- Apr 29
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Startup recognized among top contenders in highly competitive global field of Web3 and AI innovators
Miami, Florida — April 28, 2026 — R0AR, an emerging innovator at the intersection of Web3 and AI, today announced that it advanced to the final selection round of CoinDesk’s prestigious Consensus 2026 PitchFest, narrowly missing a spot among the 20 startups selected to present live on stage.
PitchFest, hosted annually at CoinDesk’s flagship Consensus conference—one of the world’s largest gatherings of digital asset, blockchain, and AI leaders—draws a highly competitive global pool of early-stage startups. The event convenes more than 20,000 attendees from over 100 countries, including top investors, founders, and industry decision-makers including this year, Eric Trump, Shark Tank‘s Kevin O’Leary, “Mr. Wonderful” Brad Garlinghouse, Michael Saylor, Changpeng Zhao, Anatoly Yakovenko & Bo Hines as well as many others.
R0AR was selected into the final evaluation round by CoinDesk’s judging panel and was a close tie for the final finalist position, ultimately placing just outside the top 20 companies invited to pitch live.
We’re incredibly honored to have advanced to the final selection round for Consensus PitchFest,” said Co-Founder / Dustin Hedrick, of R0AR. "To be evaluated alongside some of the most promising startups in the space—and to come so close to the final stage—is a strong validation of the work our team is doing. We’re excited to continue building and contributing to the broader Web3 ecosystem.
The recognition underscores R0AR’s growing momentum and positions the company among a select group of startups identified by CoinDesk as notable emerging players in the industry.
While not taking the stage this year, R0AR will be actively engaging with the Consensus 2026 community, connecting with investors, partners, and fellow builders throughout the event.
Consensus represents the global epicenter of innovation in our space,” added Hedrick. “We’re proud to be part of that conversation and look forward to what’s ahead.
About R0AR
R0AR is a next-generation Web3 and AI platform redefining how creators and communities capture value in the digital economy. Focused on decentralization, ownership, and intelligent automation, R0AR is building the infrastructure for a more equitable and creator-driven internet, aiming to unlock new economic opportunities at global scale.
For more information, visit https://r0ar.io or follow R0AR on X (Twitter) https://x.com/th3r0ar, or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/r0ar/ .
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