How venture capitalists are adjusting to the brave new world of DeFi

Quick Take

  • Investment in DeFi accounted for 26% of the $3.18 billion that private investors poured into crypto and blockchain projects in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Backing DeFi projects requires venturing into uncharted waters relative to traditional equity investing.
  • The Block spoke with a half dozen VCs to learn about how they are approaching the new field.
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