Sean Gearin

Builder of Web3-native intellectual property and entertainment IP: founded Pixel Vault in 2021 to create narrative-driven, on-chain media (PUNKS Comic, MetaHero Universe) and grew the venture to institutional funding and major brand partnerships. seangearin+2

Fundraiser and partnership lead: led Pixel Vault through a high-profile $100M funding round and executed partnerships and collaborations with brands and entertainment partners (Adidas × BAYC, DraftKings, WME, NFLPA, UFC, MLB, Endeavor). globenewswire+3

Operator-focused AI deployment: after Pixel Vault, pivoted to building and deploying AI infrastructure (Indistinct) and a production AI OS called Virgil to embed persistent context and operational workflows for principals. indistinct+1

Involved in sports community ownership and experimentation: co-founded WAGMI United to apply Web3 governance and NFT utilities to Crawley Town FC, bringing brand partnerships and analytics-driven strategy to a traditional sports club. co+1

Subject of legal disputes and public controversy at Pixel Vault: Pixel Vault and Gearin were named in litigation and, in 2025, Gearin was removed as Pixel Vault CEO amid public allegations related to a CryptoPunks vault auction; those matters are recorded in legal dockets and reporting. thedefiant+2