Alok Vasudev, Co-Founder, Standard Crypto

Episode 71 of Season 5 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Standard Crypto Co-Founder Alok Vasudev.

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Alok Vasudev is the co-founder of Standard Crypto, a VC firm that has been investing across various blockchain verticals since 2019.

In this episode, Vasudev explains why he believes the crypto industry is in a better position now than ever before, and how to spot the best opportunities during bear markets.

Outline:
00:12 - Are we back?

02:23 - Crypto market maturity

06:41 - Alpha

09:45 - Crypto's application layer

14:25 - Web3 social

18:50 - Blockchain gaming

25:00 - Standard Crypto's thesis

26:13 - Tech advancements

31:10 - Higher lows

34:53 - Closing thoughts