The Scoop

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

Show Notes

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

What is The Scoop?

Welcome to The Scoop, The Block's flagship podcast covering finance and technology industries through unmatched interviews with top thought leaders, cultural icons and industry veterans. The Block’s Frank Chaparro hosts new guests every week, diving into breaking news and topics ranging from NFTs, to the impact of DeFi on Wall Street, to Bitcoin's role in the economy and beyond.