🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 May 2025 19:06

📉 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

05 May 2025 13:03

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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

30 Apr 2025 13:18

📉 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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

25 Apr 2025 14:57

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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 Apr 2025 11:47

✔️ 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

16 Apr 2025 15:13

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🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

14 Apr 2025 11:05

🏄 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?

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

09 Apr 2025 14:52

⚡️ 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 👇

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

08 Apr 2025 14:24

🚨 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 👇

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 Apr 2025 15:05

🔬 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

02 Apr 2025 11:14

📊 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Mar 2025 15:00

Additionally, Binance suspended an employee from its Wallet team for allegedly front-running a memecoin (UUU) launch using insider information from a prior role at BNB Chain.

🟢The exchange is cooperating with authorities and will reward four whistleblowers with $100,000 for exposing the misconduct.

Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over market integrity in crypto. Binance's $38M freeze and Movement’s buyback show efforts to enforce accountability, protect users, and restore trust.

🔥 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 Mar 2025 10:54

🎯 Web3 Growth - It’s About Building a System That Works

Many Web3 startups don’t fail because they can’t attract users—they fail because they never create a structure where users actually matter. That’s why having the right marketing strategy is critical for sustainable growth.

To help you avoid common mistakes, we’ve handpicked the best Web3 marketing experts from our network:

🔹 TopNetworks Hub – 5+ years of turning Web3 projects into success stories with tailored marketing and incubation strategies.

Learn more and connect with TopNetwork Hub

🔸 GrowthBusters – The #1 Web3 growth campaign experts, specializing in community-driven marketing.

Learn more and connect with GrowthBusters

🔹 Native People Ads – NFT & blockchain marketing pros covering GTM, Telegram growth, personal branding, PR, and reputation management.

Learn more and connect with Native People Ads

💡 With the right experts, your Web3 project can gain real traction, build a strong community, and achieve sustainable growth. 🚀

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

24 Mar 2025 10:46

🔎 AI vs. Web3: Where Is the VC Money Flowing in 2025?

In 2024, Web3 VC funding dropped 74% while AI took $100B+. This year, it gets much worse. Some resources said VC funding has dipped below 2017-18 levels.

Let's look at numbers to learn the truth:

➡️ AI startups secured approximately $110 billion in funding globally, marking a 62% increase from the previous year.

➡️ Web3 startups raised only over $5.4 billion in venture capital during the first three quarters of 2024.

These figures highlight the shifting dynamics in venture capital funding, with AI startups emerging as dominant recipients in 2024. That influences to 2025 year funding.

The convergence of AI and Web3 technologies has attracted significant investment, underscoring their combined potential. Here are last news:​

🔹 Validation Cloud: Secured a $15 million Series A funding round led by True Global Ventures, aiming to enhance its AI-driven data services within the Web3 ecosystem.

🔹 Humanity Protocol: Achieved a valuation of $1.1 billion after raising $20 million, with plans to leverage AI for secure digital identity verification in the Web3 space. ​

🔹 ExoraPad: Introduced as an AI-powered Initial DEX Offering (IDO) launchpad on the XRP Ledger, designed to facilitate the next wave of XRPL-based innovation. ​

These developments highlight the growing investor interest in projects that integrate AI capabilities with Web3 infrastructures, signalling a trend towards more intelligent and secure decentralized applications.

Learn the top trends shaping decentralized innovation and where investors are focusing their capital this year in InnMind article: Top 5 Web3 Funding Trends to Watch in 2025

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 Mar 2025 12:08

🟢Risk Management: Binance highlights its speculative nature but offers educational insights on emerging tokens

Alpha 2.0 allows Binance users to trade decentralized tokens directly within the Binance ecosystem, bridging centralized and decentralized trading.

🟢By leveraging Binance’s exchange accounts, users can bypass unnecessary steps and trade DEX tokens on a CEX platform.

🟢Binance also introduced a voting system for token listings and delistings, giving users a role in deciding which projects are listed.

🟢Projects that fail to meet requirements enter a “monitoring zone,” where users can vote for their delisting.

Why it matters
This marks a significant step in bridging centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) finance, making on-chain trading more seamless and efficient.

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 May 2025 11:50

🐾 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! 🐾💥

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

02 May 2025 17:24

📊 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Apr 2025 11:03

💡 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

23 Apr 2025 11:04

🔎 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

18 Apr 2025 17:20

🌐 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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

15 Apr 2025 18:12

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

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

11 Apr 2025 14:00

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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

08 Apr 2025 14:24

🎙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. 🌶

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

07 Apr 2025 15:06

🌱 Opportunities for Web3 Startups

✔️ Global, Inclusive Research
DeSci removes barriers—no paywalls, no gatekeepers. Anyone can fund or contribute to research that matters to them.

✔️ New Models for IP & Funding
Tokenization enables real-time funding, DAO governance, and on-chain IP rights. It’s a new framework for open, borderless collaboration.

💡 DeSci is early—but the potential is massive. Want to explore or build in DeSci?
Join the InnMind platform — connect with web3 builders, investors, and explore tools tailored for early-stage innovation.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

04 Apr 2025 17:24

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.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

31 Mar 2025 11:03

💡 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.

▶️ Master the art of reading investors — read the full guide now!

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

28 Mar 2025 15:00

Binance Flags MOVE Dump; Movement Starts $38M Buyback

State of play
Binance has identified a market maker responsible for dumping 66M $MOVE tokens just one day after the token's launch on December 10, netting $38M USDT in profit before being expelled from the platform.

🟢The same party was previously offboarded from Binance for misconduct involving GPS and SHELL tokens.

🟢Binance has since frozen the profits and informed the Movement Network Foundation, which stated it had no prior knowledge of the activity.

🟢In response, the Movement Foundation severed ties with the market maker and launched a $38M buyback program using the recovered funds.

🟢The goal is to establish a "Movement Strategic Reserve" to support long-term ecosystem health by purchasing $MOVE over the next 3 months on Binance.

🟢These tokens will be moved to an onchain reserve wallet. While Binance cited the action as a way to compensate users.

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

25 Mar 2025 12:19

Luxury travel? Overrated. Real VCs know the best ROI is a $20 hostel bunk and a dream🚀
😆😁😆

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

21 Mar 2025 12:08

Binance Alpha 2.0: Bridging CEX & DEX

State of play
Binance has launched Binance Alpha 2.0 which integrates the Alpha platform with Binance Exchange. The upgrade streamlines access to early-stage tokens and improves security, reducing tx costs, and eliminating the need for external wallets.

Binance Alpha is positioned as a pre-listing token discovery platform, showcasing promising crypto projects before they may be listed on Binance Exchange. The latest upgrade enhances:

🟢Transparency: Community-driven token selection

🟢User Experience: Intuitive interface with integrated Binance tools

🟢Security: On-chain trading without exposing assets to external risks

🦄Web3 Startups and VCs

19 Mar 2025 09:10

📥 Knowledge Base updates: Guide for web3 lead generation & business development

Web3 transforms digital ownership, privacy, and online communities. But with rapid growth comes fierce competition, making it crucial to find leads and turn them into lasting business relationships.

This guide will walk you through the essentials of Web3 business development. We’ll cover everything from building lead lists to outreach. You will find 40+ useful tools and resources that will help you find leads or clients and make them your clients or partners.

You will also find links to useful docs and practical tips on communication strategies.

Get ready to take your Web3 project to the next level! 🚀 Download the guide here