NFT.NYC

What NFT.NYC does

NFT.NYC operates the longest-running dedicated NFT and Web3 conference franchise, founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City. The company produces an annual flagship event held in Times Square — now in its ninth edition scheduled for 2026 — alongside branded satellite events such as NFT.London. The platform serves the NFT and Web3 ecosystem, including collectors, builders, brands, protocols, and infrastructure providers, convening a community the company states spans over 100 countries and more than 200,000 alumni across its history.

Core products include the in-person conference series, the OneHub digital community and networking platform (launched February 2025), the Times Square Challenge competitive showcase (launching February 2026), and NFT.Kred domain tokens that function as persistent identity and event access credentials. The technical stack integrates AI features such as Relay (an event-query chatbot), HotGarage (an AI design studio for non-technical creators), ERC-8004 trust-layer integration for AI agents, and Eventbrite-integrated Digital Twin Tickets that provide on-chain proof of attendance. The 2026 edition expands programming to 12 ecosystem tracks spanning AI, real-world assets (RWA), DeSci, and decentralized naming services.

Revenue is generated through tiered ticket sales to individual attendees, enterprise and protocol-level sponsorships, and paid participation in artist and brand showcases. Named past and current sponsors include Coinbase, AWS, Ledger, MoonPay, Polygon, Tron DAO, Immutable, Mastercard, and Mercedes-Benz. The company is privately held, has not publicly disclosed any funding rounds, and operates with an estimated 11–50 employees.

Name

NFT.NYC

Legal name

NFT.NYC

Website

https://nft.nyc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NFT.NYC operates the longest-running annual NFT and Web3 conference franchise, founded in 2018 and held annually in Times Square, serving collectors, builders, brands, and protocols with in-person events, the OneHub networking platform, and the Times Square Challenge showcase.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NFT and Web3 Conference Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAPAFAK

NFT Launchpads & Distribution (drops, allowlists, mint passes, creator distribution)

Financial & Insurance/Blockchain & Web3/NFTs & Digital Collectibles Infrastructure (minting, marketplaces, royalties)

SECONDARYFSADANAM

Enterprise & Brand NFT Commerce Platforms (White-Label/Embedded)

Financial & Insurance/Crypto & Digital Assets/Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) Marketplaces

Keywords

• NFT conference events
• Web3 community events
• Tokenization industry events
• Digital art showcases
• Blockchain conference services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conference Tickets: NFT.NYC generates primary revenue through ticket sales for its annual in-person NFT and Web3 conference. The 2026 event offers earlybird tickets and general admission. GA ticket includes specified conference access and NFT benefits.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate and brand sponsors sponsor the conference at various levels. Major sponsors include Coinbase, AWS, Ledger, MoonPay, Polygon, Tron DAO, Immutable, and brands like Mastercard, Mercedes-Benz, T-Mobile, Macy's, Universal Pictures, Mattel, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Warner Records, Lacoste, Forbes, Publicis Media, and Wrangler.
3. Artist Showcase & Exhibition: Community Artist Showcase featuring thousands of NFT artists. Artists can submit work for open calls and may earn USDC through Featured Art and Showcase participation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NFT.NYC organizes an annual in-person NFT and Web3 conference held in Times Square, New York City, now in its 9th edition (September 1-3, 2026). The company also operates OneHub, a year-round platform for NFT artists to consolidate work across blockchains and build recurring revenue, and the Times Square Challenge, a free 12-Mission gamified NFT program spanning Art, Collectibles, Certifications, Gameplay, Identity, and DeFi.

Product overview

NFT.NYC is an annual NFT and Web3 conference company that operates a multi-product ecosystem. The core offering is the annual in-person NFT.NYC conference in Times Square, New York City (now in its 9th edition for 2026). The company also operates OneHub, a platform for NFT artists to consolidate work and build recurring revenue, and the Times Square Challenge, a free 12-Mission NFT program showcasing tokenization across industries. Supporting products include NFT.Kred domain tokens for identity/reputation, and various ecosystem verticals spanning AI Identity Tokenization, Game Tokenization, On-Chain Infrastructure, Social NFTs, Creator Economy, DeFi, RWA Tokenization, Brands & Engagement, Culture/Art/Music, DNS ENS Domain Tokens, DeSci Longevity, and NFT Marketplaces. The products collectively serve the NFT and Web3 community through conferences, community platforms, and educational content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OneHub: Platform created by the NFT.NYC team to help NFT artists consolidate their work, engage fans, and build recurring revenue streams. Allows artists to unify their NFTs across multiple blockchains and marketplaces with various tools for revenue generation and community engagement.
• NFT.Kred
• Times Square Challenge

Products and services

• NFT.NYC Annual Conference The annual in-person NFT and Web3 conference held in Times Square, New York City, bringing together builders, brands, and creators to shape the future of digital ownership. 9th annual edition scheduled for September 1-3, 2026.
• OneHub Platform Year-round platform created by the NFT.NYC team that allows NFT artists to unify their work across multiple blockchains and marketplaces, engage fans, and build recurring revenue streams.
• Times Square Challenge Free 12-Mission NFT program on OneHub showcasing how tokenization is reshaping real industries across Art, Collectibles, Certifications, Gameplay, Identity, and DeFi, with T-XP rewards and interactive NYC map.
• NFT.Kred Domain Service Domain token service used as the permanent identity record for Times Square Challenge Passports, holding every Mission, T-XP, attestation, and collectible earned.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,000+ attendees at 2022 event, 5,000+ at 2024 event, demonstrating scale and draw
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major, core, supporting, brand participant and emerging.

• CoinbaseflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and featured speaker at NFT.NYC. Coinbase premiered Bored Ape themed 'Degen Trilogy' movie at Radio City Music Hall at NFT.NYC 2022. Dubbed NFT.NYC 'The Super Bowl of NFTs.'
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor cloud infrastructure sponsor. Provided testimonial: 'The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement, and the attendees were engaged and enthusiastic. NFT NYC continues to be one of the most creative and fun events in Web3.'
• LedgermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor hardware wallet sponsor. Testimonial: 'NFT.NYC is the new CES for NFTs.' Signs majority of world's blue-chip NFT transactions.
• MoonPaymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor payment infrastructure sponsor. Testimonial: 'NFT.NYC, the flagship event of the NFT community is, bar none, the best way to connect with people and brands.'
• PolygonmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor blockchain infrastructure sponsor. Hosts Reddit Collectible Avatars, Starbucks Odyssey, Nike .SWOOSH, DraftKings Reignmakers. Testimonial: 'The event brings together the entire community of creators, devs and entrepreneurs building in the NFT ecosystem.'
• Tron DAOmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor blockchain sponsor. Testimonial: 'The team had a great time interacting with the NFT community and making new friends and connections.'
• ImmutablemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor Web3 gaming platform sponsor. Testimonial: 'We are excited to partner with NFT.NYC to deliver the best experiences for the NFT and gaming communities across the world.'
• Superchief GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurated 50+ artists in the Monument gallery at NFT.NYC 2025. Global community of 1,500+ artists curated for NFT.NYC Artist Showcase. Co-branded Times Square Challenge Mission #1 collecting art editions.
• NFT.KredcoreTechnology or IntegrationPowers NFT.NYC's domain and reputation layer. Commemorative NFT Ticket Stubs featuring local UK-based artists delivered to attendees, powered by NFT.Kred. NFT Speaker Profiles powered by NFT.Kred.
• HotGarage.KredcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered design studio for Times Square Challenge Mission #4 (design TS Collectible cars) and Mission #9 (race cars in NYC streets). Inspired by NYC streetscapes.
• EventbritesupportingTechnology or IntegrationEventbrite integration powering NFT Digital Twin Tickets for NFT.NYC 2023 onward.
• OpenSeasupportingTechnology or IntegrationNFT ticketing pilot with OpenSea in 2019. NFT Swag Bags powered through OpenSea platform for inaugural events.
• Empire.KredcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner in Game Tokenization ecosystem track. Player-owned asset economies and Web3 gaming studio integration.
• OneHubcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform created by NFT.NYC team. Allows artists to unify NFTs across multiple blockchains and marketplaces. Offers tools for revenue generation and community engagement.
• Mastercardbrand participantGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand participant in NFT ecosystem engaging through NFT.NYC.
• Mercedes-Benzbrand participantGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand participant in NFT ecosystem engaging through NFT.NYC.
• Universal Picturesbrand participantGTM or Marketing PartnerVP Technology Partnerships Greg Reed featured with quote on Web3 vision: 'Our vision with web3 is to build a foundational user-first digital universe, where a fan's relationship with entertainment is deepened and made more meaningful.'
• ERC-8004supportingTechnology or IntegrationERC-8004 reputation standard featured in AI Identity Tokenization track. Establishes verifiable on-chain identities for AI agents. NFT.Kred Passport uses ERC-8004.
• AIcred.aiemergingTechnology or IntegrationFeatured in AI Identity Tokenization track. Provides authenticity, ownership, and monetization rails for AI-generated and agent-driven systems.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ETHDenver: Largest North American crypto builder conference with strong developer and NFT community overlap. Comparable community-driven model and multi-track programming.
• Token2049: Premier crypto conference held annually in Singapore and Dubai. Comparable sponsor roster (Coinbase, Polygon, etc.) and similar focus on industry deal-making and thought leadership.
• Paris Blockchain Week: Major European Web3 conference with enterprise sponsor base (Coinbase, Polygon, AWS tier). Direct alternative for the same enterprise sponsorship wallet.
• Consensus (CoinDesk): CoinDesk's flagship annual crypto/Web3 conference. Closest comparable in scale, sponsor-led revenue model, and audience of institutional and crypto-native participants.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: Massive general-purpose tech conference that increasingly courts Web3 sponsors. Competes indirectly for enterprise sponsorship dollars across the same Fortune 500 brand participants.

Regional players

• WebX (Japan): Asia's largest crypto conference. Comparable sponsor structure but primarily serves APAC institutional and retail audiences rather than competing directly in NYC.

Others

• Art Basel: Premier global art fair with growing digital/NFT programming. Shares NFT.NYC's premium cultural positioning in Times Square-adjacent art markets and overlapping blue-chip collector base.
• SXSW: Multi-vertical festival at the intersection of tech, culture, and entertainment — the exact framing NFT.NYC uses to position Times Square. Comparable model of cross-industry sponsor engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NFT_NYC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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