VC investing in a complicated Crypto space w/ Mike Dudas - #105

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00:00 Intro, welcome Mike Dudas!

02:55 Mike on calling out bad actors in the crypto space

06:15 Could the crypto "trenches" develop into a more respectable space?

10:20 How is working in VC different for Mike compared to a 9-5 job?

13:00 How Mike identified Solana and the Solana ecosystem as a valuable space

21:15 Stablecoins as a more useful cryptocurrency token, replacing native app tokens

26:50 Does Solana risk being displaced by other L1 competitors?

31:30 Application Chains as a threat to native L1 networks (I.e. HYPE)

32:30 Mike on due diligence in a risky crypto landscape

39:30 What are common pitfalls for crypto founders?

43:20 How do retail investors avoid getting "REKT" in the crypto space?

46:45 End of interview! Rolling our weekly YEET raffle