Bankless The Battle Between Crypto VCs & Retail Investors | Regan Bozman
May 6, 2024
Regan Bozman, a crypto writer and VC at Lattice, shares his insights on the friction between crypto venture capitalists and retail investors. He discusses the identity crisis in crypto and the rise of memecoins as a reaction to VCs. The conversation dives into the broken airdrop system and questions whether attention is overshadowing core fundamentals in crypto investment. Bozman emphasizes the need for a more collaborative approach in token launches while navigating regulatory hurdles that affect retail access to early-stage projects.
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Weird Crypto Cycle
- This crypto cycle feels weird due to a lack of new speculative activity like ICOs or NFTs.
- Instead, memecoins, the purest form of gambling, dominate.
Missing Narratives
- The current crypto market lacks compelling narratives to attract new users.
- Memecoins, while popular, don't offer the same compelling stories as DeFi or NFTs.
Speculation's Impact
- Previous crypto cycles saw speculative booms (ICOs, DeFi Summer, NFTs) that led to the creation of valuable companies.
- This cycle's focus on memecoins raises concerns about its long-term impact.