

Chris Burniske: The Solana Thesis, Wisdom From Building Placeholder and The Psychology of Investing
Nov 6, 2023
Chris Burniske, partner at Placeholder VC, discusses their evolving philosophy on investing in crypto networks. He talks about building founder relationships, managing liquidity, evaluating growth vs. value, and the transition from Ethereum to Solana. The conversation also explores different strategies for value accrual, compares Solana and Ethereum, and discusses the psychology of investing in cryptocurrency.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Liquidity and Flexibility in Crypto Venture Investing
01:53 • 26min
Transitioning from Ethereum to Solana: The Strategy of the Firm
27:23 • 1min
The Genesis of Their Venture Capital Firm
28:25 • 25min
Capital Markets and Venture Deals in the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
53:02 • 8min
Different Strategies for Value Accrual in Networks
01:01:13 • 5min
Comparing Solana and Ethereum: Clarity, Transparency, and Resilience
01:06:39 • 4min
The Psychology of Investing in Cryptocurrency and the Science of Investing
01:10:56 • 4min