A lot of DeFi has been optimised for yield.
But the real test is how systems hold up when things donโt go as planned and how such risks are mitigated to protect the assets onchain.
Great to see more focus shifting toward that side of the equation โ especially as weโve had the opportunity at @AdvisorsAscent to support Catalysis on governance design, structuring, and legal frameworks that underpin robust risk mitigation strategies.
Congratulations to @0xCatalysis on the mainnet launch โ onwards and upwards ๐
Catalysis is live on Ethereum.
Introducing Covered Vaults.
DeFi vaults with built-in risk coverage, backed by real delegated capital, and enforced onchain ๐งต๐
Transparency and privacy arenโt trade-offs but the very foundation of credible on-chain systems.
Seeing Umbra score a perfect 40/40 on Blockworks B1 is a clear signal of strong governance, clear disclosure, and real accountability.
As privacy gains ground in Web3, Umbra is emerging as one of the strongest performers in this space. Proud to be working alongside the @UmbraPrivacy team and @kru_tweets as we help build what best-in-class looks like.
#privacy #web3 #governance #transperancy
Tokens stop meaning alignment when the real terms stay behind closed doors.
- Umbra (a financial privacy layer) is bringing those terms forward by submitting a B-1 filing.
Shoutout to @tarunmangukiya and @koshmoney. @koshmoney operates at the intersection of payments and crypto. Built in one of the most regulated economies. Not many can do it, and even fewer can sustain it! Glad to be associated with them!
Markets are pricing forward risk.
But they also price relative advantage.
Unless competing jurisdictions solve for speed, neutrality, and execution at scale, the UAEโs premium may compress at the margins but not structurally reset.
Over the past decade, the UAE built a strong safe-haven premium on tax efficiency, speed, and neutrality. With rising Middle East tensions, that premium is being repriced as investors increasingly look to diversify across jurisdictions.
Jurisdictional diversification is no longer a strategy reserved for uncertainty but is becoming a default allocation behaviour.
Each destination reflects a different investor priority:
Singapore โ continuity
Hong Kong โ market access
US โ scale & innovation
GIFT City โ regulatory arbitrage + India exposure
However, no single hub solves for everything anymore.
@sshankar@blockworksDAS Hey @sshankar completely agree!
We observed the same disconnect and started @AdvisorsAscent to support entrepreneurs in this segment.
Encouraging to see that the market is recognizing the same! Let's connect on DM. Would love to know your thoughts.
See u all at @ethmumbai today
if you have any questions for us or want to gain perspective on web3 market, this is your chance.
Feel free to DM us for a chat.
Calling all old friends and the #web3 network community in #Mumbai! ๐ฎ๐ณ
If youโre in town, Iโm hosting open hours at the @AdvisorsAscent mumbai office on 13th march and would love to reconnect.
@ethmumbai is great for the vibes, but if you want to go deeper into markets, regulation, or just need a steer on where to startโIโm here.
Whether we go way back or we're just meeting, let's talk shop.
Feel free to DM me to grab a coffee cup together! โ๏ธ
With @ethmumbai happening this week in Mumbai, weโd love to catch up with friends, founders, and builders in the Web3 ecosystem.
Drop by the Ascent Advisors office for a quick meetup and conversation. Always good to connect beyond the conference floor.
#Web3#Ethereum#Mumbai
The room was indeed buzzing with energy.
It was a real pleasure to be among people who are actively building the future of the industry!
Kudos to the @BNBChain x @YZiLabs team!
Just wrapped @BNBChainDevs x @yzilabs Hack: Bengaluru, mentored by @BuildOnNodeOps.
-> 200+ builders, 48 hours, and some of the most production-ready projects I have seen come out of a hackathon.
Was there for close to 36 hours straight and honestly every question and idea that came up just kept me going. The curiosity in that room was infectious.
@draffilog and @0xlucasliao from BNB Chain were on the ground the entire time, answering questions and unblocking teams throughout. That kind of ecosystem support is rare and it showed in the quality of what got built. Can't miss mentioning @Jiten_2009@fluxor_@dappdost@CMonvivek
With a panel on building global Web3 companies from India @0x_Keyur@irshaddahmed@prat_morning and Rohit Jain (CoinDCX) covered fundraising, tokenomics, and what Web3 go-to-market actually looks like. The room was packed.
And of course, @naman_307, @Sid_625, and I were there to make sure builders stayed focused on ideas and execution while we handled their infrastructure needs. That is exactly what NodeOps is built for.
Banger video. Capturing maybe 1/10th of the energy that was felt on the ground.
Indiaโs Web3 story has moved from talent supply to ecosystem leadership.
Capital, founders, and infrastructure are aligning.
If you're building from India for the world, this conversation matters.
Heading to Bengaluru to speak at the @BNBChainDevs x @yzilabs Hackathon.
Weโre diving into Building Global Web3 Companies from India.
India is now building, exporting & leading the Web3 industry.
Glad to share the stage with @irshaddahmed@prat_morning@rrohit689
Founders & investors see you there!
SatCom, once a niche segment, is now moving to be a core national infrastructure central to global digital and security infrastructure. Although, the industry may not dominate near-term narratives but has become fundamental to sovereign capability.
The more interesting question is which other industries are quietly becoming foundational? What are your thoughts?
Satellite communications may be the dark horse industry of this year.
As geopolitics, climate volatility, and digital dependence rise, terrestrial networks increasingly look like a concentration risk.
Satcom adds an independent layer of connectivity - foundational to digital continuity and sovereign resilience.
X already behaves like a crypto discovery layer.
Payments wouldnโt change user behavior but instead they would complete the loop. Capital could move in real time in response to narratives: predictions, positioning, conviction.
And yet, if it were that straightforward, it would already be live.
So @Delphi_Digital what has actually held this back โ regulation, custody risk, or incentives that still donโt align?
@0xPolygon This is the industry direction we were expecting, but it is unfolding at a pace way faster than we had anticipated.
@0xPolygon and @sandeepnailwal, as always, are leading the way!!