In this episode, Haseeb Qureshi, Jordi Alexander, and Mike Dudas joined us at Permissionless to explore the current state of crypto venture. We discuss the divergence between public and crypto markets, token value accrual, stablecoin infrastructure, sector-specific return dynamics, crypto credit cards, and the evolving crypto-AI startup landscape.Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:31) The Evolution of Crypto VC

(6:16) Internet Capital Markets

(12:10) Aptos Ad

(12:32) Liquid vs Venture Returns

(18:17) Will Stablecoin Chains Succeed?

(22:11) Ads (Aptos & Algorand)

(23:14) Crypto Cards

(30:27) Why Hasn't Crypto AI Done Well?

(44:10) Closing Comments

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