On September 30, 2025, the highly anticipated InnoBlock 2025 conference concluded successfully at the National Gallery Singapore. The conference was sponsored by HolmesAI, TruStable, Bitrise Capital, and Nano Labs, and co-organized by ABGA, ME, and ICC.
With the theme "From Tokens to Mainstream," InnoBlock 2025 was not only an industry event but also a public dialogue on how Web3 can become mainstream. Focusing on industry implementation and value creation, the conference transcended the single-minded focus of technology, showcasing a cross-disciplinary, open, and forward-looking approach. Located in Singapore, a global hub of finance and innovation, the conference rallied the forces driving the industry forward and provided a high-quality platform for exchange and collaboration between Chinese developers and the global Web3 community.
This year's conference focused on core and cutting-edge Web3 topics, highlighting such hot topics as stablecoins, DATs, AI, RWA, DeFi, Gaming, and DePIN. Founders, technical experts, and investors from around the world gathered to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges in the trillion-dollar market, from macro trends to application implementation. They also shared insights and practical cases about the future of the digital economy.
According to statistics, InnoBlock 2025 attracted over 5,000 industry professionals, making it the largest and most highly anticipated comprehensive side event during Token2049, offering attendees unique industry perspectives and in-depth networking opportunities. This year's conference featured two main stages: the Main Stage and the Fireside Stage, with eight keynote speeches, 13 roundtable discussions, and one fireside chat. Through diverse exchange sessions, ranging from trend insights to application exploration, the discussions were both in-depth and open, comprehensively showcasing the cutting-edge landscape of Web3 technology and industry, and fostering cross-disciplinary insights and collaboration opportunities.
A Review of the InnoBlock 2025 Conference Highlights
Keynote highlights:
In "The New Era of AI and Digital Assets," ME CEO Jessica shared ME's practices in brand building and AI-driven services, focusing on ME Group's brand strategy and the application of AI agents in social media management, community operations, and content generation. She emphasized that with AI, ME can provide 24/7 intelligent services, personalized push notifications, and efficient interactions, helping users build unique brand value.
In "HolmesAI — The Closest AI Agent to the Real You," HolmesAI CEO Assistant Killian outlined HolmesAI's vision for building a decentralized AI persona. He elaborated on the opportunities for identity and data sovereignty arising from the convergence of AI and Web3, demonstrated a customizable, ownable, and continuously learning AI Persona solution, and highlighted its potential for application in knowledge monetization, social media, and multi-scenario expansion.
In his presentation, "Asia's Stablecoin Orchestration Layer — Kaia's Stablecoin Strategy to Connect Asia," Kaia Foundation Chairman Sam Seo outlined Kaia's strategy of connecting Asian financial systems through a stablecoin orchestration layer, aiming to address issues such as fragmented regulation, high cross-border remittance costs, and insufficient financial inclusion. He showcased Kaia's stablecoin ecosystem and stated that Kaia aims to become a core hub for stablecoins in Asia.
In "Anti-Inflation Money: Yield-Bearing Stablecoins for Inclusive Finance, Wealth Growth, and Preservation," TruStable Co-Founder Ro discussed how yield-bearing stablecoins can combat inflation and achieve wealth preservation and growth. She demonstrated how TruStable achieves wealth growth and preservation through structured products and RWA tokenization while ensuring regulatory compliance, and she also discussed the potential of stablecoins in cross-chain payments and institutional asset management.
Sign Co-Founder Xin Yan discussed how to shape a truly global capital market in "The Real Global Capital Market." He noted that Sign is committed to using cryptography as financial infrastructure, promoting the development of the global digital economy while safeguarding sovereignty. He also elaborated on the potential of blockchain in financial asset infrastructure and cross-border payment systems. Sign's goal is to create a new "SWIFT and Visa."
In his talk "Stock Tokenization and Use Cases," StableStock CEO Zixi Zhu shared StableStock's vision for building an on-chain stock ecosystem within TraDeFi. He noted that emerging markets face a significant gap in access to qualified assets, and that StableStock is committed to bringing developed market stock assets to developing markets, improving accessibility and liquidity. He also envisioned the vast potential of stock tokenization in the DeFi space.
In "From Tokenization to Trust: Building the Infrastructure for the Next Decade of Digital Assets," Bakkt COO Nicholas Baes explores how the intersection of blockchain, finance, and regulation is driving the development of digital assets. Drawing on Bakkt's experience, he demonstrates how to connect traditional finance and the crypto economy through compliance and trust, and envisions the direction of digital asset infrastructure over the next decade.
In her speech, "Acceleration for Innovation: ICC's Role in Shaping the Future of Blockchain and Beyond," ICC CEO Yoka Zhou outlined ICC's mission and positioning in promoting blockchain and cross-sector innovation. She shared ICC's experience in accelerating startups, supporting established ecosystems in expanding into the Asian market, and providing comprehensive services. She also emphasized ICC's deep network and execution capabilities within the Asian Web3 and gaming ecosystems.
Panel highlights:
Main Stage :
The roundtable discussion, "Web3 Gaming at a Crossroads: What's Next for Web3 Games?", was moderated by PANONY & PANews Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Tongtong Bee. Panelists included Sei Director of Gaming Jason Lim, SavannaSurvival CEO BM, MetaArena Head of Gaming Mike Cheng, and The9 Limited Head of Web3 Marrtin Hoon. The discussion focused on the current state of the Web3 gaming industry after its boom and then its correction, sharing key developments and challenges of mainstream adoption over the past year. It also explored new financing paths amidst the cooling of VC funding and the innovative trends that could reshape the industry over the next three years.
The roundtable discussion, "Stablecoins at Scale: Redefining Money in the Digital Economy," was moderated by Google Cloud Web3 Sales Representative Blues Lin and featured panelists including Avail Co-Founder Anurag Arjun, dtcpay Commercial Director Andy, TruStable Co-Founder Qingchen, and Tether Expansion Manager APAC Ploy Boonyavee. The panelists delved into the potential applications of stablecoins in cross-border remittances, e-commerce, and payroll. They analyzed their evolution from transactional tools to financial infrastructure, the technical bottlenecks and regulatory challenges faced in scaling, and envisioned the potential for stablecoins to transform everyday payments and the economic system.
The roundtable discussion, "Bridging the Gap: Unlocking the Potential of Real-World Assets on Blockchain," was moderated by QuillAudits CEO Preetam and featured guests including Amber Premium CPO Yi Bao, Plume Network CSO Shukyee Ma, GAIB CTO Jun, and Mantle Network Head of Product Joshua Cheong. The discussion focused on the accelerated development of real-world asset (RWA) on-chain, exploring the most promising asset classes, the core drivers of liquidity and transparency, and the technological breakthroughs that will drive large-scale RWA adoption in the coming years.
The roundtable discussion, "AI at the Core: Redefining Innovation, Infrastructure, and Intelligence in Web3," was moderated by AICEAN CMO Herbert Sim and featured HolmesAI Co-Founder and CTO Ky, Chainbase Core Contributor Luki, Theoriq Foundation Executive Director Pei Chen, and Heurist Founder JW. The discussion emphasized AI's core driving force in Web3, analyzing its reshaping impact on products, users, and communities. It also explored the profound impact of AI-enabled innovation on the Web3 ecosystem over the next three to five years, from the technical, ethical, and regulatory perspectives.
The roundtable discussion, "From Tokens to Stocks: The Role of Digital Asset Treasuries in the Evolution of Publicly Listed Crypto Firms," was moderated by BlockTempo Growth Manager Alex and featured panelists Marco Lim, Independent Non-Executive Director of Boyaa Interactive International Ltd. (Stock Code: 00434.HK), Jane Yang, Head of Growth at Aspecta, James Zhang, Strategic Advisor at Sharps Technology (Nasdaq: STSS), Stephen Mackintosh, CIO of Sui Group Holdings, and John Riggins, CEO of Moon Inc. The discussion focused on the rise of the DAT model, exploring its strategic drivers, its role as a bridge between traditional equity and crypto markets, and the prospects for integrating it with RWA tokenization. The discussion also emphasized the importance of brand narrative and the impact of regulatory changes on global expansion.
Fireside Stage :
The roundtable discussion, "DeFi in 2025: What's Next for Innovation in Decentralized Finance?" was moderated by Loop Finance Community Ambassador Alex, and featured guests including Derive Head of Research Sean Dawson, Phoenix Labs (Spark core development team) CEO and Co-Founder Sam MacPherson, Morpho APAC Growth Lead Shan, and Neo BD Director Denis Suslov. The discussion focused on the evolution of DeFi since its early days, offering insightful analysis of shifting user behavior and emerging product innovations. The panelists also explored the impact of risk management and regulatory trends on the next wave of DeFi growth.
The roundtable discussion, "CeDeFi 2.0: Bridging the Trust Gap Between Centralized and Decentralized Finance," was moderated by Cointelegraph Head of APAC Frederick Tan and featured dYdX Foundation CEO Charles d'Haussy, Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh, Manta Network Head of Ecosystem Global Shubham Bhandari, and OSL Chief Commercial Officer Eugene Cheung. The discussion focused on the latest developments in the convergence of CeFi and DeFi, focusing on trust, compliance, and risk management, and explored future opportunities for CeDeFi in areas such as payments, lending, and RWA tokenization.
The roundtable discussion, "Beyond Funding: How Investors and Incubators Shape the Next Wave of Web3 Innovation," was moderated by ME BD Atticus Wang and featured Bitrise Capital Co-Founder Kevin Shao, CICADA Finance Incubation Investor Gary Yang, HashKey Capital Investment Manager Stella Yang, and Inception Capital GP and Founder David Gan. This panel discussed the latest trends in global Web3 innovation from an investor's perspective, sharing the diverse roles of investors and incubators beyond capital, exploring how to assess a team's innovative potential, and identifying strategic priorities for driving sustainable growth amidst a cooling of funding.
The roundtable discussion, "From Transactions to Treasury: The Convergence of Crypto Payments and Digital Asset Management," was moderated by Akash Network Head of Community Adam Wozney and featured Cobo Head of Sales and Solutions Lucas Yang, KUN Global VP of Sales and Global Partnership Robert Feng, and BlockSec COO Ruby. The discussion examined the core drivers of the convergence of crypto payments and asset management, the security benefits of technological innovation, regulatory differences across markets, and key opportunities and development directions for the coming years.
The panel discussion, "Bridging Web2 and Web3: What It Takes for Mass Adoption of Blockchain Games," was moderated by W3GG Indonesia Country Manager Vinzka Janikha and featured guests 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. The discussion focused on the key factors driving the mass adoption of Web3 games, delving into technological breakthroughs, user experience optimization, and community-driven growth paths. It also provided an outlook on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry over the next three to five years.
The roundtable discussion, "From Tokens to Shares: The Convergence of Digital Assets and Traditional Equities," was moderated by Kaia Community Partner Vivi and featured guests including ViaBTC Capital Chief Analyst Jeff, Bit Origin Limited CTO William Chen, China Renaissance Head of Principal Investment Duke Shi, and Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE: MPU) Chief Financial Officer Carol Wang. The discussion focused on the convergence of digital assets and traditional equity, encompassing the drivers of corporate crypto asset diversification, the potential for tokenizing traditional equity, and the potential path for companies to transition from passive coin holdings to on-chain equity issuance.
The roundtable discussion, "The Liquidity Unlock: How RWA Tokenization Is Reshaping Capital Markets," was moderated by Edwin Cheung, Head of OTC at Gate Global, and featured Zhao Chen, Executive Director of Digital Assets at Fosun Wealth and CEO of FinChain; Cleo, Associate Partner at HashKey Tokenization; and Lee Kai Yang, Co-Founder and CEO of DMZ Fintech Pte. Ltd. The discussion examined the potential of RWA tokenization to reshape capital market liquidity, transparency, and regulation, and explored its long-term impact on asset issuance and trading models.
A roundtable discussion, "Scaling the Physical Layer: Infrastructure Challenges for DePIN Builders," was moderated by DeNet Partner Daniil Maslov and featured GEODNET Co-Founder and Head of Blockchain David Chen, Aethir Co-Founder and CSO Mark Rydon, Genpulse Founder Fiona Bao, and ARO Network Co-Founder Randy Huang. The discussion reviewed the current state of DePIN infrastructure, focusing on technical and regulatory challenges, the balance between decentralization and efficient operations, and the role of token economics and incentive mechanisms in driving network growth and sustainability.
Highlights of the Fireside Dialogue:
The fireside chat, "BNB Treasury: Building the Digital Asset Strategy for the Web3 Ecosystem," featured Nano Labs (Nasdaq: NA) Founder Jack Kong and BNB Chain Head of Business Development Sarah Song. The panelists engaged in an in-depth discussion on the BNB Treasury, exploring its strategic role in the ecosystem, the multi-pronged approach companies take to building reserves, and the impact of models like "equity financing + BNB reserves" on the ecosystem and price. The two panelists also shared their outlook on the opportunities and challenges facing the BNB Treasury in the future.
As a multi-faceted industry event encompassing Web3, InnoBlock 2025 emphasizes dialogue and connection. The conference not only brings together world-class guests and leading institutions, but also features community-driven interactive experiences and dedicated social areas, creating a high-density network expansion and collaboration opportunities for attendees, making it a vital platform for promoting global collaboration.
With this, InnoBlock 2025 concluded successfully with a vibrant exchange of ideas and insights. Focusing on Web3 technological innovation, future development, and core industry topics, attendees engaged in profound and forward-looking exchanges, sparking countless inspiring thoughts and possibilities. The success of this event is inseparable from the strong support of our partners. ABGA, ME, and ICC would like to express their sincere gratitude to all guests, speakers, and collaborators. Special thanks to the summit's title sponsors: HolmesAI, TruStable, Bitrise Capital, and Nano Labs; gold sponsors: Sei, Planet Hares, SavannaSurvival, Loop Finance, Google Cloud, and CloudMile; silver sponsors: Mid-Levels KOL Club, Sieger, The9bit, Solulu, BTSE Enterprise Solutions, MetaArena, Nika Labs, XPIN Network, and SeekD; and all media and ecosystem partners for their dedicated support. Their participation not only expanded the conference's influence but also provided a broader platform for industry collaboration.
While the conference has concluded, the exploration of openness, dialogue, and cross-border collaboration continues and will shape the industry's next cycle. Web3 is evolving from concept to application, transcending a single technological narrative and becoming deeply intertwined with real-world economic and social structures. While InnoBlock 2025 may not provide all the answers, it has clarified key questions and charted new possibilities for the future. Looking ahead, ABGA, ME, and ICC look forward to gathering with global innovators and industry leaders at the next summit to witness the next chapter of Web3.
