This crypto VC thinks we're in the 'best bear market of all-time'

Venture Capital • July 31, 2023, 9:20AM EDT
UPDATED: July 31, 2023, 9:24AM EDT
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Quick Take

  • Standard Crypto co-founder Alok Vasudev discusses the current strength of the crypto sector and how to identify prime opportunities during bear markets.

Episode 71 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Standard Crypto Co-Founder Alok Vasudev.

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Alok Vasudev is the co-founder of Standard Crypto, a VC firm that has been investing across various blockchain verticals since 2019.

In this episode, Vasudev explains why he believes the crypto industry is in a better position now than ever before, and how to spot the best opportunities during bear markets.

Outline:
00:12 - Are we back?

02:23 - Crypto market maturity

06:41 - Alpha

09:45 - Crypto's application layer

14:25 - Web3 social

18:50 - Blockchain gaming

25:00 - Standard Crypto's thesis

26:13 - Tech advancements

31:10 - Higher lows

34:53 - Closing thoughts


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Davis Quinton profile picture Davis Quinton

Davis Quinton is the Director of Podcasts at The Block and runs our flagship podcast called The Scoop, hosted by Frank Chaparro. Since joining The Block as an 'intern' in early 2022, he has worked closely with leaders across departments to translate The Block's written content into engaging multimedia formats. He holds a degree in Social Research & Public Policy from New York University in Abu Dhabi and is based in Sydney, Australia.

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Frank Chaparro is Host of The Scoop podcast and Director of Special Projects. He also writes a biweekly newsletter. Chaparro started his career at Business Insider, where he specialized in the intersection of digital assets and Wall Street, market structure, and financial technology. Soon after joining Business Insider out of Fordham University, Chaparro was interviewing top finance and tech executives, including billionaire Mark Cuban, “Flash Boys” star Brad Katsuyama, Cboe Global Markets CEO Ed Tilly, and New York Stock Exchange President Tom Farley. In 2018, he become a sought after reporter in the crypto world, interviewing luminaries such as Tyler Winklevoss, the cofounder of Gemini, Jeremy Allaire, the CEO of Circle, and Fundstrat head Tom Lee. For inquiries or tips, email [email protected].

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