused on bridging the divide between Japan and the international market in Web3. With eight years of experience in media and five years in blockchain, she has consistently advocated for collaboration and innovation in the Blockchain, Web3, and Metaverse ecosystems, creating an inclusive environment for businesses and technology leaders. Her efforts in promoting Web3 adoption extend across Pakistan, India, and other parts of South Asia, where she is fostering a vibrant community of startups and individuals eager to explore Web3’s potential.
Asif’s nomination positions her among five distinguished women worldwide who have excelled in the Web3 space, putting Pakistan on the global map of technology innovation. “It’s an honor to be nominated,” she shared. “My mission has always been to empower individuals to embrace Web3 technology and explore its limitless potential.” Through NFTStudio24, Asif is building connections and encouraging knowledge-sharing, ultimately expanding opportunities for South Asia in the blockchain and decentralized technology fields.
In her role as the founder of the Web3 South Asia Alliance Japan, Asif has been instrumental in uniting startups, tech professionals, and communities across South Asia and Japan, promoting growth and mutual understanding. Her work with NFTStudio24 is transforming traditional business approaches, integrating them with forward-thinking decentralized technologies and paving the way for broader adoption of blockchain in Pakistan and the South Asian region.
The Women in Tech® APAC Awards 2023 will be held on October 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A win for Asif would mark a significant milestone for Pakistani women in technology, setting a powerful example for future innovators and fostering new pathways for collaboration in the Web3 and blockchain space.
