TOKEN2049 returned to Dubai on April 30 – May 1, welcoming more than 15,000 attendees. The energy at the venue was palpable —startups pitched, VCs circled, and crypto-native companies presented the tools they believe will shape the future of decentralized finance (DeFi). After hours of conversations, demos, and deep dives, here are five that rose above the noise.
CoinW
Dubai-based derivatives exchange CoinW offered the crowd a glimpse into its advanced tools blended with beginner-friendly automation.
The futures copy trading feature, which lets users instantly replicate top trader strategies, is remarkably intuitive. With just a few taps, anyone can mirror seasoned professionals and execute their strategy, reducing the learning curve for newcomers significantly.
Equally impressive is CoinW's auto-investment program, a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy that allows users to invest fixed amounts over time. For new users, this kind of set-it-and-forget-it investing could be a game-changer.
Uminers
The booth of cryptocurrency mining equipment supplier Uminers left a strong impression.
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What began as a casual chat with a manager evolved into a serious consideration: "Should I invest in mining?"
The project offers low-cost mining hardware and hosting services backed by energy-efficient facilities. Clients can expect a return on investment within 24 to 36 months, followed by consistent mining profits. Notably, the firm offers 0% interest financing over 10 months, collateralized by Bitcoin, allowing investors to retain their holdings while acquiring next-generation mining rigs.
The fact that they handle everything, from procurement and deployment to maintenance, on behalf of clients is even more appealing. In an industry known for complexity, Uminers brings simplicity and transparency, leading attendees to do calculations and weigh the opportunity of getting involved.
BingX
With more than 20 million users worldwide, BingX isn't new to the game, and its TOKEN2049 showcase proved why it continues to grow. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of products, including spot, futures, copy trading, and asset management.
From spot and futures trading to copy trading and asset management, BingX packages nearly everything into one sleek interface. For advanced traders, there's up to 125x leverage; for beginners, tools like "futures kickoff" offer a risk-controlled sandbox to learn the ropes.
BYDFi
Standing among the booths was BYDFi, a cryptocurrency exchange that offers spot, futures, demo, and copy trading, catering to both beginners and experienced traders.
With the demo trading feature, novice traders get the chance to practice trading through an account with 100,000 USDT in virtual funds, without risking capital. The copy trading feature allows traders to follow the steps of prominent traders. The platform also offers high leverage that goes up to 200x, providing opportunities for significant returns.
WOW!?
Among the most creative projects on display was WOW!?, an AI-powered entertainment and NFT platform that blends artistic expression with business tools. Users can create and sell digital collectibles, run entire storefronts, and even transfer ownership of their virtual businesses.
This all-in-one model — combining AI generation, NFT minting, shop management, and blockchain-secured ownership — makes WOW!? more than a platform; it's a digital economy incubator. For creators and collectors alike, it opens new pathways to monetize talent and build lasting Web3 brands.
Conclusion
While TOKEN2049 continues to highlight high-profile protocols and large-cap tokens, the projects that drew attention at the conference were those prioritizing practical solutions for users and businesses. From automated investing and mining-as-a-service to gamified trading and creative monetization, the selected platforms illustrate a clear shift in the industry: away from hype cycles and toward sustained, usable infrastructure.
