RBV + Denarii Labs Weekly Newsletter 🧔📖 Week of 07/24/25

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:

Red Beard Ventures Now Live on Echo

Red Beard Ventures has launched a dedicated group on Echo, the Web3 native platform for investing in early stage crypto and token projects alongside top angels. This new channel will host our blockchain and DePIN deals, while AI, defense, and deep tech investments will continue through AngelList. Echo provides a powerful crypto native ecosystem with enhanced deal support and investor alignment - making it the ideal home for our token facing pipeline.

If you’re a qualified investor, join us at https://echo.xyz/.

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.

Apply at https://www.denariilabs.xyz/.

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:

iRocket to Go Public in $400M SPAC Deal

Reusable rocket startup iRocket is set to go public through a $400 million merger with BPGC Acquisition with the transaction expected to close in Q4 2025. The company, founded in 2018, specializes in liquid oxygen and methane fueled propulsion systems with rapid reload and relaunch capabilities - key tech as the global space economy accelerates toward a projected $1.8 trillion by 2035.

Red Beard Ventures was an early investor in iRocket’s seed round and backed the team’s vision for scalable and reusable launch infrastructure from the start. With the upcoming Nasdaq listing and renewed investor appetite for SPACs, iRocket is emerging as a leader in commercial launch technology at a time when orbital logistics and low cost propulsion are critical for both defense and private sector growth.

Congratulations to the iRocket team!

💼 Portfolio News:

Bitlayer launches on GoMining platform as first project
• Kicks off GoMining’s new launchpad initiative with Bitlayer at the forefront.
• Bitlayer is a top-3 DeFi ecosystem on Bitcoin by TVL.
• Collaboration boosts Bitlayer’s reach ahead of upcoming token milestones.

LimeWire launches $LMWR token across 15+ exchanges
• Powers transactions across LimeWire's creator economy and AI tools.
• Positions LimeWire as a multi-chain utility layer in Web3 media.
• Expanded liquidity reinforces LimeWire’s decentralized monetization stack.

Quex partners with Igra Labs to bring hardware-secured oracles to Kaspa
• Launching soon on Igra Caravel testnet to support EVM programmability.
• Uses trusted execution environments (TEEs) for secure, verifiable data feeds.
• Opens up new infrastructure rails for Kaspa’s expanding dev ecosystem.

SuperWorld announces $SPWR token launch with Republic
• Hosting a Reg D offering with whitelist registration currently open.
• Token will enhance creator monetization and immersive real estate tools.
• Follows strong investor momentum and platform expansion in Web3 real estate.

Azteco unlocks 1.3B new customers via global gift card deals
• Forms new digital gift card distribution partnerships.
• Expands access to Bitcoin gift cards across 598M potential buyers.
• Aims for massive scale in emerging markets and underbanked regions.

OORT launches full-cycle AI Data Marketplace
• Completes the onchain loop from data collection to monetization.
• Marketplace enables real-time AI training data exchange.
• Unlocks DeAI potential through fully composable infrastructure.

Minima advances to prototype phase for embedded Chain on Chip
• Speeds up hardware roadmap by one year via major academic + industry collab.
• Targets prototype release by end of 2025 for decentralized edge blockchain.
• Reinforces long-term vision of embedded, self-sovereign infrastructure.

Alethea AI unveils EMOTE-1, Aura Framework, and decentralized agent Swarms
• Launched EMOTE-1 engine enabling real-time, emotionally expressive AI avatars.
• Introduced Aura Framework to orchestrate multi-agent collaboration across AI swarms.
• Positioned as a leader in decentralized AI with keynotes at SolanaCrossroad Istanbul.

Tony Parisi joins SuperWorld as immersive tech advisor
• Metaverse pioneer behind VRML and open 3D web standards joins as strategic advisor.
• Brings decades of immersive media experience to guide SuperWorld’s product roadmap.
• Reinforces platform’s leadership in spatial computing and Web3 real estate.

bitsCrunch ecosystem reaches 50+ partners and global traction
• Collaborates with Unstoppable Domains, Coinbase, DappRadar, and Chainlink.
• Boasts 50+ node operators and major backers including Animoca and Crypto.com.
• Expands transparency tooling across NFTs, DeFi, and wallet analytics.

Wilder World launches Operation Titan with $20M WILD buybacks
• Aligns DAO governance with new proposals and ecosystem-wide incentive overhaul.
• Kickstarts buyback campaign to stabilize tokenomics and reward long-term holders.
• Signals aggressive economic optimization ahead of SEA game ecosystem rollout.

Kittypunch launches NFT loot crates for Kitty Point holders
• Users can now redeem points earned via Loot Farms for exclusive NFT rewards.
• Strengthens ecosystem utility and gamified engagement for the KittyPunch community.
• Expands earning mechanics beyond passive yield farming.

Alexandria Labs partners with Crossmint to support eBook purchases on Base
• Enables readers to buy tokenized books instantly with credit cards.
• Seamless UX boosts adoption of literary NFTs in the Web3 space.
• Signals rising demand for content-first use cases on L2 infrastructure.

Blaize signs $120M deal to deploy hybrid AI infrastructure across Asia
• Partners with Starshine to support edge AI in smart cities, retail, and agtech.
• Powered by the Blaize Hybrid AI Platform, enabling sovereign-grade deployments.
• Marks major milestone in building scalable AI infrastructure for Asia-Pacific.

bitsCrunch spotlights PENGU’s $5.28M volume and major crypto adoption
• PENGU leads NFT volume rankings with institutional signals from Coinbase, OpenSea, MoonPay.
• BitsCrunch emphasizes on-chain metrics as a bellwether for cultural adoption.
• Reinforces position as data intelligence leader across NFTs and Web3 assets.

🚀 Onwards!

Drew, Elana, Joshua, Lauren, and Austin