Crypto After FTX & Luna: VC Insights from 300+ Web3 Investments with Vineet Budki

What has really changed in crypto after the collapse of FTX and Luna—and what hasn’t?

In this episode, we speak with Vineet Budki, a seasoned Web3 investor with experience across 300+ blockchain and crypto investments, to unpack the current state of the market and where it is heading next.

This conversation goes beyond headlines and hype cycles. We explore how crypto venture capital has evolved, how institutional investors now evaluate Web3 projects, and why many startups still struggle to achieve real adoption despite years of technological progress.

We also dive into the key differences between ICO fundraising and venture capital, what founders need to understand before raising capital, and how investors identify projects with real long-term potential.

Key topics include:

• The long-term impact of FTX and Luna on crypto markets
• What professional investors look for in Web3 startups
• Why most crypto projects fail to reach adoption
• ICO vs VC funding: strengths and limitations
• The role of institutional capital in Web3
• Why crypto adoption is still slower than expected
• Common mistakes founders make when fundraising
• How investor-founder relationships really work post-investment
• Token vs equity decisions for Web3 startups
• Why Dubai is emerging as a global hub for Web3 innovation

Whether you are a crypto investor, founder, or simply exploring the future of Web3, this episode provides grounded insights from someone deeply active in the investment landscape.

🎧 Listen now and explore how the crypto industry is evolving beyond speculation into long-term infrastructure and value creation.

 

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