It's been a month since Token2049, eh?
Well, Token 2049 Singapore wasn’t just another Web3 conference; it was the crypto event of the year. As the global Web3 industry converged in Singapore, the energy was palpable, and QuillAudits was right in the thick of it.
But, wanna know what went down? Let’s break it down
QuillCon Was Where the Future of Web3 Came to Life
At Token2049, we didn’t just attend; we hosted our own side event QuillCon, the ultimate meetup for VCs, founders, and Web3 innovators. We had 2 panel discussions & key note sessions from our Co-founder Preetam Rao, Ashutosh Sahoo; CEO at Zeru Finance, Shachindra Kumar; CEO & Founder at Netsepio, & Asad Ahmed; Chief architect at Okto.
Over 100 attendees came together for this side event including Cypher Capital, zkLink, Hashed, Solana Foundation, Electric Capital, Mason Lab, Onebit Ventures, Matchain, Criterion VC, Blockchain Founders Group, U2U Network, Starknet, Third Earth Capital, Assisterr, RockTree Capital, Moonhill Capital, IBC Group, Graviton, IOBC Capital, Fusion7, and Arcanam Ventures.
With a lineup that had people buzzing for weeks before the event, QuillCon turned into a hotspot for discussions that could literally shape the future of blockchain.
Who Doesn't Love ZK & DePIN?
Are you one of those degens who are genuinely curious about how Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK) and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) will disrupt the decentralized world?
We brought in the big guns for this conversation.
Swarnabha Sinha, Solutions Engineer at Taiko, alongside Astrid Dang, Co-founder & CEO of U2U Network, and Sarahana, Product Manager at zkLink, unpacked the role of these cutting-edge techs in shaping a scalable decentralized future.
Moderated by our CMO Kartik Chugh, this panel was a deep dive into the technical and market implications of ZK and DePIN.
Wanna know the takeaway?
You see, these aren’t just buzzwords anymore. ZK technology and DePIN are on track to revolutionize security, scalability, and real-world asset integration. If you missed this panel, you may have missed a glimpse into the future of Web3.
AI & Web3 are Actually Coming Together
The AI hype is real, but how does it fit into the world of Web3?
We explored this burning question with another epic panel at QuillCon. Featuring Ajeet Khurana from Flex Ecosystem, David George Williams from Assisterr, Abhishek R from TheMetakraft, and Petrix Barbosa from Matchain, this session was moderated once again by our CMO Kartik Chugh.
The panel tackled some hard-hitting questions: How will AI shape the future of decentralization? What are the key challenges Web3 faces when incorporating AI-driven automation?
Their insights were mind-blowing.
One takeaway I'd share with you is that AI is not just about making things faster or smarter; it’s about fundamentally transforming how decentralized systems interact, automate processes, and scale to meet future demands.
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So, What Was Everyone Talking About at Token2049?
Three words: RWA, Restaking, & DeAI.
Real World Assets (RWA) were a hot topic, with projects exploring tokenizing everything from real estate to cars and jewelry. The potential for these tokenized assets is game-changing, allowing for seamless on-chain integration of off-chain assets.
Restaking also has been trending. The discussion around reusing staked assets to secure multiple networks opened up a whole new realm of DeFi possibilities. If you’re not thinking about restaking yet, you should be.
And of course, the blend of AI and Web3 or DeAI; was on everyone’s mind. It’s not just a futuristic fantasy anymore; AI agents in decentralized environments are becoming increasingly prevalent, solving real-world problems with unprecedented efficiency.
Key Insights About The Events We Attended
Beyond the main event, Token2049 was also a hub for some of the most important side events in the industry, and we were present at all the key ones:
- DeAI Summit by Open Ledger, Polychain Capital, and QuillAI Network: Here, we delved into the role of AI in enhancing decentralized technologies and explored its applications in Web3. Met & spoke to some of the best minds in the security industry: Mudit Gupta; CISO at Polygon, Gal Sagie; Co-founder at Hypernative, Sreeram Kannan; Founder at EigenLayer, Sandeep Nailwal; Co-founder at Polygon & of course our own Co-founder Preetam Rao.
- RWA Unwind by Polytrade: This was all about tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA) and understanding how traditional assets can be integrated into decentralized markets. Met & spoke to frens from Ondo, Pendle, Mastercard, Polygon, & Celo.
- Restaking 2049: This was one of the premier restaking side events during Token2049 Singapore, hosted by Frax Finance, Curve, and Puffer. The discussions kick off with Nader Dabit (Director of Developer Relations at Eigen Labs), TN Lee (Founder of Pendle), Amitej Gajjala (Founder of Kelp), Yu Ning (Head of Growth at Puffer), Kratik Lodha (Founding Contributor at Renzo), Misha Putiatin (Co-Founder of Symbiotic), Warren Anderson (Founder of Exocore), Dorothy L (Chief Growth Officer at Alt Layer), Amir (Founder at Puffer), Andy (Director of Ecosystems & Strategy at Frax), Ryker (Founder at ZeroLend), Amadeo Brands (CEO at Yieldnest), Mike Silagadze (Founder & CEO at Ether.fi), Kevin Law (APAC Director at Coindesk Indices), and Jakov Buratović (Master of DeFi at Lido).
- R3al World Depin Summit: This was focused on how Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) are reshaping the management of real-world applications through blockchain. Spoke & connected to frens from IoTeX, FMG, CESS, NESA, MASA, 375.ai, CyberCharge, Multiple Network, Huddle01, CoralApp, DeSIM, INNONVEX, Ticker Capital/AIGO, dbunker, Roam, Wifimap, AEON, Powerpod, Dephy, SCANNIT, Nubila, Bedrock, Pinswap, iZUMi Finance, Lbank, Cointelegraph, Animoca Brands, Leminscap, M55 Capital, OKX Ventures, Secret Network, Messari, EV3, Borderless Capital, Polygon, The Graph, Solana Foundation, Streamr, XNET, Uprock, 1 KX, Geodnet, Verde.ai, Glow, SamsungNext, Coinfund, Dragonfly Capital, Alchemy Pay, Secure3, PundiX, Decharge, Fluence, Public AI, Intract, Web3labs, W3X, Acurast, and World Mobile.
- DePIN Alliance by U2U Network: This was all about accelerating the growth of DePIN and exploring how decentralized infrastructure can transform various industries. Met our frens from Hivello, Fluence & Netsepio.
These events were brimming with conversations that could define the next phase of blockchain technology, particularly in sectors like DeAI, real-world assets, and decentralized infra.
But one thing stood out; real, organic connections.
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What’s Next for QuillAudits?
Our presence at Token2049 was felt across the board. We heard from multiple attendees that they'd crossed paths with us at various events around the world.
Moving forward, our focus is on nurturing the connections we made, helping projects shore up their security frameworks with our top-notch auditing solutions.
With many projects exploring RWA models, tokenized assets, and AI integration, the need for bulletproof security is more crucial than ever; and we’re ready to deliver.
On an ending note, I’d like to ask, did you miss Token2049?
Don’t worry.
We’ll keep you posted on what’s next. It only goes up from here.
Thanks for the memories, Singapore. Until, next time :)
QuillAudits Team
The QuillAudits team, comprises of expert security researchers & auditors in Web3 security, has completed 1,400+ audits across Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum, BSC, and more, securing $30B+ with 0 exploits, advancing the blockchain ecosystem
