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DeFi PR Agency | Public Relations for Decentralized Finance Protocols
Quick answer: A DeFi PR agency secures tier-1 coverage on outlets like CoinDesk and Cointelegraph, framing protocol launches, TVL milestones, and founder viewpoints as news. Cohort Marketing places DeFi stories across 200+ crypto outlets, combining press distribution with founder thought leadership to support launches and credibility.
We turn complex DeFi protocols into clear, investor-ready stories and place them in front of the journalists, editors, and communities that move markets. From TVL milestones to token launches, our crypto-native PR team earns the coverage that builds trust and drives on-chain activity.
Trusted By Industry Leaders
PR That Explains Your Protocol and Gets It Covered
Most DeFi projects struggle to get press because their story is buried in technical jargon. Journalists don't cover what they can't quickly understand, and generic PR firms don't speak DeFi. You need a team that can translate yield mechanics, liquidity incentives, and smart-contract security into a narrative that editors want to publish and users want to read. That is what a specialist DeFi PR agency does.
Who Our DeFi PR Services Help
DeFi teams that need credibility and coverage
- DEXs, lending markets, and yield protocols launching or scaling
- Liquid staking and restaking platforms building trust with holders
- Cross-chain and L2-native protocols entering new ecosystems
- Teams announcing audits, funding rounds, TGEs, or exchange listings
- Founders who want to be recognized as credible voices in DeFi
How We Run Your DeFi PR Campaign
We start with messaging and narrative development: turning your protocol mechanics into a clear positioning statement and founder story.
We build and maintain relationships with journalists at CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, The Block, Decrypt, and mainstream financial press, then pitch your milestones to the right desks.
We handle announcement PR for audits, funding, partnerships, TGEs, and listings, with press releases distributed across 200+ crypto outlets.
We secure thought-leadership placements: op-eds, podcast appearances, conference speaking, and research features that position your team as experts.
We track coverage, share of voice, referral traffic, and sentiment so you can see exactly what PR is doing for growth.
What We Do for DeFi Projects
Media Relations: Earned coverage in tier-1 and crypto-native publications.
Press Release Distribution: Guaranteed placement across 200+ outlets within 24-72 hours.
KOL Amplification: Pair earned media with 5,000+ vetted crypto KOLs for reach.
Community Management: Convert coverage into engaged Discord and Telegram communities.
Why DeFi Projects Choose Cohort Marketing for PR
DeFi teams choose Cohort Marketing because we actually understand decentralized finance: from TVL mechanics and liquidity incentives to the security concerns that make or break a launch.
Unlike generic PR firms, we lead with transparency: audit reports, bug bounties, and real on-chain data are built into every narrative, which is exactly what earns trust from skeptical crypto media.
With 200+ media partners, 300+ exclusive KOLs, and a track record across DeFi protocols since 2022, we don't just get you mentioned: we get you covered where it counts.
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On-chain, referral and creative numbers on one weekly sheet. If we cannot explain a figure, it does not go in.
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Since 2022 we have worked with DeFi, exchanges, wallets and iGaming teams that need a named owner on the brief.
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Campaigns and retainers for protocols, tokens, wallets and iGaming
Saakuru Labs: Testnet User Acquisition
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Send a short brief. We will reply with whether a campaign, a launch window or a retainer is the right next step.
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What you need from Cohort
Project or/and whitepaper overview
Your core marketing goals
How Cohort works
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We look forward to discussing how Cohort Marketing can accelerate your Web3 project’s success and help you achieve your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a DeFi PR agency?
A DeFi PR agency is a specialist communications firm that earns media coverage for decentralized finance protocols, translating tokenomics and protocol mechanics into investor-ready narratives for crypto and mainstream press.
Which publications can you get my DeFi protocol featured in?
We place coverage across tier-1 and crypto-native outlets including CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, The Block, Decrypt, and 200+ additional publications, plus mainstream financial press where relevant.
How is DeFi PR different from regular crypto PR?
DeFi PR requires fluency in yield mechanics, liquidity, smart-contract security, and DAO governance. Messaging must build trust with technical, skeptical audiences by leading with audits and transparent on-chain data.
How much does DeFi PR cost?
Most crypto and DeFi PR programs start between $15,000 and $30,000 per month depending on scope. We scope a plan to your launch stage and goals. Book a call for a tailored proposal.
Do you handle TGE and token launch announcements?
Yes. We run coordinated announcement PR for TGEs, presales, audits, funding rounds, and exchange listings, combining earned media, press releases, and KOL amplification for maximum reach.