Kaito launched its long-awaited capital launchpad today. Espresso, being the first project, sparked a lot of controversy. Not because of the project's quality, but due to the terms of the deal. Providing retail access to tier-1 deals is beneficial. But ensuring fair access is.

10/ Listen to the full recording to catch all the insights:. 🎙️ The Founders Show features discussions on promising protocols, narratives, and trendy topics in Web3. See you at the next one 🫵.

9/. There is a significant shift in the industry according to @0xlaguna from @vaneck_us. We’ve moved from building infra to real-world applications, with stablecoins leading the charge. Investors still play the same risk-return game, but teams now face stricter compliance

8/. Timing is critical in fundraising according to @SaadNaja from BNB Treasury Co. While founders want quick closures, VCs often prolong processes to ensure due diligence, which is very important. Getting the timing right could be the edge to finding the next unicorn

7/. From our experience, rather than following hot narratives, @yayprotocol stated that YAY is focused on investing in what's next. Emerging technologies that will define the next 3–5 years. Robotics, IoT, and high-impact crypto innovations are what's on YAY's radar

6/. When a startup has some market fit and revenue, its priority shifts according to @TemujinLouie. That's why when @wanchain_org meets new potential investors. It's not just raising money, but finding partners who offer resources and connections to scale effectively

5/.The crypto VC landscape has matured, according to @bulatsukha92003 from @PrimeLink_io. Strong teams with technical depth, resilience, and a clear market strategy are securing funding. Conversely, teams that chase hype or obscure important details risk immediate rejection

4/. On due diligence, @richardseiler emphasized how their process @RR2Capital centers on the people behind the project, not just the tech. He further emphasized that fully doxed teams and strong personal connections are very important, especially in crypto’s high-risk environment

3/. Despite the hype, VCs see clearly the oversaturation in presale tokens according to @MELOWILD from @ArcanumVentures. Many are shifting focus from token-based investments to equity and advisory strategies. Viewing tokens as deal sweeteners rather than core value drivers

2/. With $10B+ raised in Q2. Crypto funding is booming again, according to @laura_gateio from @gate_ventures. Investors now demand progress: paying users, genuine partnerships, and sustainable growth, not inflated communities or empty promises

Navigating the Web3 Investing Landscape. At the recent Founders Show, C-level executives from leading crypto funds shared insights on their investment experiences, tips for identifying winners, and advice for founders seeking funding. 1/ A thread highlighting key points discussed

Onchain is the new online. Crypto is the new form of money. Web3 is the new internet. The tokens powering this shift aren’t just assets, they’re your edge in this future powered by web3 DApps. With YAY, you can access and invest in high-potential tokens at their earliest stages.

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🎙The Founders Show 52: DePIN: How to Build a Revenue-Generating Business. - Revenue over hype.- DePIN's role in the mass adoption of crypto.- DePIN: a model for other crypto narratives. 📅Date: Wed, July 30th, 3 pm UTC. 📍Venue:

GEODNET exemplifies DePIN at its finest:. - Real-world utility and adoption.- Sustainable long-term tokenomics.- Direct link between tokenomics and web2 scalability. Check @GEODNET_ dashboard on Blockworks:.

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5 hours until The Founders Show 51. Join us later today with:.@laura_gateio of @gate_ventures.@0xlaguna of @vaneck_us.@richardseiler of @RR2Capital.@SaadNaja of BNB Treasury Co.@MELOWILD of @arcanumventures.@TemujinLouie of @wanchain_org.@PrimeLink_io. Set your reminders ⤵️.