According to @MilkRoadDaily, a dangerous trend is emerging in Web3 where venture capital (VC) funds prioritize rapid token exits over sustainable product development, creating structures that function like Ponzi schemes. The source notes that while global venture financing declined to $23 billion in April, a significant portion still flows into token deals designed for quick profits, using new investors as exit liquidity for insiders. This model is under increasing regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by a $198 million SEC fraud case and a 97-month prison sentence for a crypto platform co-owner involved in a similar scheme. The author warns that this focus on 'Ponzinomics' leads to a graveyard of 'zombie protocols' and erodes Web3's reputation, pushing talent and institutional capital towards more transparent sectors. This trend is seen as a betrayal of crypto's original cypherpunk ethos, with the author citing examples like Coinbase's political engagements as a sign of the industry being co-opted by the very systems it was meant to challenge.

According to @nic__carter, the prediction market sector is heating up as two key players, Polymarket and Kalshi, have reportedly achieved $1 billion unicorn valuations. Kalshi, a federally regulated platform, raised over $100 million in a round led by crypto-focused VC firm Paradigm, as reported by Bloomberg. In a parallel move, blockchain-based Polymarket is reportedly raising $200 million in a round led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, according to The Information. For traders, key metrics show a competitive landscape: Polymarket currently leads in active trading volume with nearly $600 million compared to Kalshi's $113 million, based on data from Kalshi's API. Furthermore, a Dune dashboard indicates Polymarket has around 186,000 active traders. Polymarket's potential future token launch, previously reported by The Information, remains a significant point of interest for crypto investors evaluating the platform's ecosystem.

According to @AltcoinGordon, OVPP has integrated with Google Nest, a move that could boost user adoption and utility for the token. The team has reportedly raised six figures in funding, indicating strong investor interest, and has teased the upcoming announcement of a billion-dollar institutional partner. These developments, verified by AltcoinGordon's tweet on April 30, 2025, suggest increased trading activity and potential price momentum for $OVPP. Traders should monitor for the official partner reveal and track trading volumes for breakout signals. Source: twitter.com/AltcoinGordon/status/1917635979252289625

According to @jessepollak, the Base Batches program provides a structured pathway for crypto builders, combining workshops, a buildathon, and a mini-incubator. Notably, there is a $1M funding pool and direct entry into Network State, designed to transform ideas into viable businesses.

According to Miles Deutscher, the current funding in the cryptocurrency space is overly concentrated on infrastructure rather than the development of quality decentralized applications (dApps). Deutscher emphasizes that, at present, only payment and speculation use cases have achieved product-market fit in the crypto industry. He suggests that real-world assets (RWA) and gaming could serve as potential circuit breakers to enhance market dynamics.