On Day 1 of the Global Blockchain Show in Abu Dhabi, UAE, AltCoinDesk caught up with Mohammed Khaled, the founder and CEO of Hot Desk. and co-founder of the DESK Token. The conversation touched on the evolving nature of crypto markets and the rising prominence of real-world assets (RWAs) in the industry.
The first question of the interview was about the so-called ‘altseason’ – a period in the crypto market marked by extraordinary price increases across most altcoins. When asked when we will see the next altseason, Khaled gave an honest and realistic answer, saying that he doesn’t believe the market will continue to move in certain cycles.
I don’t think the success of crypto is just the market cap increasing. I’m not really looking for a specific altcoin season. But I’m looking for a consistent wave of new regulated products coming to the market.
Mohammed Khaled, Co-founder, DESK Token
He added that although the market may still continue to see outliers in the form of certain projects achieving a quick 50x to 100x return, it is not a truly sustainable way forward for the digital assets industry.
Khaled remarked that the narrative has shifted from unchecked speculation on coins and tokens without any utility to projects that are launched in the right way, giving healthy returns to investors in a sustainable manner.
The crypto entrepreneur stated that the next industry meta will be around RWAs, specifically projects like DESK Token. Khaled called DESK the “world’s first property investment and utility hybrid token.”
Sharing some ‘alpha,’ Khaled concluded by sharing partnerships that the DESK token already has on the table, such as Hot Desk, Singularity Venture Hub, Mbank, and others. He ended by saying the project will go live in 2026.
