Singapore, September 2025 — Token2049’s Startup Day, powered by Peanut Trade, Protocol Labs, and the Filecoin Foundation, proved once again why Asia remains a focal point for Web3 innovation.
The event united founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a full day of panels, startup pitches, and meaningful networking opportunities, all designed to spotlight the next generation of blockchain builders.
Token2049: The Epicenter of Global Web3 Conversations
As one of the most influential conferences in the blockchain industry, Token2049 serves as a flagship gathering for founders, VCs, institutions, and innovators shaping the future of crypto.
Held annually in Singapore, the event attracts over 10,000 participants from across the world and sets the stage for ecosystem-defining discussions and launches.
This year’s edition once again highlighted Asia’s growing dominance in DeFi, infrastructure, and real-world asset tokenization; making it the ideal backdrop for Supermoon’s Startup Day, where emerging founders had the opportunity to meet top-tier investors face-to-face.
From Idea to TGE: Navigating the Builder’s Journey
The day opened with “The Road to TGE: Building, Launching, and Sustaining Web3 Projects” a panel that resonated deeply with both early-stage founders and seasoned investors.
Panelists Alex Momot (Peanut Trade), Mansoor Madhavji (Blockchain Founders Fund), Colton Conley (Arrington Capital), and Jessie Xiao (Starknet Foundation) shared pragmatic insights on moving from concept to token launch, highlighting sustainable tokenomics, community trust, and long-term ecosystem design as key pillars of post-TGE success.
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Showcasing Tomorrow’s Leaders
Six startups were selected to pitch live on stage, each representing a different frontier of decentralized technology:
- Hivello – enabling plug-and-play access to DePIN networks by renting idle computing power.
- Kolz – building AI social media agents for KOLs and brands.
- NettyWorth – introducing AI-driven lending infrastructure connecting real-world and digital assets.
- Neuron – creating an orchestration layer for AI-enabled robots and autonomous systems.
- Native – unlocking Bitcoin liquidity for DeFi through cross-chain interoperability.
- Folks Finance – offering cross-chain asset management through lending and staking solutions.
The competition was close, but Neuron took home Best Project on Feasibility & Product and Best Overall Pitch Impression, while NettyWorth and Folks Finance earned recognition for their strong presentations and product potential.
🏆 Startup Day Pitch Awards @token2049🇸🇬🏆
— Supermoon 🟣 (@Supermooncamp) October 2, 2025
Our judges scored 6 startups across 3 categories, recognizing projects for their product strength, pitch, and impact. Results were very close:
✨ Best Project on Feasibility & Product
🥇 @Neuron_World
🥈 @nettyworthapp
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Startup Day Pitch Awards Announced by Supermoon
The judging panel featured industry leaders including David Shengart (NOTALONE Ventures), Mona Tiesler (Tokentus Investments), David Ching (Animoca Brands), Max Andonov (Cointelegraph Accelerator), Vladimir Velmeshev (Mythos Venture Partners), Kevin O’Brien (Verdicti Ventures), Joshua Howard (Red Beard Ventures), Yan Bo Ng (Filecoin Foundation), and Arthur Firstov (Mercuryo).
The Future of VC in Web3
A second panel “2025 VC Landscape: Are Early-Stage Deals Slowing Down?” sparked insightful debate among Ben Lakoff (Bankless Ventures), Akshat Vaidya (Maelstrom), Ciara Sun (C² Ventures), and Mia Soarez (MAD).
While sentiment reflected a more cautious funding environment, panelists agreed that long-term conviction remains strong for real-utility protocols, infrastructure, and DePIN applications.
A Hub for Builders and Investors
Startup Day concluded with open networking, connecting over 100 founders and investors for deal-making and collaboration. The event underscored how real-world connections continue to drive innovation far beyond the digital frontier.
Beyond Startup Day, Supermoon’s Co-Founder Elena Obukhova continued to make waves at Token2049, joining a fireside chat at Multichain Day by Wrapped with Mathieu Baudet (Linera) and moderating “Betting on Decentralized Intelligence” at Open Intelligence Day alongside Nihal Maunder (Pantera), Kuleen (Solana AI), and Ben Lakoff (Bankless Ventures).
Supermoon’s next stop: Devconnect Argentina, where its global community of founders and investors will gather once again to push the frontier of Web3.
About Supermoon
Supermoon is a global community for radical founders and ambitious minds who ship innovations. Built on the belief that real growth happens through real relationships, it hosts high-value events and provides access to a strategic network designed to accelerate its members’ success.
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