What Was DeGameFi Web3 2024?
DeGameFi Web3 2024 took place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 22 and 23 June 2024, putting the spotlight on the decentralised, community-driven side of blockchain gaming. Rather than a corporate showcase, it leaned indie: independent studios, solo developers, token teams, and players gathered in a city that has quietly become a haven for crypto builders. The official page lived on the DeGameFi site. Its grassroots flavour set it apart from the big-stage gaming summits.
This was a builders' gathering first, players' second, and that shaped its whole tone. For other hands-on events, browse our crypto hackathons and the wider crypto events calendar.
Key Themes at DeGameFi
Sessions skewed toward independent builders and token design:
- Player-owned economies and fair token launches.
- NFTs as game assets, covered on our NFT events hub.
- Indie studio funding and grants.
- Onchain tooling for small teams.
The emphasis fell on decentralisation over scale. Plenty of attendees also followed our Web3 tech events coverage.
How Crypto Is Growing in Georgia
Georgia, the country in the Caucasus, has quietly become one of the world's most crypto-friendly nations, and Tbilisi sits at the centre of it. Owning and trading crypto is fully legal, though it is not legal tender, only the Georgian lari is, and direct crypto payments are generally restricted. The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) supervises the sector, with a VASP registration regime in force since July 2023 and a separate Financial Monitoring Service handling anti-money-laundering oversight.
What really draws builders is the tax and energy picture. Individuals pay zero personal income tax on crypto profits, crypto-to-fiat conversions are VAT-exempt, and companies are taxed only on distributed profits, an unusually light regime. Cheap hydroelectric power turned the country into a major mining hub with tens of thousands of miners, and Free Industrial Zones plus a partnership with Tether have added to the momentum. For an indie GameFi event, that mix of legal clarity, near-zero tax, and a genuine builder community makes Tbilisi a surprisingly logical home. See more on our crypto conferences page.
Impact on Georgia's Builder Scene
An indie GameFi event gives Tbilisi's young crypto community a real boost. It puts local developers next to visiting founders. It channels small grants toward early studios. And it proves an emerging market can host serious Web3 gatherings. Momentum like this compounds edition over edition.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
An indie-leaning event reaches builders before they scale. Good matches:
- Emerging gaming chains: win over early studios.
- Grant programs and DAOs: fund grassroots teams.
- No-code and onchain tools: equip small builders.
- Token-launch platforms: meet new projects.
- Regional funds: find Caucasus and CIS talent early.
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Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Grassroots GameFi makes for fresh, original stories rarely told from a Caucasus angle. Creators meet the independent studios shaping player-owned games. Their write-ups can travel through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
Independent developers came here to ship, not just network. Over two days you prototype, swap notes with other small teams, and pressure-test token ideas with mentors. You meet grant givers who actually fund early work. Many left Tbilisi with a co-founder, a small cheque, or a clearer roadmap.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Launching an indie game and need eyes on it? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor, partner, or add your event to our crypto summits list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
DeGameFi closed with scrappy demos and a tight web of new connections among independent builders. A handful of small studios picked up grants and kept going. By rooting an indie GameFi event in Tbilisi, it showcased Georgia's zero-tax, builder-first crypto environment and the rise of GameFi beyond the usual hubs. To see what followed, check the crypto events calendar.
Glossary of Key Terms
- GameFi: blockchain games that combine play with crypto economics.
- Player-owned economy: a game economy where players truly own the assets.
- Grant: funding given to a team to build, with no equity taken.
- VASP: a virtual asset service provider, such as an exchange or wallet.
- DAO: a community-run organisation governed onchain.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. This is a Web3 gaming event and took place in June 2024; future dates and details may differ. Georgian crypto rules may change; always check current guidance. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
