"Killer Whales: Web3's Global Showdown"

CoinMarketCap and Hello Labs are set to release the second season of their Web3 business reality TV show, Killer Whales, which will reach over 600 million screens globally. The new season, premiering on March 6, 2025, on X and Hello TV, will feature a panel of top Web3 KOLs and key industry players as judges, known as "Whales." The show aims to provide Web3 entrepreneurs with valuable exposure, connections to top-tier investors, celebrity mentors, a prize pool, and global partnerships.

The first episode of the new season will be available to watch on X and Hello TV, with a global premiere on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, TUBI, and Google Play scheduled for April. The show, produced by HELLO Labs, CoinMarketCap, and AltCoinDaily, will introduce mainstream audiences to crypto and Web3 in an engaging and familiar format.

The prize pool for the contestants includes a $1.5 million incubation fund, mentorship from industry leaders, a $50,000 security voucher from HACKEN, and a $100,000 accelerator package from CoinMarketCap for projects receiving 3 out of 5 "Swim" votes from the judges. Winning projects and runners-up will receive ongoing support from the HELLO Incubator, including media production, strategic placements, collaborations with KOLs, and access to the Killer Whales network and partners valued at $100,000. Participation in the show extends into a year-long marketing partnership with Killer Whales stakeholders.

Sander Görtjes, Co-Founder & CEO of HELLO Labs, stated, "Killer Whales has quickly taken a leading role as a trusted television show about the innovation taking place within Web3. With a significant reach and focus on high production quality, we believe this sets a new standard in the way mainstream audiences are informed and included in the growth of the Web3 industry."

Killer Whales is partnering with leading industry leaders to provide contestants with support, mentorship, exposure, and product/service packages. These partners include CoinMarketCap, AltCoin Daily, Hacken, Bitget, GALAXIS, SUPRA, Casper, UNCX Network, theCrypto.app, Market Across, and DEXCHECK AI.

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