10-Min Pitch (RWA/DeFi/AI) Edition): Projects Be Shill'n

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@LayerOneXApr 10, 2025

The Spaces was primarily a pitching event for blockchain projects each given a 10-minute slot. The event began with Maverick Network, a blockchain focused on tokenizing real-world assets through an energy-efficient test net. Building Ink presented its efforts to tokenize real estate, emphasizing the challenge of managing complex real estate data. Mega Dot AI introduced its AI agent for DeFi and crypto trading, highlighting its unique proof of trading token model. D Store talked about leveraging QR codes for verifying transactions and products. Finally, Nubila pitched its decentralized physical infrastructure for weather data collection, employing personal weather devices for data accuracy. The session included talks on the importance of unbiased, secure, and data-focused blockchain applications.

Event Overview

The discussion was hosted by Cody under the framework of a 10-minute pitch show designed in a speed-dating format for crypto projects to present their ideas. It encourages projects to focus on technology and market solutions, avoiding market manipulation and speculative claims.

Maverick Presentation

Presenter: Sam from Maverick

Maverick Network aims to simplify the tokenization of real-world assets and integrate them into decentralized finance (DeFi). It is a layer 1 blockchain with a strong product focus, building tools such as:

  • A token standard for easier asset tokenization
  • Protocols like treasury and liquidity mining to promote ecosystem growth
  • Focused governance for seamless chain upgrades
  • A user-friendly wallet integrating real-world assets with KYC capabilities

Maverick already boasts a significant number of transactions on its testnet and aims to create an interconnected asset ecosystem lacking in other L1 blockchains.

Q&A Highlights:

  • Maverick's architecture is based on a modified version of the Tezos chain for security and economic vision alignment.
  • Open to enabling other projects to build on its chain in the future.

Building Ink Presentation

Presenter: Matthew, CEO of Building Ink

Building Ink focuses on data readiness in real estate tokenization by organizing data into structured formats, offering:

  • Continuous updates on real estate documents and conditions
  • A live data room improving transparency, risk management, and compliance
  • Real-time asset performance assessments

Building Ink aims to alleviate asset opacity, working directly with developers and asset managers to prepare data for tokenization and ensure true transparency in private markets.

Mega Dot AI Presentation

Presenter: Victor, CEO of Mega Dot AI

Mega Dot AI targets the Defi and crypto trading market with a focus on AI-driven solutions. Their AI Agent provides unbiased trading signals backed by data:

  • Offers free access to AI trading insights via Telegram
  • Has a high user engagement post-launch with over 5,000 active users
  • Innovates with a unique "Proof of Trading" token model that aligns unlocks with trading volume to maintain token value

D Store Presentation

Presenter: Dustin, Co-founder of D Store

D Store advances digital product verification using blockchain through QR codes:

  • Initially focused on selling opals, now expanded to general goods
  • Uses QR 2.0 for product verification and NFTs
  • Partnered with ACDC Labs for minting capabilities of physical metals linked to NFTs

Nubila Presentation

Presenter: Unknown

Nubila operates within the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) sector with environmental goals:

  • Focuses on collecting decentralized weather data with hardware devices (Marco)
  • Addresses inaccuracies in current weather prediction models
  • Plans to expand from weather data collection to broader ESG initiatives

Kuma Presentation

Presenter: Alex Warren, Co-founder of Kuma

Kuma is a layer 2 perp DeX, designed to offer a competitive decentralized exchange experience:

  • Features faster transaction settlement and a complete suite similar to centralized exchanges
  • Grown through partnerships and incentives for market makers
  • Working on advanced vault products for stable yield and integrating proof of liquidity

Host Closing Remarks

Host Cody wraps up, emphasizing the educational nature of the session and encouraging projects and attendees to continue exploring options within the crypto space. Encourages participation in future sessions and researching potential investments thoroughly.