Meet the blockchain VCs 14.3.2023

Explore the latest trends and innovations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, featuring insights from leading VCs, the rise of stablecoins, and the potential for future growth in emerging markets and beyond.

Key takeaways
  • The rise of crypto as an alternative to traditional banking systems, especially in emerging markets, and Yellowcard’s focus on providing fiat on-ramps and off-ramps for crypto.
  • The importance of remittance and stablecoins in the crypto ecosystem, with Tron’s stablecoin USDT being a popular choice due to its low fees.
  • The increasing adoption of crypto in Africa, despite regulatory challenges, and the potential for future growth.
  • The need for crypto-friendly regulations and the potential for more liberal laws in other countries.
  • The role of central banks in shaping the future of crypto and the potential for increased inflation.
  • The importance of staying off the traditional banking system and using crypto as a store of value.
  • The potential for tokenization of real-world assets and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi).
  • The excitement around new technological advancements in the crypto space, such as Polygon’s ZK roll-ups.
  • The difficulty of getting crypto companies to scale and operate in a non-regulated environment.
  • The potential for increased adoption of crypto in the US and Europe, despite regulatory challenges.
  • The importance of fiat on-ramps and off-ramps for crypto and the role of stablecoins in the ecosystem.
  • The potential for more institutional investment in crypto and the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi).
  • The need for crypto-friendly regulation and the potential for more liberal laws in other countries.