Decasonic

⭐️ World Business Chicago has incredible board members, like Decasonic led by my good friend Paul Hsu. 👏 Thank you Paul Hsu, Kathy Tong, and Team Decasonic for their support as an official Startup Day Sponsor for Future-of-Fintech Week 2024 by World Business Chicago. Our impact wouldn’t be possible without their work for the #fintech ecosystem, especially with their premier #Web3 Investor Day.

🎙️Weekend podcast listen recommendation: an insightful episode with Ted Seides, where he explored critical shifts in the investment industry. Some key takeaways: Evolving LP-GP Dynamics: The relationship between Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) is evolving, especially in these volatile markets. Both sides need deeper alignment and mutual understanding to ensure long-term success. For venture capitalists, strong relationships built on trust and transparency will help navigate market fluctuations. The Scale of Institutional Investing: Ted shed light on how institutional investing has grown far larger than anticipated. With more granular data and refined asset allocation strategies, VCs need to be deep and strategic in balancing risk and reward, especially as blockchain, AI, and Web3 continue to scale their disruptive impact on industries. Many investment groups I speak to now involve AI to further their depth and expertise in their decision making processes, especially in the key areas of iteration and learning. Asset Allocation’s Shifting Focus: The traditional models of asset allocation are being disrupted by innovative approaches. This offers an opportunity for VCs to rethink how they allocate capital, with a sharper focus on managing risk through data and embracing long-term growth opportunities in emerging technologies. The implications: For VCs, fostering deeper LP-GP relationships, leveraging AI for depth in their investment management strategies, and adopting data-driven asset allocation models are essential for thriving in today’s evolving landscape. For founders, this view of upstream capital dynamics helps align your vision to an ideal financial partner. #VentureCapital #InvestmentStrategy #CapitalAllocators

The opportunity in #metaverse is undergoing a re-brand at the business level and a substance driven technology upgrade. The re-branding is resetting the aspirations towards open worlds, spatial computing and augmented reality. From this lens, as early stage #venturecapital investors, at Decasonic, we see opportunity in the open nature of #web3 technologies to drive *economic adoption* of the #metaverse. The metaverse continues to evolve due to innovations in token utility, Generative AI/ UGC, and interoperability. Token utility now extends beyond transactions to enable access to official IP licensed content, community governance, and digital ownership. This shift is creating new virtual economies where users can earn and exchange tokens for services or assets, blending the metaverse and Web3 with physical world relationships. Generative AI and user-generated content (UGC) are also driving creativity, allowing users to build personalized virtual spaces and items and developing content from brands who are vetting new ways to be more open in sharing their value (in the form of intellectual property) to connect with new audiences. Enhanced interoperability supports seamless cross-platform experiences, enabling digital asset transfers between virtual worlds. Wonderful to be included by Jillian Godsil, MA, BA (hons) in TheStreet coverage of the metaverse - thank you.

𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 🇪🇺 Europe is making bold strides in blockchain innovation, turning regulatory frameworks into catalysts for growth. As the region embraces a progressive approach, founders are navigating a fertile landscape for building the next wave of blockchain solutions. In our latest blog post, we explore how the region’s balanced approach to regulation is driving the growth of blockchain ecosystems. From finance to supply chain and beyond, Europe’s unique regulatory environment is opening doors for: 🏦 Institutional Adoption: Bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain innovation 🔗 Cross-Border Transactions: Simplifying global commerce with secure, decentralized solutions 💡 Digital Identity: Empowering individuals through blockchain-based identity systems. Discover how Europe is leading the way in harmonizing innovation and regulation, and why this is a critical moment for blockchain pioneers. 🔗 Read the full blog post: Navigating Europe’s Blockchain Frontier 💬 Are you building or investing in blockchain projects? Let’s connect and explore collaboration opportunities! #Blockchain #Web3 #Innovation #Europe

𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿 🇪🇺 Europe is making bold strides in blockchain innovation, turning regulatory frameworks into catalysts for growth. As the region embraces a progressive approach, founders are navigating a fertile landscape for building the next wave of blockchain solutions. In our latest blog post, we explore how the region’s balanced approach to regulation is driving the growth of blockchain ecosystems. From finance to supply chain and beyond, Europe’s unique regulatory environment is opening doors for: 🏦 Institutional Adoption: Bridging the gap between traditional finance and blockchain innovation 🔗 Cross-Border Transactions: Simplifying global commerce with secure, decentralized solutions 💡 Digital Identity: Empowering individuals through blockchain-based identity systems. Discover how Europe is leading the way in harmonizing innovation and regulation, and why this is a critical moment for blockchain pioneers. 🔗 Read the full blog post: Navigating Europe’s Blockchain Frontier 💬 Are you building or investing in blockchain projects? Let’s connect and explore collaboration opportunities! #Blockchain #Web3 #Innovation #Europe

📅 Don't miss out on #CoinAlts2024, happening on October 16th! This premier event brings together the digital asset community to explore key topics in funding, deployment, and due diligence. Paul Hsu of Decasonic will be speaking on "Funding the Future: Deployment and Due Diligence," diving deep into the strategies shaping the future of digital asset investments and the due diligence that ensures success. Join us and hear from industry leaders as they tackle key challenges and opportunities in digital assets. Seats are filling up fast, so be sure to register now! #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #CryptoEvent #CoinAlts

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Mawari, on raising $10.8 million in strategic funding! 🎉 This marks a significant milestone in scaling spatial computing and decentralized infrastructure, further driving innovation in the realm of web3. We are proud to back such a visionary team, dedicated to revolutionizing how immersive 3D content is delivered at scale. This is just the beginning—excited to witness Mawari's continued growth and impact in shaping the future of the metaverse and immersive tech! Onwards and upwards, Mawari! Looking forward to seeing the incredible impact this new chapter will bring to the metaverse and beyond. 🌐

𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 🇺🇸 As the world shifts towards decentralized systems, the U.S. continues to be a driving force in token innovation. From digital payments to user-generated content (UGC), American ingenuity is setting new standards in tokenization. In this edition of our Token Use Cases Series, we dive into how U.S.-based founders are building robust ecosystems around: 💳 Payments: Revolutionizing how we transact with blockchain-based tokens 🎮 User-Generated Content: Empowering creators through tokenized ownership and engagement 📈 Tokenization: Transforming traditional assets into digital representations for enhanced liquidity and access. Explore how American innovation is pushing the boundaries of blockchain and why these use cases are critical for the future of Web3. 🔗 Read the full blog post: Make Tokens Great Again 💬 Are you building or investing in a token ecosystem? Let’s connect and discuss collaboration opportunities!

𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 🇺🇸 As the world shifts towards decentralized systems, the U.S. continues to be a driving force in token innovation. From digital payments to user-generated content (UGC), American ingenuity is setting new standards in tokenization. In this edition of our Token Use Cases Series, we dive into how U.S.-based founders are building robust ecosystems around: 💳 Payments: Revolutionizing how we transact with blockchain-based tokens 🎮 User-Generated Content: Empowering creators through tokenized ownership and engagement 📈 Tokenization: Transforming traditional assets into digital representations for enhanced liquidity and access. Explore how American innovation is pushing the boundaries of blockchain and why these use cases are critical for the future of Web3. 🔗 Read the full blog post: Make Tokens Great Again 💬 Are you building or investing in a token ecosystem? Let’s connect and discuss collaboration opportunities!

Our team had an incredible experience at Startup Day for Future of Fintech Week, connecting with the vibrant Chicago fintech community. It’s clear that Chicago is becoming a growing hub for fintech innovation. With ecosystems like 1871 and World Business Chicago, the city offers thriving spaces for founders and investors to collaborate, innovate, and build the future of finance. Chicago’s fintech scene is gaining momentum, and we’re thrilled to be part of this journey to shape the future of the industry. 💡 #Fintech #Innovation #ChicagoFintech