Flipster at TOKEN2049 Singapore

TOKEN2049 Singapore once again lived up to its reputation as the heart of the global Web3 community, a meeting ground for builders, thinkers, and believers shaping the future of finance. Over two packed days and many nights beyond, thousands came together not only to exchange ideas but to build bridges between products and people, vision and execution, innovation and trust.

For Flipster, it was also a reminder of why we exist: to serve traders, to listen before leading, and to grow alongside the community that defines this space. What stood out most wasn’t the scale, but the substance. Every handshake, every exchange, and every late-night conversation reflected a shared intent, to build responsibly, to stay curious, and to keep moving the industry forward.

Spaces that foster dialogue

Our booth became one of the liveliest corners of the venue, not just because of design, but because of the conversations it sparked. From first-time visitors to seasoned professionals, many stopped by to ask, “What’s next for Flipster?” Those simple questions often opened the door to something more: honest exchanges about execution, trust, and what truly matters in a fast-moving market.

We heard what traders valued most: efficiency, transparency, and reliability. We also learned what they hoped to see as the industry matures. Every dialogue reminded us that meaningful growth does not come from noise or promotion but from listening, showing up with humility, asking real questions, and doing the work that sustains confidence over time.

To bring a touch of lightness, our game booth drew crowds with drones, lightsabers, and collectible tees. Beyond the energy and prizes, it was the stories that stayed with us. Traders spoke about their pursuit of consistency. Builders shared views on how liquidity could be made more open. First-time attendees said the space finally felt approachable. Each encounter reaffirmed a truth we hold closely: crypto, at its best, is inclusive. It is a place where anyone can participate, learn, and belong.

Beyond the conference floor

While the main venue pulsed with momentum, the real substance of TOKEN2049 unfolded across the city, in focused summits, collaborative side events, and late-night gatherings where ideas found room to breathe.

Over the week, Flipster joined seven official side events, meeting more than 6,000 participants from across the ecosystem. Each gathering offered fresh perspectives on trading, infrastructure, and user experience. The conversations were candid and constructive, grounded in a shared belief that progress must be deliberate and inclusive.

Day 0

Before the main conference began, we joined the Comma3 Summit, where our Head of Product, Youngsun Shin, delivered a keynote titled “Perp-DEX Season: But Why CEX Still Matters.” His message resonated: centralized exchanges continue to anchor the market with depth, reliability, and speed that traders depend on daily. He explored how centralization and decentralization are not opposites, but complementary, layers that together uphold access and confidence across global markets.

Later, Benjamin Grolimund, our UAE General Manager,  joined a fireside chat on stablecoins and real-world assets, reflecting on how tokenization is transforming capital flows, settlements, and participation. His insights highlighted a key shift, stablecoins are evolving from instruments of speculation into enablers of inclusion, bridging emerging economies into the financial mainstream.

That evening, the Comma3 After-Party at Raffles Hotel brought a quieter pace. In an intimate, elegant setting, founders and investors reconnected beyond titles and roles. Conversations became personal, anchored in shared purpose.

Later at Cyber Night, the tone shifted, a fusion of music, art, and performance that blurred the lines between creativity and code. The contrasts reminded us that Web3 is not only technology, it’s culture, community, and imagination.

Day 1

The first official day of TOKEN2049 opened with momentum, and it continued well into the evening at Meta Crypto Oasis: DeFi 3.0 & DAT Night.

Guests were immersed in a multisensory showcase, from futuristic mascots and live performances to deep dives into DeFi 3.0 and Decentralized Autonomous Trading. Senior executives, investors, and founders shared insights on the next phase of financial systems, including how composability, tokenization, and automation are reshaping participation.

Among performances and shared meals, there was a sense of collective achievement, of how far the industry has come and how much is still ahead. The evening highlighted the ecosystem not as competitors but as collaborators.

Day 2

The second day invited honesty. At VC <> Startup Connect, co-hosted with Cointelegraph, our Head of Product Youngsun Shin moderated a session titled “What If the Founders Failed? The Untold Stories of Building Web3 Empires.” It became one of the most open dialogues of the week, with founders sharing missteps, pivots, and lessons earned through resilience. In a space often defined by headline success, it was refreshing to hear the truth behind endurance.

That evening, at Longitude by Cointelegraph x Unlimit, thought leaders gathered for deeper exchange. Between curated panels and quiet reflection, builders, policymakers, and economists spoke about alignment and how crypto fits within broader systems rather than apart from them. The conversations were measured and mature, underscoring the industry’s evolution from experimentation toward integration.

Meanwhile, at Web3 Chat by GAEA, guests explored the frontier of affective intelligence and how AI can learn, feel, and collaborate in more human ways. Through open conversations, participants glimpsed a future where technology is more empathetic, collaborative, and human-centered, a theme that resonated deeply with the ethos of decentralization.

Shaping the global narrative

Throughout the week, we also engaged with global media outlets to share our perspective on the future of exchanges, from execution and infrastructure to liquidity access and user protection. We spoke about our commitment to building a platform that is faster, safer, and simpler, where every innovation serves clarity rather than complexity.

The discussions also explored the evolving role of stablecoins in global finance, how they are becoming the connective tissue for settlements, remittances, and institutional adoption. Alongside this, we reflected on the growing regulatory alignment across jurisdictions. A clearer framework benefits everyone: users gain assurance, innovators gain guidance, and the market gains trust.

We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these global conversations.

What endures

Across every dialogue, one theme stood out: building to last. This year’s tone was more grounded, more reflective. Less about speculation, more about stewardship. Teams spoke of designing for resilience. Investors asked about sustainability. Builders discussed responsibility, not only to markets, but to people.

For Flipster, these moments reaffirmed our purpose: to listen deeply, to serve with integrity, and to help shape a future defined by trust, clarity, and transparency, one decision and one conversation at a time.

Looking ahead

As TOKEN2049 Singapore drew to a close, one feeling remained constant: gratitude.

To every partner who joined us, every attendee who stopped by, and every new connection that began with a simple conversation, thank you. The week reminded us that progress in crypto isn’t just built on technology, but on trust, time, and shared belief.