2025 has been a defining year for Web3. Markets shifted faster than roadmaps could update, and entire segments of the industry were tested by pressure, competition, and unexpected momentum. Much of this never makes it into public updates.
To bring transparency to a year defined by rapid shifts, we’re hosting the New Year Crypto StandUp—an online crypto event on December 18 at 4 PM CET—where teams from MyTonWallet, Hacken, ONTO Wallet, SecuX, Liberion, and Simple Wallet will look back on the year and how it actually played out. The event moves past polished summaries and focuses on the reasoning, challenges, and turning points that shaped each team’s 2025 behind the scenes.
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The StandUp Approach: A New Format for Understanding Web3 in 2025
Formal year-end reports will always matter—we’re deep in ours too—but they don’t always capture the thinking behind decisions. The StandUp is designed to fill that gap. Instead of presentations or scripted reviews, the StandUp hands the mic to teams in a story-driven environment. Each speaker will share a candid look at 2025, built around five core themes:
- Direction changes in core products
- Market pressures affecting execution
- Technical incidents and lessons learned
- Moments that defined the crypto community
- Strategic insights for 2026 and beyond
The event aims to bring industry perspectives together in one place, focusing not on presentations but on the reasoning behind this year’s decisions: what happened, why it happened, and what teams learned along the way.
“What the industry usually sees are outcomes, not the decisions and uncertainty behind them,” said Zifa Mae, Head of Product at Changelly. “This Changelly event gives teams a space to speak plainly about their year—what surprised them, what challenged them, and how those moments will shape their approach in 2026.”
SecuX, MyTonWallet, Liberion, and Other Web3 Teams Taking the Stage
To anchor the event in firsthand experience, we invited leading Web3 teams to walk through their year. This year’s lineup includes:
- John Khandjian, CGO, Changelly
- Atrem Repka, Head of Comms, MyTonWallet
- Timur El-Gohary, CEO & Founder, Liberion
- Wendy Chen, Head of PR, SecuX
- Geoff Richards, Head of Community, ONTO Wallet (Ontology)
- Alex Emelian, CEO & Co-Founder, Simple Wallet (Simple.App)
- Igor Bershadsky, Chief Growth Officer, Hacken
Each brings a distinct vantage point: hardware, wallets, infrastructure, and ecosystem development. Together, their reflections form a cross-section of the challenges and breakthroughs that shaped 2025 across Web3 projects.
“Crypto needs more spaces for honest reflection, and this StandUp is exactly that. From Niche to Notable: How MyTonWallet Became a Key Player in the TON Ecosystem is our 2025 story—full of wins, surprises, and a few plot twists. I’m excited to share it on stage and hear what the rest of the industry is bringing to this festive chaos.” — Irina Arons, CMO at MyTonWallet
Join the Livestream on December 18
The New Year Crypto StandUp is completely free and streams live on Changelly’s YouTube channel on December 18 at 4 PM CET. To join the event, simply register through the LinkedIn event page or our Telegram bot.
Businesses considering integration with Changelly can also unlock event-exclusive bonuses and partner materials after registering.
- December 18, 2025
- 4 PM CET
- Changelly YouTube Channel
Disclaimer: Please note that the contents of this article are not financial or investing advice. The information provided in this article is the author’s opinion only and should not be considered as offering trading or investing recommendations. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. The cryptocurrency market suffers from high volatility and occasional arbitrary movements. Any investor, trader, or regular crypto users should research multiple viewpoints and be familiar with all local regulations before committing to an investment.
