Rayo Capital & Republic Crypto Mixer at DAS
- Date
- 2025-03-19
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Rayo Capital Group
About this event
If you’ll be at DAS in New York and want more than a quick handshake in a crowded hallway, this is the room to be in. The Rayo Capital & Republic Crypto Mixer at DAS is built for real conversations with people actively shaping crypto through investing, building, participating, and showing up with curiosity. This is a social, in-person evening designed to bring together a strong cross-section of the crypto community in a setting that feels more focused than a massive conference crowd and more open than a closed-door meeting. If you value thoughtful networking, candid discussion, and meeting people you’ll actually want to stay in touch with after the event, this mixer offers a practical way to make your DAS week more useful. About the Event The Rayo Capital & Republic Crypto Mixer at DAS is a community-driven networking event taking place in person in New York on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM EDT. It’s designed for people in and around crypto who want to connect face-to-face during one of the industry’s busiest weeks. Rather than centering the evening around a formal stage program, the value here is in the mix of people in the room and the quality of the conversations that can happen when everyone arrives with a shared interest in the space. The format is social by design: approachable, flexible, and geared toward making it easy to start talking with new people. Because this event sits at the intersection of crypto, community, networking, meetup, and social, it works especially well for attendees who want to strengthen existing relationships while also widening their circle. You can come to catch up with familiar faces, meet potential collaborators, or simply get a better read on what people are focused on right now. What to Expect Expect an evening atmosphere that is conversational first. This is the kind of event where you can move naturally between short introductions, deeper one-on-one conversations, and small-group discussions without feeling locked into a rigid program. You can likely use the time in ways that fit your goals for the week, including: Meeting investors, founders, operators, and community members in a more relaxed setting Continuing conversations from DAS that deserve more time than a conference schedule allows Making new introductions that could lead to partnerships, hires, client relationships, or future deal flow Comparing perspectives on the market, infrastructure, product strategy, and adoption with people working across different parts of the ecosystem Because the event is a mixer, you should expect the flow to be dynamic rather than overly programmed. That’s a strength, not a drawback. It gives you space to be intentional: stay mobile, ask better questions, and spend more time with the people most relevant to your work or interests. If you’re attending DAS with a packed calendar, this is also a strong reset point for the evening. It’s a chance to shift out of formal panels and scheduled meetings and into the kind of interaction where the most useful connections often happen. Why Attend The biggest reason to attend is simple: proximity matters. In crypto, strong relationships often start with a quick introduction and become meaningful through repeated in-person conversations. This mixer gives you a concentrated window to build that momentum while the right people are already in town. You should come if you want your networking to feel more targeted and less transactional. A good mixer creates room for discovery: the unexpected introduction, the operator insight you hadn’t considered, the founder whose thesis clicks with yours, or the community connection that expands your understanding of where attention is moving. This event can be especially valuable if you are trying to: Turn conference attendance into actual follow-up opportunities Meet people outside your immediate niche within crypto Build trust faster through face-to-face interaction Get a sharper feel for current sentiment across the ecosystem Leave DAS with stronger relationships, not just more contacts There’s also real value in being in a room that blends professional intent with a social format. You can have substantive conversations without the pressure of a formal meeting, and that often leads to more honest, useful exchanges. Practical Details This is an in-person event in New York, USA, scheduled for Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM EDT. As an evening mixer during DAS, it’s well suited for attendees looking to continue their day with networking in a more relaxed, high-signal environment. Plan to arrive ready to introduce yourself clearly and make the most of a social format. A concise way to describe what you do, what you’re looking for, and what kinds of people you’d like to meet will go a long way. Since the event is built around connection, being proactive matters. A few ways to get more out of the evening: Arrive on time so you can settle in before the room gets busy Set a goal for the kinds of conversations you want to have Be specific when you describe your role, project, or interests Follow up quickly with the people you genuinely connect with If DAS has you moving from session to session, this mixer offers a practical way to close the day with energy and purpose. It’s a strong fit for people who want a better networking experience: social but substantive, open but relevant, and timed for when some of the best conversations of the week can actually happen.
Who should attend
This is for you if you want your DAS week to include real conversations with people in crypto, not just a stack of business cards. - You’re a **founder or builder** who wants to meet investors, collaborators, and peers in a setting where people have time to talk beyond a rushed conference intro. - You’re an **investor, allocator, or ecosystem operator** looking to broaden your network, compare notes with others in the market, and stay close to the people building and backing new ideas. - You work in **product, growth, BD, partnerships, community, or operations** and want warm, useful introductions that can lead to future opportunities. - You’re attending **DAS** and want an evening event that feels more focused and relationship-driven than another crowded industry gathering. - You’re an active **crypto community member** who enjoys meeting thoughtful people across different parts of the ecosystem, from infrastructure to applications to capital. - You value **in-person networking with substance** and want to leave with a few strong new connections rather than dozens of forgettable ones.