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LayerSeek Edition:DeFi
September 4th, 2026
Virtual Event

Every Deal That Matters in DeFi Starts in This Room

Unlock Grants, Ship Integrations & Skyrocket your BD

If You Build in DeFi, This is for you

Connect with founders, core teams, BD leads, growth, grants, and partnership teams from leading DeFi protocols. Walk away with deals, and relevant useful connections.

$5M+ in Grants

Built for Builders

1 Day = 6 Months BD

No flights, hotels, or visas required
B2B focused: partnerships, integrations, grants
AI-powered matchmaking for relevant connections
Interactive virtual venue, not a Zoom call

Event starts in

Once-a-year opportunity
59
days
04
hours
34
minutes
21
seconds
100s
DeFi Teams
$5M+
Grants Available
7
Speaker Sessions
1:1
Networking Tables
Virtual Experience

Real-time networking virtually, not a boring webinar

What is LayerSeek

The room where DeFi deals happen.

Every protocol needs the same things to grow: grants to extend runway and be recognized, integrations that unlock distribution, partners that co-market to achieve greater mindshare, infra that cuts months off your GTM, and the occasional acquirer, RFP/contract, joint venture proposal or accelerator that changes the trajectory of your protocol entirely.

Today, most of that happens in scattered Telegram DMs, expensive IRL conferences, and cold outreach over a long period of time. The right person is always one intro away, and the intro rarely comes.

LayerSeek is the room where it happens directly. One day. One virtual venue. Builders, chains, foundations, infra teams, and capital in the same space, ready to talk. AI matchmaking puts you in front of the people who want what you're building, and the people building what you need.

500+ Attendees
B2B Focused
AI Matchmaking
Global Access
Who Should Attend

If you're building in DeFi, you belong here.

01
Protocol Teams
Ship integrations, land grants, find distribution partners.
02
Founders & Co-founders
Raise, hire, acquire, get acquired.
03
BD & Partnerships Teams
Close in a day what usually takes six months.
04
Growth & Marketing Teams
Trade paid KOL spend for co-marketing that compounds.
05
Chains, Foundations & Ecosystem Teams
Deploy grants, source builders worth funding, drive TVL.
06
Infra, Tooling & Security Providers
Meet the protocols who need what you've built.
07
Accelerators, Incubators & Capital Allocators
Find the next cohort. Write the check that gets there first.
The Experience

9 Floors of Immersive Virtual Networking

Navigate a premium virtual venue. Hover over hotspots to explore sponsor areas, networking tables, and open spaces.

35+ DeFi Categories
Layer 1s
Layer 2s
Layer 3s
Bridges
Cross-Chain
Chain Abstraction
Rollups
Data Availability
RPC Providers
DEXes
CEXes
Liquidity Providers
Market Makers
Perps & Derivatives
Options Protocols
Aggregators
Intent Networks
Liquidation Bots
Lending & Borrowing
Yield Platforms
Stablecoins
Liquid Staking
Restaking
RWA Protocols
Launchpads
Prediction Markets
Price Feeds
Oracle Networks
On-chain Data
Index Providers
Layer 1s
Layer 2s
Layer 3s
Bridges
Cross-Chain
Chain Abstraction
Rollups
Data Availability
RPC Providers
DEXes
CEXes
Liquidity Providers
Market Makers
Perps & Derivatives
Options Protocols
Aggregators
Intent Networks
Liquidation Bots
Lending & Borrowing
Yield Platforms
Stablecoins
Liquid Staking
Restaking
RWA Protocols
Launchpads
Prediction Markets
Price Feeds
Oracle Networks
On-chain Data
Index Providers
Analytics & Attribution
Smart Contract Audits
Bug Bounties
Insurance
Risk Management
Custodians
Multi-sig Infra
Marketing Partners
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Tools
Quest Platforms
Referral Systems
Airdrop Tools
Wallets
Account Abstraction
Payment Rails
Onramp & Offramp
Neobanks
Web3 Payroll FinTech
Identity / KYC Layers
ZK Proof of Identity
Privacy Layer
Legal / Compliance Firms
Web3 Accounting
DeFAI Agents
AI Trading Bots
AI Analytics
Autonomous Agents
Institutions
Open Networking
Analytics & Attribution
Smart Contract Audits
Bug Bounties
Insurance
Risk Management
Custodians
Multi-sig Infra
Marketing Partners
Marketing Analytics
Marketing Tools
Quest Platforms
Referral Systems
Airdrop Tools
Wallets
Account Abstraction
Payment Rails
Onramp & Offramp
Neobanks
Web3 Payroll FinTech
Identity / KYC Layers
ZK Proof of Identity
Privacy Layer
Legal / Compliance Firms
Web3 Accounting
DeFAI Agents
AI Trading Bots
AI Analytics
Autonomous Agents
Institutions
Open Networking
Floor 1
Live
552 online
Sponsor
Featured Protocol
Foundation
Lounge
Info

Virtual Floor Layout

Navigate a realistic conference floor with tables, booths, and lounges - just like a real venue.

Main Stage

Watch keynotes and panels from industry leaders on our immersive main stage.

Networking Tables

Move between tables freely. Join conversations, meet new teams, or create your own table.

Sponsor Booths

Dedicated areas for 1:1 conversations with sponsors and ecosystem partners.

Breakout Rooms

Topic-specific rooms for deep dives on DeFi lending, DEXs, bridges, security, and more.

1:1 Networking

Schedule private meetings with specific protocols or teams you want to connect with.

Live Q&A & Chat

Engage with speakers in real-time. Ask questions, share insights, and connect.

AI Matchmaking

Our AI recommends the most relevant protocols and people based on your goals.

Platform Features

Built for Seamless Networking

Miro Board Integration
Collaboration

Miro Board Integration

Collaborate in real-time with integrated Miro boards. Brainstorm ideas, map integrations, and visualize partnerships within the venue.

  • Real-time collaborative whiteboarding
  • Visualize integration architectures together
  • Export boards for post-event follow-ups
AI-Powered Matchmaking

Connections That Actually Matter

Tell the algorithm what you’re working on and it surfaces the exact protocols, ecosystems and builders you should meet. No random networking, just meaningful conversations that drive results.

Match across 35+ DeFi categories

InfrastructureTrading & LiquidityDeFi ProtocolsOracles & DataSecurity & AuditsGrowth & MarketingWallets & PaymentsIdentity & ComplianceDeFAIInstitutionalGeneralInfrastructureTrading & LiquidityDeFi ProtocolsOracles & DataSecurity & AuditsGrowth & MarketingWallets & PaymentsIdentity & ComplianceDeFAIInstitutionalGeneral

Smart Profile Matching

Our algorithm pairs you based on complementary interests, goals, and opportunities - not random connections.

Personalized Recommendations

Get a customized list of connections with profiles, insights, and reasons why each match matters.

Easy Table Invites

Locate matches within the venue, join their table with a click, or invite them to yours.

Conversation Starters

Personalized talking points and ice breakers for every recommended connection - network with confidence.

AI Matchmaker

Scanning 2,400+ protocols

Matches
8
YOU
Prompt · You said
You’re looking for a bridge for your dApp
16
matches
3.2x
Engagement
1-Click
Join Tables
35+
Categories
Unlock Opportunities

What You'll Gain at LayerSeek

Real opportunities to grow your protocol · not just badges and business cards.

Wallet
Bridge
Chain
Oracle

B2B Integrations

Meet the wallets, bridges, oracles and chains ready to route through your protocol, with warm intros to the right decision-makers.

LIVE · Space / AMA

Co-Marketing

Book Spaces, AMAs and joint campaigns with protocols targeting your exact audience. Trade audiences, don’t buy them.

Open programs across
Arbitrum
Base
Polygon
Solana
ZK Sync
Optimism
Warm intros to program leads

Ecosystem Grants

Direct intros to grant program leads across major ecosystems. Ask questions on the spot, skip the cold-form queue.

CoinDesk
The Block
CT
DECRYPT
DLNEWS

Media & Distribution

Get on the radar of the social platforms and crypto media outlets where your buyers actually spend their time.

ON STAGE

Present to a Curated Audience

Sponsors get to present their protocol on stage to a hand-picked, high-signal audience group. No spray-and-pray, just decision-makers in the room.

JVs, M&A & Partnerships

Explore joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and deep partnerships with key players in the space, introduced and warmed up by our team.

Impact Report
PDF · LIVE
Reach
Meetings
Follow-ups
Deals

Post-Event Report & Analytics

A polished impact report lands in your inbox after the summit: reach, meetings booked, follow-ups triggered and deal signals, all measured, none guessed.

Join from anywhere globally

No flights, hotels, visas or travel costs required.

100%
Virtual
B2B
Focused
Curated
Audience
Event Schedule

A Day Packed with Collaboration

Keynotes, panels, demos, workshops, and dedicated networking blocks designed for maximum value.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM UTC
Keynote

Opening Keynote

Welcome to LayerSeek DeFi Protocol Summit - vision for DeFi collaboration in 2026.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM UTC
Panel

Future of Building in DeFi

Leaders from top protocols discuss cross-chain collaboration and integration strategies.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM UTC
Networking

Networking Block #1

Open networking on the virtual floor. Visit sponsor booths and meet protocol teams.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM UTC
Demo

Protocol Demos

5-minute rapid demos from innovative DeFi protocols and infrastructure providers.

All times in UTC. Full agenda with speaker details available after registration.

Pricing

Get Your Ticket or Become a Sponsor

Early bird pricing available now. Secure your spot before prices increase.

Solo Attendee Ticket

Solo Attendee

Protocol Representative

  • Full event access (all 9 floors)
  • AI-powered matchmaking
  • All networking sessions
  • All keynotes & panels
  • 1-to-1 private conversations
  • Contact exchange & follow-up
$297early bird
Get Ticket

Sponsorship Packages

MOST POPULAR

Silver Sponsor

Best for Core Teams

$997early bird
  • 1 dedicated table
  • Up to 3 team members
  • Embed website, videos & pitch decks
  • Host surveys for booth visitors
  • 1-to-1 and 1-to-many conversations
  • Full event access + AI matchmaking
  • Mentions across socials & banners
Become Sponsor
LIMITED TO 5

Gold Sponsor

Limited to 5 Sponsors

$2,497early bird
  • 3 dedicated tables
  • Up to 6 team members
  • Embed content on 2 tables
  • Host surveys for booth visitors
  • 1-to-1 and 1-to-many conversations
  • Full event access + AI matchmaking
  • 1x 5-min speaker slot
  • All marketing mentions & banners
Become Sponsor
BEST VALUELIMITED TO 2

Diamond Sponsor

Ecosystems & Foundations

$8,497early bird
  • Entire dedicated floor
  • Up to 10 ecosystem team members
  • 8-10 booths for featured protocols
  • Embed content on 10 tables
  • Host surveys for booth visitors
  • 1-to-1 and 1-to-many conversations
  • Full event access + AI matchmaking
  • All marketing mentions + banners
Become Sponsor

All sponsorships and attendees are subject to approval. We may require additional information to ensure a quality onboarding & matchmaking experience.

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Sponsor Perks

Exclusive Access to Our Product Suite

All sponsors get free access to these powerful tools

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Sponsor Perk

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Clips

Live · 1B+ views

Short-form Distribution

Founder-led short-form content, created and distributed where real attention lives. Creator collabs, expert editing, and multi-platform reach across TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and X.

Web3 podcaster & AMA network
Multi-platform distribution
Real-time performance analytics
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Perks are complimentary bonuses offered alongside sponsorship and may evolve as our products grow. Your sponsorship is only limited to the LayerSeek DeFi edition virtual event · everything else is extra bonuses we're excited to share.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Meet 100s ofDeFi Protocol Teams?

Join us on September 4th, 2026 for the premier virtual summit for DeFi protocol collaboration. Early bird pricing ends soon.

Limited spots. Secure your place today.