Introduction: Seeking China’s Expression of Web3 in the Coordinates of History

In the year 618 AD, the city of Chang’an was bustling with merchants, exotic wines and caravans from the Western Regions bringing spices and jewels. It was an era of openness and cultural fusion. Fourteen centuries later, the same city is now the stage for discussions on Web3 and a decentralized future. This time, what we exchange is value and consensus and what we spread is thought and civilization.
On August 22, the MiniLab 2025 100-Day China Tour will arrive in Xi’an, igniting a cross-millennia conversation. Imagine Memes in dialogue with the Terracotta Army and DeFi retracing the Silk Road.

 

Chapter One: Digital Inheritance of Civilizational Genes

The Terracotta Army: What Defines Eternal Value?
Standing before the Terracotta Warriors, one sees not only works of art, but also an expression of a civilization’s values. Each figure carries messages from its era and every detail reflects cultural continuity.
This resonates with Meme culture in several ways:
● Terracotta Warriors as the Meme of Qin civilization. They embody unity, order and timeless cultural symbols, communicating profound values through visual language and influencing future generations across time and space.
● Modern Memes are the Terracotta Warriors of digital civilization. They carry symbols of freedom, equality and innovation, transmitting community values through digital icons and connecting global consensus across geographic boundaries.

MiniDoge: A Modern Expression of Eastern Wisdom

MiniDoge is more than a technology project. It is also a reflection of Eastern civilization in the digital age.
The philosophy of “harmony in diversity” shapes its ecosystem.
● DeFi: Financial harmony, where non-zero-sum games foster mutual value appreciation.
● DePIN: Harmony between the virtual and physical, merging digital and real-world economies.
● AI: Harmony between human and machine, focusing on collaboration rather than replacement.

The ideal of “a world of great unity” guides its governance.
● DAO governance ensures everyone has a voice.
● The token economy allows value creators to benefit directly.
● A global layout welcomes participation from diverse cultures.

Chapter Two: Reconstructing the Silk Road Spirit with Blockchain

Rethinking the Civilizational Meaning of Decentralization
Decentralization is often misunderstood as merely “anti-authority.” The history of the Silk Road teaches us that real decentralization is about multi-centered governance.
● The ancient Silk Road had no single authority. Chang’an, Samarkand and other nodes were centers of value exchange and merchants were messengers of this exchange.
● Modern blockchain networks have no single controlling node. Validators collectively confirm value and participants safeguard the network’s security.

DeFi Retraces the Silk Road: A New Paradigm for Value Transfer

Traditional finance is like a walled city:Closed off, with high barriers to entry. Value is controlled and distributed by a few, innovation is slow and efficiency is low.
Decentralized finance is like the open Silk Road:Unrestricted flow, open to all. Value is distributed automatically based on contribution, innovation is rapid and efficiency is high.
 
MiniDoge’s DeFi Practice
● Staking turns token holders into “caravan investors.”
● Flash loans open arbitrage opportunities to everyone.
● Liquidity mining ensures value creators benefit directly.

Chapter Three: Deep Reflections on Technology and Philosophy

AI and Humanity: From Replacement to Collaboration
● Western AI thinking often emphasizes conquest and control, focusing on efficiency and sometimes marginalizing human value.
● The Eastern perspective, as seen in MiniDoge’s philosophy, values collaboration and symbiosis, emphasizing balance and the unleashing of human potential.

DePIN: The Yin-Yang of the Digital and Physical Worlds
● The digital world (Yang) is flexible, fast and boundless, but needs to be anchored to real-world value.
● The physical world (Yin) is stable, reliable and bounded, but benefits from digital efficiency.
● Their fusion creates new value:
Mobile mining (physical participation), decentralized management of mining operations and value anchoring that combines virtual and real.

Chapter Four: The Real Significance of Civilizational Dialogue

China’s Cultural Confidence in Web3
MiniDoge proves that China can create a unique Web3 model inspired by traditional culture.
Key characteristics include:
● Inclusiveness, seeking common ground while respecting differences
● Long-term vision, focusing on sustainable value rather than short-term speculation
● Systematic development, advancing the entire ecosystem in coordination
● Human-centered communities, fostering a warm and vibrant culture rather than cold technology

A Global Chinese Solution
● This is not about exporting values, but offering diverse choices.
● It is not about cultural conquest, but about dialogue and cooperation between civilizations.

Chapter Five: Echoes of History and the Call of the Future

What Kind of Historical Process Are We Part of?
Every technological revolution comes with a restructuring of values:
● The agricultural revolution brought land ownership.
● The industrial revolution led to the modern corporation.
● The information revolution created platform economies.
● The blockchain revolution is moving us toward stakeholder governance, collaborative economies and contribution-based value.

Every Participant is a Writer of History
● Voting shapes the direction of projects.
● Participation helps realize technological adoption.
● Sharing spreads new value concepts.

Call to Action: Become a Participant in Civilizational Dialogue
On August 22 in Xi’an, this is more than just an event—it is a moment of historical significance.

You will gain:
● Insight into cutting-edge technology and philosophical trends
● Web3 case studies that blend Eastern and Western civilizations
● Opportunities to build deep connections with like-minded peers

There are three ways to participate:
● Observer: Stay informed and broaden your perspective
● Thinker: Engage deeply and contribute your insights
● Builder: Invest long-term and co-create the future

Conclusion: Raise a Toast to Humanity’s Future in Chang’an
Two thousand years ago, Zhang Qian opened the Silk Road. A thousand years ago, Xuanzang promoted cultural exchange. Today, we gather in Chang’an to explore new paths for economic civilization.
When Memes converse with the Terracotta Army, we hear the echoes of cultural heritage. When DeFi retraces the Silk Road, we see new possibilities for value exchange.
On August 22 in Xi’an, let us begin the “Chang’an Dialogues” of the Web3 era in this ancient capital and raise a glass to a decentralized future!

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Let history remember this moment and let the future thank you for this step.