RBV + Denarii Labs Weekly Newsletter 🧔📖 Week of 06/12/25

Announcements, Portfolio Updates, Crypto News, Open Deals, Events & More

Author

Austin Ritter
June 12, 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of the Red Beard Ventures newsletter, where we dive into exciting updates and insights from all over our portfolio and network!

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 x Denarii Labs Permissionless Side Event

RBV and Denarii Labs are hosting a private, invite only event alongside Permissionless on June 25, bringing together founders, operators, and investors to connect and unwind in a relaxed setting. If you’ll be in town, we’d love for you to join us or stop by and say hello - RSVP required.

A very special thanks to our sponsors Abra and Fenwick for supporting this event!

🚀 RBV Spotlight:

In a historic step for brain computer interface (BCI) technology, Paradromics' Connexus device has become the first wireless and fully implantable system to record neural signals in a human patient. This milestone was reached in collaboration with a University of Michigan surgical team, who tested the device during a routine epilepsy procedure on May 14. The test confirmed Connexus' ability to capture high-resolution neural data safely and effectively, marking a major advance in the journey toward clinical applications that could restore communication and movement in patients with neurological conditions.

This achievement not only validates Paradromics' technical approach - targeting individual neurons with a dense, wireless implant - but also reinforces its leadership in the race to bring practical BCI solutions to market. The Connexus system’s minimally invasive design, durable performance, and AI-powered signal decoding offer a compelling alternative to bulkier, less precise devices. With clinical trials on the horizon and long term safety already demonstrated in animal studies, Paradromics is quickly becoming one of the most credible challengers in a field that includes Neuralink and Synchron. The success at Michigan highlights both the real world readiness of Paradromics' technology and the growing institutional support for next generation neural interfaces.

💼 Portfolio News:

  • Mintify has teamed up with Pinata to enable real-time decentralized metadata access for digital assets.

  • The integration supports data needs across crypto, real-world assets (RWAs), and NFTs.

  • This partnership enhances Mintify’s positioning as a premier infrastructure layer for asset discovery and trading.

  • SuperWorld has launched a partnership with BitSolara to bring GameFi and DeFi into Telegram via a native mini-app.

  • This new experience features wallet-free onboarding, gamified quests, and dual-chain capabilities (TON and Solana).

  • The collaboration expands SuperWorld’s virtual real estate ecosystem into mainstream mobile messaging environments.

  • bitsCrunch announced a rewards model where every API interaction contributes to on-chain earnings.

  • The staking model now reinforces engagement and data reliability for DeFi and NFT analytics.

  • Also revealed they’ve reached 100 million $BCUT tokens staked across the network.

  • The Sandbox is teaming up with The Smurfs to release a new set of avatars in the metaverse.

  • This exclusive collection marks a crossover between classic IP and immersive Web3 experiences.

  • The mint goes live next week, targeting collectors and fans of branded virtual identity.

  • KittyPunch launched new products on Flow, including a DeFi protocol and PunchVIX for volatility-as-yield derivatives.

  • The team has been shipping tools for NFT trading, bridging, and yield strategies.

  • Their innovations mark a resurgence of DeFi activity on the Flow network.

  • Saga revealed KEX, the first AI Agent Launchpad for gaming creators and brands.

  • It enables the creation of custom, composable AI agents with social and streaming integrations.

  • The platform blends Web2 game IP with onchain economies and speculation mechanics.

  • Stacking DAO’s stSTXbtc product continues growing with no recorded net outflows.

  • Over 4 million STX have been deposited in the latest cycle, signaling user confidence.

  • This reflects increasing demand from the Stacks community for yield-generating DeFi products.

  • QUEX’s Dmitry Meshkov will present on secure external data integrations at Blockchain Profs.

  • His talk will focus on TEE and ZK proof-based security methods for onchain data feeds.

  • The virtual event targets developers and legal experts working in the future of tokenized data.

  • Dfns has been ranked 19th on the 2025 Sifted/Financial Times list of fastest-growing tech companies in Europe.

  • The company serves over 200 clients with 15M+ wallets deployed and $2B+ in monthly transaction volume.

  • Also welcomes new leaders including Xander Carpousis (ex-Strike) and Mark Passando (ex-MonetaGo).

  • Bitwage introduces a new recurring payroll feature for employers globally.

  • Users can schedule, edit, or cancel payments across weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly cycles.

  • This upgrade streamlines crypto-based salary distribution for distributed teams.

  • Radius announced the launch of its Collective, calling on builders and thinkers passionate about Ethereum's future.

  • The initiative targets researchers, educators, and artists to co-create next-gen network infrastructure.

  • Applicants are invited to apply and join a community shaping the modular ecosystem for Ethereum.

  • Anduril reflects on the 81st anniversary of the Normandy landings as inspiration for its founding mission.

  • The company was also founded exactly 8 years ago to redefine defense tech with advanced systems and deterrence strategies.

  • Anduril reaffirms its commitment to modernizing national defense and preventing conflict through innovation.

  • Wilder World released behind-the-scenes footage of its GATOR energy weapon visual effects.

  • The preview showcases the creative process for designing futuristic weapons in the Wilder metaverse.

  • It’s part of their broader strategy to build an immersive, stylized Web3 game universe.

  • KittyPunch teased its $FROTH release with community engagement on Flow Blockchain.

  • The post builds anticipation for an upcoming launch tied to its gamified NFT ecosystem.

  • Fans are encouraged to interact as traction for early interest builds.

  • Mintify has partnered with Dune to introduce DuneSim data into its trading platform.

  • The integration provides advanced analytics and insights into NFT and crypto markets.

  • This move strengthens Mintify’s position as a go-to terminal for data-driven traders.

  • Truflation is powering @indexdotfun to enable users to build their own index funds on-chain.

  • This feature brings decentralized financial tools into the hands of retail and institutional investors alike.

  • Early access is now open for participants ready to experiment with custom indices and data streams.

🥳 Upcoming Events:

This week, we’re at the Solana Startup Village in Paris!!

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

🚀 Onwards!

Drew, Elana, Joshua, Lauren, and Austin