ARC’s latest roundtable in Bangkok was a reminder of where we are heading next. Not just as a collective, but as an ecosystem for builders. The session was designed around a simple shift in perspective. Instead of asking founders and operators to start with their problems, we asked them to start with what has been working. What has gone right? Where have they seen growth? Which partners, communities, or channels could help them take the next step? That shift changed the energy in the room. The conversation became less about abstract advice and more about useful access. Less about “how can we help?” and more about “who exactly do you need to reach, and where can ARC create the bridge?” For builders looking at Thailand, the discussion went even deeper. Some needed access to local communities. Some needed distribution. Some needed market context. Some needed partners on the ground. Some needed the right introductions to understand where their product could actually land. That is where ARC’s ecosystem becomes powerful. Not through broad conversations or generic networking, but through understanding what builders need, identifying who in the network can help, and creating the right bridges across people, capital, markets, and distribution. Bangkok showed us what this next chapter looks like. A more builder-centric ARC. A more intentional ecosystem. A network where access is not random, but curated, relevant, and built around helping the right ideas move further. Thank you to all the builders who joined us at the Bangkok Roundtable: •⁠ ⁠@brianjhhong, Head of APAC, Abstract •⁠ ⁠@edison0xyz, Co-Founder, Based •⁠ ⁠@FlossyP911, Co-Founder, Hydromancer •⁠ ⁠@GabeWithTheHat, Deputy CEO, ARC •⁠ ⁠@jaylim92, Founder & CEO, BlockOffice •⁠ ⁠@zunahn, CEO, Hashtrip and MemeCore •⁠ ⁠@themoe, Founder, Solana Thailand x Primal Social •⁠ ⁠Proud Limpongpan, Co-Founder, Elephants Inc •⁠ ⁠@seeksahib, CEO Pandora, Co-Lead Solana Thailand

Being a Stellar is like holding the Web3 equivalent of an AMEX Black Card, but with more relevant lifestyle perks. With ARC Week/Token2049 Week (28 Sep - 3 Oct) just around the corner, here’s the insider’s guide to making the most of your Stellar benefits while you’re in Singapore. Hotel Partnerships ◆ Shangri-La Group – Exclusive global corporate rates group booking discounts for more than 10 rooms ◆ The Singapore EDITION – Discount off daily and online flexible rates ◆ Millennium Hotels and Resorts – Preferred rates ◆ Social by The Assembly Place – Exclusive Stellar discount for direct bookings Lifestyle ◆ Bae’s – Prioritised bookings & preferential event rates ◆ Tipsy Collective – Exclusive dining and event discounts ◆ Zouk – VIP treatment Travel Benefits ◆ Hashtrip – Exclusive Stellar discount via @HashtripsBot on Telegram or at app.hashtrip.com ◆ Sleap – Exclusive Stellar perk Co-Working & Event Spaces ◆ The Great Room – Preferential rates. Stellars also get a complimentary Day Pass, which comes with free barista coffee. Wellness ◆ Thomson Medical – 24/7 medical concierge and preferential rates ◆ [redacted] - Take the plunge? 👀 Flex level: Stellar ✨ See you all at ARC Week/Token2049 Week.

🚀 We’re at @MalaysiaBCW! Our founder @zunahn joined @0xGabe_ & @GabeWithTheHat at #MYBW2025 to explore the future of crypto payments🌍 ✈️ Because crypto-native travellers like you deserve more than clunky booking tools & outdated systems! #Hashtrip #Web3Travel #Cryptocurrency

We’re not sure how the markets will perform this 'Joyful July', but we do know most of the joy and action in the ARC fam this month is happening at Malaysia Blockchain Week! 🔥 Join the groupchat if you're heading to KL! 2 Jul: Congrats @krunkosaurus, @natxwang and the @sogni_protocol team on your TGE! 10 Jul: ARC x Bae’s Cocktail Club Party. Thank you @AryyyGold and the Bae's team! 11 Jul: 🏨⚽️ 17 Jul: Launch of Founders’ Club - a new audio room series spotlighting founder stories and struggles! 🙌🏻 19-27 Jul: Catch @ARCdotXYZ's launch video at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur! 👀 20 Jul: #MYBW2025 Official VIP Dinner at Glass Mansion, hosted by Tokenize Xchange (@QY_Tokenize) 21-22 Jul: @MalaysiaBCW, organised by @DoctorInGaming, @nonolee97 & @imthejoan. If you're heading there, look out for the Gaming Cave by Gaming Grid (@yellowpantherx), and Media Zone by XGA (@guanyguan, @peikaitan, @ibryanryan) Heading to Vietnam for blockchain events this August? Check the 888 Bulletin channel for the Telegram group chat link! 1-2 Aug: GM Vietnam (Vietnam Blockchain Week), hosted by @zanengx. 1 Aug: Web3 Gaming is Dead side event by @Ancient8_gg (@AparajitRonald) 2 Aug: Super Builder - Interop Era side event by @Ancient8_gg (@AparajitRonald) 9-10 Aug: Conviction 2025 (@hominh95) 9-10 Aug: ETHVIETNAM 2025, Ho Chi Minh City #MYBW2025 Side Events, hosted by Stellars: 19 Jul: Pick Me Up hosted by @pukerrainbrow 21 Jul: Bar Crawl: Traders Night hosted by Hashtrip (@zunahn) 21 Jul: Bar Crawl: Institutional Night hosted by BlockOffice (Jay & @Cheezycakez8) and BitGo (Aldwin) 22 Jul: Bar Crawl: Founders Night hosted by Blockdaemon (@Chewtoro) & Base (@nibel_eth) 22 Jul: Pitch Day by Base, BlockOffice & FailSafe (@aneirin_eth) 23 Jul: Pickleball by Blockoffice (Jay & @Cheezycakez8) & Sovrun (@Renz_SOVRUN & @Gillian_Sovrun). RSVP: lu.ma/u8h3lgl4 23 Jul: ARC x MYBW: Lift-Off Hotpot by BlockOffice (Jay & @Cheezycakez8) & Hashtrip (@zunahn). 23 Jul: MYBW 🎤

🧩 Meet more Bronze Sponsors joining the #MYBW2025 movement — shaping the future of gaming, digital travel, and next-gen hardware. 🔸 @ttracing_co TT Racing is “Seating The Future.” From gamers to executives, their ergonomic chairs deliver comfort and performance—designed in Malaysia, made for the world. 🔸 @SovrunOfficial Sovrun is redefining gaming through Onchain Gaming & Autonomous Worlds. Backed by a16z and Delphi Digital, Sovrun combines blockchain, AI, and modular infrastructure to build ecosystems where players, creators, and communities can co-create, govern, and evolve their virtual worlds. 🔸 @HashtripHQ Hashtrip is revolutionizing the travel experience. Explore meticulously selected destinations and events, facilitate seamless bookings, and access tokenized adventures, ensuring each journey is uniquely memorable. Your #trip, your story. Let’s #LiftOff together this 21–22 July at WTC KL!

I've been using Hashtrip for nearly a year now. It's an amazing service. Highly recommended, especially if you're holding a Stellar, but it's great for anyone.

Did someone say private jets and no hotpot debates? Count me in.🔥 Hashtrip x ARC is the kind of collab that makes even my Google Flights folder jealous. Stellars moving different now , concierge-core unlocked. ✈️💼

This might be one of the quickest partnerships I’ve ever prepped for — took just 2 days (or less) from drafting all the app benefit content, getting approvals from Hashtrip, to locking in the announcement across socials. 💨 Efficient, aligned, and executed with vibes. Grateful for the trust @zunahn @HashtripHQ — let’s get Stellars traveling ✈️ P.S. Don’t forget to check the ARC App for your promo code 😉

It's official. Thanks to @zunahn (yes, still anti-hotpot), @HashtripHQ joins ARC as an official partner, elevating Stellars' travel with bespoke concierge services for business and leisure. With this partnership, Stellars can look forward to curated stays, hidden local gems, and exclusive perks across the globe. Even better? Travel is now fuss-free. From research to bookings (yes, even private jets), it’s all taken care of. It's gud to be a Hashtrip maxi. 😮‍💨

Pack your bags — and don’t forget the discount. 🧳 We’re partnering with @hashtrips, the official travel concierge for #MYBW2025! 🎟 Use code MYBW2025 for 10% off: ✈️ Flights to/from anywhere in 🇲🇾 🏨 Hotels across Malaysia 📲 Book now via: t.me/hashtripsbot Valid until July 21 — let Hashtrip handle the logistics, you focus on the blockchain. #LiftOff

将来HashTripが設立され、PLT保有量またはステーキング量に応じてリゾートホテルの優待を受けられたらいいなという妄想。。 #PLT #パレットトークン