What DeFiance Media does

DeFiance Media, legally registered as Decentric Media Inc and headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico, operates a 24/7 linear broadcast network and digital media platform purpose-built for cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3, and emerging-technology audiences. Its flagship distribution surface, the DeFiance Channel, is delivered globally through more than 30 FAST/CTV partners including DistroTV, Freebie TV, Freecast, and Glewed TV, with content additionally licensed to 30,000+ media outlets, 2,500+ news publishers and DOOH providers, and 150+ broadcasters. The programming portfolio spans twelve-plus recurring shows, including the hourly AI-anchored DeFiance Daily, bi-hourly Draper Decentralized, the long-running Bad Crypto Podcast (the third longest-running Bitcoin podcast in English), Spotlight interviews, Culture Conversations, and the investment-focused Meet the Drapers franchise featuring Tim Draper.

The company operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees and generates revenue through two primary streams: advertising placements on the 24/7 linear network and on-demand video, and content licensing to third-party platforms and publishers. Its underlying technology layer is anchored by a next-generation virtual host powering DeFiance Daily and stated AI-driven localization capability intended to enable multi-market content delivery, with supporting data integrations into CoinGecko and CoinMarketCap for real-time crypto market context. Strategic content partnerships with Draper Associates, Eugene Jarecki, and recurring on-site coverage of major industry events (CES, WEF Davos, Consensus, ETH Denver, Bitcoin conferences) provide differentiated access to crypto-native thought leadership. Since its 2018 founding the company has disclosed roughly $1.9M in funding across four rounds, most recently a $200,000 tranche in May 2022 led by Blockchain Founders Fund with participation from TechMeetsTrader.

Name

DeFiance Media

Legal name

Decentric Media Inc

Website

https://defiance.media

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DeFiance Media operates a 24/7 linear broadcast network and digital media platform delivering crypto, blockchain, and emerging-tech news to global audiences through 30+ FAST/CTV platforms and content licensing to 30,000+ media outlets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Media Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids) (MPABAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aggregator/Platform Channels & Marketplace Bundles (Channel Stores, Super-Aggregators) (MPABAHAM)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency news media
• Blockchain broadcast network
• FAST/CTV streaming
• Content licensing media
• Emerging tech media

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Puerto Rico

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Broadcast and streaming advertising: The 24/7 linear network generates revenue through advertising placements during programming, reaching global audiences interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and emerging technologies.
2. Content licensing: Video programming and content available for license to over 30,000 media outlets globally, distributed across news publishers, OTT platforms, DOOH providers, and broadcasters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DeFiance Media operates a 24/7 linear broadcast network (DeFiance Channel) and digital media platform delivering news, interview, and documentary programming on cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3, AI, robotics, and emerging technologies. Programming is anchored by DeFiance Daily (hourly AI-hosted news), Draper Decentralized (bi-hourly crypto/blockchain news), the Bad Crypto Podcast, Spotlight interviews, Culture Conversations, Meet the Drapers, and live conference coverage from CES, WEF Davos, Consensus, ETH Denver, and Bitcoin conferences. Content is distributed globally via FAST/CTV streaming partners (DistroTV, Freebie TV, Freecast, Glewed TV, and others) and licensed to 30,000+ media outlets, 2,500 publishers/OTT/DOOH providers, and 150 broadcasters.

Product overview

DeFiance Media operates as a multi-platform media network offering a portfolio of news, documentary, and interview programs focused on Web3, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and emerging technologies. The core offering is the DeFiance Channel, a 24/7 linear broadcast network distributed globally across FAST/CTV platforms. The programming portfolio includes: DeFiance Daily (hourly AI-anchored news), Draper Decentralized (bi-hourly crypto/blockchain news), Bad Crypto Podcast, Spotlight (interview series), Culture Conversations, Meet the Drapers (investment series), What Could Be Bad, Anything is Possible, MCG Live Studio, and Specials. Content is distributed through over 30 distribution partners including DistroTV, Freebie TV, Freecast, and 150+ broadcasters, reaching 30,000+ media outlets and 2,500 news publishers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DeFiance Daily An hourly video news show covering cryptocurrency, blockchain, Web3, artificial intelligence, robotics, and emerging tech, anchored by a next-generation virtual host and broadcast on the 24/7 DeFiance Channel and digital platforms.
• Draper Decentralized A news-style program on Bitcoin, blockchain, NFTs, and alternative assets for both crypto newbies and enthusiasts, airing every two hours on DeFiance Media with new daily programs on weekdays.
• Bad Crypto Podcast A long-running cryptocurrency podcast covering blockchain news, founder interviews, and crypto market analysis, recognized as the third longest-running Bitcoin podcast in the English language.
• Spotlight Interview series featuring founders, investors, and builders shaping the decentralized future across blockchain, AI, and emerging-technology sectors.
• Culture Conversations Conversational series exploring Web3 culture, art, technology, and community-driven innovation including events like NFT Brasil and Satoshi Roundtable.
• Meet the Drapers Investment-focused series featuring Tim Draper evaluating startups in biotech, AI, and energy across global locations including Abu Dhabi, Paris, and Astana.
• What Could Be Bad Interview series hosted by Benj Gershman featuring conversations with entrepreneurs and creators about overcoming challenges, resilience, and personal journeys.
• Anything is Possible Series hosted by Patrick Tsang interviewing entrepreneurs about success stories, innovation processes, and ethical leadership.
• MCG Live Studio Studio series covering technology topics including tokenized economies, developer tools, and deep-tech innovations shaping Web3.
• Specials Documentary-style content including coverage of significant events, conferences, and cultural moments relevant to the decentralized economy.
• Conference Coverage Live and on-demand coverage of major industry events including CES 2026, World Economic Forum Davos 2026, ETH Denver 2026, Consensus 2026, Bitcoin 2026, and Milken Institute Global Conference.
• DeFiance Channel 24/7 linear broadcast network distributing original DeFiance Media programming globally through preferred carrier partners including DistroTV, Freebie TV, Freecast, Glewed TV, and other OTT platforms, plus licensed content partners reaching 30,000+ media outlets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed across 30,000+ media outlets globally
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Decentric Media InccoreOthersDecentric Media Inc is the parent company operating as DeFiance Media, providing the organizational structure for the media network.
• Eugene JareckiminorOthersFilmmaker behind 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' documentary featuring Julian Assange, with Bitcoin-powered release backed by Jack Dorsey and Edward Snowden.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DL News: DL News is a crypto-focused news outlet covering blockchain markets, regulation, and Web3 companies. It targets a similar institutional and crypto-curious audience as DeFiance Media, with comparable news/video formats and advertiser base.
• CoinDesk: CoinDesk is the largest crypto-native media outlet covering blockchain, Web3, and digital assets with original reporting, video, and event coverage. It competes directly with DeFiance Media for crypto/Web3 audience attention and advertiser dollars across digital and event channels.
• Blockworks: Blockworks is a crypto-native media and research platform covering institutional digital-asset markets and DeFi. It is comparable to DeFiance Media in combining news, video, and event coverage aimed at crypto investors and builders.
• BeInCrypto: BeInCrypto is a global crypto media outlet producing daily news, video, and educational content. It targets the same retail crypto investor and builder audiences as DeFiance Media with a similar multi-platform distribution approach.
• Bitcoin Magazine: Bitcoin Magazine is a long-running Bitcoin-focused media outlet producing news, analysis, video, and events. It overlaps with DeFiance Media on Bitcoin/crypto news, video content, and conference coverage (e.g., Bitcoin 2026).
• Crypto.news: Crypto.news is a daily crypto news outlet covering markets, DeFi, NFTs, and Web3. It is comparable to DeFiance Media in producing news and video content for crypto investors and competing for the same advertising categories.
• Cointelegraph: Cointelegraph is a long-running crypto/blockchain media outlet covering news, markets, and education globally. It is a direct competitor for advertising and audience in the same Web3/news category DeFiance Media serves.
• Decrypt: Decrypt is a crypto/Web3-focused digital media outlet producing daily news, video, and feature journalism. It competes directly with DeFiance Media for the crypto-curious and crypto-investor audience across web, video, and social distribution.
• The Block: The Block is a research-driven crypto media outlet covering blockchain markets, news, and institutional analysis. It targets the same crypto investor and builder audience as DeFiance Media and is a direct competitor for ad spend and audience engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Cheddar News: Cheddar is a digital-first business news broadcaster that ran a 24/7 linear FAST/CTV channel before being acquired. It is comparable to DeFiance Media as a niche-genre FAST channel operator pursuing CTV/FAST distribution, illustrating the same go-to-market model at larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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