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What is Crypto’s Got Talent
Crypto’s Got Talent (CGT) is the first-ever live talent show dedicated to discovering and supporting the most promising builders in the Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) space.
Powered by IoTeX in collaboration with Polygon and ElizaOS, CGT flips the traditional grant model on its head by running the entire selection process live and in public—giving projects unparalleled exposure from day one.
Total Viewer per Season
500K
Our goal is Simple
Find the best DePIN projects in the world and help them succeed using IoTeX’s full-stack infrastructure. Whether you're building devices, networks, or tooling, CGT is your launchpad to real adoption.
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Our Hosts
Our Hosts
We are a collective of passionate dedicated to delivering immersive experiences that resonate with your heart & mind.
We are a collective of passionate dedicated to delivering immersive experiences that resonate with your heart & mind.
Why It Matters
Why It Matters
CGT is not just a grant program—it's a movement. We’re here to:
CGT is not just a grant program—
it's a movement. We’re here to:
Accelerate real-world DePIN adoption
Support teams with infrastructure, funding, and exposure
Grow the IoTeX ecosystem with builders who are solving real problems
Season 1 Highlights
Season 1 Highlights
(So Far)
Impressions
190,800+
Views Per Episode
40,000+
Votes from the community
2,823
High-Potential Projects advancing to the next phase
11
Guest judges from top protocols, ecosystems, and DePIN leaders
Ashley
@AshleyDCan
Ashley
@AshleyDCan
Ashley
@AshleyDCan
tsn
@tsncrypto
tsn
@tsncrypto
tsn
@tsncrypto
Smokeyoy
@Smokey_titan
Smokeyoy
@Smokey_titan
Smokeyoy
@Smokey_titan
Scott Foo
@ScottFooMusic
Scott Foo
@ScottFooMusic
Scott Foo
@ScottFooMusic
Cade
Cade
Cade
Cade
Cade
Cade
Action
@action_ceo
Action
@action_ceo
Action
@action_ceo
Dylan Bane
Dylan Bane
Dylan Bane
Dylan Bane
Dylan Bane
Dylan Bane
rob solomon
@robmsolomon
rob solomon
@robmsolomon
rob solomon
@robmsolomon
Rohit Chauhan
@degenrsc
Rohit Chauhan
@degenrsc
Rohit Chauhan
@degenrsc
Watch the Episodes
Watch the Episodes
How It Works
How It Works
How it Works
CGT is structured like a reality show, in three phases:
CGT is structured like a reality show, in three phases:
Phase 1
Phase 1
Live Pitches
Live Pitches
Projects apply and pitch live on X Spaces in front of high-profile guest judges, KOLs, and the community. The best pitches move to the next round.
Projects apply and pitch live on X Spaces in front of high-profile guest judges, KOLs, and the community. The best pitches move to the next round.
Phase 2
Phase 2
Demos &
Deep Dives
Demos &
Deep Dives
Selected projects return to present product demos or pitch decks in video livestream format, showcasing real-world use cases and infrastructure alignment.
Selected projects return to present product demos or pitch decks in video livestream format, showcasing real-world use cases and infrastructure alignment.
Phase 3
Phase 3
Finale & Funding
Finale & Funding
The finalists are selected in a live finale episode, where funding is awarded and support from IoTeX kicks into high gear to help them go to market.
The finalists are selected in a live finale episode, where funding is awarded and support from IoTeX kicks into high gear to help them go to market.
What Participants Says
What Participants Says
Crypto is supposed to be about building in public — and that’s what we’re trying to do here.”
Aaron Basi
@DePIN _aaron
"
Great space. I’m just trying to learn as much as I can—DePIN and RWA are some of the most exciting sectors in crypto.”
Cade, WOLF Crypto
@CadeBergmann
"
We’re not just developing some bonded token — we’re bringing real value to mining and cutting costs for households.”
Xylon
@XylonOfficial
"
I love the space. I love the ideas. Now it’s about showing the roadmap, the market, the solution, and working backward.”
tsn
@tsncrypto
"
We don’t just want to build for our project—we want to be a physical platform for other DePINs to co-deploy on. Think LEGO.”
Sai, Captur
@captur_network
"
It takes guts and these guys did a great job. They all deserve a follow. Let’s break the silos and just have a good time with it.”
Giuseppe, IoTeX
@depin_jesus
"
We want to be the first AI computing economy—where AI developers and contributors both win.”
Albert, Krako
@Krako_cloud
"
Fund the Next Wave of DePIN Innovation
Fund the Next Wave of DePIN Innovation
Crypto’s Got Talent is your front-row seat to the future of physical infrastructure on-chain. With a curated pipeline of high-potential projects, unmatched visibility, and a transparent selection process, CGT is where real builders meet real adoption.
Season 1 sponsors:
Season 1 sponsors:
Apply or Stay in the Loop
Apply or Stay in the Loop
Apply or Stay in the Loop
Applications for Season 1 closed on March 31st!
Applications for Season 1 closed on March 31st!
Didn’t make it this time? Don’t worry—Season 2 is coming. Keep building.
Didn’t make it this time? Don’t worry—Season 2 is coming. Keep building.
Crypto’s Got Talent is your front-row seat to the future of physical infrastructure on-chain.
© 2025 Crypto's Got Talent. Powered by IoTeX
Crypto’s Got Talent is your front-row seat to the future of physical infrastructure on-chain.
© 2025 Crypto's Got Talent. Powered by IoTeX
Crypto’s Got Talent is your front-row seat to the future of physical infrastructure on-chain.
© 2025 Crypto's Got Talent. Powered by IoTeX