Cointelegraph Accelerator Announces Second Cohort of Web3 Startups

Fintech, DeFi, GameFi, and More

Cointelegraph Accelerator, a startup booster that leverages Cointelegraph’s capabilities as a media and strategic partner, has revealed the second cohort of Web3 startups set to join its program. Launching in October 2023, the 16 participants represent a diverse range of Web3 verticals, including decentralized finance (DeFi), fintech, wallets, entertainment, social, and GameFi.

Expertise and Mentorship

By joining the Cointelegraph Accelerator program, these Web3 startups will gain access to marketing strategy expertise, Cointelegraph media products, and mentorship programs with industry experts. They will receive guidance on key development topics such as token design, fundraising, legal frameworks, liquidity management, and security. Additionally, the participants will have the opportunity to tap into Cointelegraph’s extensive network of investors, foundations, infrastructure partners, and industry leaders.

A Look at the Cohort

The current cohort of the Cointelegraph Accelerator program consists of 16 Web3 startups focused on bringing innovation to various sectors in the blockchain space. Here are a few highlights:

DeFi and Trading

Several participants are pioneering solutions to enhance accessibility, transparency, and efficiency in decentralized finance and trading:

• Changex: A personal finance mobile app that combines centralized and decentralized finance on a single screen.
• CryptoRobotics: A crypto trading platform that allows users to utilize signals and trading strategies from professional traders.
• Clip Finance: A DeFi protocol that simplifies the creation of risk-analyzed yield portfolios.
• Renegade: A platform bridging traditional banking and cryptocurrencies, offering a user-friendly interface and noncustodial wallet.

Data Storage and Digital Assets

These startups are focused on providing decentralized data storage and secure digital asset management solutions:

• GhostDrive: A Web3 native data storage platform on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) and Filecoin.
• NGRAVE: A complete solution for self-custody of digital assets, featuring a hardware wallet with the highest security certification.

SocialFi and Marketing Tech

These platforms are merging social media interactions with financial incentives:

• Pop Social: An AI-powered social gateway to Web3 that rewards users for engagement.
• ReadON: A social app with a Web3 sharing economy that distributes ad revenue back to content creators.
• GAMI: A venture builder hosting Midle, an all-in-one marketing platform for the Web3 space.

EdTech and HRTech

These startups are democratizing access to Web3 solutions and education:

• Talentre: A talent platform that offers blockchain education courses and connects Web3 companies with verified talent.

Entertainment

These projects are embedding blockchain technology in streaming and gaming platforms:

• Replay: A blockchain-powered streaming service that rewards viewers with digital tokens and collectibles.
• Fanton: A Web3 fantasy football game integrated with The Open Network (TON) blockchain.

The Cointelegraph Accelerator program aims to support these startups in their mission to revolutionize their respective industries and contribute to the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.