The recent 10 Minute Pitch Show, on 30 April 2025, hosted by Kody, showcased innovative blockchain and tech projects, each given 10 minutes to pitch their technical solutions. Here’s a concise summary of the presentations, emphasizing real-world impact and decentralized innovation.
The PIPE gDAO: Crowdfunding University Innovation
Presenter: Batsirai
The PIPE gDAO is a members-only impact finance ecosystem that transforms university research into market-ready products using a decentralized, tokenized funding model (DSi). Addressing the "European paradox"—where 83% of university innovations fail to reach the market due to funding and infrastructure gaps—it employs community crowdfunding and NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) for validation. Key features include:
- Launchpads: Gstarter (built with Layer One X) for multi-chain tokens and PGFD Side for early-stage R&D startups in solar and AI.
- Tokenomics: Jira token presale starts May 10, raising $2.5M with 100M tokens via Layer One X.
- Community Focus: Governance tokens fund DAOs, with rigorous due diligence ensuring commercial viability.
The Standard: 0% Interest Crypto Loans
Presenter: Joshua Shigula
The Standard is a decentralized protocol offering 0% interest loans against crypto collateral without users relinquishing private keys. Users lock collateral in smart contracts at 110% over-collateralization, using Chainlink for efficiency. Unique features include:
- Trading collateral within contracts via Gamma Protocol on Uniswap, earning yield.
- Fully audited contracts with dynamic NFTs for transparency.
- Joshua’s experience with Lightning Network and DeFi drives this solution, inspired by the collapse of platforms like Celsius.
Quai Boss: Blockchain-Powered Casual Gaming
Presenter: Quiet Boss
Quai Boss is developing Flappy Boss, a blockchain-integrated game inspired by Flappy Bird, built on the Quai Network’s sharding system. Aimed at hyper-casual gaming, it fosters community building and emphasizes integrity in digital ecosystems. The project leverages blockchain for enhanced user engagement and aligns with strong community values.
King Snooch: Bridging Web3 and Web2 Gaming
Presenter: King Snooch
King Snooch introduced gaming divisions under Gen 0 media, planning real-world events and gaming houses at major conferences. The initiative bridges web3 and web2 gaming through partnerships like Ascent Rivals, offering:
- Collaboration opportunities with traditional gaming brands.
- Enhanced trust in web3 games via real-world showcases.
Conclusion
Kody concluded by inviting audience engagement with these projects and participation in future shows. The 10 Minute Pitch Show provides an unbiased platform for innovators to connect directly with an engaged audience, spotlighting practical, impactful solutions in blockchain and tech.
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