The 10 Minute Pitch Show Episode 8 on 7 May 2025, hosted by Kody, featured a speed-dating-style format where blockchain projects pitched their innovations uninterrupted for 10 minutes each. The focus was on technology and solutions to real-world or crypto challenges, with price speculation discouraged.
Shadow
Presented by Lark; Shadow is a Layer-1, dual-VM, proof-of-stake blockchain bridging EVM and Watson ecosystems for Web 2 and Web 3 developers. It boasts a mainnet upgrade for energy efficiency and increased transaction speed (15,000 TPS), a sustainable burn mechanism to counter inflation, and an NFT marketplace with AI-enhanced tools. Community engagement is encouraged via shadow.io.
Game Terminal
Game Terminal is an AI-powered platform enabling anyone to create games and generate tokens instantly. It offers tools for monetization and marketing through social and tournament layers, targeting casual users and Telegram community creators. The project taps into the growing AI and blockchain gaming market.
Paycheck Labs
This US-based company focuses on programmable NFT-based assets, integrating blockchain into traditional finance. Their NFT checks enable automated, intermediary-free transactions with multi-chain support and vesting schedules. Community interaction is facilitated through social media and direct platforms.
OBS World
Presented by Jonathan, OBS World builds an ecosystem for car enthusiasts, incorporating esports. The pitch emphasized community networking and connection-building.
Layer One X
Layer One X is a Layer-1 blockchain offering decentralized, bridgeless interoperability across networks. With 200+ validator nodes and 50 projects in development, it introduces quantum-resistant cross-chain messaging and a universal gas token (L1X coin). Resources like light and white papers are available, and cross-chain swaps are promoted.
Conclusion
Episode 8 highlighted diverse blockchain innovations, from gaming to finance and interoperability. Attendees were urged to connect post-event, and listeners were reminded to tune in weekly for more pitches.
