Marcel Füssinger

Space was very interesting, recording is available here: https://lnkd.in/d-Zy5dku (you might want to skip the first 5 minutes or so) Learn about #DVT, #Restaking, and much more 🤓

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𝐕𝐂𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐑𝐖𝐀 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 What do Haun Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, Superscrypt, SV Angel, Portal Ventures, and Reciprocal Ventures have in common? They have all recently invested in pre-revenue startups focused on RWAs and tokenization. And this is fantastic news. #𝐑𝐖𝐀 #𝐭𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝. However, to meet VCs interested in pre-revenue startups, you need to venture out of Switzerland. But why? A recent call with a U.S.-based VC who invested in a pre-revenue RWA venture alongside others for over $10M clarified the reason: "𝘞𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘦-𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬." #wow. Not in Switzerland. This VC was based in the United States. Both the VC and I agree that tokenization is broken. We know this because @curioinvest issued a tokenized bond in 2019. We endured the rigorous process of connecting multiple dots, learning a lot at a high cost. Imagine: I even obtained a certification in due diligence from a university in Liechtenstein. Amazing. The reality is that no project knows it all. To tokenize assets and unlock their liquidity, a project sponsor needs substantial help: Company setup, Legal, Technical infrastructure partner, Operations, Logistics, Fiat on-ramp... the list goes on and on. VCs recognize this and are beginning to align their investments accordingly. At CurioInvest, we know this well. We've built an RWA infrastructure that has grown both in terms of ecosystem partners—over 30—and project asset pipeline, which today exceeds $1B in RWAs. Our RWA modular ecosystem is fully functional and growing 10% organically month over month. When I interned for a European venture capital fund, we focused on startups with revenue—specifically, revenue north of $10M per year. Startups below $1M per year were out of scope, with no chance of a call. Zero revenue? Not an option for these VCs in 2024. 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 For VCs, the signal is clear: investing in Swiss-based ventures opens an exceptional opportunity. Many of these ventures, including ours, feature revenue, strong traction, and more. For entrepreneurs, the message is straightforward: if you are pre-revenue, ranging from a napkin idea to a testnet invite-only stage, consider traveling abroad. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞: Secure a lead, and the rest will follow. The reality is that VCs invest mainly, if not mostly, in tier 1 VC-backed ventures. By targeting your criteria, you increase your chances of getting funded.

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𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐀𝐎 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! [it's The Sandbox DAO] 👇 The famous web3 metaverse platform The Sandbox just launched its new #DAO to let $SAND token hodlers and Land owners contribute on the future of the platform! This will give further utility to their main gaming token $SAND and will open the doors for more then 5.000.000+ users to start actively voting with as low as 5 $SAND (currently less than 3$). → Buliding Immersive Experiences at metatheory.studio | Roblox | Fortnite | The Sandbox | Spatial | #metaverse #virtualreality #roblox #immersivespace #immersivemarketing #vr #virtualspace #fortnite #spatial #thesandbox #web3 #uefn

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🎤 We talk about important things not only online Mezen’s Managing Director Konstantin Molodykh will be speaking at the upcoming ETH Belgrade conference on a topic that's crucial for all Web3 companies: Navigating tokenomics for successful fundraising. Join us to explore how to optimize your tokenomics strategy and attract investors! What will be covered 🔹 Importance of tokenomics: why it's the cornerstone of investor decisions. 🔹 Critical components: areas to focus on for investor appeal. 🔹 Sustainable tokenomics: strategies for long-term project stability and returns. 🔹 Common mistakes: errors to avoid in tokenomics strategies. 📅 Date: June 4, 15:00 📍 Location: Belgrade, MTS Dvorana Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders. We look forward to seeing you at the conference from June 3 to 5! Register for the conference: https://ethbelgrade.rs/ #Tokenomics #Web3 #Fundraising #Conference #Belgrade #Blockchain #Crypto #ETHBelgrade

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Dear TON foundation My name is Sergey, and I’m a founder of YAR. YAR is a #blockchain #interconnector: Our sole focus is decentralized #crosschain messaging between any chain. YAR allows for decentralized chain-2-multichain messaging supporting all existing and new blockchains. This allows for seamless transactions of data and all other assets across supported blockchains, with disruptively low fees. Currently, we are still in TestNet, but at the MainNet launch, we will support uncompromising #interoperability between over 230 chains. We want to add the #TON to the list of supported chains till the MainNet launch. And we need your support. I know that TON announced a Grant Program for DeFi projects. YAR is more than a DeFI project, we collect liquidity and provide it there, where it is needed. So the biggest feature that you get when supporting us - is full interoperability TON to other chains, it means more liquidity, more users, more projects, more transactions, and the highest price of $TON. What do we need? 1. Development grant 2. Marketing support 3. Technical consulting We want to offer you to become our partner and help us in building the first non-governance, operator-free, decentralized interoperability provider. Not just because you need it, but because we want to make TON much much-valued #web3 project. Contact me, pls https://lnkd.in/deEpCmkc

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For Web3 founders considering how, when and where to launch their tokens: Animoca Brands Digital Research complies both the challenges and selective strategies for listing your tokens on five major centralized exchanges. They analyzed various listing activities and performance trends Key topics: 1. Monthly Listing Records and Trends 2. Exchange-Specific Trading Activity 3. Time to All-Time High (ATH) & Seasonal Performance

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Visiting https://www.token2049.com the biggest crypto conference, now in Singapore. DM to meet. Recently had the chance to join https://dominion.d3.inc conference in Las Vegas, invited by D3 CEO Fred Hsu where we discussed blockchain future. A few key takeaways that still valid: User Experience Matters: Many blockchain apps need help with intuitive interfaces. We must bridge the gap between innovation and usability to truly attract traditional users. Education is Key: There's a huge demand for understanding Web3 and blockchain technologies. We're here to help businesses navigate this new landscape and empower them to make informed decisions. Security First: It is crucial to leverage cybersecurity expertise. With wallets being compromised, https://globalledger.io, that we have in our ecosystem, helps track bad crypto and combat money laundering and theft. Collaboration is Essential: By merging the talents of blockchain enthusiasts and IT professionals, we can create robust applications that meet users' needs. We're making Web3 more accessible and effective for everyone. If you’re curious to learn more about our approach and insights at Sigma Software Group and IdeaSoft, check out my full blog article here: https://lnkd.in/emsfd32i Sigma Software Group IdeaSoft.io #Crypto #Blockchain #Web3 #Innovation

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💡 What happened in Web3 in September 2024? Have a look at what happened in September, including the following topics: ▶ Market Update: The beginning of the easing cycle, Tether’s tokenization plans revealed? Visa introduces own tokenization platform, further institutional adoption of tokenization, BitGo enters the stablecoin market, Ethena announces new stablecoin ▶ Regulatory Updates: Update on SEC accounting bulletin 121, SEC approves BTC ETF options ▶ Recap: Solana Breakpoint Solana ‘Seeker’, Firedancer update ▶ Key events in September EigenLayer’s $EIGEN becomes tradable, Stylus goes live on the Arbitrum mainnet, British government introduces the 'Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill', Ethereum Name Service (ENS) announces integration with PayPal and Venmo, Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings have been revealed, former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison has been sentenced to two years in prison, Harris expresses support for digital assets and AI ▶ What we’ve been reading Chainalysis: Crypto Global Adoption Index 2024, BlackRock Bitcoin Report #crypto #web3 #blockchain #innovation #venturecapital #startups https://lnkd.in/ePkr3ceV

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UPDATES: We were start-up of the week nominated by Herwig “Happy” Konings 🌴 from Security Token Market 🌴 and we also participated in the launch of the Backed Finance AG new issuance, the NVIDIA Token! 🚀 On July 2, Particula assigned an AA rating (very high quality, low risk) to the ERC-20 NVIDIA Token, which is issued as a tracker certificate based on the price of NVIDIA Corporation stocks. The token was launched on the INX platform. Congratulations to the Backed and INX teams for this successful issuance and the establishment of a long-term partnership! For more details, check out our Rating Abstract of the NVIDIA Token by Backed and watch the live stream by Security Token Market for additional insights into this issuance. 💡 (Link in the comments)

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