TOKEN2049 Wraps Up But Web3 Festival Continues in Singapore

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September 20, 2024 13:45 EDT

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The TOKEN2049 event wrapped up in Singapore but the crypto crowd is still here celebrating Web3. With over 800 side events alongside TOKEN20249 happening in Singapore, the city country is buzzed with crypto fever.

Here are some of the highlights from the TOKEN2049 Singapore:

Vitalik Buterin Sings

One of the most delightful moments of TOKEN2049 came when Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took the stage and decided to deviate from his prepared speech and serenade the audience with a Japanese song Castle in the Sky from a Ghibli Studio movie. The unexpected performance delighted the crowd and added a touch of whimsy to the conference.

Iggy Azalea on What Makes Memecoins go Viral

Rapper Iggy Azalea was fashionably late to her panel discussion on meme coins, making a grand entrance that shook up the room. Her arrival injected a burst of energy, and the crowd buzzed with excitement as they waited to hear her take on the meme coin craze. True to form, Azalea’s presence brought some extra flair to the event.

Edward Snowden on Government Surveillance and Crypto’s Role

American whistleblower Edward Snowden also made an appearance through video at the event and warned atendees of the more sophisticated nature of government surveillance. He cited the arrest of Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, and the subsequent changes to its terms of service as examples of how governments increasingly encroach on individual privacy. Snowden emphasized the importance of designing services that are resistant to state interference, pointing to Bitcoin as a model.

Nansen CEO on US Elections and What’s Shaping Crypto’s Future

In an exclusive chat with Cryptonews Nansen CEO Alex offered his perspective on the potential impact of the US presidential election on the cryptocurrency industry. He suggested that a Trump victory could be beneficial for the industry, while a Kamala Harris win could push crypto businesses outside the US.

Crypto Fight Night Debuts in Singapore

The global crossover boxing tournament backed by the World Boxing Council also made a debut in Singapore as a side event to the TOKEN2049. The crypto fight night showdown involved crypto influencers going head to head with pro boxers. The next crypto fight night happening in Dubai will have a showdown between the controversial crypto figures BitBoy and Ansem. Tron founder Justin Sun who also made an appearance at the event later put out a post on social media proposing a bout between him and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin.

TOKEN2049 Singapore was a memorable event that brought together industry leaders, investors, and enthusiasts from around the world. The conference offered a unique blend of insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and several unexpected surprises. The next TOKEN2049 event will be held in Dubai from 30 April to 1 May.