RBV + Denarii Labs Weekly Newsletter 🧔📖 Week of 05/29/25

Open Deals, Portfolio Updates, Crypto News, & More

Author

Austin Ritter
May 29, 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the Red Beard Ventures newsletter, where we dive into exciting updates and insights from all over blockchain, frontier tech, and the angel investing landscape.

As a reminder, Red Beard Ventures has a syndicate, fund, tokenomics accelerator, and Web3 consultancy:

  • The Red Beard Ventures Syndicate is stage agnostic and invests in Frontier Technology with a focus on Web3, Space, FinTech, Sports, Robotics, Biotech, and Climate. We invest anywhere between $100k - $1.5M.

  • Red Beard Ventures Fund I invests $100k - $1M in Pre-seed and Seed blockchain based companies.

  • Denarii Labs is a tokenomics accelerator which invests $100k into companies interested in designing and launching a token over a twelve week hands-on program. Denarii also features a consulting business for later stage clients with higher touchpoint needs in tokenomics, communications, growth, and marketing.

🎤 RBV / Denarii Labs Announcements:

Denarii Labs Accelerator Cohort 003 - Applications Now Open

Denarii Labs is accepting applications for its third accelerator cohort - designed to help Web3 founders refine their token models, prepare for investors, and execute a best in class GTM strategy. Participating teams will receive $100,000 in funding and gain access to a robust network of 200+ Web3 portfolio companies—including Animoca, Dapper Labs, and SuperRare—for business development. Additionally, founders will connect with a community of over 4,000 investors ready to support their growth.

Red Beard Ventures Fund II - Now Raising

Red Beard Ventures is launching Fund II, building on the success of our first fund and extensive network in Web3, blockchain, and DePIN. With a track record of early investments in high growth companies and a strong investor base, Fund II is positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the space.

Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

🚀 RBV Spotlight:

The wait is over - and it’s a game changer! Our portfolio company Joinn.io has officially launched its landing page opening the waitlist for the first 2,000 users to claim a FREE Decentralized Mastercard. This groundbreaking product is designed to reshape the future of payments by combining Real World Assets, USDC spending via Mastercard, and decentralized finance under one platform. Joinn empowers users to invest in yield-generating assets - including Treasury Bonds, Stocks, Precious Metals, and Real Estate - and spend those investments anytime with its built in Decentralized Mastercard. Whether you’re unbanked, underbanked, or seeking protection from inflation, Joinn offers a seamless bridge between traditional finance and Web3. The waitlist is limited to just 2,000 people, and spots are filling up fast. You can secure your free decentralized Mastercard today at Joinn.io.

💼 Portfolio News:

  • TravelSwap now allows users to book flights with cryptocurrency, marking a major milestone in crypto adoption for travel.

  • This update integrates seamlessly with the TravelSwap platform, enabling fast, secure transactions without the need for traditional payment methods.

  • The feature is live now, and early users are already enjoying a streamlined booking experience with crypto payments.

  • LimeWire has acquired SnapDrop, adding 1.7M users and 1M monthly uploads to its growing ecosystem.

  • The acquisition strengthens LimeWire’s position in decentralized file sharing while expanding user access to AI-powered enhancements.

  • SnapDrop’s integration into LimeWire will deliver a seamless media sharing experience for Web3 users.

  • OORT’s decentralized dataset has earned front-page placement on Google Kaggle, trending in Manufacturing, Engineering, and AI categories.

  • This recognition validates OORT’s community-powered, token-incentivized data model, proving its effectiveness and scalability.

  • The milestone highlights the growing demand for transparent and decentralized data collection in AI development.

  • SuperWorld and ENIAC have announced a partnership to deliver a zero-knowledge proof blockchain, offering scalability, speed, and security for creators and enterprises.

  • The collaboration aims to unlock immersive AR, NFT, and metaverse experiences by combining ZKP technology with Web3 innovation.

  • This partnership positions SuperWorld as a leader in on-chain immersive experiences with high transaction throughput.

  • One of None has launched a refreshed website highlighting its existing technology for creating digital experiences linked to physical goods.

  • The updated site improves user experience and better showcases the brand's offerings.

  • This update reflects One of None’s continued commitment to bridging physical and digital spaces through innovative design.

  • WNBA Top Shot is releasing packs featuring the debut moments of the league’s next generation of players.

  • These moments capture the first highlights of rookies stepping into the WNBA spotlight.

  • Packs are available now for collectors to own and celebrate this milestone in the league.

  • Top venture capitalists from CoinFund, Dragonfly, ParaFi Capital, and RW3 Ventures discussed their reasons for supporting Avalanche and its potential for growth.

  • The panel highlighted Avalanche’s scalable and high-performance blockchain infrastructure, including its three-part Layer 1 architecture and open-source Layer 0 framework.

  • They emphasized Avalanche’s role in driving next-generation dApp development with fast, low-cost transactions and strong community support.

🥳 Upcoming Events:

Some of the upcoming events you’ll find our team at include:

🚀 Onwards!

Drew, Elana, Joshua, Lauren, and Austin