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Crypto Venture Capital Investment Trends in 2024

Wednesday. December 25 at 11:00 AM

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In 2024, there were 1,530 publicly disclosed crypto venture capitalist (VC) investment rounds, marking a 25.1% increase from the previous year. Total fundraising reached $10.04 billion, up by 7.59% from 2023. The first half of the year saw the strongest fundraising activity, with a subsequent decline until a reversal post-Trump's re-election. While investment rounds over $20 million decreased, those between $1 and $20 million saw an increase. Blockchain infrastructure remained the top VC recipient, with DeFi funding doubling and CeFi dropping. Notable investments included Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge and Australian miner Iris Energy receiving $413 million. Avalanche also secured substantial VC funds. Overall, 2024 witnessed bullish crypto investment trends, driven by institutional adoption and individual optimism.

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Crypto Venture Capital Investment Trends in 2024

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Investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) for Potential 70,000% Profit

Wednesday. December 25 at 6:00 AM

The Cardano price has made progress since the beginning of the bull market, but its slow climb back to its previous all-time high of $3.10 is causing a lack of confidence among investors. While Cardano still shows promise, smart investors are turning to low-cap gems with high growth potential. One such standout is ETFSwap (ETFS), an ETF trading network that has gained attention for its impressive price performance and projected 70,000% price rally. ETFSwap offers innovative features like decentralized trading, AI-powered tools for tracking ETF prices, and high levels of security and trust. Investors can benefit from perks like high APR yields, trading power, and liquidity options. Market analysts predict a significant rally for ETFSwap's token, making it a lucrative investment opportunity. Despite Cardano's potential growth, investing in ETFSwap (ETFS) could offer substantial returns for early adopters.

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DeFi Heavyweights Aave and Lido Surpass $70 Billion in Net Deposits

Wednesday. December 25 at 4:00 AM

In December, Aave and Lido, prominent DeFi platforms, exceeded $70 billion in net deposits for the first time. Aave leads with $34.3 billion, slightly ahead of Lido. Together, they hold $67.42 billion, representing 45.5% of the total $148 billion allocated to the top 20 decentralized applications. Lido leads in total value locked (TVL) with $33.8 billion, while Aave follows with $20.6 billion. Both platforms are among the top revenue generators in DeFi, with Aave's revenue growing by 27.5% to $12.5 million in the last 30 days. Lido recorded $9.6 million in monthly revenue. The DeFi sector has seen significant growth, with TVL reaching $185 billion and hitting a peak of $212 billion in December. Decentralized exchanges also experienced record trading volumes, and the lending market saw active loans peak at nearly $21 billion. This growth indicates a rising comfort level among users in utilizing on-chain financial resources.

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Enhancing Financial Security in DeFi and CeFi

Wednesday. December 25 at 2:00 AM

In 2024, data revealed a 40% decrease in poor financial conditions in decentralized finance (DeFi) compared to the previous year, attributed to improved collapse protection and complex cryptographic formulas. Conversely, centralized finance (CeFi) saw a rise in breaches, with $694 million reported missing. DeFi protocols reported a decrease in losses from $787 million in 2023 to $474 million in 2024, thanks to advancements in technologies like MPC and specific ZKPs. Concerns over bridge-related exploits persisted, with faulty permission and access management contributing to 44% of DeFi frauds. CeFi projects experienced double the number of hacks in 2024, totaling $694 million, highlighting operational security weaknesses. Industry experts emphasize the need for enhanced key management and security measures to combat cyber threats, as demonstrated by incidents like the $55 million cyberattack on Radiant Capital. The evolving landscape of DeFi and CeFi underscores the importance of prioritizing security measures to safeguard assets across platforms.

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