🚀 30+ Blockchain Grant Programs in 2025

Securing funding for a Web3 startup in 2025 is more challenging than ever. The VC market has tightened, and most grant opportunities are either outdated or impossible to find.

That’s why we’ve launched the Ultimate List of 55+ Blockchain Grants for Startups 2025 — a complete, handpicked collection of only active and verified blockchain grant programs.

➕ Inside, you’ll find grant amounts, requirements, deadlines, and direct application links to help your team move fast and focus on building.

Skip weeks of research and start applying to real opportunities today!

⚡️ Get the full list here

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Web3 founders trying to explain token utility be like: “See, if Apple pays OpenAI which runs on Microsoft which runs on Nvidia…” 🧵🧵🧵

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⚡️ Why Due Diligence Is Make-or-Break for Web3 Startups

Gone are the days when a catchy token name & Discord hype could land you millions. In today’s market, due diligence is the new fundraising currency. 🧾💸

The latest article from InnMind dives into what’s happening behind investor decisions this year. Why some founders get serious checks, while others get filtered out in the first 5 minutes.

We talk about why compliance matters more than ever (no, “we’re just a DAO” won’t cut it), how founders are expected to show real traction and governance maturity, and what separates the projects that attract capital from those that don’t.

➕ It’s not just theory either—we spotlight how teams like Aptos Labs, Thirdweb, and Polkastarter are setting the bar for fundraising-ready projects in a maturing market.

🧠 Bonus: We dropped the Ultimate Due Diligence Checklist to help Web3 startups get truly investor-ready.

If you're a founder looking to raise, or a VC looking to de-risk your next bet—this is your playbook 👇

📖 Read the full article here

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🧑‍⚖️ Web3 Compliance 2025: Smart Legal Moves for Founders & Investors (+ Country Breakdown)

Web3 founders & crypto investors — don’t sleep on this: 2025 is the year compliance stopped being optional. New global rules, MiCA in full swing, SEC clarity, and major shifts in 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🇨🇭 🇵🇹 🇬🇧 🇦🇪…

We break it all down 👇
✅ Token laws
✅ KYC/AML must-knows
✅ GDPR for crypto
✅ Smart contract audit tips
✅ Cost-effective strategies
➕ free templates & expert tools for founders

📚 Read the full article

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📉 Think this is the chart of some random memecoin crashing?

Not even close. It’s Google’s stock (GOOG) — down 9% in a matter of hours.

Why?

Because Apple just dropped the bomb: they’re integrating an AI-powered search engine instead of Google across their devices.

And for the first time in 20 years, Apple reports a decline in search volume.

Turns out users are now turning to AI interfaces like ChatGPT, Perplexity, DeepSeek for answers.

👀 They say crypto is volatile… 🤪 Meanwhile, one AI rumor wipes billions off Google’s valuation.

So… is the AI narrative back on top for 2025? Or did it ever leave?

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Movement’s Token-Dump Scandal

Movement Labs is facing backlash after a $38M MOVE token dump, tied to a deal that gave middleman Rentech control of over 5% of the supply. Movement claims it was misled into signing the agreement.

🟢Internal documents show Rentech appeared on both sides of the deal: once as a Web3Port subsidiary, and once as an agent of the Movement Foundation.

🟢Experts say this created incentives to artificially pump the token’s price and dump on retail investors.

🟢Movement’s legal counsel initially flagged the deal as “possibly the worst agreement” they’d ever seen, but it was eventually signed in a revised form.

Co-founder Rushi Manche is under investigation, along with unofficial adviser Sam Thapaliya, who employees say had hidden influence over the project. Movement Labs has suspended co-founder Rushi Manche following this scandal.

🟢Binance later banned the associated market-making account for misconduct.

🟢The Foundation is now auditing the matter and claims Movement is a victim of internal misrepresentation and poor oversight.

🟢The MOVE token dropped over 13% on the news, while the broader crypto market rose.

Coinbase announced it will suspend trading of Movement’s MOVE token on May 15 following a review prompted by a CoinDesk investigation into alleged price manipulation.

🔥 Have a great weekend ahead, stay safe and don't forget to buckle up; the cryptoverse is on the rise.

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📉 From 80,000 Wallets to -82%: What Web3 Startups Must Learn

We found an instructive case for our followers:

A company managed to connect over 80,000 wallets during their testnet. Crypto Twitter even praised it as a "case study in early traction." 🚀

Yet within just 60 days, their token price plummeted -82%.

What went wrong?

One key mistake: no real community building: No bounties, No quests, No working groups.
Just a wallet connection — and then... radio silence.

The lesson?
Wallets are not users. Wallets are not believers. Wallets are not community.

Without ongoing engagement, even the most promising numbers turn hollow.

If you’re serious about growing a loyal, active community, start running quests, bounties, and involving your users early — before the launch hype fades.

👉 We've curated the best quest platforms to help you do it right: Top 10 Quest Platforms for Crypto Marketing

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Cantor, SoftBank, Tether Eye $3B Bitcoin SPAC

State of play
Brandon Lutnick, son of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is leading a new Bitcoin-focused acquisition company called 21 Capital, backed by $3B from SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex.

🟢 The venture will operate via Cantor Equity Partners, a SPAC that raised $200M in January.

🟢 21 Capital will receive $3B in Bitcoin: $1.5B from Tether, $900M from SoftBank, and $600M from Bitfinex.

🟢 Cantor's partners will convert Bitcoin investments into 21 Capital shares at $10 each, valuing Bitcoin at $85,000 per coin.

🟢 The group aims to emulate MicroStrategy's success as a public company investing heavily in Bitcoin.
The initiative aligns with increased crypto support under the Trump administration.

Why it matters
The deal signals a significant milestone in mainstream financial institutions embracing Bitcoin, reflecting institutional confidence and acceptance of cryptocurrency as a viable investment vehicle.

🔥 Have a great weekend ahead, stay safe and don't forget to buckle up; the cryptoverse is on the rise.

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✔️ Web3 Events Worth Showing Up For

The bear market didn’t cancel opportunity — it just made it more selective.

We’ve lined up the must-attend web3 events where real connections are made.

CryptoSphere 2025
📅 April 26

Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting out in Web3, CryptoSphere is your gateway to top insights, new tech, and meaningful networking.

AI Rush 2025
📅 May 16

Europe’s top AI conference, where Web3, finance, and AI collide.

NFC Summit
📅 June 4-6

The world’s first Web3 pop culture festival. Expect 8 themed events across art, music, gaming, RWA, SocialFi, & more.
🎟 InnMind has 70% discount codes for a limited amount of attendees — reach out to claim one!

Wiki Finance Expo Johannesburg 2025
📅 August 16

Africa’s biggest fintech, crypto, and Forex expo. With 10,000+ attendees and 3,000+ companies, this event is the place to discover trends in payments, DeFi, AI, and regulation across emerging markets.

Get more web3, blockchain and crypto events in our calendar.

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💸 Startup on a Budget? Save €228K+ with InnMind Perks

Let’s face it — building a web3 startup is expensive. Audits. Legal. Community tools. Infrastructure. SaaS tools. It adds up fast 😵‍💫

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🏄 Storm or Spring? Crypto’s Signals in April 2025

The crypto landscape in 2025 remains a dynamic mix of volatility, cautious optimism, and shifting regulations:

📉 Bitcoin is down 0.9% to $80,835, and Ethereum fell 3% to $1,547. Meanwhile, XRP gained slightly, now trading just under $2.

📊 Global crypto market cap sits at $2.6T, with BTC dominance at 62.67%.

🏛 Trump’s latest bill nullifies the IRS’ expanded crypto broker rule – a win for DeFi builders in the U.S.

📉 EU warns of financial stability risks as crypto keeps integrating with TradFi.

💼 Ripple acquires Hidden Road for $1.25B to bridge crypto and institutional finance.

🚀 What does it mean for web3 founders?

We’re navigating an era of growing institutional interest, evolving regulation, and market pressure. It’s not easy – but it’s full of opportunity for prepared founders.

At InnMind, we help web3 startups stay ahead.
With exclusive tools, tokenomics frameworks, expert insights, and a network of vetted investors, the platform is designed to help you adapt, grow, and raise capital – even in uncertain times.

💡 The smart money is getting ready. Are you?

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⚡️ 1:1 Marketing: The Secret to Web3 Growth

Most founders get their first steps in marketing wrong. They think: growth is getting more users, but the right strategy in the beginning is to build participation among their community.

And here we want to tell you about the Nillion case.

📌 Nillion enables secure, off-chain data processing with its Nil Message Compute (NMC) technology, revolutionizing privacy in Web3.

Nillion has achieved significant success in the Web3 space through strong community engagement and strategic marketing. Additionally, the company raised over $20 million from more than 150 strategic contributors without utilizing a traditional pitch deck.

What Nillion did right:
✔️ Rather than seeking short-term speculative attention, they prioritized direct, 1:1 relationships with their first 1,000 community members.
✔️ Instead of flooding their audience with routine updates, Nillion launched the “Why Nillion” video, cutting through crypto jargon and making the mission simple to understand.
✔️ Focused on meaningful partnerships over fleeting hype—expanding into ecosystems like NEAR, Arbitrum, and Aptos to drive real developer engagement.

Among InnMind community, we also have a success story of using 1:1 Marketing approach.

Martin Ploom, co-founder of ChainAware - AI-based сrypto user segmentation for 1:1 Marketing - shared with InnMind users his best techniques and practises. As a result, he got 2x effectiveness improvement with the same budget.

⚡️Learn the case in detail here 👇

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🚨 What’s REALLY happening with Primex Finance? Let’s find out — LIVE.

When a DeFi project that raised across major launchpads tanks 80% post-TGE, it’s not just news — it’s a cautionary case study.

📉 Primex Finance, a DeFi platform offering lending, trading, staking, and farming, launched its token in January via multiple launchpads (including AlphaMind powered by InnMind). Since then, the token is down 80%+ from listing 😧

What happened❓ What went wrong❓And what should you learn to avoid similar pitfalls❓

Join a no-BS 15-min AMA hosted by AlphaMind Launchpad with the Primex team: just facts, hard questions, and real answers.

This isn’t just drama—it’s a lesson in DeFi reality checks. Founders, take notes.

🎤 Got questions? Bring 'em.
💥 Expect spice. 🌶

📍Set your reminder & join the convo on X 👇

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🔬 DeSci: Challenges and Opportunities for Web3 Founders

DeSci—Decentralized Science—is one of the most promising verticals in web3: it gives transparency, enhances funding opportunities, and ensures researchers retain control over their work.

But building in this space comes with unique hurdles. Here's what web3 founders should know before jumping in:

🔻 Challenges to Solve

1️⃣ Unstable Funding Models
Token-based and community funding is promising—but inconsistent. Without stable, long-term support, researchers still default to traditional grants.

2️⃣ Low Blockchain Literacy
Most scientists don’t speak “web3.” Complex UX and lack of education slow adoption. Simplifying onboarding is key.

3️⃣ Peer Review Integrity
Decentralized reviews risk low-quality or unverified results. DeSci needs reputation systems and expert moderation to maintain standards.

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📊 The Smarter Way to Build Tokenomics in 2025

Still building your tokenomics in a Google Sheet? That might cut it in 2021. But today, investors expect more.

⚙️ InnMind’s Tokenomics Calculator helps web3 founders build, test, and validate tokenomics that actually make sense — and raise confidence from investors.

Here’s what it does:
✅ Models token supply, allocation, and vesting across all rounds
✅ Simulates unlock schedules and liquidity dynamics
✅ Calculates raise targets and token pricing per round
✅ Exports investor-ready visuals in minutes

Use it to avoid rookie mistakes and build a token model you can actually defend in a pitch.

📥 No fluff. Just results. Get the Calculator here.

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🔥 5 Web3 Startups That Bagged the Big Bucks in April–May 2025

It’s brutal out there for fundraising. Most decks don’t even get a reply. But a few Web3 founders? They cracked the code — and VCs came in hot. Here’s what actually raised money in the last 60 days 👇

🚀 Top 5 Funded Startups (Seed Rounds)

1️⃣ Exaforce Inc. — $75M
→ Web3 Infra x AI
Decentralized compute for AI. Massive round. Big VCs (Khosla, Mayfield) are chasing the “AI x Web3” narrative — but this one’s got serious depth. Huge painkiller + mega market.

2️⃣ Turtle — $25M
→ RWA Tokenization (US Treasuries on-chain)
RWAs are the new DeFi meta. Turtle brings compliance + institutions together, backed by Bain, Polychain, Robot. Institutional yield, meet crypto rails.

3️⃣ Terminal — $17M
→ Modular Blockchain Infra
Think Celestia vibes, but focused on on-chain compute. Sequoia, Dragonfly, even Balaji are in. Modular’s not hype — it’s becoming the stack.

4️⃣ KYD Labs — $7M
→ Ticketing x SocialFi (Solana)
Fraud-proof ticketing, with fan engagement. Built for artists/venues. Backed by a16z crypto. IRL meets Web3 in a way that actually works.

5️⃣ Light Protocol — $5.6M
→ ZK Privacy for Solana / DeFi
Privacy infra that actually scales. Non-EVM chains getting privacy love. Spartan, Lemniscap and Lightspeed are in.

💡 So what’s the takeaway? Yes, capital is tight, but it flows to startups with:
▪️ Big narratives (AI, RWA, modular, ZK)
▪️ Real painkiller value
▪️ Strong founder–market fit

👀 You don’t need a bull market — you need focus.

🧰 Founders — want to position your startup like these?
→ Join InnMind to boost your project.

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💀 Epic Fails in Web3: The RTFKT Story — When Hype Kills

We’ve never shared failure stories before. But it’s time. Because founders learn more from f*ckups than wins. Ready to learn from #EpicFails in web3? Then read this story 👇

They had Nike, millions in sales, and a cult-like following… So how the hell did RTFKT end up shutting down?
Let’s unpack one of the flashiest failures in digital fashion.

🚪 What happened:

After being acquired by Nike in 2021 and cashing in ~$185M through hyped NFT drops, RTFKT fizzled out. By January 2025, the lights went off — despite every resource in their corner.

Why? No one stuck around.

⚠ Core mistakes RTFKT founders made:

Hype > Substance — They obsessed over drops, not product. Teased perks never came.

Community fatigue — Delays, empty promises, and over-marketing drained trust.

Ignored product-market reality — No real-world utility = no retention.

💡 What you can learn:

1. Don’t promise what you can’t ship (or don’t intend to).

2. Treat your community like co-founders, not customers.

3. Momentum ≠ product. Nail core utility before going viral.

💬 Want more web3 founder failure stories like this?
We’re launching the #EpicFails series to unpack what NOT TO DO when building in Web3.

👉 Stay tuned. Save this post.

Next up will be about: A Layer 2 that imploded… from the inside. 💣 Internal chaos, power struggles, and millions burned.

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🚀 Global VC Funding Took a Breather in April… but Web3 Stayed Resilient! 🚀

While overall venture capital dipped from $68 B in March to $23 B in April, Web3 projects still pulled in $1.75 B across 64 disclosed rounds (plus 25 more stealth deals!). That’s proof that decentralized tech is more than a flash in the pan—it’s holding its ground even when markets cool off.

🔍 Key Highlights:
▪️ 23 M Daily Active Wallets: Dapp usage stayed rock-solid despite wider market turbulence;
▪️ AI Dapps Surge: +26% activity, now 16% market share—soon rivaling Games & DeFi;
▪️ Startup Securitize is a top fundraiser of April with $400 M to launch the Mantle Index Four (MI4) RWA fund.

Top Web3 VCs in April:
⚡️ According to CryptoRank, the most active investor in April was the venture firm Coinbase Ventures. The company invested in 10 startups.

⚡️ In April, a16z broke into double-digit deal counts—leading Glider’s $4 M seed round, backing Inco’s $5 M confidential-computing raise via its CSX accelerator, and co-leading Towns Protocol’s $10 M Series B.

⚡️ 1kx sharpened its focus on Web3 gaming and infrastructure—strategically investing in Gunzilla Games (developer of “Off The Grid”) and co-leading Camp Network’s $25 M round for AI-blockchain copyright royalties.

Why It Matters:
Investors may hit pause on broader tech, but they’re still bullish on Web3—especially AI integration, real-world asset tokenization, and infrastructure plays. For founders, now’s the time to double down on fundamentals and pitch what truly moves the needle.

📈 Web3’s still raising while others freeze. If you're building, now’s your time.

🚀 Join InnMind to access tools, insights, and perks that help serious founders grow.

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Warren Buffett just stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

In the 60 years under his rule, the company returned 5,502,284%.
That’s 144x outperformance of S&P 500. No one in modern history has outperformed the market like this.

But forget the numbers — his final shareholder meeting was packed with hard truths and long-term wisdom. And yes, it’s worth your attention even if you’re all-in on altcoins and testnets.

🧠 Here’s what the GURU left us with:

💵 “We’re sitting on $347B in cash. Not because we want to — because there’s nothing worth buying.”
Translation: the world is overpriced. Even with infinite capital, patience wins.

📉 “This isn’t a dramatic bear market.”
Buffett sees no crisis — just noise. Makes you wonder: are we overreacting again?

🇺🇸 “The U.S. deficit? Totally unsustainable.”
He’s not worried about stocks. He’s worried about governments spending like there’s no tomorrow.

🌍 “Trade should never be used as a weapon.”
A shot at protectionism. But also — a hint: global instability = long-term pain for builders.

🧘‍♂️ “Check your emotions at the door when investing.”
Still true in TradFi. Even more true in Web3.

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🔍 Takeaways for founders, investors, and degens alike:

- Holding dry powder isn’t weakness — it’s strategy.
- Market dips don’t mean doom — they mean opportunity if you’re ready.
- The real threats are silent, structural, and slow-burning.
- Hype is temporary. Discipline scales.
⸻

He never bought Bitcoin.
He never yielded to tech fads.
But Warren Buffett, the man who 144x’d the S&P, is walking off stage.

And just maybe, his final words are a cheat code for surviving whatever cycle we’re in? 🤔

PS: >>> Share this post with your fellow entrepreneur to save this last Buffet’s advice.

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🐾 Which Web3 Animal Are You? 🐾

Guys, let's have a short break. Take this dangerously accurate savage personality quiz 😄

Find out if you’re a 🐼 Panda Founder, 🐥 Kookaburra Memelord, 🐱 Cat VC, or 🦥 Sloth Builder in this glorious mess we call Web3.

Answer these 5 questions. Count your A’s, B’s, C’s, and D’s. Your animal awaits.
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1️⃣ What do you do when your token nukes -40% overnight?

A) Close the chart. Pretend I’m in a strategy sprint.
B) Buy. Buy again. Buy the dip of the dip.
C) Start a tweet thread titled “Why this is bullish.”
D) Disappear. Reemerge in 3 months with a rebranded GameFi.

2️⃣ How do you deal with VCs?

A) Like a panda: rare, polite, emotionally unavailable.
B) Like a cat: If they want in, they’ll find me.
C) Like a kookaburra: Laugh. Pitch. Vanish.
D) Like a sloth: Eventually. Hopefully.

3️⃣ What does your team say about you?

A) Quiet genius. Might be dead. Might be coding.
B) Wild energy. Dangerous in a pitch deck.
C) Chaos gremlin with 100k impressions.
D) Old soul. Crashes builds. Blames Mercury retrograde.

4️⃣ How do you make key decisions?

A) Vibes + memes + gut.
B) Flip a coin. Or a DAO vote. Same thing.
C) Intuition + caffeine + whatever Solana is doing.
D) Ship first. Rationalize later.

5️⃣ What’s your secret Web3 power?

A) Surviving death-by-dex with grace.
B) Fundraising with a Figma prototype and a prayer.
C) Turning rugs into engagement.
D) LARPing a roadmap no one reads.

🧾 Count your answers:

🐼 Mostly A — Panda Founder

Majestic. Sleep-deprived. Emotionally disconnected from market cycles.
You ghost VC calls but show up with unexpected commits.
People think you disappeared — you’re just in stealth mode again.
You’re the mythical creature L2s dream of.

🐱 Mostly B — Cat VC

Cynical. Strategic. Your investment thesis is 50% vibes, 50% “I knew them before they raised.”
Founders chase you. Telegram ignores you. But you always show up when there’s alpha.

🐥 Mostly C — Kookaburra Memelord

Your marketing plan is “be loud and unhinged.”
You’ve pumped 3 tokens by accident.
Your tweets have more utility than some layer-1s.
Your job title? Viral Energy Officer.

🦥 Mostly D — Sloth Builder

Deadlines mean nothing. You deploy when Mercury allows.
But your builds? Chef’s kiss.
You’re 2x over budget, 5x behind roadmap, and somehow… still getting community love.
Builders respect you. Degens think you’re mythical.

👇 So… which one are you? Tell us your animal in the comments — and don’t gatekeep the fun! Tag your team, co-founders, or that one friend who’s definitely a Sloth Builder 😄
Let’s see which Web3 species dominates in our community! 🐾💥

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📊 Web3 VC Funding Stays Strong Despite Market Drop

March brought in nearly $2.9B across 74 funding rounds — a major jump from February's $967M. April followed with $2.3B over 87 deals, showing continued strength in early-stage investment activity, even with a slight decline from March.

But not all is rosy. As token prices have fallen and many projects remain unlaunched, venture funds are under pressure. Some are struggling to return profits to LPs or raise new capital in today’s tighter macro landscape.

Still, the numbers show investors aren’t stepping away — Q2 is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods since 2022.

Source.

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💡 Stablecoins Projected to Reach $4 Trillion Market Cap in 5 Years

Besides positive news about Altcoins (Altcoins turn bull after longest bear market) Citigroup's recent report forecasts a fivefold increase in the stablecoin market, potentially hitting nearly $4 trillion 💥

Driving factors:
▪️ Shift from traditional currencies to stablecoins for hedging.
▪️ Utilization of stablecoins for payments and cash management due to blockchain efficiency.
▪️ Anticipated regulatory developments facilitating broader adoption (a possible Digital Dollar and national digital currencies).

For startups and investors, this underscores the importance of integrating stablecoin strategies into financial models.

🚨 The signal is clear:
Blockchain is not dead. It's growing up.
This is not a time to chase short-term hype. It's the time to position your startup for the coming trillion-dollar economy.Those who prepare now will capture the biggest opportunities.

At InnMind, we're building tools and resources to help web3 founders be ready for this next wave — from tokenomics templates to investor connections and growth support.

🚀 Stay focused. Build real value. Your time is coming.

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🔎 What VCs Look For in Your Tokenomics: Real Example Below

Your startup doesn’t need “more hype.” It needs tokenomics that make sense.

And here’s the good news: we’ve real-world tokenomics analyses to InnMind’s Knowledge Base — the kind that investors want to see.

📄 Balancer Tokenomics Analysis Report
Comprehensive analysis of the tokenomics of Balancer Finance ($BAL), a DeFi Liquidity Protocol and a standout project in the crypto space.

📄 Arkham Tokenomics Analysis Report
The report systematically breaks down the tokenomics of Arkham, providing a clear picture of the aspects investors prioritise.

Why should every Web3 founder read this?

⚡️Investor POV – Get inside their head: what they look for & why
⚡️Real case study – See how solid tokenomics are built
⚡️Actionable tips – Sharpen your strategy to attract funding

→ Read it. Learn from it. Apply it.

📌 The detailed analysis is brought by MHL Solutions, renowned experts in tokenomics, delivering profound insights into the blockchain and crypto-economic world.

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🌐 Blockchain Investment Boom: Top Funding Rounds of the Week

The Web3 landscape is buzzing with exciting new developments! Over the past week, we’ve seen major funding announcements that highlight where investors are focusing their capital and how the space continues to evolve.

Here’s a quick look at some of the top funding rounds that caught our attention ⬇️

1️⃣ Auradine has secured $153M in a Series C round led by StepStone Group. The company is expanding its Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure solutions, including the launch of a new business unit, AuraLinks AI, focusing on open-standard networking for next-gen data centers. ​

2️⃣ Resolv Labs raised $10M in seed funding to scale its yield-generating stablecoin protocol, USR. The round was led by Cyber.Fund and Maven11, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and others. Resolv aims to provide delta-neutral yield strategies, offering stable returns while mitigating market volatility. ​

3️⃣ Glider secured $4M in funding led by a16z. Glider offers a financial orchestration layer for building automated on-chain investment portfolios, aiming to simplify crypto investing through automation and integration across various platforms. ​

💡 These developments indicate a strong investor appetite for innovative solutions at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and decentralised finance.

🔥 Have a great weekend ahead, stay safe and don't forget to buckle up; the cryptoverse is on the rise.

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April 2025 = nothing makes sense.
VCs ghosting. TGEs shelved.
New tokens? Instantly -80%.
Even the ‘cards’ you hold might be fake.

Don’t rush your TGE / token launch!

💡 Refactor your token model.
💡 Rebuild confidence.
💡 Wait out the noise — smart.

Start with fixing your fundamentals 👉 https://app.innmind.com/toolbox/tokenomics-calculator

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Ripple Acquires Hidden Road for $1.25B

State of play
Ripple is acquiring multi-asset prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25B, marking one of the largest mergers in the crypto space.

🟢The deal aims to accelerate Ripple's institutional expansion and strengthen its stablecoin efforts.

🟢Hidden Road is set to adopt Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin as collateral and migrate post-trade operations to the XRP Ledger.

🟢Hidden Road clears over $3T annually and serves 300+ institutional clients.

🟢Ripple plans to inject new capital to grow Hidden Road’s operations, positioning it as the largest non-bank prime broker.

🟢The acquisition is pending regulatory approval.

The deal positions Ripple to become a major institutional player by integrating traditional finance infrastructure with crypto, advancing its stablecoin strategy, and expanding XRP Ledger adoption.

RLUSD will effectively increase its usage and capital velocity by magnitudes.

🔥 Have a great weekend ahead, stay safe; the cryptoverse is on the rise.

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🎙Got questions? AlphaMind fam’s pulling up with Primex for a 15-minute rapid-fire AMA — no fluff, just straight alpha.

What’s up with the project? What’s next? We’re getting answers.

🗓 Apr 9
⏰ 11 AM UTC
📍 https://x.com/i/spaces/1yNGaLwZvElKj

Pull up, ask your questions, farm some info. Might get spicy. 🌶

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🌱 Opportunities for Web3 Startups

✔️ Global, Inclusive Research
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Tokenization enables real-time funding, DAO governance, and on-chain IP rights. It’s a new framework for open, borderless collaboration.

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Circle Files For IPO

The stablecoin issuer behind USDC, Circle has filed for IPO.

🟢Circle tried to go public via a SPAC in 2022, but ended up canceling the plan.

🟢Circle reported $1.68B in revenue and reserve income in 2024, with a net income of $156M.

🟢In its prospectus, Circle said that in 2023, it acquired “the remaining outstanding 50% equity interest in Centre Consortium” from Coinbase for $210M worth of shares.

🟢Circle reportedly pays $250M/year in compensation.

🟢This is while giving away ~60% of its reserve asset income to their distributor, such as Coinbase.

Why it matters: If successful, this will mark another crypto native company going public.

Circle needs to manage this roadshow very carefully, as it’s arguable that they’re stuck being the mid curve of the stablecoin landscape.

USDT on one side servicing the offshore dollar, and new upcoming TradFi-backed USD stablecoin from the institutions servicing the onshore dollar.

🔥 Have a great weekend ahead and stay safe.

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💡 Decode VC Feedback & Get Real Answers Faster!

Investors often speak in riddles, leaving founders guessing their true intentions. The language of VCs is as complex as an Ethereum smart contract—full of nuances and hidden meanings.

But what if you could cut through the noise and get straight answers? Here’s a list of powerful questions that push investors to reveal where they really stand:

➡️ If we hit [X traction] by next month, are you in? Or is this a pass?

➡️ If you had to decide today—gut feeling—would you invest?

➡️ If we hit [X growth] by next quarter, does this valuation still seem high?

➡️ If you believe in this, why not lead? This is the perfect chance to set the terms.

➡️ No worries if this isn’t a fit, but I need clarity. Should I move on?

In the fast-moving world of Web3, knowing how to interpret VC signals can save you months of waiting and uncertainty.

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