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Proof of Talk 2025

Proof of Talk redefines Web3 conferences by making networking the core focus, fostering groundbreaking collaborations. After two successful editions, Proof of Talk returns to Paris, creating an unparalleled platform for conversations, partnerships, and innovations by bringing together the best minds in the industry for the ‍#1 Networking Event in Web3.

The Alpha is Onchain

Nowadays, new assets launch every minute, with some reaching billion dollar valuations before ever appearing on CeFi venues. Earlier this year, we saw $TRUMP reach a market cap of $15B and trade $85.5B in volume before Coinbase even listed the token. With the rise of derivative exchanges and novel yield products on new chains, even the most sophisticated traders struggle to capture maximum value, effectively manage positions, and efficiently move assets across multiple protocols.

Investing in Chronicle

There are a few holy grails when it comes to investing in crypto infrastructure. There is no shortage of attempts to build and raise for this opportunity set, though they’re almost always obviously unviable from the start. The deck hits your desk and it is whisked away after a brief scan at best. On-chain prime brokerage, a scalable new-paradigm stablecoin and oracles are a few of crypto's holy grails.

Investing in Dripster

At Strobe, we believe that the intersection of AI and crypto will unlock new design spaces for product creation and value distribution. This thesis underpins our investment in Dripster, a token launchpad built on Solana that reimagines how products are designed, funded, and brought to life. From your imagination to doorstep in just two weeks, Dripster now enables virtually anyone to become a designer. How Dripster WorksToday, the role of product design and creation is relegated primarily to f...

Introducing: Strobe

BlockTower VC is now Strobe. After years of building one of crypto's most trusted investment platforms, we're starting a new chapter with a sharper focus on what matters most: backing founders who are building things that last. Our approach is intentionally different. We’re a lean team by design, invest pre-consensus, and take a hands-on approach with fewer founders. With over $235M in assets under management and significant dry powder ready to deploy, we're actively searching for partners...

Bitcoin Investor Week

The New Era for Digital Assets and Capital Markets Pt. 2

The worlds of capital markets and crypto are merging faster than ever. Traditional finance professionals are taking crypto seriously, asking "How do I participate?", while Bitcoin and crypto-native companies are exploring ETFs, IPOs, and public market strategies. Tune into the continued conversation by Reed Smith On Chain: Crypto and Digital Assets Group Partner Constantine Karides and Anthony Pompliano.

Bitcoin Investor Week

The New Era for Digital Assets and Capital Markets Pt. 1

Reed Smith On Chain: Crypto and Digital Assets Group Partner Constantine Karides joined Anthony Pompliano to discuss the future of digital assets and the return of dealmaking at last week’s inaugural Bitcoin Investor Week conference. With regulatory clarity improving, investment bankers and institutions are re-entering the space. Are you ready to capitalize on it?

Due is now SOC 2 Compliant

Security and compliance are at the core of what we do, and we’re proud to announce that Due has officially achieved SOC 2 compliance — a major milestone in ensuring the highest standards of security and trust.

Navigating Startup and Venture Capital Legal Risks w/ Constantine Karides

In this episode of How I Invest, I interview Constantine Karides, a Lead Partner at Reed Smith, to discuss the critical role lawyers play in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Constantine shares insights on what founders and investors should look for in legal counsel, the leverage model law firms use, and how AI is reshaping the legal landscape. From the importance of choosing the right law firm to navigating legal costs effectively, this episode is packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors.

February 7, 2025

LLMs and Algorithmic Trading

In the past year, the profound successes of Transformer Neural Networks, especially Generative Pre-trained Transformers like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Meta's LLaMA2, have sparked the imagination of those in the financial industry. During recent traditional finance conferences I've attended, participants have been abuzz with speculation about how these state-of-the-art AI models could disrupt conventional investing and trading. This post aims to provide insights on how advanced machine learning models might integrate into the world of algorithmic trading, drawing from my experience in the fields of computer science, machine learning, and quantitative finance.

January 16, 2025

Snapshot Taken: Entering the Next Phase of the Obol Collective

We’ve taken a snapshot of current Obol Contributions, as well as Obol badge and Techne holders. Stay tuned for more details in the coming days about the next phase of the Obol Collective.

January 13, 2025

Maple Yield Performance 2024

2024 was the breakout year for Maple Secured Lending. The strategy grew more than 16X, whilst delivering market-leading yield outperformance and principal protection at all times to our lenders. This article covers the yield generated, collateralization levels throughout the year, liquidity metrics and overall growth of Maple's flagship products.

January 13, 2025

Unlocking the Next Wave of Tokenized Assets

The Roadmap for Redefining Custody, Creating Standards, and Designing New Value Chains for Credit

January 9, 2025

Maple Finance: The Journey from $1B Collapse to Disrupting Private Lending.

In this episode of The Token Warrant, host Regan Bozeman interviews Joe Flanagan, Co-Founder of Maple Finance, and Steve Venino from BlockTower Capital. The episode focuses on Maple's evolution as a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, beginning with its lending products and the challenges faced during the recent crypto bear market. Steve shares insights into BlockTower Capital's investment strategies and their partnership with Maple, including co-leading a $5 million strategic funding round in August 2023.

January 9, 2025

Introducing Morpho Vaults 1.1

Today, Morpho unveiled Morpho Vaults 1.1, an upgraded version of the widely adopted Morpho Vaults 1.0. This update maintains the core functionality of the original vaults but removes automated bad debt realization at the vault level, offering greater adaptability for a wider range of integrations and use cases. Additionally, Morpho Vaults 1.1 introduces several quality-of-life improvements for Morpho curators.

January 7, 2025