Dubai, UAE – [April 28th] – In a remarkable showcase of innovation and entrepreneurship, a select group of groundbreaking startups presented their cutting-edge projects at a highly anticipated Demo Day held in Dubai during Token2049. The event, which took place on April 28th at 11:30 AM local time, brought together a distinguished jury team of investors, mentors, and industry experts eager to discover the next wave of technological advancements.
The Demo Day featured an impressive lineup of startups that are redefining their respective industries. Among the confirmed pitch projects were:
DigiKa, SQM Game, Mobile Wallet App, PBX Earth, Chedda Finance, Symbioniq
The jury team consisted of prominent figures in the venture capital and technology space, including:
• Michael Terpin, Founder and CEO of Transform Ventures
• Tobias Bauer, Co-Founder, General Partner at TB Ventures
• Vincent Boyan, Co-Founder of Becker Ventures
• Roman J. MA, Founder and Managing Partner at Ceras Ventures
• Sebastien Davies, VP Research at Aquanow Venture
• Joy Sim, Ecosystem Manager at Outlier Ventures
• Artak Seyranyan, Deal Flow Manager at ChainGPT Pad
• Alex Stiger, CEO of 100x Labs
The event provided a unique opportunity for startups to connect with seasoned investors and industry leaders, fostering collaboration and potential partnerships that could drive future growth and innovation.
Recognized by the Industry
Chedda Finance was crowned winner of the VCC & Coinference X Demo Day at Token2049 Dubai (2025), standing out among dozens of cutting-edge Web3 projects. The recognition validates its innovative approach to AI-driven DeFi and further cements its role as one of the most promising launches of the year.
Chedda Finance Unveils MAFIA AI: A Game-Changer in DeFi Automation
In a major leap for decentralized finance, Chedda Finance has announced the upcoming launch of MAFIA AI, a smart, conversational AI copilot designed to simplify and automate DeFi interactions. Set to debut on the Virtuals Protocol, MAFIA AI is positioned as the next evolution of on-chain user experience — and if early interest is any indication, the DeFi community is paying close attention.
The DeFi Copilot You Didn’t Know You Needed
MAFIA AI — short for Modular Autonomous Financial Intelligence Agent — is Chedda’s flagship AI-powered assistant that helps users navigate DeFi with simple, natural language commands. Whether it’s supplying assets to earn yield, checking your health factor, or optimizing strategies across protocols like Aave and Chedda, the agent does the heavy lifting — without the complex user interfaces.
By combining smart contract automation with smart wallet infrastructure (ERC-4337), MAFIA AI turns what was once a technical jungle into a user-friendly chat-driven experience.
Massive Early Traction: 45,000 Signups in One Week
MAFIA AI isn’t just a concept — it’s a movement in the making.
After opening up its whitelist for early access, the platform garnered a staggering 45,000 signups in just 7 days, making it the fastest whitelist campaign in Virtuals Protocol history. This kind of explosive momentum signals strong demand for a more intuitive way to interact with DeFi, especially among newer users who are turned off by complexity.
The buzz is organic, fast-growing, and catching fire across X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram. It’s not just a product — it’s shaping up to be a cultural moment in DeFi.
Built on Virtuals Protocol
MAFIA AI will be deployed via the Virtuals Protocol, a next-gen platform for launching AI agents as tokenized, co-owned entities. This enables the MAFIA agent to be governed, improved, and eventually co-owned by the community itself — aligning incentives and decentralizing value creation from day one.
Virtuals’ infrastructure allows agents to act autonomously while remaining verifiable and transparent on-chain — the perfect playground for MAFIA to operate.
What’s Next
MAFIA AI is gearing up for its public debut on Virtuals, and all signs point toward a breakout launch. With thousands already onboard, a growing community, and a sleek AI that does the heavy lifting for users, Chedda Finance is primed to redefine how retail users interact with on-chain finance.
Whether you’re a DeFi power user or just getting started, MAFIA AI might just be the consigliere you need.
“Hosting this Demo Day during Token2049 allowed us to tap into the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Dubai and the broader tech community,” said [Farshad Kojoorirazekeh], organizer of the event. “We are excited to witness the potential these startups hold and look forward to seeing their impact on the industry.”