TOKEN2049 Singapore highlights
TOKEN2049 Singapore brought thousands of attendees to Marina Bay Sands. The program featured sessions on Ethereum's development plans, TRON's payment infrastructure, Bitcoin and much more.
Day 2
We have the opportunity to decide how humanity is going to live for the next century. Blockchain can restore liberty, but it’s participatory. So let’s build it, together,Charles added.
OKX exchange hosted a panel with Consensys founder Joseph Lubin, Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak, and EigenCloud's Sreeram Kannan. They discussed scaling solutions, data availability, and application layers as Ethereum enters its second decade.
Lubin recalled the early “anarchic” crypto culture and confirmed that SWIFT will use the Linea blockchain for its future 24/7 payment platform. Stańczak announced plans to increase gas capacity by March 2026, citing privacy and security as key priorities for the coming years. Kannan focused on the need for verifiable information and user accountability in the artificial intelligence era.
TRON founder Justin Sun presented at a session dedicated to the project's development. He described the TRON blockchain as a settlement layer for everyday payments in stablecoins. Sun said stablecoins provide the foundation for global payment systems needed for mainstream digital asset adoption.
TRON founder Justin Sun presented at a session dedicated to the project's development. He described the TRON blockchain as a settlement layer for everyday payments in stablecoins. Sun said stablecoins provide the foundation for global payment systems needed for mainstream digital asset adoption.
A separate panel titled "Next Step for Bitcoin: Generational Waves" included Taproot Wizards CEO Udi Wertheimer, investor Dan Held, and Stacks founder Muneeb Ali. They examined the current Bitcoin cycle, generational growth factors, and how sentiment influences the market along with holdings data. Following the discussion, Wertheimer noted that many veteran crypto holders have exited BTC positions, viewing the market as overheated. He interprets this as a strong bullish signal for Bitcoin.
TOKEN2049 Week featured the Builders Showcase side event during the main program. The workshop featured pitches and demonstrations from developers. Qubic's appearance at the venue triggered renewed social media discussion about the project's August 2025 claim that it briefly controlled approximately 51% of Monero's hashrate, causing a 18-block reorganization.
TOKEN2049 Week featured the Builders Showcase side event during the main program. The workshop featured pitches and demonstrations from developers. Qubic's appearance at the venue triggered renewed social media discussion about the project's August 2025 claim that it briefly controlled approximately 51% of Monero's hashrate, causing a 18-block reorganization.
Networking sessions also ran throughout the day, followed by evening events across Singapore after the official program concluded. TOKEN2049 Singapore is Asia's largest industry gathering: the two-day event at Marina Bay Sands featured numerous panels and projects on the main stage.
Day 1
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev spoke about tokenization during his session. He said tokenized infrastructure would integrate into the financial system, with policy frameworks expected in major markets by the end of the decade. Tenev described a future where traditional finance and crypto merge, with assets moving on-chain.
Donald Trump Jr. at TOKEN2049 Singapore focused on World Liberty Financial's USD-backed stablecoin called USD1. He described the project as supporting the dollar while criticizing traditional finance institutions.
“We’re going to do that and that’s going to maintain the dollar hegemony that’s allowed America to lead and have the power over the world that has kept so many places safe, sound and strong,”Mr. Trump Jr said.
And here Binance CEO Richard Teng discussed institutional adoption. He covered updates on liquidity, infrastructure for enterprises, and adoption channels. His remarks focused on the operational systems being built for treasuries, real-world assets, and regulated stablecoin infrastructure.
Hyperliquid's founder spoke about coordination as a core feature of crypto systems. He said builders organize into ecosystems from the ground up, and decentralized networks can support financial tools while allowing open collaboration. He stated that Bitcoin analysis should focus on monetary principles and liquidity rather than traditional cash-flow models.
The exhibition floor featured product launches in custody and security services, like Digital Shield Pro hardware wallet, along with tools for real-world asset tokenization. Sponsor displays highlighted work in distribution, compliance, and user experience improvements.
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