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Beyond the Points Playbook: How Decentralized Perps Are Rewriting Tokenomics for Retention
Industry Overview The cryptocurrency landscape of 2024 and 2025 was defined by a predictable, highly mechanical cycle. A new protocol would emerge, announce a points-based incentive program, and watch as user wallets multiplied and trading volume surged. Eventually, the token generation event (TGE) would arrive, the airdrop would land in user wallets, and a massive […]
Placeholder VC Doubles Down on Solana: A Playbook Reminiscent of Its 2018 Ethereum Accumulation
Introduction: The Search for the Next Bull Cycle Catalyst As the digital asset landscape navigates the nuanced and often volatile waters of the broader macroeconomic climate, venture capital firms are quietly positioning themselves for the next wave of capital inflows. Among these institutional players, Placeholder VC has emerged as a vocal proponent for a strategic […]
Placeholder VC Doubles Down on Solana: A Replay of the 2018 Ethereum Playbook
Cryptocurrency markets are defined by cycles of exuberant highs and crushing lows, and it is precisely during the depths of these bear markets that institutional heavyweights carve out their long-term positions. Chris Burniske, partner at prominent venture capital firm Placeholder VC, recently revealed that his firm is executing a strategic accumulation playbook for Solana (SOL) […]
Placeholder VC Doubles Down on Solana: A Playbook Reminiscent of Ethereum’s 2018 Bear Market
By Financial Markets Desk Published: October 2023 Executive Summary: Main Facts As the digital asset landscape continues to navigate the complex crosscurrents of regulatory scrutiny, macroeconomic headwinds, and shifting investor sentiment, prominent venture capital firm Placeholder VC has signaled a major strategic pivot. According to Chris Burniske, a partner at Placeholder VC and a former […]
Placeholder VC Doubles Down on Solana: A Playbook from the Ethereum 2018–2019 Bear Market
Main Facts As the digital asset market prepares for its next potential macro cycle, prominent venture capital firm Placeholder VC has signaled a major strategic shift, identifying Solana (SOL) as its primary altcoin accumulation target. In a recent appearance on the Unchained Podcast hosted by journalist Laura Shin, Chris Burniske, a partner at Placeholder VC […]
Placeholder VC Targets Solana for the Next Bull Cycle, Drawing Parallels to its 2018–2019 Ethereum Playbook
Cryptocurrency markets are notorious for their rapid cycles of euphoria and despair. While retail investors often panic during severe market downturns, prominent venture capital firms view these periods as prime opportunities for strategic positioning. Chris Burniske, partner at Placeholder VC and former analyst at ARK Invest, recently revealed that his firm is heavily focusing on […]
