10.10.2024

Pitch Dojo SEP 2024 RECAP: DeFi Innovations in the Spotlight!

by
Patrick Li

The Pitch Dojo SEP 2024 brought the brightest minds in decentralized finance (DeFi) together to showcase groundbreaking projects pushing the limits of Web3 technology. Held on September 26th, the event featured an impressive lineup of visionary startups, inspiring discussions, and an exciting competition.

ORBITA TAKES THE CROWN

We’re thrilled to congratulate Filip Arambasic, Founder of Orbita, for winning both the Winner Prize and the Audience Favorite Award. Orbita is leading the charge in transforming how users interact with DeFi platforms, and their innovative solutions are set to redefine the landscape of decentralized finance. We can’t wait to see how Orbita continues to drive change and innovation in the future. 

INTRODUCING THE DOJO MASTER OF THE MONTH

This month, we had the pleasure of featuring Atikh Bana, Co-Founder & CEO of Actual, as our Dojo Master. Atikh shared the stage with Kasim Abdullahi, angel investor and former executive at Antler and Goldman Sachs, for a captivating conversation on DeFi innovations. Their discussion offered deep insights into scaling decentralized solutions and strategies for success in the ever-evolving Web3 ecosystem. It was an inspiring session full of actionable takeaways.

MC AND CO-HOSTS STEERING THE EVENT

The event was hosted by the fantastic Amanda Liu from OnePiece Labs, who kept the energy high throughout. We were also joined by co-hosts Tiffany Lai, VP of Ecosystem at 0G Labs, and James Chi, Co-Founder of Camp Network, who both contributed to making this session a memorable one.

ABOUT 0G LABS AND CAMP NETWORK

0G - The First Modular AI chain: Starting with an infinitely scalable, programmable DA layer — 1000x faster and cheaper on-chain data (vs. danksharding) for high-performance Dapps like on-chain AI, on-chain gaming, and high-frequency Defi.

Camp Network aggregates online user data, enabling users to own and monetize on their identity while giving protocols the insights they need to build immersive user experiences.

INSIGHTFUL EVALUATION BY SENSEIS

Our panel of expert judges, or SENSEIs, provided invaluable insights and feedback to the teams. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to:

Their expertise helped shape the event and guide the teams on their journey toward success.

PIONEERING PITCHING TEAMS

Pitch Dojo #SEP2024 saw some truly innovative projects that are set to make waves in the Web3 space. The pitching teams included:

  • Flashboys, revolutionizing trading strategies in decentralized finance.
  • Runiverse, building a gaming ecosystem with integrated DeFi elements.
  • Bitgenie, introducing AI-powered analytics to elevate DeFi decision-making.
  • Ordinal Hive, offering scalable and secure solutions for Bitcoin Ordinals.

Each team brought a fresh perspective to the world of DeFi, and we’re excited to follow their progress in the coming months.

COMMUNITY AND MEDIA PARTNERS

We’re deeply grateful to our Community PartnersOffChain, Orbis86 and SoSoValue — for their support in making this event possible. We also want to thank our Media Partners,  Foresight News and ChainCatcher, for helping us spread the word and amplify the impact of Pitch Dojo.

CONTINUING THE JOURNEY

As we wrap up another successful edition of Pitch Dojo, we’re already looking forward to what’s coming next. The October event is just around the corner, promising more innovation and exciting projects in the Web3 space. Stay tuned for more details and make sure to be part of this ongoing journey!

If you’re interested in joining or want to pitch your project for a chance to win $1,000, register here and apply now to secure your spot!