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2025 was a reality check for crypto
The last Founders show saw c-level members of top web3 startups break down the biggest failures of 2025, the lessons learned, and the few real wins that point to where crypto is heading next
1/Here are the key highlights from the discussion⤵️
It’s good to start the year with numbers up.
But the Q4 2025 downtrend is something worth reflecting on.
What we saw toward the end of last year wasn’t just volatility. It was a signal.
▸Presales not getting filled
▸Tokens losing 60%+ at TGE
▸Liquidity rotating faster than ever
This isn’t retail losing interest. It’s retail getting smarter.
The market is quietly shifting from "what's trending?" to "why should I buy this?"
For the first time in a while, fundamentals are baked into the decision-making process:
▸What problem does the product actually solve?
▸Who is using it?
▸How does it generate revenue?
Projects without clear answers are being punished immediately.
And that’s why Q4 2025 matters.
It’s an early indication of where the industry is heading in 2026.
▸Narratives alone won’t carry launches anymore.
▸Community alone won’t defend price.
Strong fundamentals will define investment decisions this year.
We are looking forward to how this will shape the investment landscape going forward.
DEXes are back, and they’re doing serious volume
The last Founders Show explored how decentralized exchanges scaled to hundreds of billions, why retail is moving on-chain, and what still blocks institutional adoption
1/Here are the top insights from the discussion⤵️
📢 YAY's Liquidity Pair Update 📢
We will be transitioning our liquidity pair on PancakeSwap from USDT to USDC in the near future.
This is a planned and controlled update, and no action is required from you.
We appreciate your continued support.
Cheers and enjoy the rest of the holidays! 🥂
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from YAY Network 🎄
We are grateful for the builders we've backed this year and our supportive investor community
Enjoy the holidays, get some rest, and spend time with loved ones 🫶
Are crypto cards the next big thing bridging crypto and real-world spending?
At the last Founders Show, we explored if you can truly live bankless today, what’s missing in UX and credit system, and how crypto cards are evolving.
1/Major highlights from the discussion ⤵️
CT says it's ICO season, but the numbers tell another story
Fewer new teams are being backed as monthly funding rounds in crypto sit at an all-time low
Builders have spent years optimizing for fundraising, not users; for tokens, not products
Until crypto rebuilds around real user demand
ICO season will stay a timeline illusion, not a market reality