What a day! The second day of HiveFest 2025 was a new experiment in the event’s format. Unlike the traditional HiveFest structure, today was co-organized with external blockchain and Web3 communities, a move that opened the door to interesting conversations, unexpected encounters, and a broader vision of how Hive fits into the global decentralized ecosystem.
The morning started a bit quietly, with fewer attendees than expected. The rows of chairs were not filled at first, but as the hours passed, more and more people streamed in.
By mid-afternoon, the place was alive with discussions, and that familiar hum of ideas bouncing around, the kind of energy that makes HiveFest so special.
As usual, the venue was great, and once again, the organization was excellent with smooth logistics and a beautiful and tasty breakfast buffet.
Throughout the day, we had a series of interesting presentations from a variety of speakers. Some talked about technology, others about creativity, AI, and Real World Assets. Even though the environment was quite noisy at times, a challenge when trying to focus on the talks, the overall energy was undeniably positive. Still, I couldn’t help but feel that something was missing: a presentation fully dedicated to Hive itself. It would have been great to showcase what makes our blockchain unique to this new audience. Hopefully, this can be addressed in future editions.
Fun facts, among the audience today, a mysterious figure caught everyone’s attention: a masked Durian! No one really knew who was behind the costume, but it definitely added a fun and quirky twist to the day.
Also came one of the most unexpected and amusing moments of the day, the appearance of a life-sized Pudgy Penguin mascot! It immediately became the center of attention, with everyone rushing to take photos.
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Pictures couresy of @alessandrawhite
Somehow, a rumor started spreading that I was the one inside the costume.
However, here is a photo where I clearly appear next to the mascot. So the mystery remains ;)
Anyway, it definitely added a fun and lighthearted touch to the day.
After such an intense and noisy day, I headed back to the hotel for a quick rest before joining a dinner organized by my Malaysian friends. This time, I wasn’t alone as a few fellow Hivians came along. Together we went again outside Kuala Lumpur to another local restaurant.
With @detlev, @cryptospa, @macchiata , @walterjay and @davidke20
With @elizacheng, @ryenneleow, @vinnieleow and @davidke20
It was the kind of hidden gem you’d never find in a tourist guide: simple, warm, and full of flavor. The dishes were bold and authentic, the conversations lively, and the laughter endless.
These shared moments have become one of my favorite parts of HiveFest, as for the real friendships and real connections.
Now that the conference portion of HiveFest is over, it’s time to slow down the pace and enjoy the more relaxed part of the event.
Tomorrow morning, we’re setting out early to visit the Batu Caves, one of Malaysia’s most iconic landmarks, famous for its golden statue and 272 rainbow-colored steps.
I hope I survive climbing that long staircase. Stay tuned!
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Enjoy @arcange, great to see Hivers having a good time. Sounds like you're in for quite a climb!
Looks like fun times. We need to introduce more people to Hive as more than just crypto. The social side keeps me coming back.
I love this HiveFest post showing how much fun you're having. Your photos are great, you have a youthful spirit, and you convey wonderful energy.
Thank you @desic
it's always fun to network on meetings like that i missed out on Aachen, KL was to far for me maybe next time ..
good to see that everyone is having a good time .
It's a shame you couldn't make it to HiveFest this year, but it's great to hear you're considering joining next time!
It's an opportunity to be part of this kind of fest.Im sure audience learned a lot about hive.
superb, i have great wish to attend hivefest in my life, wow really great wish to meet you all in life, i am here over 7 years, see, wish , pray , great you all, you all are lucky, that have hivemeet and hivefest attendance, lovely,, stay happy, love you all
Thank you for your kind words @yousafharoonkhan!
Meeting Hivians in person is indeed a special experience, and I hope your wish to join us at a future event comes true.
Inshah Allah
Thank so much respected bhi ❤️
such a vibrant community building its own web of communities
Fully agree @ssjsasha 👍
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Qué bonito ver tanto cariño y respeto entre Hivers
La emoción de compartir en comunidad se siente incluso a través de las palabras.
Ojalá todos los que sueñan con asistir a un HiveFest puedan hacerlo algún día. Gracias por inspirarnos
You described the vibe and atmosphere perfectly and it was just a great event.
Love the humor of @davidke20 and @cryptospa during our drive
I just finished watching the replay of day one, and I just started watching day 2, which you just described here. It's pretty cool to be hearing so many different Hivers' perspectives and experiences with the event. I'm glad that you had fun, my friend, and I hope that your day tomorrow is marvelously mellow after such high blockchain energy. 😁🙏💚✨🤙