Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai: Over 16,000 Attendees and a Presentation of Pavel Durov's New Project
Date: 2025-10-31 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: IN WORLD
The anniversary Blockchain Life 2025 conference, held in Dubai, was a major event for cryptocurrency professionals and enthusiasts. The forum attracted 16,730 attendees, and over 160 speakers took to the stage, including representatives of major companies and global ecosystems: Tether, Mastercard, DWF Labs, TRON, Mysten Labs (Sui), CoinMarketCap, TON, Ripple, Google Cloud, Animoca Brands, Trust Wallet, 1inch, Amazon, KuCoin, OKX, ADGM, and dYdX.
The conference program was packed with analytical reports and exclusive insights. Participants discussed current trends, digital asset development strategies, Web3, and mining technologies. The forum provided a unique opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about new industry trends firsthand from leading experts.
One of the highlights of the event was a keynote speech by Telegram founder Pavel Durov. He presented Cocoon, a new project that combines the TON blockchain and decentralized AI technologies. The announcement immediately generated widespread interest among forum participants and in professional circles, becoming a key topic of discussion. In conclusion, Durov called on the audience to actively protect their rights and freedoms.
The forum exhibit area featured over 200 booths, where leading companies showcased their products and technologies. Exhibitors included OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, HTX, Bitget, BingX, MEXC, Toobit, BitMEX, Ledger, Tron, Trust Wallet, Bitmain, Canaan, Uminers, and others.
The anniversary nature of the event was highlighted by the official afterparty at the Iris Club, which attracted over 1,300 VIP guests. The evening featured a show program, culinary treats, and an exclusive set from Akon, creating an unforgettable atmosphere of premium networking.
In addition to the main program, over 300 side events took place around the forum, turning Dubai into the center of global crypto networking for several days.
Attendees and industry fans can already plan their participation in the main crypto events of 2026: the Blockchain Forum will be held in Moscow on April 14-15, and the next conference, Blockchain Life, will be held in Dubai on December 1-2, the day before the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Tickets and sponsorship packages are available on the official website at a special early bird price.
