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How to boost your loyalty program in 2024? Several experiences in the crypto space revolved around NFTs. It faced some pushback, given that by design, tokens are: - Public data ⛓ - That your competitors can use 👀 - To reach your customers directly 🎯 Meanwhile, since 2015, Decentralized IDentity (DID) has emerged. A DID is a digital identifier owned and managed by an individual or organization. You can share credentials among several applications (loyalty cards, diplomas, access permission, social proofs...), and by design, credentials in a DID are: - Private data 🌚 - That you own and 🔐 - Choose who you will share it with 🤝 Today, using Sorcel and Heirloom, you can use DIDs credentials on your website or e-commerce in minutes, here is a quick demo 👇 Try Sorcel for free and boost the returns on your loyalty programs 🚀 Nick Dazé Julian Vergel de Dios Adrian Falk Sophie Stummvoll David Bchiri David SERVAIS Yue Wang Angelique Hernandez Aurélie Dhellemmes Nedel

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Complete Mapping of The Web3 Ecosystem: Blockchain Services My dear friends from SUN ZU Lab did complete research and screening of the market, in total of 500+ companies & projects. The research is segmented into 4 high-level categories: - Blockchain Infrastructure, - Blockchain Applications, - Digital Currencies & On-chain Assets, - Institutional "TradFi-like" Services. If you would like to read the full report, write me "ecosystem" in the comments and I'll DM you. On this graph, you can see "Application Services and Solutions", built on blockchain technology, offering specific functionalities or utilities. 1. Oracles: Services or protocols that provide external data to smart contracts on a blockchain, enabling them to interact with real-world events. 2. Developer Tools: Tools and resources to facilitate the creation, testing, and deployment of blockchain-based applications. 3. Storage & Compute: Services offering storage and computational resources for decentralized applications (dApps) or smart contracts. 4. Wallets & Communication: Software or platforms allowing users to store, manage, and communicate with their cryptocurrency holdings securely. 5. Al & loT: Integration of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies with blockchain networks for enhanced functionality. If you would like to read the full report, write me "ecosystem pdf” in the comments and I'll DM you. Again, a big "thank you" to my friends at SUN ZU Lab for the awesome report! #sunzu #labs #crypto #ecosystem #web3 Follow 👉 Anton Golub & share ♻️ with your network

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Tokenization of Real Estate: Opportunities and Challenges Key Points: Overview: Process of converting real estate assets into digital tokens on the blockchain. Benefits: Improved liquidity Reduced transaction costs Fractional ownership Challenges: Regulatory hurdles Valuation complexities Need for secure platforms Case Studies: Successful examples Analysis of success factors #WEB3

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Complete Mapping of The Web3 Ecosystem: Metaverse My dear friends from SUN ZU Lab did complete research and screening of the market, of 500+ companies & projects. The research is segmented into 4 high-level categories: - Blockchain Infrastructure, - Blockchain Applications, - Digital Currencies & On-chain Assets, - Institutional "TradFi-like" Services. If you would like to read the full report, write me "ecosystem" in the comments and I'll DM you. Metaverse: Virtual environments or worlds enabled by blockchain technology, offering immersive experiences and economies. 1. Gaming: Gaming platforms or applications leveraging blockchain technology for ownership, interoperability, and decentralized mechanics. 2. Entertainment & Social: Platforms or applications integrating blockchain for content creation, sharing, and monetization in entertainment and social media. 3. NFTs: Digital assets representing ownership or proof of authenticity of unique items, such as art, collectibles, or virtual real estate. If you would like to read the full report, write me "ecosystem pdf” in the comments and I'll DM you. Big "thank you" to my friends at SUN ZU Lab for the awesome report! #sunzu #labs #crypto #ecosystem #metaverse Follow 👉 Anton Golub & share ♻️ with your network

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Have been seeing way more PWA (progressive web app) games in the last few months. Curious what people think is driving this: improvements to web engine frameworks, difficulties in trad UA, changes to store business model / policies? Main advantage is avoiding the app store fees and regulations, main hurdle is the friction to install (CPI), performance/asset handling, discoverability/payments since you're now off-platform. Want to learn more and see who's building here.

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Venture Studios: Are They Worth the +40% Equity Sacrifice for Founders? 📉 Here is what you need to know... Venture studios, also known as "Incubators," have been gaining significant traction in the startup ecosystem. But with the promise of funding comes the question: is the +40% or more ownership they typically take worth it? 🔍 Beyond Funding: What Do Venture Studios Offer? 1️⃣ Resources: They connect startups with experts, mentors, and industry contacts. 2️⃣ Operational Support: Unlike accelerators, they guide startups from ideas to products, covering product development, marketing, and hiring. 3️⃣ Shared Services: Studios provide shared legal, accounting, and HR services, cutting costs for startups. In 2020, the number of venture studios soared to 560, and by 2023, it reached 877, showcasing their growing popularity. 🔍 Three Questions to Ask Before Partnering: 1️⃣ Founder Expertise: Is the studio led by former founders with a team of experienced entrepreneurs? Success often hinges on the expertise of those driving the studio. 2️⃣ Equity Stake: What percentage of equity are they requesting? Be cautious if it exceeds 50%, as it could lead to an unattractive cap table for future investors. 3️⃣ Specific Expertise: Does the studio specialize in your industry or domain? Look for studios with a deep bench of domain experts who can offer tailored guidance. Handing over such large chunks of equity to a nonhuman co-founder usually never ends well, and makes for a messy cap-table. Although venture studios offer benefits, I prefer the traditional method with human co-founders. #startups #venturecapital #entrepreneurship #fundraising ____ Enjoy this? Follow Robin John for daily startup & VC insights and the occasional meme. ✌️

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Token design is one of the most crucial elements of any Web3 project. If done well, even less competitive products can succeed 🚀 If done poorly, even the most competitive products will fail 📛 What resource would I recommend? For starters, Simplicity Group https://lnkd.in/e2VRGJsE Their Telegram has some great content https://lnkd.in/eaE8_7_3

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On the 18th of June we will host our exclusive in-person event in Frankfurt: TOKENFUTURE 2024! 🎉 As a taste of what's to come - I'll invite you all to our upcoming online panel on May 27th, 2024 at 5:00 PM CET, "How to Increase Transparency and Activity in the Digital Asset Space," hosted by Particula Join us as industry leaders, including Axel Jester (ITSA - International Token Standardization Association), Denis Dounaev (DTIF), Stephan Dreyer (ANNA - Association of National Numbering Agencies) and Nikola Ristic (WM Datenservice), discuss crucial steps for standardizing the digital asset space to enhance market clarity and investor confidence. 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫: • Why do we need more transparency in digital assets ? • What standards from traditional finance should we apply to the digital asset space, and in which areas can we make significant improvements given that we are starting from scratch? •What are the current operational risks in the digital asset space, including fraud, exploits, sending funds to incorrect chains or issuer etc. ? .... 📅 Date: May 27th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM CET 📍 Platform: Zoom Do not miss this insightful discussion and register now by using the link in the comments! 🚀

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+++ exits exist +++ Last week Cobee 🇪🇸 from Speedinvest portfolio signed an agreement to join Pluxee (fka Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services) 👏 😎 quick recap: 2019 375k pre-seed round ESC Venture Capital SGEIC (antes Encomenda Smart Capital), LANAI Partners 2020 2.1m seed round Speedinvest and Target Global 2021 14m seriesA Balderton Capital DILA Capital 2022 40m seriesB Notion Capital Octopus Ventures 2024 trade sale To Borja Aranguren and everyone at the fantastic team Cobee: All the best for the next stage of your journey of redefining employee benefits and thank you for trusting us with your seed round!!! 🙏 Some personal observations and thoughts: 🔸 Pluxee spun out from Sodexo (roots dating back to 1892!!) and listed on Euronext (EPA: PLX) in January 2024 to form a pure player and the global leader in employee rewards & benefits. Pluxee serves 1.7m partner retailers, 500k corporate clients and 36m consumers. A large base for scale. 🔸 It took Cobee (only) 5yrs from pre-seed to exit. They started from scratch to build a digital player in the space. 🔸 The avantgarde of smart european corporates is actively driving the digital transformation of their industries and business models by M&A and investing in startups. With this acquisition Pluxee is going FFD in mastering the digital transformation of its industry. 🔸 If the economics make sense and the strategic and cultural fit is there then swift action pays off for all: 1) for the founders and the startup's employees who get the unique chance to grow and see their "baby" adding value to the economy 2) for the acquiring corporate to leapfrog digital transformation And last but not least for the VCs involved and all their LPs underpinning the attractiveness of the asset class VC. 🔸 We all need more of this! Esp in Europe. It produces full-cycle experienced founders in under a fund's lifespan. This is so crucial to the whole tech & VC ecosystem. And to the wider economy! Good Luck team Cobee for your onward journey!! EU-Startups has more: https://lnkd.in/eSZDKPXm Invest Europe invest.austria #venturecapital

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𝐀𝐈 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 2024 The team at Dealroom.co has put together a great 48 page overview of where AI is in Europe. AI Dominates European VC Funding in 2024. 👇 📈 AI now captures a record 18% of VC funding in Europe. 🚀 Generative AI funding in 2024 has already surpassed any previous year in just six months. 🇬🇧 The UK leads with investments - $2.1B, followed by France and Germany. 🇫🇷 France received the highest share of AI funding. 🇩🇪 The UK, France, and Germany attracted 77% of all AI funding in Europe for 2023-2024. 🚗 AI applications are widespread across sectors like autonomous driving, fintech, defense, health and enterprise software. 👩‍💻 Europe has a higher per-capita concentration of AI experts/engineers compared to the US and China. 🏙️ London has nearly four times more AI engineers than any other European city. 🤖 Most funding in GenAI is directed towards applications. 🌍 European AI startups are increasingly attracting US investments for scaling and global expansion. Despite the growth, Europe still lags behind the US in terms of VC funding, publications and patents. Continued investment in AI expertise and strategic partnerships is crucial for maintaining competitiveness for AI startups in Europe. More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gE4tZ3rs Interactive Investment Map: https://lnkd.in/gS2cBVSm #AI #GenAI #LLM #MLLM #VLM #VentureCapital #TechInvestment #EuropeAI #GenerativeAI #AITalent #AIFunding #AI2024 #TechEcosystem #StartupFunding #AIStartups

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💰 6000+ Venture Capitals, Business Angels, Corporates and Accelerators listed by investment stage, so you can filter the ones for your round. I've been scraping some data lately and came up with this handy list. The list includes general info of more than 6000 investors: ✅ Investor website ✅ Type of investor ✅ Location ✅ Industries of interest ✅ Stage You can open the list, and use excel's text filter "Contains..." in the last column to filter by stage and industry. Here's the list! 👇 https://lnkd.in/dx4TYiZ2 #fundraising #startup #venturecapital #investorlist #investordatabase #entrepreneurship

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Today, Vortex Gaming launched its token generator service on the NEAR Protocol. Previously, only a few companies or individuals with dedicated development teams could create tokens. Now, with Vortex Gaming's token generator service, individuals and KOLs can issue tokens to offer membership services to their fans. Additionally, DAOs and Web2 services can easily establish governance structures by issuing tokens to their communities. At Vortex Gaming, we not only enable token creation but also automatically generate channels that encompass all token-related information. This eliminates the hassle of uploading fragmented information across external channels like X, Discord, and Gitbook. We take pride in Vortex Gaming leading innovation at the forefront of Web3. Our innovations are driven by technology and inspired by the needs of our users. And, of course, you can create your meme token just for fun in 5 minutes. Vortex Gaming NEAR Protocol #TokenGenerator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exciting News from Vortex Gaming Say hello to our new Token Generator service! Create your own token in just 5 minutes Perfect for gamers, influencers, and everyone in between No technical skills required, just start now! https://lnkd.in/gd4DEabw

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2 days ago, I collected 52 answers about how startup studios attract founders. The top 4 problems mentioned while answering an open question: 1. Hard to find the “true founder material” 2. Studio culture & values fit 3. Hard to engage full-time with founders – lack of founder’s focus 4. Small network to attract founders – either the need to hire outside your industry/niche or inside it I think the answer to the first 3 problems lies in these statistics: – Only 10% of studios (5 answers) work exclusively with second-time founders, those who have tried to build their own companies but failed. 90% are ready to work with first-time founders. It’s usually hard to expect (or at least) test grit, perseverance, high level of commitment & risk tolerance in first-time founders. There are two ways: 1. Either you find ways to attract experienced entrepreneurs despite adverse selection (founders will be inclined to launch their own companies independently if a studio can’t provide a no-brainer deal) or 2. You turn the weakness (first-time founders) into your strength, allowing current full-time employees to test new business ideas with your support without the risk of losing jobs and becoming full-time co-founders only after validation and substantial revenue. DQventures is a good example. Suppose you’ve decided to focus on second-time founders. How will you seek them? Grant Morgan suggested one interesting idea for our (potential) future marketplace of venture studios & founders: “To target founders of companies that shut down or got acqui-hired recently. Founders that haven't been successful, but who have lived the startup lifecycle are great in our opinion, and there are / will be more of them than ever over the next couple of years following ZIRP (zero interest rate policy) environment where many companies raised too much and/or at valuations that their companies will never grow into, but the experience these founders have is very valuable, and they're often hungrier having tasted some level of success already.” – 73% of studios consider partnering remotely with candidates from their country. 52% consider co-founders in other countries as well. Yesterday, while discussing with my partner ideas around the marketplace, we thought that as our first MVP, there could be a job fair online conference where some studios will pitch to potential co-founders. 1. Do you think it’s a good idea? 2. Would you pitch to attract candidates (for free or for the success fee? Let me know in the comments, and if we decide to organize the event, I will invite you.

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Who are the Most value creating Angels in the world ? The 2024 Arete Index is live: A ranking of the top 1,000 angel investors around the globe, created to celebrate angels & their crucial contribution to the startup economy. This year we have not only looked at number of unicorns from early stage and value returns , but also asked all unicorn founders who has helped them the most! I have Personally met with 500 of the angels in the list. Angel investors say an estimated 1,000,000 yeses to founders every year and as a result have transformed the face of global business throughout history. They are born risk takers, and are driven, passionate, innovators who crave participation, improvement and progress. Have a look and see if you recognize the top names and the thousands for brands they've helped create: https://lnkd.in/d4kb_Qpb

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The Sandbox 🤝 Bolero « don’t just play music, play the music game. » We're pleased to announce the release of an exclusive set of music rights called Bundles, allowing for businesses and individuals to acquire fractional revenue shares off several music catalogues at once. Music rights become tradable on the scale of a single track, or on the scale of hundreds of tracks grouped together in catalogues. In line with its mission to drive forward the creator’s economy, The Sandbox is deploying €50,000 worth of $SAND in Song Shares' Bundles, allowing them to support a wide portfolio of European music artists. The partnership between the open metaverse platform and our company aims at fostering synergies amongst creators from their respective decentralised ecosystems. By choosing to champion Bolero’s vision, and music catalogue, The Sandbox becomes the first global Web3 company to jump headfirst into the very real world of high-performing music assets. The next stage in the development of the world's largest decentralised market for music rights is for businesses to get involved. To that extent, I'm delighted to join forces with The Sandbox to launch this global corporate movement. Special thanks to BORGET Sebastien 🤝 Shoutout to the team behind the scenes: Arthur Madrid Marcelo Santurio Juan Cruz Mektoubdjian Kelsey Dolby Sève Menez Arthur Amon Alain Zovighian 🙌 #TheSandbox #SongShares #SANDFAM #RWA

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