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    Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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    Are Crypto Investors ‘Quietly Quitting’ Because of VCs?

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    • Cryptocurrency expert Travis Kling has observed a trend of investors quietly leaving the industry due to disillusionment and lack of clear use case.

    • Wu Blockchain highlights how VCs are misleading retail investors by promoting low-value projects.

    • The industry needs to focus on finding specific use cases and delivering real value.

    While the world boastfully discusses the possibility of cryptocurrencies assuming a prominent position in the global financial landscape, an expert has made a shocking observation that could threaten all our aspirations for the future.

    Itโ€™s time to address this issue head-on. Let’s dive in.

    The Emergence of ‘Pervasive Quiet Quitting’ย 

    Travis Kling, a cryptocurrency expert with over 7 years in the industry, has identified a worrying trend he calls โ€˜Pervasive Quiet Quitting.โ€™ Given his extensive experience and connections with top crypto professionals, Klingโ€™s insights deserve attention. If his observations are accurate, it suggests that many people are quietly leaving the crypto space.

    Kling points to a rising sense of disillusionment among cryptocurrency investors, driven by the flood of projects that lack clear purpose or use cases. This could signal a need for the industry to refocus on meaningful applications.

    Bitcoin and Stablecoins – Shining Stars!

    A recent post by Wu Blockchain highlights that Bitcoin and stablecoins have been performing better than most other cryptocurrencies. The post stresses the importance of finding unique niches for cryptocurrencies to succeed.

    Retail Investors Misled by VCs?

    Wu Blockchain also reveals that some venture capitalists (VCs) may be misleading retail investors by selling off projects with little value. This deceptive practice likely adds to the disillusionment among retail investors, further weakening confidence in the market.

    With these concerns in mind, the question is: Should the crypto industry be worried about this trend of โ€˜Quiet Quittingโ€™? This could be a crucial moment for the future of crypto. What do you think?

    Also Read : US Crypto Legislation Missing from Harrisโ€™ Policy as Trump Takes Crypto Lead

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