TokuGo Welcomes Antoine Castel as Adviser | Web3 Marketplace
LONDON — October 24, 2025 — TokuGo AI Ltd proudly announces that Antoine Castel, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of MetaEngine, has joined its Advisory Board as Adviser | Web3 Marketplace. Castel brings more than two decades of global experience spanning blockchain strategy, game-engine infrastructure, financial innovation, and digital-asset ecosystems. His appointment strengthens TokuGo’s mission to create a transparent, interoperable, and user-owned Web3 marketplace for spatial commerce.
“Antoine is a true Web3 visionary,” said Gaël Dubé, Founder & CEO of TokuGo. “He has built transformative products that bridge gaming, finance, and blockchain technology at scale. His deep understanding of token economies, smart contracts, and decentralised infrastructure will be instrumental as we expand the TokuGo marketplace into the metaverse economy.”
A proven leader across Web3 and gaming infrastructure
Antoine Castel currently serves as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of MetaEngine, a Web3-native evolution of the HeroEngine game engine. Under his leadership, MetaEngine has:
Fundraised and launched one of the first large-scale Web 3.0 game-engine derivatives, enabling GameFi developers to build metaverse environments faster and more affordably.
Led a team of 50+ engineers and strategists advancing generative AI and AI-chatbot integration within game-development infrastructure.
Forged $100 million-plus business opportunities through high-profile partnerships including The Sandbox, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, and multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain networks.
Oversaw company-wide finance, GTM strategy, product development, and global partnerships, driving rapid ecosystem adoption.
Castel is also Co-Founder of M3ta Studios, MetaEngine’s in-house game studio, where he leads business development and creative direction—delivering more than $2 million in sales and launching several high-profile metaverse gaming experiences for leading clients.
Before MetaEngine, he co-founded UEVO, a pioneering digital-twin platform transforming subsurface infrastructure management through gaming technology. UEVO has partnered with a Big Four consulting firm and serves both private-sector and public institutions across Europe.
Earlier in his career, Castel built a foundation in finance and capital markets—serving as Private Banker and Fund Manager at Falcon Private Bank, and Equity Derivatives Broker at Lloyds Banking Group, managing portfolios exceeding €50 million and structuring complex investment instruments.
“TokuGo is fusing AI, XR, and Web3 into a single, living ecosystem,” said Antoine Castel. “It’s an honour to help shape a decentralised marketplace where consumers truly own the value they create. The opportunity to combine immersive commerce with blockchain transparency is the next great leap for retail.”
Driving the next era of decentralised spatial commerce
At TokuGo, Castel will advise on:
Designing the Web3 Marketplace architecture, enabling NFT-based deal ownership and peer-to-peer trading.
Implementing smart-contract automation for transparent, frictionless deal execution.
Developing cross-chain interoperability with major blockchain networks.
Optimising tokenomics, liquidity, and governance models to foster a sustainable, user-owned marketplace economy.
About TokuGo AI
TokuGo AI Ltd is redefining shopping through spatial commerce—blending AI, XR, and Web3 to create a playable, real-world shopping game where users discover, earn, and own deals as digital assets. Headquartered in London, TokuGo empowers brands and consumers to connect through personalised, sustainable, and decentralised retail experiences.
