Good Game Launchpad Wars, Market Reversal, Trump Tariff Pause, and The State of AI | EP 75
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May 13, 2025 Dive into the fierce competition of launchpad wars and the impact of recent market reversals. Discover the significance of Trump Tariff pauses and their influence on crypto investments. Delve into innovative fundraising methods, meme coins, and community tokens driving the startup scene. Explore the transformative power of AI in shopping and education, proposing a shift toward creativity-driven learning. Plus, insights on the evolving role of cryptocurrency in fintech and how startups can leverage this dynamic landscape!
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Believe Token Funding Model
- Believe enables founders to raise funds via tokens vested over time, creating liquidity without immediate token ownership.
- It acts like an on-chain Kickstarter, allowing startups to grow by speculating on their product success.
Dupe's Token Utility Model
- The furniture e-commerce site Dupe uses tokens offering discounts compared to credit card payments.
- The model burns 10% of profits to align token velocity with sales, building a loyal community.
Crypto as a Fundraising Tool
- Crypto should not be pigeonholed into verticals like AI or robotics; it is best used as a fundraising mechanism.
- Most startups on Believe are non-crypto, demonstrating crypto's utility beyond the casino perception.