Austin Barack

Austin Barack, the founder of Relayer Capital, shares insights into the evolving landscape of DeFi. He discusses how to distinguish genuine product-market fit from fleeting trends and the significance of stablecoin regulation in catalyzing growth. Barack emphasizes the shift toward revenue-focused investing, indicating a maturing market. He also highlights key metrics for evaluating DeFi networks, such as trading volume and user engagement, while touching on innovative developments like Liquid Restaking and the impact of new token launches on ecosystems.

Austin Barack, founder of Relayer Capital, shares his journey from stock trader to hedge fund manager in the crypto space. He discusses his investment philosophy, proactive involvement with portfolio companies, and the role of industry knowledge in successful crypto investments. The conversation also touches on topics like MEV in the crypto space, market growth predictions, and the future of Relayer Capital.

Former Coinfund partner Austin Barack, now the Founder and Managing Partner of Relayer Capital, discusses token economics, the transformative power of Bitcoin and Ethereum, Web3 startups he will be investing in, smart contracts and decentralized applications, self-custody, interoperability, rise of DeFi and NFTs, evaluating individuals in early-stage investments, managing risk, and the importance of deep research in the crypto industry.