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When crypto VCs say «we're impressed by your project"… 🧐

We made a brutally honest translation guide to what Web3 investors really mean in calls and DMs.

👉 Swipe the chart. Save it. Cry a little.
Then drop your favorite VC phrases in the comments 👇

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🔥 Big update for founders!

Remember our popular Blockchain Grants Program list?

Now we’ve published a brand new blog article where you’ll not only find the latest list of 30+ active blockchain grants for 2025, but also practical insights — including the most common mistakes founders make when applying for grants and how to avoid them.

Don’t miss out! Save weeks of research and discover non-dilutive funding options, proven tips, and verified links to real grant programs.

👇 Read the full article and get the grant list here

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Good read from Launchpad’s Analysts

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🚀 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 The VC market has tightened, and most grant opportunities are either outdated or impossible to find.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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Let’s face it — building a web3 startup is expensive. Audits. Legal. Community tools. Infrastructure. SaaS tools. It adds up fast 😵‍💫

🧰 The InnMind Perks Club gives you access to exclusive discounts and deals from top-tier tools, services & partners that every crypto startup needs.

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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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🚀 $200K + mainnet launch opportunity? Here’s a hackathon worth building for

Builders, here’s something worth checking out👇

HyperHack by Metis is a global online hackathon focused on building at the intersection of real-time tech, AI, and Web3 and it’s still open for applications.

What’s in it for you?
⚡️ $200,000 in total prizes
⚡️ Access to Hyperion: Metis’ high-speed L2 infra
⚡️ Hands-on mentorship from experts
⚡️ Early mainnet launch support

It’s running for 3 months, giving founders and dev teams time to build, test, and scale something meaningful, not just a quick MVP.

🗓 Apply by June 15th

👉 Learn how to join
🧩 Use this referral link to register: Metis Forum Invite

Let’s build smarter, not louder 🛠

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🚨 Bitcoin dips after Trump vs Musk feud… but is it really a red flag?

Bitcoin dropped nearly 5% in a single day, triggered not by market fundamentals but by a public spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Price tumbled from ~$105K to ~$100.5K before bouncing back slightly. Long positions were wrecked — over $800M liquidated across crypto markets. Even Tesla stock took a hit.

But here’s the thing👇
This isn’t a trend reversal. It’s a classic case of news-driven panic + over-leveraged bets collapsing. No underlying shift in Web3 demand. No macro collapse.

💡 Historically, Bitcoin rebounds within days or weeks after emotional crashes — unless followed by real bad news.

This event won’t stop smart capital from flowing into Web3. If anything, it filters noise. Builders and long-term investors see it as a temporary shake, not a change in direction.

🔄 Zoom out. Focus on value. Timing the market ≠ building the future.

🧠 On InnMind, Web3 startups are still raising, building, and scaling — even through the noise. Join the platform where serious founders meet active crypto VCs.

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Overhyped. Underlocked. Over.

Why do so many “hyped” crypto projects crash right after launch?

We break down the 3 biggest tokenomics mistakes that wreck retail & destroy long-term value:

🚨 Airdrops with zero retention

🚨 Unlock cliffs that crush price

🚨 FDVs that make no damn sense

This one’s a must-read for builders *and* early-stage degens.

👉 Read the breakdown

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🚀 Bitcoin Breaks $111K: It’s not just a number—it’s a signal

Bitcoin recently hit a record $111,965.
Why? Public companies are stacking sats like never before. From 89 to 113 BTC-holding firms since April.

💥 Twenty One Capital (backed by SoftBank & Tether) alone holds 42K BTC and is going public at a $3.6B valuation.

💡 Why Founders Should Pay Attention

1️⃣ Institutional trust = crypto legitimacy
Big names buying in → signals safety and maturity → broader adoption.
No longer a playground for just degen traders.

2️⃣ Market stability = more room to build
With whales holding, volatility may cool.
That gives startups breathing room to ship, grow, and experiment.

3️⃣ New money = more opportunities
More capital in the system means: easier fundraising, more B2B collabs, exit/acquisition potential, rising user interest.

4️⃣ But... competition is heating up 🔥
More capital = more founders jumping in = higher bar to stand out.
Time to sharpen your pitch, polish your UX, and know your tokenomics.

⚡️ TL;DR
Bitcoin's ATH is more than a headline. It’s a sign: the next wave of growth is already in motion.

💬 Watch this space. Build with intention. Ride the trend.

InnMind’s here to help you raise, grow, and connect in Web3. Let’s build something unforgettable. 🚀

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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.

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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.



🔍 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.

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
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📌 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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🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

🌐 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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🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

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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🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

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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