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https://t.co/wQo26jGeXd focuses on early stage crypto investments and partnering with the worlds most ambitious and transformative entrepreneurs. Founded by @jedbreed
Miami & Boston US
Joined August 2022
1/3 Breed is psyched to share our investment in @plumenetwork, a trailblazer in the real-world assets space. Plume is building a RWA Layer 2 to seamlessly onboard RWA projects & bring new capital on-chain. Their mission is to streamline the RWA ecosystem.
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After announcing investments in @KuruExchange & @Kintsu_xyz we’ve realized @monad_xyz community is pretty insane :) Video of our X notifications since:
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Some of the top innovators we've identified: .(This list is not exhaustive, please DM us if we missed someone).@akashnet_ , @rendernetwork, @ionet_official, @ritualnet, @hyperbolic_labs, @gensynai, @PrimeIntellect, @inference_labs, @Lilypad_Tech, @MorpheusAIs, @prodialabs,.
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our investment in @Perena__, the top protocol redefining stablecoin liquidity and credit markets. Perena’s vision to make money borderless, permissionless, and free aligns perfectly with our belief in the future of defi.
1/ We are thrilled to announce our pre-seed raise, led by @borderless_cap, to build the foundations for the next era of money.
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1/3 Breed is pumped for our investment in @Kintsu_xyz, pioneering the next generation of liquid staking on @monad_xyz . Kintsu is building an innovative LST product to drive economic activity and be a foundational building block for DeFi on Monad.
Kintsu is thrilled to announce our $4M seed round, led by @CastleIslandVC!. We're building liquid staking on Monad to help catalyze the entire DeFi ecosystem 💜
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1/3 Breed is psyched to announce our investment in @KuruExchange! Kuru is revolutionizing on-chain order books with unparalleled gas efficiency on @monad_xyz.
We’re thrilled to announce our $2M fundraise, led by @electriccapital, to build the first fully on-chain CLOB on Monad. With participation from @BHDigitalAssets, @cmsholdings and angels like @keoneHD, @0xShitTrader, @jarxiao, among others.
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.@usualmoney 🤝 @ethena_labs. Great to see two Breed funded unicorns come together and create a ground breaking stablecoin primitive.
Usual x Ethena x BUIDL by Securitize: DeFi's Holy Trinity. Three powerhouses unite to deliver a new standard in liquidity, yield, and composability. Forget DeFi 2.0, the future of stablecoins starts here. This is the Holy Trinity of DeFi Renaissance. 🧵 Here’s the story:
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1/3 Breed is excited for investment in @timedotfun! They are pioneering the way we value & trade time by enabling users to tokenize and monetize it. This is transforming social interactions by allowing the market to decide what your time is worth.
1/ We're excited to announce our $3M seed round, led by @BHDigitalAssets, with participation from @cbventures, @ZeePrimeCap, @breed_vc, @PalmTreeCrypto, @AdvancitCapital, and @MaelstromFund. We're on a mission to tokenize time and unlock new economies ⌛️
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1/3 We're thrilled to announce our investment in @KivaAI, revolutionizing the intersection of AI and human feedback. Kiva’s innovative approach leverages a global network of experts to supercharge data creation.
Super excited to announce our Pre-Seed round with a lot of great investors. The team has made a lot of progress over the last few months. More updates coming soon!!!
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1/3 Breed is excited to announce our investment in @squidrouter! As a trailblazer in crypto interoperability, they are revolutionizing how cross-chain transactions are conducted, ensuring the most seamless of blockchain experiences.
We are proud to announce that Squid has raised $4m in a strategic funding round led by Polychain Capital and backed by leading funds and angels!. We invite you all to join us in celebrating the exciting news on the very day Squid launched last year 💫.
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1/3 We're thrilled to announce Breed’s investment in @Arbelosxyz. Arbelos is spearheading the new era of crypto trading, emphasizing transparency and sophisticated risk management to attract institutional players.
Thanks again to our amazing investors and the partners who helped us along the way: . @dragonfly_xyz @room40xyz @SeliniCapital @breed_vc @falconxnetwork @circle_ventures @Paxos @ChorusOne @PolygonVentures @StarkWareLtd @Immutable @DeribitExchange
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our patronage in @infinex_app! Infinex is making crypto accessible and secure, creating a non-custodial, cross-chain platform that integrates all crypto applications & chains—all secured by passkeys.
We are thrilled to announce the completion of our $67.70M Patron Sale with support from leading founders, foundations, funds and communities across the onchain ecosystem. Infinex is ushering in the next phase of our industry, the "post-CEX era".
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our investment in @bagel_network, a trailblazer in AI data collaboration. The Bagel Network is redefining how AI datasets are built, utilized, and shared, merging human collaboration with AI capabilities.
We're excited to announce our $3.1M pre-seed funding round, led by @coinfund_io and joined by @protocollabs, @borderless_cap, @Maven11Capital, @GPC_xyz, and @breed_vc! 🥯. We have shared some thoughts on why we’re building :
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1/3 Breed is pumped to announce our investment in @phylaxsystems. Phylax is on a mission to redefine crypto security with their Credible Layer, a groundbreaking protocol designed to prevent hacks before they occur, addressing a huge challenge in crypto.
Today, we are announcing our $4.5m pre-seed, led by @FigmentCapital and @nascentxyz with support from @robotventures, @hash3xyz, @BanklessVC, @breed_vc, and @publicworksfm. We will use these funds to develop The Credible Layer, a hack prevention protocol. Here's the story
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to unveil our latest venture with @myprizecom, setting a new standard in online crypto casinos. MyPrize realizes the dawn of a multiplayer revolution in the gaming industry. Ready to play alongside your favorite creators?
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1/ BREED is thrilled to back @CredoraOrg on their mission to revolutionize transparency and confidence in credit markets. As a pioneer in private computation technology, Credora enables accurate underwriting while preserving borrowers' privacy.
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1/3 Breed is psyched to announce our latest investment with @AgoraDollar. Agora's visionary team is on a quest to create the most liquid dollar asset, transforming digital transactions.
We are thrilled to announce that we have raised a $12 million Seed round, led by @dragonfly_xyz. Agora is building next-generation payments and asset infrastructure for the transmission of value on blockchain-based rails.
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1/3 Breed is excited to announce our backing of @usualmoney, pioneering a seismic shift in the stablecoin market with their USD0 launch. Usual is not just another stablecoin; it's a decentralized bank that redistributes value back to its users.
💥Just the beginning! Usual Labs has successfully raised $7M in a strategic funding round and secured $75M in TVL! Get ready for a revolutionary shift where users can own a piece of their fiat-backed stablecoin issuer. Change is here! #JoinTheAlternative 🔮
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1/4 BREED is psyched to share our investment in @SpearbitDAO, who is building the future of web3 security. Their decentralized network of experts is revolutionizing security audits in crypto. Spearbit's @cantinaxyz, the new security audit platform, ensures optimal collaboration.
🪐 Cantina Raise Announcement 🪐. Cantina has raised a $7M round to launch our web3 security marketplace:. This would not be possible without @hiFramework leading the round as well as: . @nascentxyz .@1kxnetwork.@VoltCapital .@Breed_VC .@robotventures
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our participation in the @nucleusearn $7M funding round. Nucleus is pioneering the default yield provider for networks across the crypto ecosystem, offering a transformative solution for both users and networks.
The team from @ionprotocol is excited to announce a total fundraise of $7M, led by @gumicryptos and 90+ additional supporters. The funding was completed to introduce Nucleus—the default yield provider for networks across the crypto ecosystem. ⬇️
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Airing across Canada this week! Watch our GP and Founder @JedBreed speak about the crypto market on national news @TheNewsForum_ ! Thanks for having us @CatherineBizTV!.
You Might Be Using The Blockchain Without Knowing It #TheBuckStopsHere. @CatherineBizTV welcomes @JedBreed, Founder and GP, @Breed_VC, to discuss the current state of the crypto-market. Watch the full program here:.
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our investment in @t1protocol. T1 is solving one of Web3’s most pressing challenges: fragmentation & lack of composability introduced by rollups. With T1s tech stack, they bring cross-chain scaling and instant settlement.
🚀 Thrilled to announce our pre-seed round with participation from an incredible group of funds and builders! We are excited to be part of the @a16zcrypto Crypto Startup School (CSX) 🎓 as they join in our round, alongside these amazing builders, founders and strategic partners
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Excellent OG panel with @CorbinPon ex @thesis_co & @AlloraNetwork and @seibelj CTO of @myprizecom. Thanks for having us @NEU_Blockchain.
Our second speaker panel of the semester is here! Join us for a panel with James Seibel and David Hsu, two veterans in the industry working in the casino and VC sectors. Be curious and ask any questions! . ♦️ September 16th .♦️ 6pm-7pm .♦️ Richards Hall Room 236
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our investment in @dropdotmoney, a liquid staking protocol transforming the landscape of Interchain assets. Drop is led by a top-notch team of ex-Lido and P2P contributors, pushing the boundaries of capital efficiency.
Drop Protocol has secured a cool $4M in seed funding💧. The round was led by @coinfund_io, with backing from @cmsholdings, @anagramxyz, @ChorusOne, @interopvc, and more. This funding turbocharges our mission to unleash new economic possibilities in the Interchain.
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1/3 BREED is elated to back the @ionprotocol team on their mission to revolutionize the liquid staking ecosystem! Led by the brilliant minds of @ChundaMcCain and @junebug_0831, Ion Protocol promises to redefine the financialization of validator re-staked assets.
We're thrilled to announce our $2M pre-seed round, co-led by @PortalVentures and @SevenXVentures, joined by a stellar group of investors including @banklessvc, @MaelstromFund, @alekslarsen, @sassal0x, @RyanWatkins, and more in our journey to empower stakers and re-stakers.
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to announce our investment in @switchboardxyz, a trail blazer in the oracle space. They are revolutionizing on-chain data aggregation with their innovative on-demand oracle solution, offering unparalleled customization and security.
📢 Switchboard Closes $7.5M Series A Round. We’re thrilled to announce a strategic raise, co-led by @tribecap and @Rockaway_X, with support from @SolanaFndn, @Aptos, @StarkWareLtd, and more. This investment accelerates our mission to supply permissionless and secure oracle
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1/3 Breed is delighted to announce our investment in @monad_xyz! Monad's high-performance, Ethereum-compatible L1 is setting new standards for decentralization and scalability, with a blazing throughput of 10,000 tps.
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We're proud of this collaboration with @ETHBoston & @TheBostonDAO. AMMs are a core primitive of decentralized finance and hearing direct from the source from @crypt0glitter at @Uniswap is not to be missed.
Excited to announce a new series of developer-focused fireside meetups, in collaboration with @Breed_VC and @TheBostonDAO. Thursday 6/15 join us in hearing @crypt0glitter of Uniswap discuss the past, present, and future of AMMs. RSVP👉
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1/3 Breed is proud to back @bsx_labs, a game-changer in on-chain derivatives. With $4B+ in trading volume and $1M+ in revenue since April, BSX is rapidly becoming the liquidity hub for DeFi on @base and EVM chains.
🚨 Exciting news! 🚨. 1/ The team at @bsx_labs is excited to announce a total fundraise of $6.2M, led by @blockchaincap and 50+ additional supporters. The funding was completed to further expand BSX product development — the liquidity layer for onchain derivatives and capital
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1/3 Breed is thrilled to back @puffer_finance, set to revolutionize Ethereum validation with its restaking modules. Puffer's unique approach allows stakers to maximize returns while minimizing risks.
Excited to announce the close of our $18M Series A led by @BHDigitalAssets & @ElectricCapital! 🐡🚀. This funding marks a new era for Liquid Restaking and bolsters Ethereum's decentralization. 🧵. Read more: 1/11.
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Our very own @DaveHsu sharing some alpha with a very stacked Crypto VC panel at @NEU_Blockchain with our friends from @Accomplices, @OPCryptoVC, @shimacapital and @L1Digital_
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Seeing notes like this from our LP's makes it all worth it. Thanks for the kind words @octal.
Getting capital calls from funds where you're an LP is so much better when most investments the fund has made this year has been into stuff I looked at personally and also went in on, or which I subsequently also wanted in on personally too; top quality dealflow.
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We're excited to help host a stacked Miami Crypto Happy Hour with @traders_guild, @ConvergenceRfq, @0x_Bastion, & @VersatusLabs. Tickets are sold out but DM us if in the area!.
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3/3 With their commitment to above-market incentives, competitions, and vetted raters, Kiva ensures the best outcomes for AI. We're excited to support @AhmedZRashad and the incredible Kiva team on their mission to blend human expertise with cutting-edge AI.
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3/3 Agora is set to launch AUSD, challenging the norms with a stablecoin that truly caters to the ecosystem's needs. Big cheers to @Nick_van_Eck, @DrakeEvansV1, and the whole Agora team for leading the charge towards a more liquid and transparent digital economy!.
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Our GP and founder, @JedBreed was a judge at the pitch competition at @PropyInc's AI, Web3 and Real Estate Summit in Miami! Thanks for having us @NataliePropy!
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Proud to be an early backer of the Astria and see what they’ve accomplished. Congrats @Jskybowen and the entire @AstriaOrg team!.
1/ We are thrilled to announce Astria's $12.5M Strategic Raise led by @dba_crypto and @PlaceholderVC, with participation from @Rockaway_X, returning investors @Maven11Capital, @figmentcapital, @1kxnetwork and support from @BanklessVC.
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3/3 With a stellar team from Solana Foundation and Jump Trading, Perena is poised to address stablecoin fragmentation and create truly decentralized money. Huge kudos to @gizmothegizzer, @0xSender_, and entire the Perena team for leading this evolution in DeFi!.
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1/ Together with @switchboardFDN we're making a step forward in decentralizing the Switchboard Protocol!. You are now plugged into the future of decentralized data infrastructure 🔌
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2/3 Perena's first product, Numéraire, is a multi-asset stableswap designed to optimize liquidity and slash costs for stablecoin issuers, while delivering unparalleled yields for LPs. Built on @solana, it combines deep liquidity, MEV resistance, and dynamic capital efficiency.
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A stellar @blockchainwk in Boston closed out by our investor @DaveHsu who spoke on a panel with our friends from @CastleIslandVC, @Arrington_Cap & RW3 Ventures.
Our FINAL panel to close out Boston Blockchain Week is happening now! 🥲. The State Of Web3 Venture Capital panel!. Speakers:.Will Weddleton.@KeliCallaghan .@DaveHsu .@patrickokain .@MattWalshInBos . This event was brought to you by @QUBIC_LABS . #blockchainwk23 #quincy
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3/ Kuru is poised to transform the trading landscape on Monad. We're proud to back @KuruExchange as they lead the charge in creating a more efficient and secure trading ecosystem. Congrats to @0xfravashi, @0xtrojan_ and the whole Kuru team!.
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2/3 Ion Protocol delivers a 10x improvement in capital efficiency for re-staked assets by enabling fungibilty for previously nonfungible positions, eliminating opportunity cost tradeoffs for @eigenlayer users, and providing deep liquidity for LSTs regardless of fragmentation.
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3/3 We're excited about the future of liquid staking and Ion's role in shaping it. With their pioneering technology and dedicated team, Ion will make the staking ecosystem more efficient and accessible for all. Keep up the great work, @ChundaMcCain, @junebug_0831 & Ion team! 🚀.
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3/3 We’re proud to support Phylax in their mission to restore trust in crypto. Their innovative solutions will unlock the potential for broader adoption. Huge congrats to @odysseas_eth and the @phylaxsystems team for leading this critical initiative.
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3/3 We're excited by the future @myprizecom is crafting at the crossroads of gaming and the creator economy. With its unparalleled multiplayer platform, MyPrize is setting the stage for a seismic shift in online social casinos. Hats off to @ZachBruch, and the whole MyPrize team.
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3/3 We're excited to back @kisaguncan, @OrestTa & team, as they unify Ethereum and the broader rollup ecosystem. T1’s mission to deliver composable scalability and a superior user experience is set to reshape the future of decentralized applications and cross-chain innovation.
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3/3 As crypto evolves into a global asset class, @Arbelosxyz is setting a new standard for trading infrastructure that handles the complexities of derivatives and OTC trades. So proud to back @joshua_j_lim, @ShiliangTang and the rest of the Arbelos team!.
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Proud to support the top founders in crypto! Thanks for the coverage @CoinDesk @BrandyBetz.
.@CastleIslandVC is among the backers of new crypto firm @breed_vc, which was founded by Circle’s former digital assets head. @BrandyBetz reports.
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Great launch by @AgoraDollar. Proud to back such a dynamic team disrupting the stablecoin space. Well done!.
AUSD Week 1 Recap - $35M Minted on Eth Mainnet. We opened up AUSD minting on Ethereum Mainnet last week to a select number of early customers and service providers. We’re able to mint through fiat and accept other stables through our OTC partners (all of the first $35M came via.
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2/3 With a unique platform that blends gaming with social interaction, @myprizecom is breaking the mold. Imagine a world where gaming meets community - where your next play could be alongside top streamers and friends, making every game a shared adventure.
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3) Why does #MEV matter? It creates incentives for validators to prioritize certain #blockchain transactions, potentially causing systemic issues that hinder consensus. Not to mention, transaction censorship in line with OFAC rules following the Tornado Cash incident.
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4/ We're excited about the future of lending and Credora's role in shaping it. With their growing presence and committed team, Credora is on track to make credit markets more transparent and efficient for all. Keep up the great work, @darshanvaidya and the Credora team!.
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3/3 With robust governance and cutting-edge technology, @puffer_finance is poised to redefine the staking landscape. We're excited to see how Puffer will elevate Ethereum's validator ecosystem! Huge congrats to @AmirOnchain, @art3chris and the whole Puffer team!.
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We're proud to be backing the incredible folks at @AstriaOrg, a leading innovator in the rollup space. Astria's shared sequencer network paves the way towards a more decentralized future, which is sorely needed with current rollup solutions.
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3/3 Join us in supporting @usualmoney as they bridge traditional finance and DeFi. Their Liquid Deposit Token (LDT) sets them apart as a leader in DeFi-native stablecoins. Huge congrats to @Pierr_Person, @AdliTB, @hugosdc and the whole Usual Team!.
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4) In the first part of research, we dive deep into transaction fundamentals and block production, the foundation for understanding MEV. We’ll also explore different types of MEV and their benefits/drawbacks. Thanks to our team member @davehsu for taking the lead on this piece.
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2/3 From founders and influencers to developers and investors, @timedotfun connects users with top creators across industries. The platform’s innovative model provides a unique opportunity for personalized mentorship, advice, and collaboration, all priced per minute.
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It was a pleasure speaking with the folks at @BuildersProgram. Here are some actionable tips from one of our investors @DaveHsu on what we look for when backing our founders. Thanks for having us!.
Fundraising in the crypto space has slowed down, but investors are still looking for strong teams developing needed solutions! 🚀. Here are 4 key takeaways from our call with David from @Breed_VC, an investor in the crypto space:.
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3/3 We are thrilled to see the impact Squid will make with their focus on user experience and secure, instant transactions. Their potential to lead the way in interoperability evolution is immense, and we're proud to be part of this journey. Huge congrats to @0xtna and team!.
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@ETHBoston @TheBostonDAO @crypt0glitter @Uniswap Here is the recording of @crypt0glitter at @Uniswap .
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3/3 The Plume team is a powerhouse of talent from Coinbase, Robinhood, Binance, and Galaxy Digital, among others. We're thrilled to support @chriseyin, @teddyP_xyz, @eyqshen, and the entire Plume team in revolutionizing the RWA landscape!.
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4) We explore various solutions to MEV's challenges: auctions, cryptography, fair ordering, and regulation. Each solution has its unique merits and shortcomings. Our choices will shape the future of a fair blockchain ecosystem. Hats off to @davehsu for the this great piece.
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2) With its roots in blockchain's transparency and transaction sequencing, #MEV has garnered mixed perspectives. Some see it as a fundamental aspect of #blockchain; others view it as a harmful byproduct that challenges fairness and raises ethical questions.
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3) The MEV landscape involves various players: users, wallets, searchers, builders, validators, and prominent entities like #Flashbots. The management of MEV could shape our blockchain future into a democratic utopia or a dystopia favoring the powerful few.
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2/3 With $75M in TVL secured, @usualmoney is gearing up for a Q2 2024 launch on Ethereum. This innovative protocol, backed by real-world assets, aims to challenge giants like Tether by prioritizing community governance and ownership.
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2/3 Puffer’s native liquid restaking protocol built on @Eigenlayer with anti-slashing technology built in is truly state of the art. It makes native restaking more accessible, allowing anyone to run an Ethereum Proof of Stake (PoS) validator while supercharging their rewards.
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3/3 With Switchboard's unique blend of customizable data solutions, they are positioned to lead the oracle market. Excited to support @hermidao1, @DoctorBlocks and the entire Switchboard team in transforming blockchain data services!.
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3/3 We're hyped about @bagel_network's mission to democratize AI development and their vision to sculpt the future of machine learning. Proud to support @bidhanxyz and the amazing Bagel Network team!.
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