Frequently Asked Questions

TOKEN2049 Singapore is the Singapore edition of the TOKEN2049 conference series and is billed as the world's largest crypto event. It convenes decision-makers from across the global crypto and Web3 ecosystem — founders, investors, builders, institutions and enterprise leaders — to connect, exchange ideas, network and shape the direction of the industry. The 2026 edition takes place on 7–8 October 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 takes place on Wednesday 7 October and Thursday 8 October 2026. It is a two-day conference. The wider TOKEN2049 Week Singapore programme of side events runs from 5 to 11 October 2026, and the official closing party, AFTER 2049, takes place on 9 October 2026.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 is held at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956. The 2026 edition takes over all five floors of the venue, which sits on the Marina Bay waterfront in central Singapore.

Each conference day at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 runs from 7:30 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening, on both 7 and 8 October 2026. Registration opens at the start of each day at Marina Bay Sands.

TOKEN2049 Singapore draws 25,000+ attendees from 7,000+ companies across 160+ countries. The programme features 300+ speakers and 500+ exhibitors, and more than 60% of attendees are C-level or founder-level. More than 1,000 side events take place across TOKEN2049 Week Singapore.

TOKEN2049 Singapore is built for senior decision-makers in the global crypto and Web3 ecosystem: founders and operators, institutional and venture investors, protocol and infrastructure builders, developers, traders, exchange and custody leaders, and enterprise digital-asset teams. More than 60% of attendees hold C-level or founder-level roles.

TOKEN2049 Singapore is organised by BOB Group Limited, a company registered in Hong Kong, which operates the TOKEN2049 website and events. General enquiries go to info@token2049.com.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 tickets range from US$399 to US$4,999 depending on the pass type and the sales phase at the time of purchase. Early Bird pricing is available for a limited period and prices rise as each allocation sells out. All prices are subject to local taxes where applicable.

Tickets for TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 are bought through the official TOKEN2049 checkout at checkout.token2049.com/events/asia. Card payments accept Visa, American Express and Maestro. Crypto payments are handled through crypto.token2049.com/events/asia and processed by MoonPay Commerce. Buy only through these official channels.

Yes. TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 accepts cryptocurrency for ticket purchases through crypto.token2049.com/events/asia, processed by MoonPay Commerce. Card payment in USD is also available through crypto.token2049.com/events/asia using Visa, American Express or Maestro.

Yes. While speakers and topics are confirmed at the time of publishing, circumstances outside the organiser's control may require substitutions, alterations or cancellations. Any changes to the TOKEN2049 Singapore line-up are published on the website as soon as possible.

NEXUS is the TOKEN2049 startup competition, described as the world's largest crypto startup competition. Early-stage crypto and Web3 startups pitch on the main stage at TOKEN2049 Singapore on 7–8 October 2026 in front of an expert judging panel and the TOKEN2049 community. It draws 500+ applicants, from which 10 finalists are selected for one global stage.

For NEXUS, TOKEN2049 defines an early-stage startup as a company incorporated from 2023 onwards that has raised less than US$5 million in investment.

No. Applying to TOKEN2049 NEXUS is free and selection is merit-based. Judges may separately choose to make investment offers outside the prize grant.

Top 10 NEXUS finalists at TOKEN2049 Singapore receive access to a prize pool of over US$100,000, a complimentary startup stand at the event, full access to TOKEN2049 on 7–8 October, all standard TOKEN2049 speaker benefits including the speaker reception, networking drinks and lounges, three complimentary tickets for their team and network, photography and session recordings of their on-stage pitch, and marketing amplification before and after the event.

Yes. NEXUS applications are kept confidential and are shared only with the TOKEN2049 NEXUS review committee.

There is no formal interview round for TOKEN2049 NEXUS, because of the volume of applications received. Where additional detail is needed, the team may interview individual applicants.

The NEXUS application video should show your product working in real time. Production quality is not assessed — a phone recording or screen capture is fine. What matters is demonstrating the working product you would showcase on the TOKEN2049 stage.

Cap, a stablecoin protocol built around credible financial guarantees, won the TOKEN2049 NEXUS Startup Competition in 2025. Founder Benjamin Sarquis Peillard pitched the winning entry before the judging panel after NEXUS narrowed hundreds of applicants to a final shortlist.

TOKEN2049 Origins is the official TOKEN2049 hackathon, held alongside TOKEN2049 Singapore. Participants take an idea from concept to working product in 36 hours, building across DeFi, infrastructure, NFTs and AI x Web3, with mentorship from developers and founders. Origins hosts 160 participants competing for a US$100,000 prize pool.

TOKEN2049 Origins offers a US$100,000 prize pool, including cash prizes, grants and accelerator places. Awards have included US$12,000 in scholarships to Draper University's Hero Training programme and a three-month residency. Teams pitch live on the TOKEN2049 stage in front of attendees, global media and investors.

Yes. TOKEN2049 Origins participants receive access to TOKEN2049 Singapore itself, alongside dedicated rest zones, free meals, snacks and drinks, and limited-edition swag over the 36-hour build.

AI Fusion Labs won the 2025 TOKEN2049 Origins hackathon in Singapore with PayperPlane, a browser extension enabling crypto payments on any website that accepts card payments. Runner-up teams included Genosight, Teetee (LeftAI), built (MicroPay) and felt (Yield Vault).

TOKEN2049 Week Singapore is the wider programme of independently hosted meetups, workshops, summits, networking drinks, sport and parties that runs around the main conference, with TOKEN2049 as its flagship event. In 2026 it runs from 5 to 11 October. The full searchable side-event directory is at week.token2049.com.

More than 1,000 side events take place across TOKEN2049 Week Singapore, spanning conferences and summits, workshops and hackathons, networking sessions, sport, and parties and dinners. Many are free to attend and are listed with their ticket type at week.token2049.com.

AFTER 2049 is the official TOKEN2049 Singapore closing party. In 2026 it takes place on 9 October at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck, with skyline views and 360° spatial audio. Access is via the AFTER 2049 waitlist.

Yes. Singapore Airlines is the official airline partner of TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 and offers discounted flights to ticket holders. Buy your TOKEN2049 ticket first, then book through the Singapore Airlines promotion code page linked from token2049.com/singapore/travel.

Yes. TOKEN2049 Singapore has partnered with TravelSwap for discounted hotel rates, alongside direct preferential rates at PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Capella Singapore and InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay. Further partner properties include Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton Millenia, JW Marriott South Beach, Swissôtel The Stamford, The Westin, Sofitel City Centre, Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Jen Orchardgateway and Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay.

Yes. Hotel bookings made through TravelSwap, the TOKEN2049 Singapore accommodation partner, can be paid in cryptocurrency or in your choice of fiat currency.

TOKEN2049 Singapore offers bespoke sponsorship packages tailored to company objectives and budget, covering exhibition space, networking opportunities and onsite branding. The Sponsorship Prospectus for TOKEN2049 Singapore is available now. Submit an enquiry through the sponsorship inquiry form at token2049.com/singapore/partners/inquiry, or email sponsors@token2049.com. Sponsorship items and exhibition space are allocated on a first-come basis.

TOKEN2049 Singapore sponsorship is structured across Title, Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers, alongside Lifestyle, Media, Community, Education and Affiliate partnerships. Title sponsors for the 2026 edition include OKX, Sui, BloFin, Mesh, BingX and TRON.

Media accreditation for TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 is handled through the media section of token2049.com/singapore/partners, where the current application or waitlist status is shown. Accreditation enquiries go to TOKEN2049SG@wachsman.com. Mainstream outlets and crypto trade press attend on site — the 2025 edition was covered by Bloomberg, CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Reuters, CNA, The Straits Times, CoinDesk, The Block, Cointelegraph and Blockworks, among others.

Yes. Organisers of large Web3 or fintech communities can apply to become a TOKEN2049 Community Partner and receive co-marketing benefits for their community. University and student blockchain societies can apply as Education Partners. Both apply through the partner forms linked from token2049.com/singapore/partners.

Yes. Influencers, KOLs and anyone with a large network can apply to the TOKEN2049 Affiliate programme to earn commission on ticket sales generated from their audience. Apply through the affiliate section of token2049.com/singapore/partners.

Yes. By registering for a TOKEN2049 ticket you agree that the organiser and associated companies may use your registered company logo for marketing, including on the website, social media and marketing materials, with size, format or placement adjusted as needed. Concerns can be raised at info@token2049.com.

TOKEN2049 Singapore is positioned as a festival rather than a conference alone. Across all five floors of Marina Bay Sands the event operates as a pop-up city with immersive experiences and side events under one roof, alongside the stage programme. Onsite activities include a climbing wall, pickleball, boxing, a bull ride, pull-up and HODL challenges, and recovery facilities including cold plunge and heat pods.

The TOKEN2049 Experience Playbook is a guide to everything on offer at TOKEN2049 Singapore beyond the stages, organised around five themes: Network, Move, Recover, Nourish and Disconnect. It is published at token2049.com/singapore/experiences.

Side Quests are a gamified challenge programme at TOKEN2049 Singapore, powered by Moongate. Attendees complete challenges around the venue — climbing wall, pickleball, boxing, cold plunge, heat pod, bull ride, pull-ups and HODL — to earn Llamapoints, which are redeemed for exclusive merchandise. Prologue Quests can be completed before the event to build up points in advance.

Set up your Side Quests profile at the TOKEN2049 Side Quest Portal, powered by Moongate, then look out for Side Quest beacons around the venue at TOKEN2049 Singapore. Open the portal on your mobile device, sign in with your email, and use the Scan QR Code button to scan each beacon as you complete challenges.

Speaker applications for TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 are submitted by email to speakers@token2049.com. Include your preferred speaking role, the topics you could cover, and background on yourself. Demand for speaking slots is high, so apply early and make the submission specific and relevant.

TOKEN2049 Singapore features 300+ speakers across its stages over the two conference days. Further speakers continue to be announced in the run-up to 7–8 October 2026.

Confirmed speakers for TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 include Shayne Coplan (Polymarket), Balaji Srinivasan (The Network State), Adena Friedman (Nasdaq), Jeff Yan (Hyperliquid Labs), Arthur Hayes (Maelstrom), Star Xu (OKX), Richard Teng (Binance), Jesse Pollak (Base), Jenny Johnson (Franklin Templeton), Joseph Lubin (Consensys), Charles Hoskinson (Input Output Group), Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Sandeep Nailwal (Polygon Foundation), Tom Lee (Fundstrat / BitMine) and Eric Trump (The Trump Organization). The full and current line-up is published at token2049.com/singapore/speakers.

TOKEN2049 is not liable for the granting of any visa required to attend the event. If an attendee's visa is not granted, the ticket is not refunded. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own entry requirements for Singapore ahead of 7–8 October 2026.

No. Discounts on TOKEN2049 Singapore tickets cannot be combined with any other discount or multiple offer, and they apply to new bookings only. No adjustments are made to registrations already completed.

Once your purchase is complete, your TOKEN2049 Singapore ticket is delivered electronically by email to the address given by the purchaser. For some ticket types you will need to supply additional information — such as attendee name or tax identification number — before the ticket can be issued. Either a printed copy or an electronic copy showing the reference number can be used to register on site.

No. All TOKEN2049 ticket purchases are non-refundable in their entirety. A ticket remains the property of the organiser and is a personal revocable licence. If the organiser cancels the event, it accepts no responsibility for airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants. Registration questions go to info@token2049.com.

You can complete every Side Quest at TOKEN2049 Singapore — there is no cap on the number of different quests you take on. There are limits on how many times you can earn points from repeating a single Side Quest.

Visit the TOKEN2049 Merch Store on Level 4 of Marina Bay Sands on 7 or 8 October 2026, choose your reward, and show your personal QR code for the crew to scan and deduct your Llamapoints. Indicative thresholds are 400 points for a cap, 800 for a T-shirt and 1,000 for a hoodie, with event tickets available at higher point totals.

The TOKEN2049 Merch Store closes at 5:30pm on both 7 and 8 October 2026. Llamapoints must be redeemed before that cut-off. Stock is strictly limited and allocated first-come, first-served, and you can redeem a maximum of one of each item.

Yes. The TOKEN2049 app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, and is for registered TOKEN2049 attendees only. It provides AI-driven attendee matchmaking, 1:1 and group meeting scheduling, contact scanning, a personalised agenda with calendar sync, an interactive Marina Bay Sands floor plan with exhibitor booths, and in-app extras including Side Quests and travel tips.

For general and registration enquiries about TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026, email info@token2049.com. Speaker applications go to speakers@token2049.com. Sponsorship and exhibition enquiries go to sponsors@token2049.com. Media enquiries go to TOKEN2049SG@wachsman.com.