ETHGlobal · Jul 9, 2026

In this ETHConf Crypto Startup Showdown, hosted by Kartik of ETHGlobal, 14 startups (drawn from past ETHGlobal hackathon projects turning into companies plus open applications) each pitch for three minutes followed by a four-minute Q&A, competing for a $5,000 cash prize for the best pitch plus future ETHGlobal, Pragma, and ETHConf sponsorship opportunities and Cointelegraph service credits. Three early-stage VC judges give feedback and guidance: Tarun Chitra, Joyce Yang of Pivot Global, and David Shengart of the Cointelegraph accelerator. The lineup spans DeFi automation, agent infrastructure, RWAs, stablecoins, privacy, payments, gaming, and prediction markets. The teams pitch as follows. Amplifi builds single-click permissionless prime brokerage, using trusted execution environments and programmable custody to let traders borrow against any DeFi position across venues. Glider automates any investment strategy, letting users build direct-indexed onchain portfolios (like a Nancy Pelosi tracker or biotech basket) with no gas, signing, or bridging, reporting over 100,000 users. Zyfai embeds personal yield agents into wallets that monitor and rebalance funds, having handled $2.4 billion across 10,000 wallets. ascii presents Box, a cheap, powerful sandbox giving AI agents their own computers at up to 25x less cost. Papre is the agreement layer bridging legal meaning and smart contract execution, automating milestones, escrow, and arbitration. ASCNT brings market-making yield to LPs by pricing toxic versus healthy swap flow and auctioning arbitrage back to the pool. Cambria is a crypto game studio building onchain PvP duels and MMO experiences. Frankencoin offers the largest Swiss Franc stablecoin and its Frankencoin Pool Share governance token, pitching CHF as a superior store of value via an oracle-free CDP. YieldSeeker grows wealth on autopilot with conversational DeFi agents managing $1.5 million. Radius brings the institutional repo market onchain with peer-to-peer funding that bypasses dealer banks. Unlink provides privacy and compliance infrastructure letting companies use any chain privately in three lines of code via zero knowledge. dolphinze builds contractor-first payment infrastructure with one wire in and compliant multi-currency payouts out. Frames offers one composite model giving AI agents access to the paywalled internet across 4,000+ tools with unified billing. PulsePlay is the settlement layer for second-by-second markets using state channels, launching live in-play World Cup predictions with no ghost fills. The judges deliberate to pick the winning pitch. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 How the Showdown Works 00:54 Meet the Three Judges 01:30 The Prize and Sponsorship Opportunities 02:11 The 14 Teams 02:35 Amplifi: Permissionless Prime Brokerage 05:56 Amplifi Q&A 10:35 Glider: Automate Any Investment Strategy 14:28 Glider Q&A 18:42 Zyfai: Personal Yield Agents 22:11 Zyfai Q&A 26:22 ascii: Box, a Sandbox for Agents 30:39 ascii Q&A 34:15 Papre: The Agreement Layer 37:20 Papre Q&A 43:17 ASCNT: Market Making Yield for LPs 46:39 ASCNT Q&A 50:12 Cambria: Crypto Game Studio 53:14 Cambria Q&A 57:41 Frankencoin: Swiss Franc Stablecoin 1:00:16 Frankencoin Q&A 1:05:19 YieldSeeker: Wealth on Autopilot 1:08:19 YieldSeeker Q&A 1:13:34 Radius: Onchain Repo Platform 1:16:33 Radius Q&A 1:20:34 Unlink: Privacy and Compliance Infrastructure 1:23:55 Unlink Q&A 1:28:45 dolphinze: Payment Infrastructure for Work 1:31:54 dolphinze Q&A 1:36:45 Frames: Paywalled Data for AI Agents 1:39:24 Frames Q&A 1:43:59 PulsePlay: Settlement Layer for Fast Markets 1:47:17 PulsePlay Q&A 1:51:45 Closing and Judge Deliberation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ETHConf 2026* ETHConf is a 3 day event for founders, industry leaders, and builders who are excited about the possibilities of building on top of Ethereum. Connect with 2,000+ top innovators in crypto, finance, technology, and policy at our inaugural three-day event packed with showcases, demos, partnerships, and conversations shaping the future of the global economy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHConf* X: https://x.com/ethconf Website: https://ethconf.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎟️ Get your early bird tickets for ETHConf 2027: https://ethconf.com/2027#tickets 🎤 View the full ETHConf 2026 Speaker Schedule: https://ethconf.com/schedule _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2024

In this panel discussion, Kavita from Delta Blockchain Fund, Alex from Angel Block, and Tim from Deus X Capital offer valuable insights into the current dynamics of the crypto market. Despite the prevailing bear market conditions, Kavita emphasizes the resilience of blockchain-native funds, exemplified by Delta, which remain actively involved in deploying capital. This highlights a steadfast commitment to the industry and a rational approach, even in challenging market environments. Alex contributes to the discussion by shedding light on the challenges of fundraising amid market uncertainties. He points out emerging trends such as the integration of artificial intelligence, showcasing the complex landscape investors navigate during times of market unpredictability. The conversation underscores the importance of adaptability and strategic decision-making in response to evolving market dynamics. Tim brings a long-term perspective to the forefront, stressing the transformative potential of Web3. He cautions against impulsive reactions to market fluctuations and emphasizes the need for a sustained belief in the underlying technology's ability to reshape industries. This perspective encourages investors to look beyond short-term market conditions and maintain a focus on the broader, enduring impact of blockchain and Web3 technologies. Overall, the panel discussion delves into the changing landscape of Web3, market reflexivity, and the continued interest and commitment of serious investors in the crypto space. The insights shared provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities investors face in the current crypto market, offering valuable guidance for industry participants navigating these complexities. --------- Speaker: Victoria Gago | European Blockchain Convention Kavita Gupta | Delta Blockchain Fund Alex Strzesniewski | AngelBlock Tim Grant | Deus X Capital --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more 👇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-blockchain-convention/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eblockchainconvention/

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2024

This panel, presented by Ivan, a founding partner at Enzo Ventures, introduces the speakers and conveys excitement about discussing the venture capital perspective on the Web3 industry. Anton, representing Hodl Group, a multi-stage investment group, outlines their diverse investment strategies, emphasizing their presence in open-ended liquid funds and venture capital. Vineet from Cypher Capital, a $100 million single LP fund based in Dubai, shares their extensive portfolio of over 300 investments, underscoring the significance of their parent company as the world's largest miner. The conversation shifts to defining Web3 and its distinctions from Web2 projects, particularly focusing on the unique aspects of token structures that bring liquidity advantages. The discussion delves into the temporal differences between traditional venture capital and Web3, emphasizing faster liquidity distribution and shorter investment horizons in the latter. The panelists explore the key trends attracting generalist VC money in the Web3 space. Vineet reflects on the evolution from ICO-driven fundraising to the 2021 focus on products with tangible use cases in areas like decentralized finance (DeFi). Looking ahead, he anticipates a shift towards fostering adoption, emphasizing the importance of decentralized applications (DApps) that can attract millions of users. Anton reinforces the concept of capital rotation in the crypto space, highlighting the sector-specific trends witnessed over the years, from DeFi to gaming, layer one solutions, and the metaverse. He underscores the significance of semantic investment and the continuous narrative shifts within the crypto landscape. In summary, the panel provides a comprehensive overview of the venture capital perspective on Web3, touching on token structures, liquidity advantages, temporal disparities, and the evolving trends shaping investment strategies in this dynamic and growing industry. --------- Speakers: Ivan Fernandez | Enzo Ventures (moderator) Vineet Budki | Cypher Capital Anton Shakur | Hodl Ventures --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more 👇 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-blockchain-convention/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eblockchainconvention/

Serg Lotz

Conflux - Web3 UX Unconference · Nov 16, 2023

No description The video features Serge, a Web3 founder and builder, discussing the types of users in the Web3 space. Drawing from his experience transitioning from a SaaS background to Web3, he outlines the challenges of user interaction and feedback in this new domain, where traditional methods like interviews are replaced by digital engagements on platforms like Discord and Twitter. Serge shares his observation that many users are more interested in tokens and financial incentives rather than product features or improvements. He identifies four main user groups in Web3: builders (developers and founders), VCs (venture capitalists), farmers (users motivated by financial gains such as airdrops), and the 'lost' (those who try out Web3 due to marketing or influencers but don't fully engage). Serge discusses how some products have successfully targeted these user groups, such as Blur with its airdrop-based strategy and FriendTag with its focus on financial incentives. He also highlights Reddit's approach to seamlessly integrate Web3 technology for their users without them being fully aware of it, which resulted in limited active trading or interaction. Serge concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding who you are building for and not being swayed solely by feedback from financially motivated users. He suggests that long-term success will come from creating products that offer genuine value beyond financial