Events Recap: Token20249 and Solana Breakpoint

Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint, two of the biggest crypto events of the year, have concluded, gathering over 40,000 attendees from more than 150 countries. From influential speakers like Vitalik Buterin to exciting partnerships and product launches, these events were packed with major news and updates in the crypto world. In this article, we highlight this major news so as not to miss out on what lies ahead.

Events Recap: Token 2049 and Solana Breakpoint

1. New Partnerships:

Bitget and La Liga

In a strategic move into the sports sector, a leading crypto exchange, Bitget, partnered with the famous Spanish football league, La Liga. This Bitget and La Liga partnership aims to increase blockchain adoption in regions like Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America through La Liga's global reach.

IoTeX and Polygon Partnership

IoTeX and Polygon teamed up to enhance its blockchain capabilities with cross-chain communication and liquidity sharing. This partnership between IoTeX and Polygon will improve user experiences by allowing transactions across multiple chains and opening new scaling opportunities.

2. New Releases:

New Solana Crypto Smartphone ‘Seeker’ 

Solana introduced its second crypto smartphone, the Seeker, set to launch in 2025. With better performance and a built-in crypto wallet, the Seeker marks a major step forward from Solana’s first crypto smartphone, Saga, offering traders new opportunities through token airdrops.

New Fund for Aptos Ecosystem Growth

MEXC Ventures, Foresight Ventures, and Mirana Ventures announced a new fund to accelerate growth within the Aptos ecosystem. This initiative focuses on projects that leverage Aptos’s infrastructure and enhance interoperability with other ecosystems.

Bonk Meme Coin to Launch ETP

Bonk, a popular meme coin, announced plans to launch its first exchange-traded product (ETP). This initiative, set to be launched by the end of the year, represents a major development in the meme coin market, further driving interest in Bonk.

CertiK Launches New Free Security Tools

CertiK, a Web3 security firm, launched two new free tools: Token Scan and Wallet Scan, to help secure assets for users. They also announced CertiK Ventures, a $45 million fund to support emerging Web3 projects, reaffirming their commitment to making Web3 safer.

3. New Updates:

Vitalik Buterin Speech on Layer 2 Solutions

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speech emphasized the significant progress in Layer 2 (L2) solutions at Token 2049. He shared that transaction fees have dropped to almost zero, improving accessibility and adoption of Ethereum. L2s like Optimism and Arbitrum have been pivotal in making Ethereum more secure and cost-effective.

SolanaFM Acquisition by Jupiter

Jupiter announced the acquisition of SolanaFM, a Solana-based blockchain explorer. This move will strengthen Jupiter’s infrastructure and data capabilities, while also introducing a fee-free mobile app for users to make seamless payments through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and credit cards.

Celestia’s Lemongrass Upgrade

Celestia launched its first major network upgrade, Lemongrass, bringing crucial improvements like Interchain Accounts and simplified future upgrades. The Lemongrass upgrade will be applied to the Mocha Testnet, and eventually to the Celestia Mainnet Beta.

Solana Adoption by Franklin Templeton and Citigroup

Financial giants Franklin Templeton and Citigroup shared plans to adopt Solana for their financial services. Franklin Templeton will launch a mutual fund on Solana, while Citigroup is exploring the use of Solana for cross-border payments, showcasing the increasing interest from traditional finance in blockchain technology.

Trending Moments Everyone Talked About

• Berachain's Massive Party: Berachain hosted a wild party that attracted over 10,000 attendees, drawing attention to their marketing power despite still being in testnet.
   
• Edward Snowden Speech: The virtual Snowden speech focused on government surveillance and privacy concerns, urging developers to build secure, censorship-resistant protocols.
   
• Iggy Azalea's Rodeo-Themed Party: The musician discussed her meme coin, MOTHER, before hosting a bold party that stirred controversy but boosted her brand's visibility.
   
• Solana Firedancer Launch: Solana’s new validator client, Firedancer, wowed attendees with its decentralization potential, along with a viral dance performance.