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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
SeedList Launching Institutional Crypto Crowdfunding Project to Empower Retail Investors and Disrupt the VC-Dominated Crypto Fundraising Landscape
Singapore, Singapore July 18, 2025 --( )-- SeedList, the industry-disruptive crypto crowdfunding platform hailed as the 'Robinhood' of crypto fundraising, today announced the official launch of its crypto project. Its business model is designed to complement that of industry leaders like CoinList, Republic & TokenSoft but targets non-U.S. clients and users. The SeedList launch will mark a pivotal shift in how digital assets are funded and who benefits from their success. SeedList's mission is clear: to dismantle the entrenched venture capital (VC) gatekeeping system that has long exploited retail investors and to decentralize investment power by rewarding real contributors, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), strategic partners, and engaged retail investors. Retail Investors Have Been Left Behind For years, retail investors have been relegated to the bottom of a pyramid-shaped capital stack, often serving as exit liquidity for early-stage VCs and insiders who secure massive allocations at rock-bottom valuations. The result has been widespread retail losses, disillusionment, and a broken system that contradicts crypto's founding promise of democratized finance. 'The crypto ecosystem promised financial empowerment for the many, but instead, retail investors have been repeatedly shortchanged, used as exit liquidity for VC firms focused on rapid exits and short-term gains,' said Rosa Pagani, SeedList Co-Founder. ' SeedList will remove VCs from the center of the equation entirely, decentralizing investment and putting financial power back into the hands of the people who actually build, promote, and sustain these projects, KOLs & value-add retail investors.' A New Narrative: From rapid-exit VCs to Meritocratic Access Legacy platforms have pushed the boundaries in our industry, innovating and enabling many crowdfunding crypto launches but have largely perpetuated a system favoring institutional insiders. 'These platforms often prioritize U.S.-based VCs, impose inflated valuations on retail investors, and offer limited upside, resulting in large retail losses and eroding trust,' said Brijesh Patel, one of SeedList's other co-founders. Brijesh continues, 'We are witnessing a critical movement away from the old VC narrative. SeedList flips this by rewarding measurable value, community building, technical development, and genuine engagement, ensuring that retail investors and KOLs have meaningful access and upside, and can invest before VCs at the Seed or Pre-Seed round of top 100 target market crypto projects.' Traction and Industry Momentum The crypto fundraising market is evolving rapidly. Existing platforms have launched over 50 projects since 2018, including landmark projects like Solana, Filecoin, Near, Flow, and Shardeum. They have now launched or plan to launch nearly 100 projects in the next year, including WalletConnect ($10mm on 4 launchpads including CoinList, Binance Launchpad, & Echo). Yet, despite this growth by these industry innovators, retail investors remain underserved and undervalued, said CryptoSheldon, Co-Founder of SeedList. He continues, 'We see growing demand for platforms that prioritize transparency, fairness, and real-world impact. SeedList's AI-driven meritocratic allocation system and international, non-U.S. focus position us uniquely to capture this momentum and deliver a better experience for retail investors and project founders alike.' SeedList's Differentiated Business Model Unlike competitors, SeedList will be designed to eliminate VC gatekeeping by using proprietary AI to dynamically adjust SAFT allocation based on measurable contributions rather than passive capital. Its curated ecosystem will connect projects with a vetted network of KOLs, strategic partners, and Tier 1 exchanges, accelerating project launches and aligning incentives across the board. Features include: - Merit-Based Allocation: Dynamic, AI-powered assessment of community impact, technical contributions, and marketing efforts - Retail Empowerment: Early access and fair pricing for retail investors, micro-influencers, and power users - International Focus: Serving non-U.S. markets to reduce regulatory friction and broaden access (KYC required) Industry-Wide Impact SeedList's launch will represent a fundamental shift in crypto fundraising, challenging the dominance of previous crypto crowdfunding platforms. By flattening the capital stack and rewarding real contributors, SeedList will offer a sustainable and inclusive model that benefits projects, investors, and the broader ecosystem. About SeedList SeedList is an in-development crypto project that intends to launch an institutional-grade, AI-powered crypto crowdfunding platform designed to empower the individuals and organizations that drive real project success. Backed by a team with deep expertise from leading global exchanges, venture capital, and Web3 projects, SeedList is setting a new standard for meritocratic, transparent, and large-scale crypto fundraising. With management from leading global exchanges and venture capital, and connections to industry leaders including Binance, a16z, Coinbase, Gemini, WhiteBIT, and AngelList/CoinList, SeedList intends to combine the rigor of traditional investment banking with the agility of decentralized finance, setting a new industry standard for meritocratic, transparent large-scale capital raising for top-100 target market crypto projects. This press release is not intended to be an offer to sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy, any security or digital asset, or to participate in any SeedList-related offering or product. This press release may contain 'forward-looking statements' which may describe strategies, goals, outlooks or other non-historical matters, and may include words such as 'intends,' 'is designed to,' 'will,' and similar expressions that identify forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions, and actual results can differ materially. Undue reliance on these forward-looking statements is cautioned against. Forward-looking statements are valid on the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise them. Contact Information: Seedlist Brijesh Patel +1-323-444-9895 Contact via Email Read the full story here: SeedList Launching Institutional Crypto Crowdfunding Project to Empower Retail Investors and Disrupt the VC-Dominated Crypto Fundraising Landscape Press Release Distributed by
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
How to find the best crypto presales
The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase. Crypto presales, often touted as golden investment opportunities, are emerging across a wide range of platforms. One of the most talked-about projects in its early phases is Best Wallet, which ties its value directly to a growing wallet ecosystem and aims to reward active users. Finding presales 'is not hard if you know where the chatter lives,' Sami Andreani, CFO of Oppizi, a New York-based startup offering data-driven offline marketing solutions, told The Post. Best Wallet ties its value directly to a growing wallet ecosystem and aims to reward active users. Best Wallet 'Launchpads such as Binance Launchpad and CoinList act like curated cinemas that screen projects before selling tickets.' Andrew Gosselin, a CPA and senior contributor at Save My Cent, a platform focused on saving money through coupons and shopping tools, agreed. 'The best places to spot a new presale are established launchpads such as Binance Launchpad or CoinList,' Gosselin told The Post. Sam Mudie, founder of Savea, a company behind the SAVW token that tracks the wine market, offered a sharper take, adding: 'Launchpads such as Binance Launchpad or CoinList, or aggregators like CoinSniper are where more credible projects can be found.' 'Discord and X are murky swamps filled with projects all claiming to be the next Ethereum,' Mudie said. When asked what crypto stands out right now, Mudie did not hesitate. 'Without doubt SAVW. It's the world's first ERC-20 token that tracks the performance of the wine market, is 100% backed by physical wines and as a financial vehicle is compliant in Jersey, the UK and EU,' he said. Andreani pointed to Solaxy, a Layer 2 project on Solana, telling The Post: 'It addresses congestion on the parent chain and offers lower fees without sacrificing speed, a combo that many developers crave.' Dat Ngo, a licensed CPA and senior contributor at Prop Firm App, a site dedicated to proprietary trading and investing strategies, took a more conservative view. MetaMask is a free cryptocurrency wallet and browser extension that allows users to store, manage, and interact with Ethereum-based assets and decentralized applications (dApps). SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images 'There's no one best pick, but focusing on projects with real utility, a working product, and strong backing is more reliable than chasing trends,' Ngo said. The process typically begins with connecting your wallet and reading the whitepaper. 'You examine the whitepaper, verify the smart contract audit, and decide if the tokenomics make sense,' said Gosselin. 'You fill your wallet with the accepted currency, complete any know-your-customer requirements, and follow the project's guide step by step.' The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have exploded in recent years. Parilov – Ashley Akin, a CPA and senior contributor at Gold IRA Companies, which helps seniors diversify retirement savings through precious metals and alternative investments, noted: 'You sign up on the project's presale site, send your crypto to the wallet they give you, then wait to receive the new tokens once the sale ends.' Ngo broke it down further, telling The Post: 'You connect a digital wallet like MetaMask to the presale platform, fund it with crypto like ETH or USDT, and follow the project's steps to complete the purchase.' Expert opinions diverge widely on this point. 'They can offer high upside if the project succeeds,' said Ngo, 'but the risk of loss is also much higher than with established cryptocurrencies.' Andreani likened it to a rollercoaster, saying: 'Early birds can see life-changing gains when a token lists at a higher price, yet many projects drop below the presale price once trading begins. Wise participants limit their stake to an amount they can afford to see locked or even lost.' A colorful promotional image for Snorter, a Solana-based meme crypto trading bot, which invites users to join the presale. SnorterToken Mudie offered a harsher assessment. 'Only if you treat them like scratch cards you buy from a petrol station: a tiny chance of a jackpot, a large chance your ticket ends up worthless,' he said. The inner mechanics of a crypto presale are fairly standardized. 'The project team offers tokens to early supporters to raise funds,' Akin said. 'Investors send established crypto like Ethereum, then get the new tokens later, often after the project launches.' Gosselin said that 'presales unfold in a set rhythm.' 'Developers release a whitepaper that covers every moving part, from utility to supply. They spend weeks or even months nurturing a community… When the sale starts, tokens move at a discount,' according to Gosselin. BTC Bull Token is a cryptocurrency designed to offer leveraged exposure to Bitcoin's price movements, aiming to amplify gains when Bitcoin rises. BTC Bull Token Andreani added a metaphorical twist, saying: 'Presales usually open with a whitepaper that lays out the ride in detail, from the engine under the hood to the route on the map. Curious buyers often sign up for a whitelist and complete basic identity checks.' Mudie was blunt. 'Speculators deposit accepted coins (e.g., USDC, ETH) into a smart contract with the promise that they'll get tokens at a discount when trading starts, hoping the price rockets,' he said. 'No shareholder contract, just faith.' Buying into a presale means doing due diligence and preparing technically. 'Buying into a presale starts with homework,' said Andreani. 'A cautious investor reads the whitepaper, checks the backgrounds of the founders, and verifies that the code has been audited.' ApeMax is a meme-inspired cryptocurrency that combines playful branding with a unique 'Boost-to-Earn' staking model. ApeMax Gosselin said, 'Participation is straightforward once the groundwork is done,' adding that when the sale window opens, 'you confirm the transfer and keep the transaction hash (a unique ID recorded on the blockchain) safe.' Akin underscored the simplicity of the process, saying: 'You send your crypto to the wallet they give you, then wait to receive the new tokens.' Presale durations can vary considerably. 'Most presales run from a few days to several weeks,' said Ngo, 'depending on how many funding rounds the project plans.' Andreani added that 'a presale can wrap up in three days or stretch into two months. Short windows usually show a confident team… longer windows indicate ambitious funding targets.' Mudie agreed, telling The Post: 'Most are several days to weeks, some stretch to months if the funding cap isn't met sooner.' In the simplest terms, 'a crypto presale is when a new cryptocurrency project sells its tokens to early investors before the public launch,' said Ngo. Akin added: 'It's basically a chance to buy a new project's tokens early, usually at a lower price than when they hit public markets.' Andreani vividly described a presale as something that 'feels a lot like the opening night of a small town fair… It gives the project seed money and gives those first ticket holders a chance to lock in a lower price.' Solaxy is the first Layer-2 scaling solution built specifically for the Solana blockchain. Solaxy Gosselin said that presales 'unfold in a set rhythm… the team funnels the raised capital into development, marketing, and exchange listings.' Mudie remained skeptical, telling The Post: 'Normally crowdfunding stunts that sell IOU-tokens pitched as ground-floor equity, even though they confer no legal ownership, real voting rights, or tangible value.' This is where the warnings grow loudest. 'Unfortunately, mostly yes,' said Mudie. 'Rug pulls, and fake teams are common. Demand audits, doxxed founders, and realistic promises.' Ngo concurred, telling The Post: 'Yes, many are unregulated and lack transparency, so it's important to do due diligence and not rely only on hype.' CoinList is a cryptocurrency platform that helps early-stage blockchain projects raise capital and launch tokens while providing investors with access to vetted token sales and trading services. NurPhoto via Getty Images Andreani flagged common danger signs, saying: 'Anonymous teams that refuse video calls, lofty promises of triple-digit returns… a missing smart contract audit or a roadmap that leaps from concept to global domination in a single quarter deserves extra suspicion.' Gosselin urged those interested to look for 'transparent teams that reveal their identities, sign contracts with reputable launchpads, and open their code to third-party audits send positive signals.' When asked for their top five, responses varied by outlook. Ngo favored proven contenders, citing 'projects like Ethereum, Solana, Chainlink, Avalanche, and Arbitrum continue to show strong development and user growth.' Gosselin leaned on themes rather than names, saying: 'I keep an eye on projects pushing AI, decentralized finance, NFTs with real utility, and infrastructure upgrades.' Andreani listed: Snorter Bot, BTC Bull Token, Best Wallet, ApeMax and Solaxy. 'Each of these still sits in an early phase, so the upside is matched by execution risk,' he said. Cryptocurrency presales are early investment rounds where tokens are sold to investors before a public launch, often at discounted prices. OksanaFedorchuk – Mudie ended on a cautious note, telling The Post: 'Bitcoin and Ethereum are the foundation. Anything else is a bet, not an investment thesis, but on my radar: Ethena, Hyperliquid and Fetch (ASA).' While the allure of presales lies in early access and discounted tokens, experts warned that flashy marketing and hyped communities should not replace careful research and common sense. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, one thing is certain: in crypto presales, due diligence isn't optional — it's survival. New York Post Approved 60+ Chains. Total Control. Best Wallet The Best Wallet app puts security first with biometric logins, two-factor authentication, and full non-custodial control — so you hold your keys, not just your coins. With support for thousands of altcoins across 60+ blockchains, it pairs top-tier security with powerful, user-friendly tools — making it the safest, most innovative way to HODL, swap, and manage your crypto. Learn More 108M+ Users Worldwide Coinbase Coinbase is building a more inclusive financial future for over a billion people, enabling them to trade, stake, spend, and transfer crypto on a secure and trusted platform. 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Learn More 20% of Global Crypto Secured Ledger Ledger is a leading provider of secure hardware wallets, offering devices like the Ledger Nano X and Ledger Stax that protect private keys offline using industry-leading Secure Element chips and a proprietary operating system. Paired with the Ledger Live app, manage over 5,500 digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Learn More 100M+ Users & Growing lets you buy, sell and trade over 400 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, with zero-fee USD deposits, wire, and Apple/Google Pay. With a user base exceeding 140 million, the platform gives advanced trading options, a self-custodial wallet through Onchain, and industry-leading security certifications. Learn More $53T+ in Transactions Uphold Uphold is a multi-asset trading platform that enables users to buy, sell, and swap over 360 cryptocurrencies, 27 fiat currencies, and four precious metals, all in a single step. With features like assisted self-custody via the Uphold Vault, staking rewards up to 16.8%, and real-time reserve transparency, it offers a secure and versatile experience for both beginners and seasoned investors. Learn More The New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate/advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or if you click or make a purchase.
Business Insider
11-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Enso Announces $5M Community Round on CoinList
Zurich, Switzerland, June 11th, 2025, Chainwire Enso, the leading provider of blockchain shortcuts, has announced its community round on token issuance platform CoinList. 4% of the project's total supply of 100M $ENSO tokens will be made available to the public in the form of a $5M round. Through pioneering blockchain shortcuts, Enso has developed a fast way to build and launch onchain. Backed by leading web3 VCs including Polychain Capital, Multicoin Capital, Spartan, Dialectic, Cyberfund, and IdeoVentures, Enso unifies every blockchain framework into a single network. This gives developers one point of access to read, write, and interact with any smart contract on any chain through a single integration. The $5M community round goes live on CoinList on June 12, 2025, at 5pm UTC and closes on June 19, 2025, at 5pm UTC. The event gives community members an opportunity to acquire $ENSO tokens at a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $125M. This is a lower valuation than a previous VC round, giving community members the opportunity to enter at favorable terms. The community round will play a vital role in decentralizing Enso's protocol by allowing a broad range of users to participate. Participants can register at Enso Co-Founder Connor Howe said: 'The $ENSO token plays a critical role within the Enso ecosystem and the CoinList community round will be pivotal in democratizing access to it. With the support of our growing community, we're on course to launch a new era for blockchain interoperability that's easier for developers and users alike to interact with.' Enso is trusted by over 100 enterprises spanning AI agents, blockchains, restaking, asset management, cross-chain infrastructure, DEXs, perpetuals, telegram bots, money markets, staking platforms, automation tools and AI frameworks. In addition to supporting enterprises, Enso is built for everyone from hobbyist developers to startups who want to ship blockchain apps in a weekend. Blockchain developers are impeded by complex integrations and fragmented chains as a consequence of rapid omnichain expansion. Enso addresses this by serving as the single point of access for all blockchain development with read and write functionality through one tool. Enso allows developers to define intents that describe desired outcomes, translating them into actionable workflows that interact with smart contracts across multiple blockchains. By providing a universal abstraction layer, Enso standardizes all types of onchain actions, removing the need for developers to navigate the intricacies of individual protocols or networks. Operating as an open-source network, Enso enables developers and AI engines to contribute data feeds and smart contract information required for execution. This incorporates all ecosystem features into one tool, enhancing conversion of new web3 developers. Enso's CoinList community round will support this goal, bringing the industry closer to an omnichain landscape that works as one. About Enso Enso is the fastest way to build and launch onchain. Trusted by over 100 projects and having enabled over $15B to be settled onchain, Enso simplifies what used to be a slow and complex process. Developers no longer need to manually integrate protocols, understand all smart contracts, or pay for costly audits before testing their ideas. Enso achieves this by introducing blockchain shortcuts: combinations of actions that simplify how developers interact with the blockchain. By mapping these interactions to a shared engine, Enso handles the heavy lifting, allowing developers to focus entirely on their product and bring their ideas to life. Contact
