11.14.2023

OnePiece Labs & Sei Incubator Online Demo Day Recap

by
Elva Yu

In a display of cutting-edge innovation, the OnePiece Labs x Sei Incubator Demo Day brought 10 standout startups into the limelight, selected from a competitive field of over 200 applicants. This pivotal event, moderated by SuperWeb3, marked the debut of Sei's Official Incubator and positioned the showcased projects as key players within the Sei ecosystem. Over a rigorous 10-week program, these ventures, spanning DeFi, SocialFi, and AI sectors, received intense cultivation aimed at accelerating their growth. 

This collaboration between OnePiece Labs (OPL) and Sei is a concerted effort to drive innovation and establish a supportive global network of visionary Web3 developers and entrepreneurs. Demonstrating the burgeoning interest in the Web3 realm, the Demo Day attracted close to 500 registrants underscoring the event's success and the sector's thriving prospects.

Opening Remarks by KJ (Partner at OPL) 

KJ, a partner at OnePiece Labs, greeted the audience with enthusiasm, expressing his heartfelt thanks to everyone for their commitment to the Web3 vision, decentralization, and the builder's community at large. He recounted the milestones achieved by the community, including:

  • Web3 & AI Pitch Competition: June 22, 2023, we had a thrilling pitch contest with over 3,000 participants.
  • SBC Afterparty: August 30, 2023, we hosted an unforgettable afterparty for 2,000+ Web3 enthusiasts.
  • Hybrid Hackathon: September 8-10, 2023, we had a hackathon merging creativity and product development with 1,000+ sign-ups and 32 teams.
  • Incubator program: From September to November 2023, we and Sei propelled 10 outstanding teams to the forefront of industry innovation.

Opening Remarks by Vasco (Ecosystem Lead at Sei)

Vasco, the Ecosystem Lead at Sei Labs expressed honor and excitement about the event and pride in working closely with the teams presenting their pitches. He detailed the attributes of 'Sei,' describing it as the fastest Layer 1 blockchain, emphasizing its open-source nature, and trading optimization. Vasco shared impressive performance metrics of 'Sei,' contrasting it with other blockchains and explained how these attributes create a seamless user experience, akin to Web2 applications.

Spencer Fan, the founder of SuperWeb3, stepped in to share his organization's role in connecting startups with a vast network of institutional investors. SuperWeb3 is based in Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City, advises on fundraising for Web3 and AI startups, connecting them to 800 Web3 and 1,500 AI investors as of May 2023.

Showcasing the Future: Pitches from Aspiring Web3 Entrepreneurs

Crown Finance


Crown Finance is pioneering a transformative Automated Market Maker (AMM) on SEI, focused on delivering concentrated liquidity to enhance the SEI ecosystem.

Connect with Crown Finance  🚀 

CornerMarket


CornerMarket is a web3 marketplace connecting customers with local businesses by offering activities, travel, goods, and services in your local neighborhood.

Connect with CornerMarket   🚀 

Yaka Finance

Yaka Finance is a pioneering DEX powered by Sei Blockchain's native protocol, featuring a Self-Optimizing Liquidity Flywheel that minimizes slippage, reduces fees, and rewards traders, liquidity providers, and voters.

Connect with Yaka Finance  🚀

Nitro


Nitro is a pioneer Layer 2 scaling solution for Solana, bridging Solana and Cosmos. Nitro introduces modular scalability with SVM rollups, enabling Solana dApps to run on Cosmos via IBC, combining high performance with cross-chain compatibility.

Connect with Nitro  🚀 

Indicator Labs


IndicatorLab is an oracle-powered, AI bots friendly, decentralized prediction market, which lets users to bet and hedge on trending events. It provides market-driven incentives to data vendors, and automatically picks up hot topics with AI.

Connect with Indicator Labs  🚀 

vDEX


vDEX is a decentralized derivatives exchange (DEX) founded on the principles of high-throughput blockchains like SEI, aiming to facilitate the trade of crypto derivatives such as swaps, perpetual futures (perps), and the groundbreaking derivatives product: constant expiry perpetual options (CEPOs).

Connect with vDEX  🚀 

Analogia AI


Analogia AI is leading the forefront in advanced AI solutions in Web3, offering decentralized protocols an unparalleled opportunity to seamlessly deploy a customized AI copilot in mere moments.

Connect with Analogia AI 🚀 

Kawa Protocol Ltd

Kawa is revolutionizing cross-chain borrowing and lending with a focus on security and seamless asset movement across diverse blockchains.

Connect with the Kawa Protocol  🚀                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Network3


A groundbreaking project revolutionizing internet interaction. It's a decentralized network transmission protocol using blockchain for secure, private, and efficient connectivity. With distributed network nodes, it builds a more robust online experience.

Connect with Network 3  🚀

Astromint


AstroMint has created a new mechanism to attract liquidity into the Cosmos; it is powered by a stablecoin that has solved the stablecoin trilemma and offers liquidity-as-a-service to other protocols via a novel synthetic asset.

Connect with Astromint  🚀

Detailed project info is live on our Notion page. Check them out!  🔗🤝

Closing Remarks by Dafu (Partner at OPL) and the Road Ahead

In a flourish of commitment to Web3 innovation, OnePiece Labs wrapped up its first Demo Day with Partner Dafu unveiling a comprehensive roadmap for the year ahead, affirming the incubator’s resilience even in the face of a bear market. He assured that OPL will keep rolling out events in the following categories: 

  • Incubator Programs - Next year, we're upgrading our incubator programs to support the rise of Web3 entrepreneurs, providing more resources, expert advice, and key industry links to take startups to new levels.
  • Pitch Dojo Series -Our monthly global Web3 pitch event series Pitch Dojo are not just showcases but dynamic platforms for founders to connect with investors, transforming groundbreaking visions into tangible realities.
  • Web3 Afterparties - Known for top Web3 afterparties, we offer unmatched networking. Join us at ETHDenver in March for prime collaboration and deal-making.
  • Hackathons - We're boosting our hackathon investment to connect developers worldwide. Prepare for tough projects, community involvement, and competitive excitement with attractive prizes.
  • Web3 Education Initiative - After introducing Web3 courses with Harvard, we're expanding to more universities next year to develop future Web3 innovators.

About OnePiece Labs

OnePiece Labs, the host of the exciting events above, is renowned for organizing offline event, pitch competitions, and incubator programs that provide exceptional Web 3 startup opportunities. To stay updated with the latest OPL events and Web 3 newsletter, you have the option to either follow us on Twitter or join our Telegram group chat.

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