Penn Blockchain Conference Researchathon 2026

An institutional-grade crypto research competition culminating in live main-stage pitches at PBC ‘26.

Preliminary pitches due March 13th. Selected pitches will present live at PBC26. You can join our Telegram group here to correspond with judges and ask questions!

Overview

Format:

Institutional-style crypto investment research competition with live finals at Penn Blockchain Conference.

Purpose:

Identify and reward students producing high-quality, thesis-driven crypto investment research emphasizing:

• Clear trade recommendation (Long / Short)
• Institutional-grade reasoning
• Tokenomics & on-chain fundamentals
• Strong Dune dashboard analysis
• Valuation & risk framework
• Defined entry/exit plan

Top submissions will pitch live on the main stage at PBC ‘26.

Research Tracks