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Happy Weekend Community ?? It's been another rollercoaster week in the market with Bitcoin holding $80K+ and talks of XRP gaining commodity status, among others Let's dive in?? The crypto market endured wild swings this week with BTC plunging from $86K to $77K before climbing back to $84K. February's positive CPI data sparked a midweek rally, though most assets still closed with steep losses, led by Bitcoin's 6% weekly decline. BTC dominance hit a four-year peak as altcoins suffered heavier blows - ETH (-13%), DOGE (-16%), ADA (-17%), and LINK (-16%). This flight to Bitcoin amid market stress shows investor preference for the flagship crypto, despite its own struggle to hold key levels. Reports hint the SEC might flip its stance and classify XRP as a commodity, similar to Ethereum. Binance locked in a record $2B investment from UAE-based MGX, marking the firm's first major crypto sector bet. Whale wallets loaded up during the dip, accumulating roughly $400M worth of BTC as prices fell. Ethereum also drew heavy buying interest below $2,000, with past patterns suggesting these price zones often precede major upswings. Bitcoin's MVRV ratio dropped to 1.8, its lowest point this year and a possible buy signal for value hunters. Market experts suggest Trump's "short-term pain" approach to tame inflation could benefit crypto long-term, despite current market pressure.

TGIF Community ?? Let's talk Building in Web3 and What your move would be ?? As of H1 2024, $7.52B was raised from 1,240 deals(24% ↑ from late 2023) while $2B was raised in Q3 alone (43% ↑ year-over-year) We're curious: If you had the chance to build something in this space right now, what would it be? ??A DeFi protocol that actually solves a real problem? ?? A GameFi platform people genuinely want to play? ??An NFT ecosystem with utility beyond speculation? ??Cross-chain infrastructure that removes friction? Drop your honest thoughts below - not what you think VCs want to hear, but what you'd actually pour your energy into building.

Binance's new Alpha platform review framework now removes tokens failing to meet strict criteria on trading volume, liquidity, tokenholder distribution, and team credibility. With CoinMarketCap listings reaching 12.5 million and up to 40,000 daily Solana memecoins launching during peak periods, exchanges must filter quality from quantity. VestPad prepares projects specifically for these heightened standards. Our launch process strengthens the exact metrics Binance evaluates, ensuring projects aren't lost among what Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong describes as "~1 million tokens a week" being created. Projects launching through VestPad receive targeted assistance with both technical metrics and reputation factors. We build sustainable trading patterns, proper token distribution, and verifiable credentials that satisfy increasingly selective exchanges – critical now that Binance has implemented community voting for listings. As the memecoin market cools (down 80% from peak on Pump .fun) and major exchanges revamp listing procedures, VestPad projects enter prepared for scrutiny. Our strategy aligns perfectly with where the industry is heading: fewer tokens with stronger fundamentals. #Binance

Crypto investors have lost over $20B in five years to speculative projects promising breakthrough tech but delivering nothing substantial. These ventures use aggressive marketing to generate initial excitement before abandoning development as scrutiny increases. The problem stems from funding structures that release capital without protections. With no financial incentives tied to milestones, teams collect funds upfront with minimal delivery obligations—explaining why marketing continues while technical progress stalls. Experienced investors now require verifiable progress and contractual safeguards. This approach demands concrete evidence before additional funding, prioritizing technical validation over promotional claims. Vestpad solves these issues through vetted opportunities and milestone-based funding. Investors can now access diverse projects across sectors with token/equity options, real-time monitoring, and governance rights. With secure escrow accounts and transparent reporting, Vestpad enables participation in promising projects while eliminating speculative vulnerabilities from previous market cycles.?

Technical brilliance rarely translates to investment success and when it comes to funding in the web3, there are critical barriers that consistently block founders from accessing capital: 1?? Inability to connect complex blockchain architecture to clear market value, leaving investors questioning real-world applications 2?? Go-to-market strategies lacking defined acquisition metrics and traction forecasts 3?? Token-based economics that fundamentally clash with traditional venture frameworks, creating structural assessment challenges. The situation worsens when tokenomics design lacks strategic coherence. Investors immediately spot problematic vesting schedules and distribution mechanisms that signal potential instability, while regulatory uncertainty across jurisdictions adds another layer of hesitation for traditional capital sources. Vestpad resolves these obstacles by strengthening project foundations and connecting founders with investors who understand token economics. We refine value propositions while our platform handles technical requirements that typically derail fundraising—from vesting dashboards to distribution automation and compliance documentation. This targeted approach builds investor trust through transparency and proper execution, transforming promising Web3 concepts into funded ventures by eliminating the specific friction points that block deserving projects from accessing capital.

Happy new week, community ? Last month’s $LIBRA launch exposed a major flaw in token offerings: sniping bots quickly seized the initial supply, artificially inflated prices, only to dump their holdings moments later. Real investors never stood a chance and this trend keeps repeating, harming projects and undermining trust. At Vestpad, our innovative three-tier IDO structure puts up serious obstacles against bots as our Guaranteed round gives staked participants priority access, FCFS requires active participation, and our Lottery component introduces randomness that automated systems can't easily exploit. Moreover, our staking prerequisites create an essential qualification barrier, ensuring participants are selected based on their genuine commitment rather than transaction speed, effectively curbing opportunistic sniping from addresses lacking authentic project interest or community involvement. The outcome is clear: projects backed by real supporters perform markedly better post-launch compared to bot-dominated dumps and with our structured approach, Vestpad consistently fosters a fair environment where both project teams and genuine investors can thrive.

Happy International Women's Day to All Women ?? At VestPad, we're celebrating the thoughtful and strategic approach women bring to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Research shows that 30% of women choose Bitcoin as their first crypto investment, showing their preference for methodical, long-term financial planning. We deeply value these investment decisions and applaud the meaningful contributions women make to the global crypto community. Your participation enriches our ecosystem in countless ways.?? On this special day, we proudly stand with women worldwide who are actively contributing to growing the space across all aspects - from development to investment to community building. We support #womenwhocrypto and look forward to advancing practical investment practices together.

January through mid-February 2025 showed a potent crypto fundraising climate as funds raised hit $874 million, with notable capital flowing into projects across all sizes. Small-cap ventures Keplr, Corn CORN, GRVT, and Wingbits pulled $23.9 million from key players including 1confirmation, while Wingbits caught attention from Borderless Capital and Tribe Capital among others. The real money went to World Liberty Financial WLFI, Helio, Alterya, Phantom, and Komainu, who scored $850 million combined since late January. MoonPay backed Helio's raise, while Phantom attracted Sequoia Capital and a16z crypto funding, proving that serious institutional money keeps betting on crypto's core infrastructure. At Vestpad, we see firsthand how quickly capital moves in this market and which projects actually close their rounds. Our direct-connection approach puts serious founders in rooms with investors who make decisions, not promises. Looking for your next investment opportunity or needing to secure funding for your project? Vestpad delivers the connections and tools needed to execute these quickly.?

What depth do our evaluation processes go to protect investors and ensure only the most credible projects secure funding? At Vestpad, we meticulously scrutinize every opportunity from detailed in-house screenings to rigorous independent audits that assess technical, financial, and operational claims. For projects in specialized sectors or utilizing advanced technologies, we partner with industry-leading external experts who conduct thorough assessments. These independent audits authenticate critical components including code integrity, risk management frameworks, and financial sustainability ensuring only exceptional projects reach our platform. The Hacken audit of the re.al ecosystem exemplifies our approach. This extensive review examined both the Tangible and Pearl protocols, delivering an in-depth assessment of smart contract security and operational infrastructure that significantly enhanced investor confidence. By integrating these rigorous external evaluations into our standard due diligence framework, Vestpad consistently delivers thoroughly vetted, transparent investment opportunities with genuine potential.

Africa's blockchain sector delivered concrete financial results last week that quantify the investment case. WapiPay processed $380M in verifiable remittances while Altvest added Bitcoin directly to its public company treasury – creating documented proof that blockchain solves specific African financial needs rather than serving as experimental technology. The regulatory space is evolving favorably, with South Africa's FSCA incorporating DeFi into its sandbox and Gozem securing $30M after reaching 1M users. Meanwhile, Ethiopian startup WAGA implemented blockchain coffee tracking that creates transparency and eliminates costly intermediaries. These ventures succeed by targeting documented market gaps with verifiable solutions. They address cross-border payment limitations, supply chain opacity, and banking access barriers through systems that maintain utility regardless of crypto price fluctuations. At VestPad, we open doors to de-risked African investment opportunities through our verified due diligence process enabling investors in various regions gain access to thoroughly vetted African ventures that have passed rigorous, objective evaluation protocols.