Startup Competition | Crypto Valley Conference 2024

Web3 startup competition featured 180+ applicants with 10 finalists presenting solutions across tokenization, digital credentials, blockchain infrastructure, and sports/entertainment

Multiple projects focused on bridging Web2 and Web3 through simplified user experiences, with emphasis on making blockchain technology accessible without requiring deep crypto knowledge

Key themes included:

• Asset tokenization and management platforms
• Privacy-preserving identity solutions using zero-knowledge proofs
• Infrastructure for sports/entertainment industry digitization
• Cross-chain liquidity and trading solutions
• Open source sustainability models

Judges evaluated projects based on:

• Team composition and experience
• Problem-solution fit
• Market opportunity and traction
• Business model viability
• Technical implementation

Prize package included:

• Flight credits from Swiss Air/Lufthansa
• Fast-track access to accelerator programs
• Cybersecurity audits worth 45k
• Membership to Crypto Valley Association
• Media coverage from Cointelegraph

Many projects highlighted regulatory compliance and institutional adoption as key focuses, particularly in Switzerland’s supportive regulatory environment

Revenue models generally combined subscription fees, transaction fees, and token economics to create sustainable business models

Emphasis on building genuine utility and solving real business problems rather than purely speculative token projects