The session is presented in English , with audio translation provided in Korean, Japanese, Mandarin.
The rise of prediction markets, perps and real-money gaming has exploded across the world and is arguably positioned to be larger than we ever thought possible. The convergence of securities trading, memecoins and betting has forced us to look closely at how retail markets are really capable of evolving. Since its launch 10 years ago, CoinFund has invested in some of the most innovative companies across DeFi, Fintech, and AI – but generally shied away from companies aimed at speculative consumer behavior. Contrarily, in the past six months, the firm has made three investments in the category in quick succession. Why? Join CoinFund Managing Partner and Head of Venture Investments David Pakman as he dives into the firm's thesis on retail and consumer markets, and why new models of speculation are poised to unlock a new layer of financial activity.
