RBV + Denarii Labs Weekly Newsletter 🧔📖 Week of 08/14/25

RBV + Denarii Labs Weekly Newsletter 🧔📖 Week of 08/14/25

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

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/.

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:

Wilder World Unveils CYPHER — a US Treasury–Backed Infrastructure Program Designed to Supercharge Ecosystem Growth 

Backed by the U.S. Treasury–backed investment fund, CYPHER will deploy capital into nine core projects spanning the Wilder World universe, including its native Layer-1 chain ZERO. The initiative will also fund ecosystem asset buybacks — a deflationary mechanic that reduces circulating supply and can support long-term token value for $WILD holders. Over a multi-year horizon, CYPHER will roll out farming rewards and airdrops, creating sustained incentives for builders, creators, and community members.

The launch coincides with the debut of the new ZERO Layer-1 blockchain, purpose-built to power metaverse-scale applications with high performance and scalability. To further enhance liquidity and accessibility, $WILD futures trading is coming to KuCoin Futures for the first time, unlocking leveraged trading opportunities and attracting new participants to the Wilder economy.

With these moves, Wilder World is solidifying its position at the intersection of metaverse experiences and decentralized finance. By combining advanced blockchain infrastructure, cross-IP collaborations (including its recent integrations with Animoca Brands’ ecosystem), and token-driven economic models, Wilder World is setting the stage for large-scale adoption and long-term community ownership.

Congratulations to the Wilder World Team!

💼 Portfolio News:

Bitlayer Raises $6M+, Surpasses Hard Cap by 50%

• CoinList-backed token sale drives massive community growth.
• Positions Bitlayer to accelerate Bitcoin DeFi adoption.
• Exceeds fundraising goal amid strong market momentum.

Chainalysis Partners with Brazilian Public Ministries

• Expands blockchain investigation tools to Santa Catarina & Rio de Janeiro.
• Strengthens public sector crypto enforcement capabilities.
• Builds presence in key emerging crypto markets.

HYTOPIA Hosts Multi-Game Launches & Community Growth

• Platform sees new titles and developer adoption.
• Expands player engagement through events and updates.
• Strengthens position in the UGC gaming ecosystem.

Lightship RV Launches AE.1 Atmos

• Premium electric RV designed for extended off-grid adventures.
• Packed with luxury features for comfort on every mile.
• Configurable now for the next wave of sustainable travel.

Stacking DAO Nears 100M STX Milestone

• Continued liquidity growth solidifies its position as leading STX hub.
• stSTX adoption as pristine collateral on Zest up 16% in a week.
• SEC confirms liquid staking is not a security — regulatory tailwind.

LimeWire Releases Blocknode Whitepaper

• Fully decentralized, S3-compatible file and object storage network.
• Powered by $LMWR and built on BNB Chain, serving 5M+ users at launch.
• Validator-enforced SLAs ensure reliability without vendor lock-in.

SuperWorld Secures Red Beard Ventures Investment

• Backing from category-defining Web3 VC.
• Vision to build a personalized, monetizable map of the real world.
• Leverages AI, immersive tech, and blockchain for global scale.

Venus Aerospace Raises $80M & Flies First High-Thrust RDRE

• Delivers breakthrough rocket propulsion tech — 15% more efficient than legacy designs.
• Achieved historic flight at 10x lower cost than traditional programs.
• Backed by USAF, AFRL, and NASA for defense and commercial use.

TravelSwap Named Official Travel Partner for WOW Summit Hong Kong

• Enables crypto payments for hotels and flights for a flagship Web3 event.
• Expands brand into global blockchain conference travel services.
• Strengthens positioning as go-to crypto-native travel platform.

WeatherXM Launches Mobile App on Solana Mobile

• First and only weather app in the Solana Mobile dApp Store.
• Combines token earning, forecasting, and station management.
• Celebrates launch with 25% discount on weather stations.

Upland Expands into Rome & Adds Service Structures

• Rome becomes the latest city in Upland’s metaverse.
• “Service Structures” add deeper city-building gameplay.
• Reinforces Upland as a dynamic, player-driven digital economy.

Wire Network Surpasses $6M in Node Sales

• Over $6M worth of nodes claimed by early backers.
• Positions node owners as key stakeholders in future governance.
• Strengthens decentralized infrastructure and incentives.es.

Truflation Launches TRUF Token via TRUF Network

• Built by Truflation, a Chainlink BUILD member.
• Token launch underpins real-time, transparent economic data platform.
• Targets global market for accurate inflation and macro metrics

🚀 Onwards!

Drew, Elana, Joshua, Lauren, and Jeff