Borderless Summit (TOKEN2049 SG): The Era of Consumer-First Web3
Organised: by SynFutures
Joined by industry leaders from: Dragonfly, Framework Ventures, 1inch, Monad, Agora, Morpho Labs, Pendle among others!
Diamond sponsor: Fuzz.land
Gold sponsors: Supra Oracles, Kinetex Network, D3
Silver sponsors: zkLink, Zomma Protocol, Yay!
Media partners: Wu Blockchain, BeInCrypto, BlockBeats, Moongate, Xangle, Token Post, Traders Guild, Panony, Foresight News, Coinpost, Talkchain, CryptoNews, Cointelegram, Coindesk Indonesia, Cointelegraph JP, Bitcoin Addict
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As Web3 evolves, the spotlight is shifting from infrastructure to the consumer experience. "The Era of Consumer-First Web3" is the second edition of the Borderless Summit, a conference dedicated to exploring the most pressing trends in Web3 through the lenses of both Eastern and Western perspectives.
This summit brings together global leaders, innovators, and visionaries to explore how emerging consumer dApps in Web3 are set to redefine the industry. With a focus on real-world adoption, the summit will dive into the opportunities and challenges of creating a truly consumer-first ecosystem, where user experience takes precedence over code.
Join us as we bridge East and West to unlock new insights into the future of Web3—where the revolution will indeed be consumerized.
Agenda:
1:30pm -1:50pm: Registration & Coffee:
1:50pm - 2:00pm: Opening Remarks
2:00pm - 2:30pm: [PANEL 1] DeFi for All: Unlocking Complex Finance for the Masses
This panel will explore the transformative potential of DeFi in making traditionally complex financial products designed for institutions and high-net-worth individuals more accessible to a broader audience. Panelists will address the opportunities and challenges of this consumerization and how it could unlock unprecedented financial inclusion.
Panelists
Mike Silagadze, CEO, Ether.fi
TN, Founder, Pendle
Nick van Eck, CEO/ Co-Founder, Agora Finance
Fred Hsu, CEO & Co-Founder, D3
Moderator: Mark, CMO, SynFutures2:30pm - 3:00pm: [PANEL 2] Unified Liquidity: Enhancing the User Experience
Fragmented liquidity across multiple chains is a significant barrier to a seamless user experience in Web3. This panel will explore the critical role of liquidity aggregation in streamlining the Web3 journey. The discussion will cover the latest advancements in liquidity aggregation and how these innovations are paving the way for improved accessibility and greater adoption.
Panelists
Sergej Kunz, Co-founder, 1inch
Simon Baksys, VP of BD, LayerZero Labs
Chris Carapola, Co-Founder & CEO, Curvance
Eugene, Co-Founder, DWF Labs/ OpenEden
Moderator: Tigran Bolshoi, Co-founder, Kinetex Network 3:00pm -3:10pm: [Keynote] 24/7 Smart Contract Pen-Testing: Elevating DeFi Security on the Blockchain
Speaker: Jeff Liu, CEO & Cofounder of Fuzzland Inc3:10pm -3:40pm: [PANEL 3] VC Insights: The Consumer Trends Shaping Web3’s Future
Institutional investors are key players in shaping the future of Web3 by backing emerging trends and technologies. This panel will delve into the consumer trends in Web3 that are currently exciting VCs. Panelists will explore which areas, such as SocialFi, Web3 gaming, or other emerging sectors, are seen as major opportunities (or busts) in this cycle and beyond. The discussion will also highlight what new trends VCs are watching and what they believe holds the most promise for the future of Web3.
Panelists
Haseeb Qureshi, General Partner, Dragonfly
Vance Spencer, Co-Founder, Framework Ventures
Ryan, Founding partner, Hashed
Joey Krug, Partner, Founders Fund
Nick Matthew, Partner, Standard Crypto
Moderator: Jocy, Founding Partner, IOSG Ventures3:40pm - 4:10pm: [PANEL 4] Beyond Points and Airdrops: Redefining User Incentives
User incentives are a cornerstone of many Web3 projects, but the current meta of points programs and airdrops is losing favor. This panel will discuss the need for a shift towards more sustainable and meaningful incentive structures that attract genuine users rather than opportunistic farmers. Panelists will explore what comes after the points meta, how to evolve incentive strategies, and how to align these strategies with long-term user engagement and project sustainability.
Panelists
Paul Frambot, CEO & Co-founder, Morpho Labs
Irene Zhao, Founder, Asianmom
Mr.Block, Core at Puffer & Curve.fi
Antonio Garcia-Martinez, CEO & Founder, Spindl
Moderator: Uwe Cerron, Core Contributor, Convergence4:10pm - 4:40pm: [PANEL 5] Building for Billions: Consumer-Centric Blockchain Infrastructure
As Web3 continues to evolve, the debate over whether the infrastructure is ready for mainstream adoption intensifies. This panel will discuss what consumer-centric infrastructure looks like and what advancements are still needed. Are we truly ready for mainstream consumer dApps, or are there significant barriers that need to be addressed first? Panelists will share insights into the current state of Web3 infrastructure and its readiness for the masses.
Panelists
Shuyao Kong, Co-Founder, MegaETH
Joey Anthony, Head of Infrastructure, Monad
Eric Brown, Sr. Developer Advocate, Base
Maarten Henskens, Head of Growth, Soneium
Moderator: Jon Jones, Co-founder and CBO, Supra4:40pm - 7:30pm: Closing Remarks + Networking Cocktail Hour
About Borderless Summit
Borderless Summit is the first crypto event series dedicated to bridging East and West. Designed to help founders and builders better navigate global markets, Borderless Summit offers a unique platform for diverse cross-border perspectives on trending narratives in Web3.
Highlights from Last Borderless Summit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUYJegVzikE
Any questions or interests in sponsorship, please contact Tracy: @iamtracymm (TG)
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