CoinDesk PitchFest is set to showcase early-stage Web3 founders at Consensus Miami 2026, providing a platform for innovators to present their projects to investors and industry leaders. The event aims to offer structured exposure rather than direct funding, helping startups gain visibility and feedback from key players in the ecosystem. Previous PitchFest events have highlighted successful projects such as Rise, which expanded its global payroll solutions post-Consensus Austin 2023, and TransCrypts, which secured a $15 million seed round after winning at Consensus Hong Kong 2025. The upcoming Miami event will also introduce a new "side mission" focusing on agentic commerce, exploring emerging technologies like AI agents and experimental payment standards. Consensus Miami 2026 will gather a diverse range of industry participants, offering startups under five years old with less than $5 million in funding a chance to engage with investors and refine their business strategies. CoinDesk PitchFest continues to be a pivotal platform for the next generation of Web3 builders.