TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 (opens in a new tab) solidified its reputation as one of the leading crypto conferences. As a Platinum Sponsor, DWF Labs maintained a strong on-site presence throughout the week.
The conference brought together a wide range of voices from across the blockchain industry, and DWF Labs was pleased to contribute to the broader conversation around Web3 investment, innovation, and infrastructure development. Our leaders spoke on panels and delivered keynotes, while our signature DWF Labs Haus emerged once again as a highlight among the side events. Read a detailed recap of DWF Labs’s activities at the conference.
DWF Labs at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
Andrei Grachev’s Keynote at TOKEN2049
On the first day of the conference, Andrei Grachev (opens in a new tab), Managing Partner at DWF Labs and Falcon Finance, delivered a keynote (opens in a new tab) on the main stage titled ‘Changing the Crypto World Order (opens in a new tab)’, highlighting how the crypto industry is evolving in a tighter capital environment. He introduced DWF Labs’ $250 Million Liquid Fund (opens in a new tab), spotlighted Falcon Finance (opens in a new tab) as a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol offering sustainable yields through diversified, institutional-grade strategies, and emphasised trends like real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation, Bitcoin’s institutional role, and the impact of global liquidity shifts.
Alongside the event lineup , we also activated on-site booths to further engage with attendees throughout TOKEN2049.
DWF Labs Booth at TOKEN2049
At a branded booth, our team connected with hundreds of founders, investors, and builders. The booth served as a meeting point for projects to reach out to DWF Labs, and conversations on market trends and our services, including blockchain venture capital (opens in a new tab), liquidity provisioning (opens in a new tab), and a broader ecosystem-based support for crypto startups (opens in a new tab). Visitors also chatted about emerging opportunities across the Web3 ecosystem.
Refreshment Booths from DWF Labs: A Space to Recharge
As the discussions continued throughout the day, we also created space for attendees to recharge. Just outside the venue, attendees could take a break at our refreshments booths, where we served Dippin’ Dots and freshly brewed coffee — because strong coffee pairs well with even stronger portfolios.
DWF Labs-Hosted Events at TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
DWF Labs Haus: TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025
This year, we co-hosted DWF Labs Haus (opens in a new tab) with Falcon Finance (opens in a new tab) — a standout moment of TOKEN2049 week. The evening brought together friends, partners, and guests. It was a pleasure to bring together a mix of familiar contacts and new connections, including the teams from World Liberty Financial (opens in a new tab), Zach Witkoff, Chase Hero, and Zak Folkman, who joined us for this engaging and memorable evening.
KOL & Media Mixer – Dubai Edition
Another highlighted event we organised was the KOL & Media Mixer (opens in a new tab) on 30 April, co-hosted with Falcon Finance (opens in a new tab). It was a pleasure to welcome leading content creators and media representatives for an afternoon of conversation, networking, and idea exchange in a relaxed setting.
Falcon Finance Public Launch Announcement
The final highlight of TOKEN2049 week was the public launch of Falcon Finance (opens in a new tab), a next-generation synthetic dollar protocol backed by DWF Labs. Announced on 30 April, 2025, the launch followed a successful closed beta that surpassed $200 million in total value locked (TVL), and opened access to core features for all users. This marks an important step forward in Falcon’s mission to expand access to flexible, yield-generating synthetic dollar solutions within the broader Web3 landscape.
Side Events During TOKEN2049 week
Beyond the main conference, we contributed to targeted discussions on venture investment, founder strategy, and emerging trends shaping the broader Web3 ecosystem at the side events we were invited to attend.
ZIGChain Summit Dubai 2025
We were glad to be invited to the ZIGChain Summit 2025 (opens in a new tab), where Alessia Baumgartner (opens in a new tab), VP of Ecosystems at DWF Labs, joined the panel ‘The Women Powering Web3’s Next Growth Curve.’ Her remarks highlighted (opens in a new tab) the human dimension in innovation in Web3, emphasising that behind products or protocols there are people working to solve real-world problems.
Mastering Web3 Finance and Compliance : Blockchain & Beyond
Then on May 1, Lingling Jiang (opens in a new tab), Partner at DWF Labs and Falcon Finance, participated in the panel discussion ‘Institutional Deployment of Web3 Strategies in the Middle East,’ at the Mastering Web3 Finance and Compliance (opens in a new tab) event, where she discussed (opens in a new tab) the growing focus on tokenising traditionally illiquid assets like hedge funds and RWAs. She highlighted the need for investor education and clearer regulatory frameworks, and highlighted Bitcoin’s continued relevance as a familiar entry point for traditional finance.
VC & Angel Investors Connect by Daos Hub
At the VC & Angel Investors Connect by Daos Hub (opens in a new tab), Andrei Grachev joined the panel “Bullish? Bearish? Or Just Building?”
During the discussion, Andrei shared key insights (opens in a new tab) on founder qualities, team structure, and outreach strategies, emphasising the importance of long-term vision, strong market awareness, and clear communication.
Shard Dubai Summit 2025: Where AI, Crypto, and Capital Converge
On to the next event—Shard Dubai Summit 2025 (opens in a new tab) by Sharding Capital (opens in a new tab). There, Lingling Jiang, Partner at Falcon and DWF Labs, joined the panel “Stablecoin Evolution: Bridging the Gap Between Crypto and Real-World Assets”.
She shared insights (opens in a new tab)on what institutions value in stablecoin models, emphasising yield mechanisms, transparency standards and user-driven design, and discussed the rise of next-generation approaches such as Falcon’s multi-asset, yield-bearing synthetic dollar.
Bybit Institutional Symposium
Last but not least, we were invited to the Bybit Symposium Gala Dinner, where Andrei Grachev delivered a brief address reflecting on the longstanding partnership between DWF Labs and Bybit (opens in a new tab). In his speech, he talked about how both teams have supported each other over the years and reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening this collaboration going forward.
To Sum Up
TOKEN2049 Dubai 2025 highlighted the importance of in-person engagement in a digital-first industry. We were glad to contribute to the dialogue shaping the future of crypto and Web3. Big thanks to all who visited us. We look forward to staying connected and continuing the conversation at future industry events!
