MettaFi Capital was proud to participate in Permissionless IV, held from June 24–26 at Industry City in Brooklyn. Hosted by Blockworks, this year’s conference brought together over 5,000 developers, investors, and builders from across the digital asset ecosystem.
As one of the leading events in the Web3 space, Permissionless IV featured three days of in-depth discussions, technical panels, and emerging trends in decentralized finance, blockchain infrastructure, and the intersection of crypto and AI.
Event Highlights
Hackathon (June 22–23):
A 36-hour in-person buildathon awarded over $100,000 in bounties, supported by partners such as BNB Chain, Supra, and Forte. Participants were provided with full technical support and complimentary access to the main event.
Main Conference (June 24–26):
Featured keynote speakers including Hayden Adams (Uniswap Labs), Samara Cohen (BlackRock), Peter Todd (OpenTimestamps), and Kain Warwick (Infinex). Programming focused on DeFi, modular blockchain architecture, token design, DePIN, and Bitcoin Layer 2 developments.
Track Focus Areas:
Permissionless IV curated sessions around key domains: DeFi Renaissance, Consumer dApps, Protocol Infrastructure, Token Engineering, Bitcoin Fintech, and Crypto × AI.
Key Takeaways for MettaFi Capital
- Modular Infrastructure is Accelerating: Rollups-as-a-service and shared sequencer models are enabling new levels of scalability and customization across Layer 2 ecosystems.
- AI Integration is Taking Shape: Projects combining on-chain data with decentralized AI systems are gaining traction, signaling a new wave of innovation in Web3-native intelligence.
- Real-World Asset Tokenization is Scaling: The maturity of compliance-ready infrastructure is driving renewed institutional interest in tokenized treasuries, real estate, and private credit.
- DePIN is Emerging as a Viable Sector: Decentralized infrastructure for compute, storage, and wireless connectivity is now attracting both developer interest and capital investment.
- Bitcoin Layer 2 Ecosystem is Gaining Ground: Advancements in Bitcoin-native smart contracts and scaling solutions are laying the groundwork for a broader Bitcoin-based DeFi ecosystem.
- Hackathons are a Pipeline for Discovery: The pre-conference hackathon provided a valuable lens into grassroots innovation, with standout projects aligning closely with MettaFi’s investment priorities.
Looking Ahead
MettaFi Capital’s presence at Permissionless IV underscored our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of blockchain infrastructure and application-layer innovation. We are actively engaging with several promising teams we met during the event and exploring opportunities for strategic partnerships and early-stage investment.
