🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

05 March 2025 11:31

3 Must-Have Resources for Web3 Startup Fundraising

Raising funds for your Web3 startup? The right tools can make all the difference. Here are three essential resources to streamline your fundraising process and connect with top investors:

🔹 Fundraising CRM Template
Stay organized with InnMind’s fundraising CRM, built to help you track investor interactions, schedule meetings, and manage your pipeline efficiently—all in one place.

🔹 List of 600 Web3 VC Investors
Get direct access to 600 venture capital funds backing early-stage Web3 startups. This list includes key decision-makers’ contacts, making investor outreach faster and more effective.

🔹 100+ DAO Investors List
Tap into decentralized funding by connecting with 110+ DAOs investing in Web3. Understand their focus areas, analyze portfolios, and engage with their communities for aligned funding opportunities.

With these resources, you'll be well-equipped to navigate the competitive Web3 fundraising landscape, build strong investor relationships, and scale your startup successfully. 🚀

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 February 2025 12:56

Why it matters
Citadel already dominates the US stock market by processing about 35% of all trades. It aims to replicate that influence in the digital asset space, potentially reshaping market liquidity and regulatory standards in crypto.

This is another strong signal that despite the market downturn, the new administration’s friendly stance towards crypto will still entice strong TradFi players to enter the crypto markets. The onchain market-making landscape will continue to become more professionalized over the next few years with TradFi giants penetrating the market.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

26 February 2025 10:18

🌟 Mastering Tokenomics: Top Experts to Guide Your Web3 Startup

Tokenomics remains one of the biggest challenges for Web3 founders. Designing a sustainable token economy requires expertise, strategy, and a deep understanding of market dynamics.

Get the right expertise from tokenomics specialists who can help you build, audit, and optimize your token model:

◾️ Coinstruct
Coinstruct is a specialized agency for full-cycle Tokenomics development and auditing, trusted by $5B+ TVL chains. They have a team of diverse specialists from PhDs to degens from leading DAOs working together to create advanced token models, reward systems, economy audits & scoring.

🔗 Learn more about Coinstruct and contact them here.

◾️ Syndika
Syndika is a powerhouse in Web3 venture building, offering end-to-end solutions. It boasts one of the top economics divisions in the Web3 space. Syndika was instrumental in the tokenomics design for Kima, a Layer 1 blockchain and a leader in interoperability solutions.

In addition, Syndika gives InnMind users 1-hour free strategic consultation & potential partner matching. Follow to our Perks Club to get this offer.

🔗 Learn more about Syndika and contact them here.

◾️ MHL Solutions
MHL Solutions is a Web3 consulting firm specializing in tokenomics development, auditing, and strategic guidance for blockchain projects. Collaborated with iAgent, a decentralized service network, to develop a tokenomics model that aligns user incentives with the platform's growth objectives. MHL Solutions designed a scalable token structure, enabling iAgent to optimize value distribution and create a robust ecosystem.

🔗 Learn more about MHL Solutions and contact them here.

📌 Find more experts and advisors in web3 area here.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

24 February 2025 09:18

☠️ Imagine losing $1.5 billion overnight. How would you feel? 👽

Hard to picture this when you’re hustling to raise your first hundred thousand from VCs and stressing over payroll. But watching this Bybit’s CEO break down how they handled one of the biggest hacks in crypto history—suddenly fundraising headaches feel… kinda manageable.

Problems don’t disappear as you scale—they just come with more zeros.

Next time you’re sweating over investor calls or product launches, remember: at least you’re not explaining to the world why $1.5 billion vanished from your cold wallet. 😅

Perspective is everything.
Guys, enjoy the “small” fires while they last—you’ll miss them when the stakes get higher. 😉

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

20 February 2025 13:55

💡 The Web3 Founder’s Survival Kit: 10 Must-Read Guides to Build and Scale Your Startup

Building a Web3 startup is thrilling—but without the right strategy, you risk running out of funds, regulatory setbacks, or failing to gain traction. To help you navigate the challenges, we’ve put together The Web3 Founder’s Survival Kit—10 must-read guides covering everything from fundraising and tokenomics to community growth and compliance.

📌 What’s Inside?
✅ Web3 Startup Due Diligence Checklist 🔎
✅ Pitch Deck Template for Web3 startups 📊
✅ GTM Strategy for Web3 Success 📈
✅ Tokenomics Design Guide 🪙
✅ Legal & Compliance Essentials ⚖️
...and much more!

💡 Whether you're launching, scaling, or fundraising, these resources will save you months of trial and error.

👉 Learn the full survival kit here

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

18 February 2025 13:54

🔹 Web3 Events in 2025 You Can’t Miss! 🔹

The Web3 space moves fast, and it is crucial to stay ahead is by connecting with top founders, investors, and builders. Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, investment insights, or deep dives into blockchain innovation, these upcoming Web3 gatherings are where the future is being shaped.

Web3 Amsterdam
📅 March 13-14, 2025

Web3 Amsterdam is the most inclusive B2B conference, covering blockchain, NFTs, gaming, and AI.

Tech of Tomorrow 2025
📅 March 17–20

A cutting-edge technology event will take place from March 19 to 20 in Poznan, Poland. The event will kick off with a Hackathon on March 17 to 18, during which participants will tackle challenges in the automotive, retail, supply chain, and new finance sectors.

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025
📅 March 27

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2025 is the largest and most influential Fintech and Web3.0 event in Asia.

Blockchain Forum 2025
📅April 23-24

The 14th global forum on Web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining will bring together more than 15,000 people from 100 countries.

ETHWomen
📅 May 13

Open to women of all skill levels, ETHWomen creates a welcoming space for them to explore blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, AI, DeFi, and more.

Blockchain Futurist Conference
📅 May 13

Canada’s largest Web3 event returns on May 13, 2025, for its seventh year. It will bring together the top innovators in Web3, blockchain, crypto, AI, DeFi, and more.

Crypto Tax Forum 2025
📅 May 14-15

Crypto Tax Forum is the world’s first event dedicated solely to addressing the complexities of crypto asset taxation.

Blockchain Life 2025
📅 October 28-29

The 15th Blockchain Life Forum is the highly anticipated crypto event, drawing over 15,000 attendees, including leading figures in web3, cryptocurrencies, and mining.

▶️ Get more interesting events related to web3, blockchain and crypto in our calendar.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

14 February 2025 14:39

BlackRock Now Owns 5% of Strategy!

Current State
BlackRock has increased its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from 4.09% to 5% by purchasing an additional 1.78M shares, bringing its total holding to 11.26M shares ($3.67 billion at the current share price).

🟢This move coincides with Strategy's ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin.

🟢Strategy now holds 471,107 BTC, valued at over $46B, despite reporting a net loss of $670.8M.

🟢The 5% ownership threshold required BlackRock to file a Schedule 13G with the SEC, a form used by institutional investors who do not intend to influence the company’s management.

What’s next
As Strategy aggressively accumulates BTC, investors should watch DC's policy shifts and economic signals, which are likely to drive crypto performance in the coming months.

TradFi and BTC strength is clearly the main driver that is keeping the total market cap above $3T.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

09 February 2025 13:14

Proof of Valuation of every second AI project nowadays 🥲

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 February 2025 19:08

Trump’s ‘Crypto Czar’ Weighs Bitcoin Reserve Amid Wealth Fund Plans

President Trump’s newly appointed “crypto czar” David Sacks outlined the administration’s pro-crypto agenda, confirming that evaluating a strategic Bitcoin reserve is a top priority.

However, Sacks clarified that the sovereign wealth fund, established via Trump’s recent executive order, is a separate initiative and that Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick would lead its development.

🟢The sovereign wealth fund aims to monetize US government assets for national priorities.
🟢Analysts speculated that Bitcoin could be included as a strategic investment.
🟢CoinShares’ James Butterfill compared it to Norway’s oil-funded investments, arguing that Bitcoin’s inclusion makes sense given the fund’s objectives and the administration’s crypto-friendly stance.
🟢While the reserve and the fund remain distinct, some believe they could serve dual purposes in shaping US fiscal policy.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

04 February 2025 16:30

📢 New Resource for Founders: Ape Terminal Pitch Deck Template 🚀

Struggling to create the perfect pitch deck for investors? We’ve got you covered! Check out the Ape Terminal Pitch Deck Template, now available in InnMind’s Knowledge Base. This guide will help you:

✅ Structure your pitch for maximum impact
✅ Highlight key metrics investors care about
✅ Avoid common mistakes that kill fundraising chances

🔗 Access the template here: https://app.innmind.com/kb/viewDoc/ape-terminal-pitch-deck-template

Build a winning pitch and get investor-ready today!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

03 February 2025 14:31

💰 How Much Should Your SaaS Startup Earn Per Customer? Insights from ICONIQ

If you’re building a SaaS startup, one of the biggest questions is: How much should you be making per customer? ICONIQ’s latest benchmarks offer some eye-opening insights into ARR per Customer and how it scales as your startup grows.

📊 Key Takeaways:

✅ ARR per customer doubles as total ARR grows from $1M → $20M (from $52K to $107K).
✅ On average, ARR per customer grows 27% YoY over three years.
✅ As a SaaS company scales from $10M → $200M ARR, revenue per customer grows 2.7x (from $78K to $216K).
✅ New customer pricing is rising, but the biggest revenue gains come from upsells & expansion within existing accounts.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

31 January 2025 11:42

OpenSea’s OS2 with XP System & Priority Access

OpenSea has launched OpenSea 2.0 (OS2), featuring a redesigned UI and a new experience points (XP) system to incentivize user engagement.

🟢The platform is currently in private beta, with priority access granted to Gemesis NFT holders, while others remain on a waitlist.

🟢Gemesis NFTs were airdropped in 2023 to users of Gem, the NFT platform OpenSea acquired and rebranded as OpenSea Pro.

🟢A blockchain snapshot of 49,785 wallets determined early access eligibility.

The XP system allows users to earn points by listing NFTs, making offers, and providing feedback in Discord.

🟢Speculation suggests these points may later be convertible into tokens, though OpenSea has not confirmed this.

🟢The move mirrors competitor Blur's strategy, which has helped it surpass OpenSea in monthly trading volume—hitting $317M in January 2025, more than double OpenSea’s $152M.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 January 2025 15:54

The Top 5 Web3 Funding Trends to Watch in 2025 🔥

Where is Web3 funding headed in 2025? Which sectors are attracting the most capital, and why? We’ve analyzed real data, market trends, and investor activity to bring you the top 5 funding trends shaping the Web3 ecosystem this year!

🔎 Key insights from the article:

AI & Web3: $1.8B+ in funding as AI and blockchain merge
Gaming & Metaverse: $2.5B raised in 2024, still a hot sector!
Layer-2 & Rollups: $2.6B+ invested to scale Ethereum & beyond
RWA Tokenization: BlackRock joins the $16T asset revolution
ReFi (Regenerative Finance): 220% funding growth in 2024

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

25 January 2025 11:58

Why it matters: With Tether and BlackRock already in the tokenization race, Circle’s move shows the rapid growth and competition in the RWA market, pushing blockchain deeper into mainstream finance.

For builders and investors: Stablecoin is still a hot space, especially after Trump’s victory — don’t think that you’re too late to build in this sector, especially if you have a unique angle or unfair business relationship advantage.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

23 January 2025 17:06

🔥 From YC Doubts to $17M in 14 Days: How Marty Cracked Fundraising

Meet Marty Kausas, the first-time founder who raised $17M from a16z in just two weeks. His product? Simple. His method? Genius.

💡 The Backstory:

•⁠ ⁠Got into YC with a product so basic, they were told, “It’ll never work.”
•⁠ ⁠Lived in the office with his co-founders for months, speaking to 420 customers before writing a single line of code.
•⁠ ⁠Raised $3.2M in 6 days after YC, then came back a year later to close $17M in 14 days.

💡Key Fundraising Lessons:

•⁠ ⁠Fundraising is a social game. Marty knew it’s not just about the pitch it’s about creating urgency and FOMO.
•⁠ ⁠The right ask matters:
❌ “Pylon is raising $17M. Here’s the deck. Want to meet?”
✅ “Have you met Marty? They’re raising now—let me know, I can likely get you in.”
→ Makes investors feel like they’re about to miss out on something hot.
•⁠ ⁠Simplicity wins:
Built their pitch deck the night before—no data room.
Focused on what mattered: team, market, traction.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

03 March 2025 13:16

🔍 Token Staking in DeFi: Evaluating Economic Efficiency, Net Effects, and Sustainability

Staking is a mainstream utility for DeFi tokens, but does it always serve its purpose? 🤔 In many cases, it’s more about inflationary pressure than real network security.

Our partners at Coinstruct analyzed staking & share key insights for Web3 founders on how to use it wisely.

coinstruct_labs/token-staking-in-defi-evaluating-economic-efficiency-net-effects-and-sustainability-f02bcfaa3eb9">🔗 Read the full research

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 February 2025 12:56

Citadel Eyes Crypto Market Making

Ken Griffin, the founder of Citadel LLC, is steering his firm into crypto trading by potentially entering as a market maker on major exchanges like Coinbase and Binance.

🟢Griffin is a former crypto skeptic who once derided Bitcoin as “a jihadist call” against the dollar.

🟢He urged the Trump administration to establish clearer crypto guidelines that would help curb fraud and enable institutional participation.

🟢Griffin expressed optimism that allowing tier-one players to participate in crypto markets could help stabilize and “clean up” the industry, despite maintaining some skepticism about crypto’s fundamental value proposition.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

24 February 2025 14:02

🚀 Web3 in 2025: What’s Driving Growth This Year?

Web3 is evolving fast, with major shifts in adoption, investment, and regulation shaping the industry's future. Here are some key updates (just this February) you should know about:

🔹 Web3-as-a-Service (W3aaS) on the Rise
The W3aaS market is booming, expected to hit $1.08B by 2025, growing at a 26.5% CAGR. As demand for data privacy surges, more businesses are integrating decentralized tech. (Source)

🎮 Gaming Meets Web3
"Fortress W," built on Locus GameChain, is leading the charge, bringing next-gen Web3 gaming to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and India. Expect more blockchain-powered gaming experiences ahead! (Source)

🏦 Regulatory Hurdles for Web3 Firms
A U.K. report shows 67% of Web3 businesses face bank rejection, highlighting ongoing financial barriers. While challenges remain, regulatory progress could help unlock new opportunities. (Source)

📢 Web3 Social Media Set for Explosive Growth
Decentralized social platforms are forecasted to skyrocket from $7.2B in 2024 to $471B by 2034, reshaping how users interact online with a focus on privacy & data ownership. (Source)

Web3 matures rapidly, blending privacy, digital ownership, and decentralized experiences. With increasing capital flowing into these spaces, startups that offer clear value, scalable solutions, and transparent governance are well-positioned to thrive in this rapidly evolving landscape. 🚀🌍✨

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 February 2025 13:34

Strategy Offers $2B Convertible Note

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced a $2B convertible senior notes offering with 0% interest to fund future Bitcoin acquisitions and support general corporate purposes.

🟢The notes will be maturing on March 1, 2030.

🟢The notes may be settled in cash, class A common stock, or a combination thereof, with initial purchasers granted options to buy up to an additional $300M in notes within five business days.

🟢This announcement came just hours after the company issued a profitability warning following a $1.79B impairment loss on its Bitcoin holdings.

🟢The firm cautioned that further significant declines in Bitcoin's market value could jeopardize its ability to meet financial obligations.

🟢In 2024, Strategy expanded its BTC portfolio, now holding approximately 478,740 BTC valued at over $46B.

Why it matters
With a 0% interest rate and multiple settlement options, the offering is designed to attract investors seeking exposure to digital assets without immediate interest costs, potentially influencing similar financing strategies across the sector.

The convertible note offers potential upside if Bitcoin rebounds, but investors should be wary of the associated risks.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

20 February 2025 11:25

💡 From Seed Pitch to Community Round: LiveArt’s Web3 Journey

🚀 Remember last summer when LiveArt pitched during our VC Pitching Session?

Fast forward a year, and this ArtFi pioneer is now launching its $ART token through a Community Round on AlphaMind—opening up new opportunities for both retail and strategic investors.

Since that pitch, LiveArt has hit major milestones:

🤝 Got backed by Binance Labs, Animoca Brands, Samsung Ventures, OKX Ventures, and more Tier-1 VC players
✅ Made $40M+ in iconic art sales
🎨 $50M+ in upcoming RWA drops (Warhol, Kusama, Picasso)
📊 Became #1 in Art Market Data & AI Analytics

🔑 Now, it’s the last chance to become an early backer and get $ART token from the Community Round pre-orders on special conditions, which means:
• Lower Entry FDV: $55M vs. $60M public round
• $500+ Pre-orders: Auto-whitelisting for future $ART airdrops
• $1,000+ Pre-orders: Kusama shards (fractional ownership of a masterpiece)
• AI Agent Access: For all pre-orders

Learn more and secure your spot here 👉 https://app.alphamind.co/ido/67b458d1d22b7ce22bb6f167

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

15 February 2025 13:58

🚀 Do your customers care about #AI lable? New Study Says… Not Really.

AI is everywhere, but does slapping "AI-powered" on your product actually make customers want to pay more? 🤔

A recent study tested this by showing 767 U.S. consumers two versions of product landing pages—one highlighting AI, the other just focusing on value. Here’s what happened:

💰 Willingness to Pay ($/month):
Intuit: $10.1 → $11.5 (small AI boost)
Microsoft: $11.2 → $11.3 (no real change)
Superhuman: $6.6 → $9.1 (AI won big)
Zendesk: $13.6 → $13.1 (AI actually reduced perceived value)

Key Takeaways:
🔹 Customers don’t always associate AI with “better”—trust in AI-powered tools was rated lower (52/100) than non-AI versions (54/100).
🔹 AI pricing premium is small—on average, AI-labeled products only got a ~$1 price bump.
🔹 AI fatigue is real—people feel the term is overused and vague.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

11 February 2025 13:27

🚀 Big Ideas 2025: a16z’s Vision for the Future of Tech

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) just dropped their annual Big Ideas in Tech report, and as always, it’s a must-read for anyone watching where innovation is headed. We’ve gone through the key takeaways—here’s what you need to know.

🔹 AI: From Hype to Real-World Impact
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a core business strategy. 83% of companies are already using or planning to integrate AI, but here’s the real shift: single-model solutions are out, and multi-model AI systems are taking over. Companies are investing $5-7M on average in AI transformation, proving that businesses are moving beyond experiments to full-scale adoption.

🔹 Fintech: AI-First or Nothing
Unlike the AI boom in other sectors, fintech is seeing fewer but more targeted innovations. The biggest trends? Native AI-powered financial products and the automation of compliance and risk management. Startups that embed AI at their core will likely dominate the next wave of fintech disruption.

🔹 Biotech, Robotics & Hardware Are Having a Moment
For years, software ate the world. Now? Hard tech is making a comeback. a16z is betting big on biotech, robotics, and hardware startups, predicting a surge in investments and breakthroughs in these fields. If you’re building in deep tech, this might be your time.

🔹 The End of "Google It"
Younger generations are shifting away from traditional search engines. The phrase “Google it” is fading, and while “GPT it” hasn’t taken over yet, the transition is already happening. AI-powered search assistants are redefining how we access information.

Takeaway for Startup Founders?
🚀 Multi-model AI is the new standard.
🚀 Fintech must be AI-native to stay competitive.
🚀 Deep tech is back—biotech, robotics, and hardware are prime for disruption.
🚀 AI search will reshape online behavior (goodbye, SEO as we know it?).

The future is being built right now. Are you ready?

👉 Read the full a16z report here: https://a16z.com/big-ideas-in-tech-2025/

Which of these trends surprised you the most? Let’s discuss! 👇

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 February 2025 19:08

Why it matters: If the US adopts Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, it could legitimize BTC in national finance, drive institutional demand, and push other countries to follow suit.

If Bitcoin becomes a strategic asset, long-term accumulation could gain further tailwinds.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

06 February 2025 13:52

🚀 Join the 5th Edition of Europe’s Biggest Blockchain Festival – Next Block Expo!

Next Block Expo (NBX) is back in Warsaw for its 5th edition, bringing together 2,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, 200+ startups, and 100+ investors for Europe’s premier Web3 gathering!

📅 Date: march 19-10
📍 Venue: Multikino Zlote Tarasy, Warsaw

Check event website for details: https://nextblockexpo.com/

What to Expect:

🎤 World-class speakers across DeFi, NFTs, AI, TradFi, Gaming & more
🤝 Exclusive networking with investors, builders & industry leaders
🚀 Startup showcase to connect with VCs & scale your project
💡 Women in Web3 panels & dedicated networking sessions

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

03 February 2025 14:31

🧐 What does this mean for founders?

📌 Don’t start too cheap – pricing too low can limit future growth.
📌 Multi-product strategy works – expanding offerings helps drive upsells.
📌 Sales hiring is critical – build a team that can land & expand early on.

💡 read the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/saasletter-climbing-acv-mountain-matt-harney-ihfde/

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

31 January 2025 11:42

🟢Amid declining market share (from 90% in 2022 to 33% today) and a major layoff in November 2024, OpenSea is positioning OS2 as a strategic pivot to regain dominance.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

30 January 2025 14:43

🚀 BNB Incubation Alliance Pitching Contest at ETH Denver – Apply Now!

Are you building a pre-TGE Web3 startup and looking for VC exposure, Binance Labs connections, and a shot at the MVB accelerator? This is your chance!

🗓 On February 25th at ETH Denver, InnMind's partner - BNB Incubation Alliance (BIA) will host a live pitch competition for pre-TGE projects. The rewards? 🚀

✅ Social media exposure from BNB Chain
✅ Direct pitching to top-tier VCs & Binance Labs
✅ Potential fast-track acceptance into Binance Lab’s MVB accelerator

🔹 Past VC judges include Pantera, Draper Associates, Animoca Brands, CoinFund, Hashed, Spartan Group, and more.

Who Can Apply?
✔️ Pre-TGE projects (or willing to postpone TGE until March or later)
✔️ Priority for AI, RWA, and DeSci startups (but all categories considered)
✔️ Preference for projects launching or building on BNB Chain
✔️ Must be referred by an existing VC investor or one 100% committed

💡 Interested? Apply here: https://forms.gle/fhZhUSwWUmoKMhAN7

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with top investors and accelerate your project’s growth!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

27 January 2025 13:18

🚀 Exciting Update for the InnMind Community!

We’ve taken the next step to enhance the InnMind Founders Club experience:

💡 The Founders Club group is now private, exclusively for registered members of the InnMind platform.

Why?

- To eliminate spam and unrelated noise.
- To focus on quality connections and meaningful networking opportunities.
- To ensure a space where founders, investors, and Web3 professionals can truly collaborate and thrive.
- If you’re a registered user, the Founders Club is your gateway to connecting with like-minded innovators, potential investors, and partners in the Web3 and startup ecosystem.

👉 Not registered yet? Head over to InnMind and join today for free to access the private group and a global network of opportunities.

Let’s keep building, together. 🚀

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

25 January 2025 11:58

Circle Acquires Hashnote to Enter Tokenization

State of play: Circle has acquired Hashnote, the issuer of the $1.3B USYC tokenized money market fund, as part of its push into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

🟢The deal was announced at the WEF in Davos, though financial details were not disclosed.

🟢The acquisition will enable USYC integration with USDC, allowing seamless convertibility between cash and yield-bearing collateral on blockchains.

🟢Circle CEO emphasized that this move aligns traditional financial structures with blockchain efficiency, catering to increasing institutional adoption.

🟢Circle also announced a partnership with Cumberland DRW, a crypto market maker, to facilitate liquidity and settlements for USDC and USYC.

🟢Circle will bring USDC to the Canton Network, a blockchain used by financial institutions for RWA transactions.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

22 January 2025 14:00

📢 🚀 The Time Has Come: XDC Pitch Session is Today!

Get ready to witness the future of Web3 innovation! Join us TODAY, January 22nd, at 16:00 CET, as we spotlight groundbreaking startups pitching live to top-tier crypto VCs.

💡 Why You Can’t Miss This:

🔹 See how successful startups pitch, structure their decks, and navigate VC questions - learn strategies to elevate your own fundraising game.
🔹 Discover high-potential projects built on the XDC Network and beyond, with exclusive opportunities to connect.

💎 Powered by XDC Network:
A third-generation blockchain redefining trade finance with up to 2000 TPS. Scalable, secure, and built for tokenizing real-world assets—it’s setting new standards for the Web3 world.

👥 Today's Startup Lineup:
▪️ Caddy Finance | RWA: Bridging TradFi hedging strategies with DeFi.
▪️ 0xFutbol | Gaming: A hub for 4B+ football fans, with games like MetaSoccer.
▪️ RedCurry | RWA: Yield-generating commercial real estate tokenization.
▪️ Token Tails | Gaming: Play-to-save NFTs linked to real shelter cats.
▪️ OlaWealth | AI Agents: AI-driven tools simplifying crypto investment.

🎯 Featured VCs:
Polygon Ventures, Brinc, MEXC Ventures, and more top firms ready to discover the next big thing in Web3.

👉 Don’t miss out on this live event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFTf_KQHH34

Set your reminder NOW: Join the Live Stream!

🚀 Let’s innovate, pitch, and grow—together. See you there!