Blum, TONX, and TON Society hosted "The Open Art," drawing over 10,000 attendees and becoming the largest event of Token2049 Week.
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Blum, TONX, and TON Society hosted "The Open Art," drawing over 10,000 attendees and becoming the largest event of Token2049 Week.
Over 60 TON ecosystem partner projects and 35 speakers from around the globe gathered at the National Gallery Singapore for the grand Open Art event.
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Singapore – September 24, 2024, 9:00 PM
The The Open Art event, hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, with co-hosting partners CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud, attracted over 11,280 registered participants, becoming the most-attended side event during Singapore’s Token2049 week. Held on September 19 at the Singapore National Gallery, one of the country's most prestigious venues, thousands gathered to explore the latest innovations within the TON ecosystem.
The event highlighted the growing influence of the TON ecosystem, with more than 60 Web3 partners coming together to showcase its potential through live discussions, keynote speeches, and networking sessions. The TON ecosystem is widely regarded as a key driver for mass adoption in Web3. Despite ongoing market volatility, TON continues to push the boundaries of innovation.
"At TONX, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of innovation within the TON ecosystem. By bringing together thousands of attendees from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, we’re not only pushing the limits of what’s possible but also showcasing the power of our SuperApp ecosystem and the new economy," said Wego, co-founder of TONX.
Attendees enjoyed an immersive experience, with event design and merchandise centered around the Open Art theme. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted to reflect the values represented by the TON ecosystem—freedom of expression, creativity, and innovation.
"We’re proud to have hosted the largest side event during Token2049 week—an important milestone for Blum," said Vladimir Smerkis, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder of Blum. "Even though we operate fully online, face-to-face gatherings hold unique value. This time was different from our April launch; TON and Telegram were clearly the focus, dominating conversations throughout the conference. It’s a sign of the times."
⬆ Opening of the main stage at Open Art (TONX)
Over 35 Web3 Leaders Share Visions for the Future of the TON Ecosystem
The event was led by Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation; Wego, co-founder of TONX; Gleb Kostarev, CEO of Blum; and Ekin Tuna, co-founder of TON Society, kicking off with a symbolic TONX paper airplane ceremony. The main stage opened with welcoming remarks from Gleb Kostarev, followed by keynote speeches from Wego, Ekin Tuna, Leonard (co-founder of All At Once), Ian W. (co-founder of TON Ventures), and Eefy Lin (Web3 Solutions Architect at Google Cloud). Paul Li, co-founder of TonBit, also introduced participants to TON’s first CTF challenge.
A highlight of the event was a fireside chat between CoinGecko co-founder TM Lee and TONX co-founder Dr. Awesome Doge, discussing the evolution and future of blockchain technology.
Another key session featured a panel discussion among co-founders from Blum, Catizen, TONX, and TON Society, exploring opportunities and challenges within the TON ecosystem and the broader Web3 landscape. The main stage concluded with a special presentation by Sam from Jambo Phone.
⬆ Highlights from The Open Art discussions (TONX)
Second Stage Discussions and Highlights
The second stage began with “Decoding TON Security,” a deep dive into security within the TON ecosystem, featuring Norbert from Nubit’s Global Growth team and Luis, co-founder of TonBit, moderated by Maeveknows, co-founder of Pukecast.
This was followed by a fireside chat between Jakob Palmstierna, President and Chief Commercial Officer at GSR, and Suji Yan, co-founder of Mask Network, moderated by Andi, Growth Lead at BlockMedia.
Next, Lemon, co-founder of UTonic, delivered a keynote speech. This was followed by a DeFi panel titled “Unlocking DeFi Power on TON,” featuring Ping Chen, core contributor at BeaverLand; Joshua, Head of Growth & Partnerships at Tradoor; Pang Xue Kai, founder and CEO of ForU AI; and Keer Lau, Chief Strategy Officer at Orbiter Finance. Participants discussed how DeFi can thrive within the TON ecosystem.
⬆ Over 10,000 registrations for Open Art (TONX)
Open Art Interactive Experiences and VIP Access
Open Art offered attendees a range of interactive experiences. Partner booths showcased their projects and provided exciting giveaways. VIP attendees enjoyed exclusive fast-track access, allowing them to skip lines and directly engage with the Web3 community. VIPs also received limited-edition wearable art pieces and tote bags themed around “free expression.”
In addition to booth exhibitions, attendees could enjoy interactive games in Open Art’s dedicated gaming zone, including air hockey and foosball tables. Light refreshments and beverages were also available throughout the event, allowing participants to recharge in a relaxed atmosphere.
⬆ List of sponsors and partners at Open Art (TONX)
Open Art Event Sponsors and Partners
The success of Open Art was made possible through strong support from its partners. The event was hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, with co-hosting partners CoinGecko, All At Once, TonBit, and Google Cloud.
Gold-tier sponsors included Catizen, Nubit, IoTeX, The Open Forest, CloudMile, ForuAI, OpenTorch, Tradoor, GGI, and UTonic. Silver-tier sponsors included GSR, Yuliverse, Televerse, Beaverland, Orbiter Finance, Duckchain, Duckcoop, PrivateAI, TON Polling, Bitget Wallet, and Miss W.
Additional key partners included MPost as strategic partner, MVL/TADA as mobility partner, and Jambo as phone partner. Open Art’s venture capital partners included SNZ, Summer Ventures, TON Ventures, EVG, DFG, and JSquare.
⬆ "Open Art ID Treasure Hunt" launched by Blum and TONX (TONX)
Open Art ID Treasure Hunt Hosted by Blum and TONX
Open Art also featured an exciting "Open Art ID Treasure Hunt" (TOA ID), hosted by Blum and TONX. Participants could mint a TOA ID, create a Blum account, and complete at least one task from any of 12 participating projects to win a chance to claim up to 10,000 USDT.
Participating projects included: Blum, WONTON, All At Once, Yuliverse, QuackQuack, Tradoor, Beaverland, MVL Chain, JamboPhone, ForU AI, Ton AI, and DUCKS.
Hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society, Open Art has established itself as a flagship event during Token2049 week, drawing over 11,000 registrants, 60+ partners, and more than 35 industry leaders to share insights into the rapidly expanding TON ecosystem.
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About The Open Art
"Night of Open Art," hosted by Blum, TONX, and TON Society during Token2049, was an evening that fused innovation with the spirit of free expression. Held at the Singapore National Gallery, the event saw over ten thousand participants register to attend live discussions and gain exclusive insights into Blum, TONX, and TON Society.
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About TONX
TONX is a driving force behind developer expansion on Telegram and TON applications. As a pioneer partner of TON, TONX provides an open platform connecting developers, investors, and users to shape the new economy. The 2024 TONX Hacker House sparked a wave of innovative Web3 projects. TONX’s core product, the TONX API, powers the Web3 super app ecosystem serving 950 million users.
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About Blum
Blum is a decentralized exchange offering token trading services from both centralized and decentralized exchanges—accessible within a single app, whether on Telegram or other platforms—while simplifying derivatives trading. Focused on memecoins and new tokens, Blum has launched a new platform called "memepad" specifically for meme projects, incorporating gamification to boost user engagement. Like a blooming flower, Blum symbolizes the potential and beauty of the crypto world.
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About TON Society
TON Society is a globally rooted movement supporting the growth of the TON community by organizing events and growth systems to build active local communities, aiming to use blockchain technology as a force for positive change. Operating across nine regions including CIS, Asia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, TON Society hosts up to 16 online and offline events each month. TON Society Hong Kong is the only official Chinese-language community in the TON ecosystem, providing users with the fastest way to explore and participate in TON, connecting builders and enthusiasts.
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About CoinGecko
CoinGecko is the world’s largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregation platform, tracking over 14,000 crypto assets across more than 1,000 global exchanges, offering comprehensive market perspectives and actionable insights for users.
About All At Once
All At Once is a next-generation AAA game built on TON, inspired by Clash Royale. The game attracted over 600,000 players within a month, with more than 50,000 daily active users. As a top 14 finalist in the "TON Hackathon: Code Summer" ABS 2024, All At Once delivers immersive gameplay and unmatched value compared to traditional card games.
About TonBit
TonBit is an early builder and security expert within the TON ecosystem, supported by TONX, focusing on delivering security audits for the TON ecosystem. TonBit is a sub-brand of BitsLab.
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