Morningstar Ventures

🎙 MSV INTERVIEW: "Web3 Data - The Intersection Between AI & Blockchain" Last Friday, we had the pleasure of speaking with Ganesh Swami, Founder & CEO of our portfolio company Covalent, to explore the evolving relationship between #AI and #Web3. If you missed our #TwitterSpace, here you find our recap and recording: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dw2svrTB #Blockchain #DataTransparency #DeFi #NFTs #Innovation #Tech

🔬PROJECT REVIEW: Persistence Labs This month's project review covers Persistence, a project building a BTCfi Liquidity Hub to unify liquidity across Bitcoin L2s and $BTC variants. The review dives into Persistence's main products, testnet launch, team, and more. The project boosts $BTC interoperability & scalability. Persistence V1, the flagship DEX, has been live for ~2 years and is becoming the center of BTCfi Liquidity. Persistence also supports $XPRT & WBTC on their V1 mainnet, and will soon, with their V2, support other BTC variants across L2s such as CORE, BitLayer, BOB, etc. They announced many partnerships & integrations in the last weeks, enhancing interoperability between the networks. Going forward, Persistence is ramping up efforts for greater visibility, focusing on expanding its presence within the BTCfi ecosystem. The team will introduce new assets to the Persistence DEX and enable Bitcoin cross-chain swaps. Read the full review: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g_JTqm_q #bitcoin #web3 #crypto #blockchain #BTCfi

The Bitcoin Mena Conference 🇦🇪 Great to attend the Bitcoin MENA Conference in Abu Dhabi and connect with leaders, investors, and innovators driving the Bitcoin community in the region Here are some of our favorite moments ⬇️ #BitcoinMENA #Crypto #Blockchain #cryptoevents

Find out what our Founder & CEO Danilo S. Carlucci and other industry leaders had to say about $BTC breaking $100K in this latest article by Forbes. "This is just the beginning for the blockchain industry; there is no slowing down." 🚀💫 Read more: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ea7phqFr #Bitcoin #BTC100K #BlockchainTechnology #CryptoNews #CryptoAdoption #Web3 #DecentralizedFuture

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED🚨 Make sure to join and finish the Off The Grid & MSV GG challenge by Sunday, Dec 15, 23:59 CET. We are already seeing some awesome video submissions, and we want to give you more time to record yourself playing! Join NOW: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d9Upvfhk #GamingChallenge #OffTheGrid #MSVGG #GamingCommunity

$XION is live Today marks a major milestone for our portfolio company XION and a big step toward a more decentralized future. As one of XION's earliest backers, we are proud to be part of the project's latest success. Believe in Something! #chainabstraction #crypto #web3 #blockchain

📢 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: CUDIS Excited to announce our portfolio company CUDIS, a wellness tech innovator behind the first AI-powered DePIN ring on Solana! After the success of its sold-out first version, the second-gen CUDIS 002 has officially launched. Weighing only 3 grams, it combines durability—dust, sweat, and water resistance—with a 10-day battery life. The ring tracks vitals such as BPM, HRV, VO2 max, sleep, and stress. It costs $349 and is available on Google Play and the App Store. The project is backed by an impressive list of partners, including Draper Associates, which also led the $5M seed round in September 2024. We are proud to back a project that seamlessly incorporates Web3 into daily life with innovation and purpose. This is why we truly believe CUDIS has a bright future. We can’t wait to get our hands on the new CUDIS 002! Learn more: ➡️ http://cudis.xyz #WellnessTech #AI #DePIN #Solana #WearableTech #Innovation #Web3 #HealthTech #SmartRing

Why are we bullish about Fusionist ($ACE)? Because their L1 blockchain, Endurance, and turn-based strategy game are set to increase adoption by bridging Web2 and Web3 users. Find out more reasons why we are bullish in our latest video ⬇️ #gaming #web3 #blockchain #crypto #gamefi

Don't forget to join the Off The Grid & MSV GG challenge for a chance to win a PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X, a membership to MSV GG, and OTG merch. The challenge has 3 steps designed to showcase your creativity & gaming skills. See details in the thread. Here's what you can expect: 1️⃣ Tell us what your favorite features are within Off The Grid 2️⃣ Play the game and share your coolest stunt on X (Twitter) 3️⃣ Get creative and come up with a new idea or meme for Off The Grid During the challenge, you will receive a unique referral code to share with your friends. 🚨 Remember, the more people you refer, the better your chances of winning. We can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. Join NOW ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d9Upvfhk

📢 PORTFOLIO UPDATE: XION Exciting news! Our portfolio company XION, has officially announced that the $XION TGE will go live on December 5th 💪 The team is kicking things off with a Dual Launchpool on Bybit and Bitget. #CryptoNews #TGE #Blockchain #Web3 #CryptoLaunch