The Staking Summit Dubai 2025, held on April 28-29 at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, unites over 1,000 blockchain leaders to explore staking innovations. Hosted by Staking Rewards, the event features 80+ speakers and covers topics like Bitcoin staking, DeFi, and regulatory challenges.
The Staking Summit Dubai 2025, which kicked off yesterday, April 28, and continues today, April 29, has solidified its position as the premier event for the staking ecosystem. Hosted by Staking Rewards, a leading institutional staking marketplace, this two-day conference at the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah brings together over 1,000 attendees from the global blockchain sector, including validators, protocol developers, institutional investors, and enthusiasts.
The summit, part of TOKEN2049 Week (April 28 – May 4), offers a platform for collaboration and innovation, featuring 80+ expert speakers and 60+ industry-leading partners. Topics range from Proof of Stake (PoS) and Bitcoin staking to artificial intelligence, decentralization, Layer 2 solutions, and blockchain governance. With institutional staking, DeFi, and regulatory frameworks at the forefront, the event is shaping the future of staking in the Web3 space.
Day 1 of the summit, which began yesterday, was marked by a series of high-impact discussions. A notable panel on custodians and validators building trust with regulators drew a packed crowd, highlighting the industry’s ongoing struggle with regulatory clarity. Attendees noted the lack of consensus on what regulatory frameworks mean for staking, reflecting a broader challenge in the blockchain space.
Speakers like Eric Nguyen, Co-Founder & CEO of Amnis Finance, a liquid staking protocol on Aptos, and Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex and Synthetix, shared insights on the evolving role of staking in DeFi and liquidity incentives. Other key figures, including Smokey the Bera (Co-Founder of Berachain), Michalis Fragkiadakis (Staking Lead at Web 3 Foundation), and Leeor Groen (Managing Director at Spartan Group), addressed topics like staking economics, maximal extractable value (MEV), and validator tooling.
The summit also featured an exclusive VIP dinner on April 27, setting the stage for two days of networking and innovation. Posts on X captured the excitement, with attendees praising the event’s ability to connect industry OGs and foster meaningful 1:1 interactions.
As the summit continues today, April 29, attendees can look forward to more in-depth discussions on institutional staking, staking regulations, and the integration of AI-driven optimization tools in staking strategies. Panels will explore emerging trends like liquid restaking, Bitcoin staking, and the role of staking beyond consensus mechanisms. The event will conclude with an official afterparty, offering further networking opportunities against the backdrop of Dubai’s stunning skyline.