The Open Art by Blum, TON, and TONX Society Draws Over 11,000 Registered Attendees, Making it the Biggest Event of Token2049 Week

Over 60 partner projects and 35 global speakers gathered at the prestigious National Gallery Singapore for The Open Art.

Singapore – 9:00PM, September 24, 2024 — The Open Art, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society and co-hosted by CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud, attracted over 11,280 registered attendees—the highest number of registered attendees during Token2049 Week in Singapore. Held on September 19 at the National Gallery Singapore, one of the most prestigious venues in the country, the event saw thousands of people gathered to explore the latest innovations shaping the TON ecosystem.

The event underscored the growing influence of the TON ecosystem, with over 60 partners from across Web3 collaborating to showcase its potential through live discussions, keynotes, and networking sessions. Recognized as a driving force for Web3 mass adoption, the TON ecosystem continues to push the boundaries of innovation despite the market’s volatility. 

Attendees were treated to an immersive experience featuring The Open Art-themed event design and merchandise. Every detail was meticulously crafted to reflect the values the TON ecosystem stands for—freedom of expression, creativity, and innovation. 

The Open Art Main Stage Opening (TONX)

35+ Web3 Leaders Share Visionary Insights on the Future of the TON Ecosystem
The event began with the iconic TONX paper airplane ceremony led by Steve Yun, President of TON Foundation; Wego, Co-Founder of TONX; Gleb Kostarev, CEO of Blum; and Ekin Tuna, Co-Founder of TON Society. 

The main stage featured opening remarks from Gleb Kostarev, Co-Founder of Blum, followed by keynotes from Wego, Ekin Tuna, Leonard (Co-Founder of All At Once), Ian W. (Co-Founder of TON Ventures), and Eefy Lin (Web3 Solution Architect at Google Cloud). Paul Li, Co-Founder of TonBit, shared TON’s First CTF Challenge with the participants. 

One of the event’s highlights was a fireside chat between TM Lee, Co-Founder of CoinGecko, and Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX, where they discussed the evolution and future of blockchain technology.

Another key panel was the discussion between the Co-Founders of Blum, Catizen, TONX, and TON Society on the opportunities and challenges within the TON ecosystem and the broader Web3 space. The main stage talks concluded with a special presentation by Sam from Jambo Phone.

The Open Art Speaker Highlights (TONX)

Side Stage Panels and Highlights
The side stage kicked off with “TON Security Unveiled,” a critical discussion on security in the TON ecosystem. It featured Norbert (Global Growth at Nubit) and Luis (Co-Founder of TonBit) and was moderated by Maeveknows (Co-Founder of Pukecast). 

Following this was a fireside chat between Jakob Palmstierna (President and CBO of GSR) and Suji Yan (Co-Founder of Mask Network), moderated by Andi (Growth Lead of BlockMedia).

The program continued with a keynote by Lemon (Co-Founder of UTonic). Following this was the DeFi panel, “Harnessing the Power of DeFi on TON,” which brought together Ping Chen (Core Contributor at BeaverLand), Joshua (Head of Growth and partnerships at Tradoor), Pang Xue Kai (Founder and CEO of ForU AI), and Keer Lau (CSO of Orbiter Finance). The panel speakers discussed how DeFi is being leveraged within the TON ecosystem.

11,000+ people registered for The Open Art (TONX)

The Open Art Interactive and VIP Experiences
The Open Art offered attendees a variety of interactive experiences. Booths from participating partners showcased their projects and gave attendees exciting surprises. The Open Art VIP attendees enjoyed exclusive fast-pass access, allowing them to skip the lines and engage directly with the Web3 community. VIP attendees also received limited-edition wearable art and tote bags inspired by the event’s theme of freedom of expression. 

Beyond the booths, the attendees enjoyed The Open Art’s dedicated game area, which featured air hockey and table football. Light snacks and beverages were also available throughout the event, allowing attendees to recharge casually.

The Open Art Sponsors and Partners (TONX)

The Open Art Event Sponsors and Partners

The Open Art was made possible by the generous support of its partners. The event was hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, with CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud as co-hosts.

The Gold Sponsors for the event included Catizen, Nubit, IoTeX, The Open Forest, CloudMile, ForuAI, OpenTorch, Tradoor, GGI, and UTonic. The Silver Sponsors were GSR, Yuliverse, Televerse, Beaverland, Orbiter Finance, Duckchain, Duckcoop, PrivateAI, TON Polling, Bitget Wallet, and Miss W.

Key partnerships also included MPost as the Strategic Partner, MVL/TADA as the Trip Partner, and Jambo as the Phone Partner. The VC Partners for The Open Art were SNZ, Summer Ventures, TON Ventures, EVG, DFG, and JSquare.

The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt by Blum and TONX

The Open Art featured the exciting Open Art ID Treasure Hunt (TOA ID), hosted by Blum and TONX. Participants could win up to 10,000 USDT by minting a TOA ID, creating a Blum account, and completing at least one quest from any of the 12 participating projects.

Participating projects include Blum, WONTON, All At Once, Yuliverse, QuackQuack, Tradoor, Beaverland, MVL Chain, JamboPhone, ForU AI, Ton AI, and DUCKS.

The Open Art by Blum, TONX, and TON Society has cemented its place as a defining event of Token2049 Week. It brings together over 11,000 registered attendees, 60+ partners, and 35+ industry leaders to share visionary insights on the future of the growing TON ecosystem.

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