FDS-6 Virtual Kickoff Sessions

This track provides a high-level overview of Filecoin's growth trajectory, market shifts, and future roadmap. We'll explore the latest metrics, stakeholder growth trends, and macroeconomic influences on Filecoin's tokenomics. A panel discussion will dive into the realities of being a Filecoin Storage Provider (SP) in 2025 across key regions. Fireside chats and workshops will focus on the intersection of Filecoin and broader infrastructure investments, AI integrations, and the potential for Filecoin to become a core player in decentralized AI.

Storage adoption is at the heart of Filecoin’s success. This track explores the latest trends in storage adoption, best practices for onboarding clients, and key takeaways from various onramps and storage networks. Hear from client success leaders and learn from real-world POCs. Workshops will help refine sales strategies, measure adoption, and explore Web3 storage opportunities.

Filecoin's on-chain capabilities are evolving rapidly, unlocking new possibilities for decentralized data markets and financial flows. This track will cover the latest developments in Filecoin Web Services (FWS), stablecoin-backed payments, and L2 integrations. Learn how to leverage Filecoin’s smart contract stack for automated payments and on-chain storage deals. Hands-on workshops will explore retrieval lifecycle visualization and payment flow enhancements.

Innovation thrives when developers have the right tools and infrastructure. This track highlights the latest in Filecoin’s builder ecosystem, showcasing progression in technical innovations, like PDP and Filecoin Web Services and how builders can make the most of these opportunities. Join us as we explore the multi-chain possibilities for Filecoin and address builder challenges through collaborative workshops.

How does Filecoin capture value and sustain long-term growth? This track explores Filecoin’s evolving economic model, including stablecoins, staking, ProPGF, and value accrual mechanisms. We'll examine how Filecoin fits into the broader DeFi and multi-chain economy, and discuss strategies for teams looking to fundraise successfully. Workshops will focus on stablecoin adoption and redesigning Filecoin’s rewards system.

A thriving ecosystem requires strong governance and active community participation. This track dives into Filecoin’s governance evolution, core developer processes, and ecosystem growth. Discussions will focus on decision-making structures, security program updates, and how to better engage the community in governance. Workshops will help refine Filecoin’s governance models and finalize a new core-dev structure.