On September 30, 2025, the highly anticipated InnoBlock 2025 came to a successful close at the National Gallery Singapore. The event was proudly presented by HolmesAI, TruStable, Bitrise Capital, and Nano Labs, and co-hosted by ABGA, ME, and ICC.
With the theme “From Tokens to Mainstream,” InnoBlock 2025 was more than just an industry gathering—it served as a public dialogue on how Web3 can enter the global mainstream. By focusing on real-world adoption and value creation, the conference went beyond a purely technical lens to showcase a cross-disciplinary, open, and forward-looking vision. In Singapore, a global hub for finance and innovation, the event brought together the driving forces of the industry while providing a high-quality platform for builders of Chinese heritage to connect and collaborate with the global Web3 community.
This year’s conference spotlighted both the core and frontier topics of Web3, covering Stablecoins, DAT, AI, RWA, DeFi, Gaming, DePIN, and more. Founders, technologists, and investors from across the world gathered to explore emerging opportunities and challenges across trillion-dollar sectors—from macro trends to practical applications—while sharing forward-looking insights and actionable case studies that shape the future of the digital economy.
According to official figures, InnoBlock 2025 attracted over 5,000 industry participants, making it the largest and most influential side event during Token2049 Week. With two stages—Main Stage and Fireside Stage—the event featured 8 keynote speeches, 13 panel discussions, and 1 fireside chat. Through a diverse mix of formats, from trend analysis to application-driven explorations, discussions struck a balance between depth and openness. The event not only presented a comprehensive view of the frontier landscape of Web3 technology and industry but also fostered cross-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration opportunities.
InnoBlock 2025 Highlight Review
Keynote Review:
– Jessica, CEO of ME, shared in “The New Era of AI and Digital Assets” how ME leverages AI-driven services to strengthen brand building. She highlighted ME Group’s brand strategy and the application of AI Agents in social media management, community operations, and content generation. She emphasized that AI enables 24/7 intelligent services, personalized engagement, and efficient interaction, helping users build distinctive brand value.
– Killian, CEO Assistant at HolmesAI, in “HolmesAI — The Closest AI Agent to the Real You”, introduced HolmesAI’s vision of creating decentralized AI personas. He outlined opportunities at the intersection of AI and Web3 for identity and data sovereignty, and showcased customizable, ownable, and continuously learning AI Personas, with applications in knowledge monetization, social media, and multi-scenario expansion.
– Sam Seo, Chairman of Kaia Foundation, in “Asia’s Stablecoin Orchestration Layer — Kaia’s Stablecoin Strategy to Connect Asia”, outlined Kaia’s strategy to connect financial systems across Asian countries through a stablecoin orchestration layer, aiming to address fragmented regulation, high cross-border remittance costs, and limited financial inclusion. He presented Kaia’s stablecoin ecosystem, positioning Kaia as Asia’s core hub for stablecoins.
– Ro, Co-Founder of TruStable, in “Anti-Inflation Money: Yield-Bearing Stablecoins for Inclusive Finance, Wealth Growth, and Preservation”, explained how yield-bearing stablecoins can combat inflation and support wealth growth. She demonstrated how TruStable leverages structured products and RWA tokenization while maintaining compliance, and highlighted the potential of stablecoins in cross-chain payments and institutional asset management.
– Xin Yan, Co-Founder of Sign, presented the speech “The Real Global Capital Market”, discussing how to shape the true global capital market. He highlighted Sign’s use of blockchain as financial infrastructure to promote digital economic growth while preserving sovereignty, and its potential in financial assets and cross-border payments, aiming to build a new-generation “SWIFT and Visa.”
– Zixi Zhu, CEO of StableStock, presented “Stock Tokenization and Use Case”, outlining the company’s TraDeFi vision to build an on-chain stock ecosystem. He highlighted the accessibility gap in emerging markets and shared how StableStock aims to bring developed-market equities on-chain to enhance liquidity and unlock the transformative potential of stock tokenization within DeFi.
– Nicholas Baes, COO of Bakkt, in “From Tokenization to Trust: Building the Infrastructure for the Next Decade of Digital Assets”, explored how blockchain, finance, and regulation intersect to drive digital asset development. Drawing on Bakkt’s practices, he demonstrated how compliance and trust can bridge traditional finance with the crypto economy, while outlining the future direction of digital asset infrastructure.
– Yoka Zhou, CEO of ICC, delivered the speech “Acceleration for Innovation: ICC’s Role in Shaping the Future of Blockchain and Beyond”, introducing the company’s mission to drive blockchain and cross-industry innovation. She highlighted ICC’s experience in accelerating startups, supporting ecosystem expansion into Asia, and providing end-to-end services, while emphasizing its strong network and execution in the region’s Web3 and gaming ecosystems.
Panel Review:
Main Stage:
– The panel “Web3 Gaming at a Crossroads: What’s Next for Web3 Games?” was moderated by Tongtong Bee, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PANONY and PANews, featuring Jason Lim, Director of Gaming at Sei; BM, CEO of SavannaSurvival; Mike Cheng, Head of Gaming at MetaArena; and Marrtin Hoon, Head of Web3 at The9 Limited. The discussion explored the post-hype state of the Web3 gaming industry, sharing key developments and mainstream adoption challenges over the past year, while examining new funding pathways amid cooling VC investment and innovative trends that could reshape the sector in the next three years.
– The panel “Stablecoins at Scale: Redefining Money in the Digital Economy” was moderated by Blues Lin, Web3 Sales Representative at Google Cloud, featuring Anurag Arjun, Co-Founder of Avail; Andy, Commercial Director at dtcpay; Qingchen, Co-Founder of TruStable; and Ploy Boonyavee, Expansion Manager APAC at Tether. The panel delved into the potential of stablecoins for cross-border remittance, e-commerce, and payroll, analyzed their evolution from a trading tool to core financial infrastructure, discussed the technical and regulatory hurdles of scaling, and forecast their transformative impact on everyday payments and the broader economy.
– The panel “Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Real-World Assets on Blockchain” was moderated by Preetam, CEO of QuillAudits, featuring Yi Bao, CPO of Amber Premium; Shukyee Ma, CSO of Plume Network; Jun, CTO of GAIB; and Joshua Cheong, Head of Product at Mantle Network. The discussion focused on the rapid rise of RWA tokenization, highlighting the most promising asset classes, key drivers of liquidity and transparency, and the technological breakthroughs needed to propel large-scale adoption in the coming years.
– The panel “AI at the Core: Redefining Innovation, Infrastructure, and Intelligence in Web3” was moderated by Herbert Sim, CMO of AICEAN, featuring Ky, Co-Founder and CTO of HolmesAI; Luki, Core Contributor at Chainbase; Pei Chen, Executive Director at Theoriq Foundation; and JW, Founder of Heurist. Speakers underscored AI as a central force in Web3, analyzing its transformative effects on products, users, and communities, and discussing the technological, ethical, and regulatory implications of AI-driven innovation over the next three to five years.
– The panel “From Tokens to Stocks: The Role of Digital Asset Treasuries in the Evolution of Publicly Listed Crypto Firms” was moderated by Alex, Growth Manager at BlockTempo, featuring Marco Lim, Independent Non-Executive Director at Boyaa Interactive International Ltd. (Stock Code: 00434.HK); Jane Yang, Head of Growth at Aspecta; James Zhang, Strategic Advisor to Sharps Technology (Nasdaq: STSS); Stephen Mackintosh, CIO of Sui Group Holdings; and John Riggins, CEO of Moon Inc. The panel examined the emergence of the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model, exploring its strategic drivers, its bridge between traditional equity and crypto markets, opportunities when combined with RWA tokenization, and the influence of brand narrative and regulatory shifts on global expansion.
Fireside Stage:
– The panel “DeFi in 2025: What’s Next for Innovation in Decentralized Finance?” was moderated by Alex, Community Ambassador at Loop Finance, featuring Sean Dawson, Head of Research at Derive; Sam MacPherson, CEO and Co-Founder of Phoenix Labs (main dev behind Spark); Shan, APAC Growth Lead at Morpho; and Denis Suslov, BD Director at Neo. The discussion reviewed DeFi’s evolution since its early boom, analyzed changes in user behavior and product innovation, and explored how risk management and regulatory trends could shape the next growth cycle.
– The panel “CeDeFi 2.0: Bridging the Trust Gap Between Centralized and Decentralized Finance” was moderated by Frederick Tan, Head of APAC at Cointelegraph, featuring Charles d’Haussy, CEO of dYdX Foundation; Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet; Shubham Bhandari, Head of Ecosystem Global at Manta Network; and Eugene Cheung, Chief Commercial Officer of OSL. Speakers discussed the latest developments in CeFi–DeFi convergence, focusing on trust, compliance, and risk management, and examined CeDeFi’s emerging opportunities in payments, lending, and RWA tokenization.
– The panel “Beyond Funding: How Investors and Incubators Shape the Next Wave of Web3 Innovation” was moderated by Atticus Wang, Business Development at ME, featuring Kevin Shao, Co-Founder of Bitrise Capital; Gary Yang, Incubation Investor at CICADA Finance; Stella Yang, Investment Manager at HashKey Capital; and David Gan, GP and Founder of Inception Capital. The panel analyzed the latest global Web3 innovation trends from an investor’s perspective, sharing the multifaceted roles of investors and incubators beyond capital, strategies to evaluate team potential, and priorities for driving sustainable growth amid a funding slowdown.
– The panel “From Transactions to Treasury: The Convergence of Crypto Payments and Digital Asset Management” was moderated by Adam Wozney, Head of Community at Akash Network, featuring Lucas Yang, Head of Sales and Solutions at Cobo; Robert Feng, VP of Sales and Global Partnership at KUN Global; and Ruby, COO of BlockSec. The discussion examined the key drivers behind the integration of crypto payments and digital asset management, highlighting technological innovations that enhance security, regulatory differences across markets, and the main opportunities and developments to watch in the coming years.
– The panel “Bridging Web2 and Web3: What It Takes for Mass Adoption of Blockchain Games” was moderated by Vinzka Janikha, Indonesia Country Manager at W3GG, featuring Joey, APAC BD Lead at The Open Platform; Yawn, Co-Founder of StepN; Keith Kim, COO of NEXPACE (MapleStory Universe); and Jonathan, CBO of GGl. Speakers explored key factors for mainstream adoption of Web3 games, from technological breakthroughs and user experience improvements to community-driven growth strategies, and shared insights on the opportunities and challenges the industry will face over the next three to five years.
– The panel “From Tokens to Shares: The Convergence of Digital Assets and Traditional Equities” was moderated by Vivi, Community Partner at Kaia, featuring Jeff, Chief Analyst at ViaBTC Capital; William Chen, CTO of Bit Origin Limited; Duke Shi, Head of Principal Investment at China Renaissance; and Carol Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE: MPU). The discussion examined the integration of digital assets and traditional equities, covering drivers of diversified crypto asset allocation for enterprises, the potential of equity tokenization, and possible pathways for companies to move from passive crypto holdings to on-chain equity issuance.
– The panel “The Liquidity Unlock: How RWA Tokenization Is Reshaping Capital Markets” was moderated by Edwin Cheung, Global Head of OTC at Gate, featuring Zhao Chen, Executive Director of Digital Assets at Fosun Wealth and CEO of FinChain; Cleo, Associate Partner at HashKey Tokenisation; and Lee Kai Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of DMZ Fintech Pte. Ltd. The panel analyzed how RWA tokenization is transforming capital market liquidity, transparency, and regulatory frameworks, and discussed its long-term impact on asset issuance and trading models.
– The panel “Scaling the Physical Layer: Infrastructure Challenges for DePIN Builders” was moderated by Daniil Maslov, Partner at DeNet, featuring David Chen, Co-Founder and Head of Blockchain at GEODNET; Mark Rydon, Co-Founder and CSO of Aethir; Fiona Bao, Founder of Genpulse; and Randy Huang, Co-Founder of ARO Network. The discussion reviewed the current state of DePIN infrastructure, explored technological and regulatory challenges, examined the balance between decentralization and operational efficiency, and highlighted the role of tokenomics and incentive mechanisms in driving network growth and sustainability.
Fireside Chat Review:
The fireside chat “BNB Treasury: Building the Digital Asset Strategy for the Web3 Ecosystem” featured Jack Kong, Founder of Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA) and Sarah Song, Head of Business Development at BNB Chain. The discussion delved into the strategic role of the BNB Treasury within the ecosystem, highlighting a multi-pronged reserve approach and the model of “equity financing + BNB reserves.” The speakers also shared insights on the treasury’s impact on the ecosystem and price dynamics, while outlining the key opportunities and challenges ahead.
As a flagship event covering the multi-dimensional landscape of Web3, InnoBlock 2025 placed special emphasis on dialogue and connection. Beyond bringing together world-class speakers and leading institutions, the conference also introduced community-driven interactive experiences and dedicated networking zones, creating high-density opportunities for collaboration and relationship building, and establishing itself as a vital platform for driving global cooperation.
Thus, InnoBlock 2025 concluded at the intersection of ideas and innovation. Centered on Web3’s technological breakthroughs, future trajectories, and core industry themes, the conference inspired insightful and forward-looking exchanges, sparking countless new perspectives and possibilities. Its success would not have been possible without the strong support of its partners. ABGA, ME, and ICC extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, speakers, and collaborators.
Special thanks to our Title Sponsors — HolmesAI, TruStable, Bitrise Capital, and Nano Labs; our Golden Sponsors — Sei, Planet Hares, SavannaSurvival, Loop Finance, Google Cloud, and CloudMile; our Silver Sponsors — BS KOL Club, Sieger, The9bit, Solulu, BTSE Enterprise Solutions, MetaArena, Nika Labs, XPIN Network, and SeekD; as well as all media and ecosystem partners for their invaluable support. Their participation not only amplified the reach of the event but also provided a broader stage for industry collaboration.
Although the conference has drawn to a close, the exploration of openness, dialogue, and cross-industry innovationcontinues—and will shape the next cycle of the industry. Web3 is moving beyond concept into application, intertwining deeply with the real economy and social structures. While InnoBlock 2025 may not have provided all the answers, it clarified the most pressing questions and illuminated new possibilities for the future. Looking ahead, ABGA, ME, and ICC look forward to reuniting with global innovators and industry leaders at the next summit to witness together the unfolding of a new chapter for Web3.
