- More than 60 partner projects and 35 international speakers convened at the esteemed National Gallery Singapore for The Open Art event.
- The gathering attracted over 11,280 visitors.
The Open Art was organized by Blum, TONX, and TON Society in collaboration with CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud, resulting in over 11,280 registered participants—the highest attendance during Token2049 Week in Singapore. The event took place on September 19 at the National Gallery Singapore, one of the country’s premier venues, where crowds gathered to delve into the latest advancements within the TON ecosystem.
This event highlighted the rising impact of the TON ecosystem, with over 60 partners from the Web3 space showcasing its capabilities through engaging talks, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities. Acknowledged as a catalyst for Web3 mass adoption, the TON ecosystem continues to lead in innovation despite the ongoing market fluctuations.
Participants enjoyed an engaging experience with The Open Art-themed setups and merchandise, where every aspect was carefully designed to exemplify the core values of the TON ecosystem—creativity, innovation, and freedom of expression.
35+ Leadership Figures from Web3 Share Their Vision for the Future of the TON Ecosystem
The event commenced with an iconic 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 opening session featured remarks from Gleb Kostarev, Co-Founder of Blum, followed by keynote addresses 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, introduced TON’s First CTF Challenge to all attendees.
One of the standout moments was a fireside chat featuring TM Lee, Co-Founder of CoinGecko, and Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX, discussing the development and prospects of blockchain technology.
Another notable panel included the Co-Founders of Blum, Catizen, TONX, and TON Society, who discussed both the opportunities and challenges facing the TON ecosystem and the wider Web3 landscape. The main stage presentations wrapped up with a special showcase by Sam from Jambo Phone.
Side Stage Panels and Key Highlights
The side stage opened with “TON Security Unveiled,” an essential conversation about security in the TON ecosystem, featuring Norbert (Global Growth at Nubit) and Luis (Co-Founder of TonBit), moderated by Maeveknows (Co-Founder of Pukecast).
This was followed by a fireside chat between Jakob Palmstierna (President & CBO of GSR) and Suji Yan (Co-Founder of Mask Network), moderated by Andi (Growth Lead of BlockMedia).
The program continued with a keynote from Lemon (Co-Founder of UTonic). Next was the DeFi panel titled “Harnessing the DeFi Power on TON,” with Ping Chen (Core Contributor at BeaverLand), Joshua (Head of Growth & Partnerships at Tradoor), Pang Xue Kai (Founder & CEO of ForU AI), and Keer Lau (CSO of Orbiter Finance) discussing how DeFi is being utilized within the TON ecosystem.
The Open Art Interactive and VIP Experiences
The Open Art provided attendees with various interactive engagements. Partner booths showcased their initiatives and offered surprises for participants. VIP guests enjoyed exclusive fast-pass access to bypass queues and engage intimately with the Web3 community. Additionally, VIP attendees received limited-edition wearable art and tote bags inspired by the theme of freedom of expression.
Beyond just booths, attendees were invited to The Open Art’s gaming area featuring entertainment options like an air hockey table and foosball. Light refreshments were also available throughout the event, allowing guests a casual space to recharge.
Event Sponsors and Partners for The Open Art
The Open Art was realized through the generous support of its partners. Hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, along with CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud as co-hosts.
Gold sponsors included Catizen, Nubit, IoTeX, The Open Forest, CloudMile, ForuAI, OpenTorch, Tradoor, GGI, and UTonic. The Silver Sponsors consisted of GSR, Yuliverse, Televerse, Beaverland, Orbiter Finance, Duckchain, Duckcoop, PrivateAI, TON Polling, Bitget Wallet, and Miss W.
Key collaborations also featured MPost as the Strategic Partner, MVL/TADA as the Travel Partner, and Jambo as the Phone Partner. The Venture Capital Partners supporting The Open Art included 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 The Open Art ID Treasure Hunt (TOA ID), organized by Blum and TONX. Participants had the opportunity to win up to 10,000 USDT by minting a TOA ID, establishing a Blum account, and completing at least one quest from any of the 12 participating projects.
Participating projects included: Blum, WONTON, All At Once, Yuliverse, QuackQuack, Tradoor, Beaverland, MVL Chain, JamboPhone, ForU AI, Ton AI, and DUCKS.
The Open Art organized by Blum, TONX, and TON Society has established itself as a key event during Token2049 Week, drawing together more than 11,000 registered attendees, 60+ partners, and 35+ industry leaders to share forward-thinking insights into the evolving TON ecosystem.
About The Open Art
The Open Art, organized by Blum, TONX, and TON Society during Token2049, invites participants to immerse in a night where innovation converges with freedom of expression. Hosted within the impressive National Gallery Singapore, attendees can engage in live discussions and receive exclusive insights on initiatives from Blum, TONX, and TON Society.
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About TONX
TONX is a foundational element that empowers developers to enhance applications using Telegram and TON. As the first major partner of TON, TONX provides an open platform that connects developers, investors, and users to construct the new economic landscape. Their renowned TON Hacker House in 2024 sparked a surge in innovative Web3 projects. The TONX API is a pivotal component of TONX, serving as the backbone of the 950 million-user Web3 SuperApp ecosystem.
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About Blum
Blum functions as a decentralized exchange on Telegram and beyond, granting access to tokens from both centralized and decentralized exchanges, along with streamlined derivatives trading—all in one application. Focusing on trading memecoins and emerging tokens, Blum features a unique memepad to launch new meme-based projects and incorporates gamification to boost user engagement. Similar to a flower in bloom, Blum epitomizes potential and beauty within the crypto realm.
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About TON Society
TON Society is a grassroots global initiative that supports the TON community through growth systems and events. It cultivates local activists and engaged collectives committed to harnessing blockchain technology as a constructive force for change. Operating across nine hubs in regions such as CIS, Asia, Europe, SEA, and the Middle East, TON Society organizes up to 16 events online and offline each month. TON Society Hong Kong stands as the only official Chinese-speaking community in the TON ecosystem, facilitating swift exploration and engagement with TON by linking builders and enthusiasts.
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About CoinGecko
CoinGecko is the largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, monitoring over 14,000 crypto assets across more than 1,000 exchanges worldwide. It provides a thorough market overview and equips users with actionable insights.
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About All At Once
All At Once is a next-generation AAA game on TON, drawing inspiration from Clash Royale. With over 600,000 players in just one month and more than 50,000 daily active users, it delivers an engaging and rewarding gaming experience. Being a Top 14 Finalist in the “TON Hackathon: Code Summer” at ABS 2024, it promises unmatched value beyond conventional card games.
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About TonBit
TonBit is an initial builder and security expert in the TON ecosystem. Backed by TONX, it is committed to delivering security audits for the TON ecosystem. TonBit operates as a sub-brand of BitsLab.
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