Shanhai坞 • Singapore | The Shanhai Saga Continues, Witness the Birth of Next-Gen AI and Blockchain Applications
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Shanhai坞 • Singapore | The Shanhai Saga Continues, Witness the Birth of Next-Gen AI and Blockchain Applications
Shanhaiwu • Singapore sincerely invites every visionary to shape a new internet productivity and production relationship by building next-generation applications, contributing to an open and autonomous world.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insights
The Next Generation of Applications
As Ethereum celebrates its 10th anniversary, its ecosystem has entered a new phase: infrastructure is largely complete, yet real-world adoption remains limited.
The recent Pectra upgrade—optimizing staking mechanisms, reducing L2 costs through blob scaling, and enabling scalable transactions and gas sponsorship via account abstraction—embodies the Ethereum Foundation’s updated strategic vision: scale Layer 1, scale the blob layer, and enhance user experience.
As the Ethereum Foundation puts it, “Now may be the best time to deploy Ethereum’s technology and cypherpunk values globally.” It’s time to build the next generation of applications.
We define the next generation of applications as usable, sustainable, and truly widely adopted.
In today's bear market, we’re refocusing on product fundamentals: How do we address real user needs? How do we achieve product-market fit (PMF)? And ultimately, how do we build self-sustaining products? These are unavoidable questions on the path to mass adoption. Amid the noise of the blockchain world, do you have the courage to take the red pill, stay true to cypherpunk ideals, and return to the初心 of building?
Certainly, we're in a constantly evolving cycle. The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence brings both opportunities and challenges to the blockchain industry. If blockchain offers new templates for transaction settlement, data storage, and system design, AI represents a revolution in computing, analysis, and content delivery.
This is more than just a simple fusion of two cutting-edge technologies—it will generate unprecedented synergies. In the AI-blockchain space, we're already seeing flourishing platforms like Bittensor, tools and resource networks like Grass, and agent-driven applications like Virtuals. New use cases are emerging that could transform industries and reshape how we live and work.
With blockchain infrastructure becoming fast, low-cost, and reliable, and AI revolutionizing productivity and efficiency to drive industrial upgrades, the inflection point for application explosion is here.
TechFlow•Singapore warmly invites every visionary builder to co-create the next generation of applications, shaping new models of internet productivity and production relationships, and contributing to an open, autonomous world.
TechFlow•Singapore
In 2023, TechFlow built a "post-modernist" and "anti-hustle" tribal myth at Beidahu Lake; in 2024, TechFlow opened a gateway for East-West blockchain community exchange in Chiang Mai; in September 2025, TechFlow will set sail again in Singapore, witnessing the birth of the next generation of AI and Ethereum-native applications.
We are now recruiting up to 200 participants:
Individual Builders / Individuals
Developers, researchers, designers, operators, product/growth specialists—anyone who is building or eager to build.
Teams / Startups
Early-stage teams building real-world applications on Ethereum, AI, or other frontier technologies (valuation < $30 million)—committed to redefining how people collaborate, create, and interact.
👈 Apply now and build together
A one-of-a-kind “TechFlow”!
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TechFlow•Singapore will launch in a new format, bringing pioneering builders together in an open and diverse nation to cohabit, co-learn, and co-build “TechFlow,” exploring paths to mass adoption powered by artificial intelligence and blockchain.
⛰️ TechFlow•Singapore
You’ll arrive in Singapore this September—not just to work, but to rediscover rhythm, meet kindred spirits, and reignite your passion for building.
01/ Live & Build
✦ Live & Build: You can freely choose your accommodation (we’ll offer hotel discounts), but each day we’ll gather in a shared space to work, dine, exchange ideas, think, and move forward together. Here, rediscover the meaning of purposeful creation.
02/ Structured Sprints
✦ Structured Sprints: The month will be divided into four phases—from aligning direction, refining products, iterating with feedback, to final presentation. You’ll have ample space to advance deeply, with others by your side.
03/ Hear Real Stories
✦ Hear Real Stories: You’ll hear firsthand from creators—founders, engineers, protocol designers—who will share their authentic journeys: the paths they took, the pitfalls they faced, and what they wish they’d known earlier.
04/ Share With More
✦ Share With More: Many sessions and workshops will be recorded and made public so others can grow alongside us—not just for those present, but also for builders who cannot join in person.
05/ Growth & Connection
✦ Growth & Connection: Even if you come alone, you’ll quickly find compatible partners. We’ll also help connect you with ongoing support—be it community, funding, or your next journey.
This is a space dedicated to deep thinking, honest dialogue, and shared pursuit. You’ll walk away with tangible progress and form bonds with collaborators you’ll want to keep building with.
Become a Member
Rooted in blockchain-native and cypherpunk values, TechFlow•Singapore seeks individuals and teams深耕 in (but not limited to) the following areas:
01 Artificial Intelligence x Blockchain
Building decentralized AI infrastructure and applications—including open AI model markets, privacy-preserving computation, natural language smart contract development tools, AI agents, and full interaction pathways between AI agents and the blockchain world.
02 Smart Hardware & Robotics
Exploring blockchain-integrated smart hardware, privacy-focused AI assistants, decentralized robotic systems, and next-generation devices that empower user sovereignty, emphasize local computation, and enable trust-minimized collaboration in physical spaces.
03 Next-Gen DeFi & Payment Systems (PayFi)
Advancing financial protocols bridging on-chain and off-chain worlds, solving critical issues such as long-tail credit, RWA tokenization, and cross-system interoperable payments.
04 Information Finance
Building systems where “truth” and “verification” are core assets—including on-chain reputation systems, innovative prediction markets, and information-based coordination protocols.
05 Beyond DeFi: Real-World Applications & Collaboration Tools
Creating decentralized social platforms for creators and communities, permissionless collaboration tools, privacy-centric data infrastructure, and novel coordination mechanisms supporting digital-native communities and public goods.
06 Infrastructure Innovation
Continuously strengthening Ethereum’s foundational capabilities and user experience—from modular rollups, shared sequencing, zero-knowledge proof systems, to improved developer experience (“vibe coding”) and interoperability protocols.
Whether you’re an individual developer, researcher, designer, operator, or product/growth specialist—or an early-stage team building practical applications aligned with the Ethereum ecosystem—we sincerely invite you (or your team) to join TechFlow•Singapore. At this pivotal moment when AI and Ethereum-native applications are poised for breakout, let’s build real-world applications infused with cryptographic principles that serve broad public adoption.
The application window for TechFlow•Singapore is now open. Please note the following key dates to secure your participation:
✦ Application Period: June 26 – July 26
✦ Review Period: July 26 – July 30
✦ Finalists Announced: July 31
✦ Warm-up Phase: August 1 – August 31
TechFlow Values in Action
Explore the integration of technology and ancient wisdom
Dedication and pioneering thought
Respect for the individual
Love and mutual support
The more independent you become,
the more you need community
Welcome to join us and co-create a unique “TechFlow”!
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Frequently Asked Questions
✦ Does my product need to use specific technologies?
Your product should leverage artificial intelligence, Ethereum-based blockchain technology, or other frontier technologies. We welcome projects from other ecosystems that integrate with or become native to Ethereum.
✦ Do I need to participate full-time?
Full-month attendance isn’t mandatory, but we recommend staying for at least one week to deeply engage with a topic. Ideally, stay as long as possible to gain the richest immersive experience.
✦ Do I need to book my own accommodation?
Yes, you’ll need to arrange your own lodging, meals, and transportation. However, we’ve negotiated discounted rates with nearby hotels.
✦ Can participants receive funding or grants?
Winners of the accelerator program will have potential access to investment from top-tier VCs. Additionally, TechFlow will offer scholarships to outstanding individuals to cover expenses during the program.
✦ What if I’m not selected? Can I still participate?
Everyone is welcome to attend weekly founder workshops and various community events. Also, all courses, AMAs, and keynote sessions will be uploaded to the open web.
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