The VC Funding Competition Is Healthy For Bitcoin Startups
For many years now, most of the funding in the Bitcoin world has come through venture capitalists. These wealthy individuals and firms bring not only money to the digital currency ecosystem, but also a wealth of expertise and a network of professional connections. But things are changing in the VC world, and the effects could very well shake up things in the Bitcoin industry as well. Up until a few months ago, most of the VC’s and investment firms were limited to a certain number of players, simply because there was very little competition. However, that situation has come to change, as....
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