TOKEN2049 (2023)
TOKEN2049 is a platform for discussing trends and innovations in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain for investors, developers, and crypto enthusiasts from around the globe.
After the success of the Singapore 2022 event, the TOKEN2049 (2023) one presented a program featuring presentations and exhibitions that covered key trends in the crypto industry.
Marking the return of TOKEN2049 (2023) to Singapore, Alex Fiskum, co-founder of TOKEN2049, said:
«We have seen unprecedented traction and interest, with a record number of tickets registered and confirmed speakers, sponsors, and partners in our lineup. We expect TOKEN2049 2023 to become the largest crypto event of the year, an unforgettable experience that will surpass our previous editions in scale, activity, and overall excitement».
In 2023, the agenda covered the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the crypto industry, the development in Artificial Intelligence, Web3 gaming, NFTs and metaverses, DeFi, scalability, interoperability, and much more.
Participation of TON Ecosystem
During the conference, developers raised the issue of blockchain scalability as well as the development of TON infrastructure.
TON Foundation, together with developers from TON Core, presented the Ecosystem development plan and their latest projects at TOKEN2049 (2023):
- TON Wallet: a user-friendly wallet for storing and managing Toncoins;
- TON DNS: a decentralized domain name system;
- Telegram Mini Apps: apps integrated into Telegram based on TON blockchain;
- TON Space: a non-custodial crypto wallet integrated into the Telegram messenger.
Steve Yun, President of TON Foundation, and John Hyman, CIO of Telegram, spoke during the conference about upcoming developments to be introduced within TON Ecosystem and their vision for transforming Telegram into a Web3 application.
At the conference, John Hyman noted:
«Web3 is not just a future trend; it is the next stage of our evolution, bringing security and control back to the users».
He emphasized the importance of integrating Web3 technologies into the Telegram ecosystem to enhance decentralization and data protection.
Steve Yun added:
«TON continues to follow the original path laid out for the Telegram Open Network. Our goal is to provide users with a full range of decentralized applications and services that they can use in everyday life».
He also highlighted the importance of community and developer participation in creating a sustainable and resilient TON Ecosystem.
Conclusion
At TOKEN2049 (2023), numerous projects were able to showcase their achievements and plans for further developing the broader blockchain space. TON reaffirmed its role as one of the leading projects in the world of decentralized technologies, thanks in part to its integration with the Telegram platform and its active work on developing DeFi and tools for developers.