Top 9 Tips for Attending TOKEN2049 Singapore (2025)

TOKEN2049 Singapore is just around the corner, and it’s time to get prepared for your business trip. As a Web3 founder or a business manager of a blockchain project, you know that every country and every blockchain event has its own rules and peculiarities, and Singapore and TOKEN2049 are no exception.

To help you get the most out of this year’s TOKEN2049 Singapore event, we’ve put together our top 9 tips – from practical travel hacks to the best side events you should definitely attend.

1. Respect the Rules of Singapore

Singapore is famous for its orderliness. Rules here aren’t optional – they’re part of the culture. Chewing gum is restricted, smoking is only allowed in designated zones, jaywalking can earn you a fine, and littering is taken very seriously. 

This matters during TOKEN2049 Singapore, too. Meetings run on time, venues are organized, and people expect the same professional attitude from you. You can learn more about what tourists should know about Singapore to avoid fines here.

2. Dress for Humidity, Not Just Style

Singapore’s heat is not just warm – it’s humid. Moving between air-conditioned venues, taxis, and outdoor walkways can be draining if you’re not prepared. The key is lightweight, breathable fabrics: tailored polos, short-sleeved shirts, and chinos or light trousers. Trainers are perfectly acceptable for most networking settings, though it’s smart to pack one polished outfit for speaking, pitching, or investor dinners. Avoid heavy fabrics or dark colors that highlight sweat. 

Dressing smartly for comfort ensures you can keep up with the fast pace during the Web3 event – don’t forget that you will have to look smart when getting acquainted with investors, Web3 founders, or Web3 startups, speaking, or simply taking photos with potential strategic partners at TOKEN2049 Singapore.

3. Book Meetings Before You Land

By the time you touch down, most Web3 people’s calendars are already booked. If you want meaningful facetime with investors or partners, you need to book in advance. Reach out to startups and partners weeks ahead of TOKEN2049, share a Calendly link, and propose short coffee chats or 15-minute standups. Focus on quality – three strong meetings are better than a dozen rushed introductions in Web3.

Once you’re there, be flexible. Plans shift, last-minute opportunities arise, and crypto side events open new doors to Web3 founders. Do not book meetings one by one. Make sure you have enough time to take a taxi, switch between side events, take photos, and simply stop for a second and breathe.

4. Think of The Right Crypto Communication Channels

Our team prefers to do all communications with clients and partners via Telegram. And it’s so relevant for TOKEN2049, where Telegram is the real networking backbone. Most side events, crypto group chats, and last-minute updates happen there – not on email or WhatsApp.

Set up a professional Telegram username before you arrive and make yourself easy to find.

Carry digital versions of your contact details, and when you connect with someone in person, follow up on Telegram or LinkedIn shortly to start a conversation and simply remind yourself of who that person is and what you talked about during the TOKEN2049 event.

5. Grab vs. Taxi – Know When to Use Each

In Singapore, Grab is the go-to ride-hailing app, and most visitors default to it. But here’s the hack: for short city-center trips during non-peak hours, metered taxis are often cheaper and faster because they can use taxi-only lanes. Grab fares can surge during rush hour or rain, while taxis have regulated rates.

If you’re heading from Marina Bay Sands to Orchard or Clarke Quay, flagging a taxi can save both money and waiting time. But if you’re going out of the central area or to the airport, Grab is more predictable (you get a fixed fare upfront).

6. Coffee Shops as Secret Offices

Meeting rooms at the venue fill up quickly during any crypto event, and hotel lounges can be pricey. Instead, Singapore has a wealth of high-quality coffee shops with reliable Wi-Fi that can perfectly serve as informal meeting spots for Web3 founders and investors.

Having a shortlist of these cafes near the venue gives you flexible, professional places to host quick chats. It’s quieter than the conference floor, and the casual setting often helps conversations flow more naturally. 

7. Beat Jet Lag With Singapore’s Daylight

If you’re coming from Europe or the U.S., jet lag can kill your productivity. Singapore sits almost right on the equator, so sunrise and sunset are both around 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every day. Use that consistency to reset your clock: expose yourself to daylight as soon as you arrive, and avoid long naps in the afternoon.

Plan lighter networking or casual events for your first day at TOKEN2049 Singapore, and save high-stakes meetings with blockchain projects and investors for mid-morning on day two onward – when your energy has adjusted. 

8. Smart Money & Connectivity

Cash is almost obsolete in Singapore, but here’s a trick: hawker centers still often require cash (usually under S$20). Keep a small stash for food courts.

For everything else, international travellers can rely on cards. To dodge unnecessary foreign exchange fees, services like Revolut or Wise are excellent choices – they enable you to pay in Singapore dollars at real-time FX rates, track spending in real time, and even withdraw a little local cash from ATMs without heavy charges.

For crypto users, Singapore is one of the more crypto-friendly hubs in Asia. Some merchants, cafes, and online services accept direct crypto payments (typically Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins via QR codes). Having a crypto wallet app ready can be useful at not only blockchain-related events of TOKEN2049 Singapore, co-working spaces, or Web3-friendly stores.

Bonus Tip: The TOKEN2049 Singapore Side Events You Can’t Miss

TOKEN2049’s real magic often happens outside the main stage. In 2025, the lineup of TOKEN2049 side events is bigger than ever, with over 1,000 to choose from. Check out the calendar of side events here.

The TOKEN2049 Singapore side events are where connections deepen, so choose wisely, RSVP early, and show up ready to engage.

If you are heading to TOKEN2049 Singapore this year, let’s connect. Our Co-Founder and CTO, Alex Cucer, and Business Ecosystem Manager, Valeriya Ignatieva, will be there looking to connect with the Web3 ecosystem players – Web3 founders and blockchain projects in need of Syndika’s Venture Studio acceleration, technology support, business strategy, go-to-market planning, tokenomics guidance, and more.

DM Valeriya on Telegram to book a private meeting: https://t.me/valeriya_syndika

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