# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Startup

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Startup", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

Pump.fun, a platform known for memecoins, has launched Pump Fund, a new investment arm to support early-stage startups. It also introduced a $3 million "Build in Public" Hackathon, offering 12 selected projects $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship and ecosystem support. Unlike traditional hackathons, funding is determined by public traction rather than judges, requiring teams to launch tokens and develop openly with community interaction. Co-founder Alon Cohen stated that demand for strong founders remains high regardless of market conditions. Meanwhile, PUMP’s price saw a slight increase, though trading volume has declined, indicating cautious optimism about the platform’s strategic shift toward startup support.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

NVIDIA and YC Invest in a Company Aiming to Build a Hotel on the Moon by 2032

Nvidia and YC have invested in GRU Space, a startup founded by 22-year-old Berkeley graduate Skyler Chan, which aims to build a luxury hotel on the Moon by 2032. The company, with just two full-time employees, is already accepting reservations: a non-refundable $1,000 application fee, followed by deposits of $250,000 or $1 million if selected. Final room prices may exceed $10 million. The ambitious timeline includes applicant screening in 2026, a private auction in 2027, lunar landing tests in 2029, hotel module deployment in 2031, and opening in 2032. GRU positions itself as betting on U.S. space policy shifts and potential government reliance on commercial lunar infrastructure. The article draws parallels to Virgin Galactic’s long-delayed, costly suborbital tourism efforts, noting that GRU’s lunar ambition is far more complex. However, the founder openly acknowledges the high-risk, high-reward nature of the venture, framing it as a strategic gamble rather than a scam. The company’s name, GRU, and its slogan—“It’s time to steal the Moon”—reference the film *Despicable Me*, adding a layer of playful audacity to the project.

marsbit01/14 04:11

NVIDIA and YC Invest in a Company Aiming to Build a Hotel on the Moon by 2032

marsbit01/14 04:11

Team Expansion, The Hyperliquid Story Continues

Hyperliquid, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has rapidly emerged as a major player in crypto derivatives trading despite operating with a lean team of just 11 people and no venture capital funding. Founded by Harvard graduate Jeff Yan, the platform emphasizes transparency, security, and speed—key differentiators in the wake of the FTX collapse. In October, Hyperliquid handled over $100 billion in liquidations during a market “flash crash,” outperforming established giants like Binance and Bybit. The platform has generated over $616 million in annualized revenue, with its native token HYPE reaching a market cap of nearly $5.9 billion. Jeff Yan envisions Hyperliquid as the “AWS of finance,” supporting a growing ecosystem where developers can trade various assets, including equities. However, the platform faces challenges from well-funded competitors like Lighter and regulatory scrutiny due to its anonymous, non-KYC user model. Despite these hurdles, Hyperliquid continues to expand, recently increasing its team to 14 employees as it aims to redefine financial infrastructure.

marsbit01/14 03:28

Team Expansion, The Hyperliquid Story Continues

marsbit01/14 03:28

K1 Research and Klein Labs Co-host "2026 Seoul Signal", Foreseeing the Next Wave of Web3

K1 Research, an Asia-Pacific market expansion consultancy, and Klein Labs, a strategic market maker and Web3 venture incubator, will co-host "2026 Seoul Signal: Insights into the Next Wave of Web3" on January 22 in Seoul at People the Terrace. Leveraging K1 Research's global network across Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai, along with Klein Labs' expertise in liquidity design and market structure, the event aims to provide forward-looking strategic insights for the Web3 industry in 2026. It will bring together builders, creators, and traders to discuss survival strategies and long-term growth paths for the upcoming cycle. The forum is supported by three major gold sponsors: - BGB: The official platform token of Bitget Exchange, serving as a core asset within its ecosystem. - LeverUp: A perpetual contracts DEX on Monad, offering up to 1001x leverage and a fee-sharing mechanism. - AetheriumX: A Web3 ecosystem integrating staking, gaming, and a creator marketplace. Additional partners include Gaea Ventures, PlaysOut, and KapKap, all contributing to Web3 ecosystem collaboration. The organizers emphasize the event's goal to offer clear directional insights for key Web3 participants, combining practical market experience with systematic research to position Seoul as a global hub for Web3 innovation. Post-event, K1 Research and Klein Labs plan to deepen cooperation to accelerate the discovery and implementation of high-quality global projects. The event is open for pre-registration. - Time: January 22, 2026 (18:30 ~ 23:00 KST) - Location: People the Terrace, 13 Dosandaero 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - Registration: Link provided

marsbit01/12 09:29

K1 Research and Klein Labs Co-host "2026 Seoul Signal", Foreseeing the Next Wave of Web3

marsbit01/12 09:29

The Full Story of the Zcash Core Team's Exit: A Crypto Version of the OpenAI Drama

Zcash Core Team Departs to Form CashZ, Highlighting Crypto's Non-Profit vs. For-Profit Tension The core development team of Zcash (ZEC), Electric Coin Company (ECC), has collectively left the project's non-profit governance structure, Bootstrap, citing a "clear and persistent misalignment" with Zcash's core mission. ECC CEO Josh Swihart announced the team's departure and the immediate formation of a new for-profit startup, CashZ (CashZ.org), which will focus on commercializing a Zcash wallet to achieve mass adoption. The split stems from a fundamental disagreement on organizational structure. ECC argued that the non-profit Bootstrap model severely constrained funding, incentives, and execution efficiency, hindering scalability. Bootstrap's board, however, expressed concerns that the transition to a for-profit entity could introduce significant legal and political risks to the entire Zcash ecosystem. The situation has been compared to the OpenAI governance drama, representing a recurring industry conflict: the tension between the safety and ethics of a non-profit and the efficiency and scalability of a for-profit company. Following the news, Zcash's price fell approximately 20%, reflecting market unease. Despite the split, the new CashZ team insists the Zcash protocol itself remains unaffected and their mission to build "unstoppable private money" continues.

marsbit01/11 00:10

The Full Story of the Zcash Core Team's Exit: A Crypto Version of the OpenAI Drama

marsbit01/11 00:10

MiniMax's Funding Story: 7 Rounds in 4 Years, Who is Driving China's First AI Capital Feast

MiniMax, a Chinese AI startup, has completed an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after raising $1.5 billion across 7 funding rounds in just 4 years. Founded in early 2022 by former SenseTime executives Yan Junjie and Yun Yeyi, the company focuses on developing multimodal and large language models with the vision of "Intelligence with everyone." Key investors include Alibaba (largest external shareholder), Hillhouse Capital (first investor and largest financial backer), and Mihoyo, among others. MiniMax’s strategy combines foundational model development with practical applications, generating revenue through three balanced segments: companion AI apps (e.g., Talkie), content generation tools (e.g., Hailuo AI), and API services. The company navigated the competitive "war of a hundred models" in China, emphasizing both technological risk-taking—such as early bets on MoE architecture and linear attention models—and capital efficiency. Its approach reflects lessons from the previous AI wave: avoid over-customized enterprise solutions and prioritize scalable consumer applications. Despite market uncertainties and intense competition from tech giants, MiniMax went public not as a finale but as a means to secure more resources for ongoing R&D and expansion. The stock surged over 78% on its first trading day, reaching an HK$89.8 billion market cap.

marsbit01/09 05:14

MiniMax's Funding Story: 7 Rounds in 4 Years, Who is Driving China's First AI Capital Feast

marsbit01/09 05:14

A Decade-Old Coin: Zcash Also Faces a Midlife Crisis

Zcash, a nearly decade-old privacy-focused cryptocurrency, faced a major crisis when its entire core development team, the Electric Coin Company (ECC), collectively resigned on January 7. The team, led by CEO Josh Swihart, left due to a governance dispute with the board of the non-profit Bootstrap organization, which oversees ECC. The conflict centered around Zashi, a privacy-first mobile wallet developed by ECC. The team wanted to privatize Zashi to attract external investment and operate as a nimble startup, but the board opposed, citing legal and compliance risks associated with converting a non-profit asset into a for-profit entity. This disagreement escalated into public accusations, with Swihart calling the board’s actions “malicious governance” and accusing them of making working conditions untenable. The board members, referred to as “ZCAM” (Zaki Manian, Christina, Alan, Michelle), were criticized—particularly Zaki, who had prior controversies in the crypto space. Following the resignation, the former ECC team announced a new venture, CashZ, and plans to launch a new wallet based on Zashi’s codebase, allowing seamless migration for existing users. The incident highlights recurring tensions in crypto between non-profit foundations and entrepreneurial development teams, especially as projects mature and face valuation pressures. Zcash’s token ZEC had surged nearly 800% in late 2025, making governance and control over key assets like Zashi increasingly contentious.

marsbit01/09 05:13

A Decade-Old Coin: Zcash Also Faces a Midlife Crisis

marsbit01/09 05:13

From Manus' Xiao Hong: The Crypto Interns Who Made It to the Big Leagues

The article "From Manus' Xiao Hong to Those Crypto Interns Who Made It Big" explores the early careers of several key figures in the cryptocurrency and tech industries, highlighting how their internships and early roles during Bitcoin's formative years shaped their later success. In late 2025, Meta acquired AI company Manus, founded by Xiao Hong, who was revealed to be an early Bitcoin holder. Xiao, now a Meta VP, had his first internship in 2013 at Yibit, one of China’s earliest Bitcoin media companies, founded by prominent miner Mao Shixing (aka "Shenyu"). This experience exposed him to decentralized systems and crypto ideals that later informed his work in AI. The piece also tells the story of Ge Yuesheng, a 21-year-old intern who became an early angel investor in Bitmain, providing crucial funding and resources. He eventually co-founded Matrixport and became one of the youngest crypto billionaires. Another example is Wang Hui, OKCoin’s first employee, who built its technical infrastructure from scratch. After leaving, he co-founded JEX, which was later bought by Binance. These stories underscore common themes: timing (entering crypto during its 2013–2017 "chaotic" early days), the importance of following visionary leaders, and a willingness to embrace risk and uncertainty. While these are survivor stories, they illustrate how early exposure to crypto’s foundational ideas provided a unique vector for recognizing future tech trends—from Bitcoin to AI. The article concludes by reflecting on the rapid evolution of the industry, where a decade can transform an intern into a billionaire, and emphasizes the unpredictable, high-reward nature of betting early on emerging technologies.

marsbit01/09 03:53

From Manus' Xiao Hong: The Crypto Interns Who Made It to the Big Leagues

marsbit01/09 03:53

From Intern to the Main Table: The 'Fast Lane of Life' for Early Crypto Participants

From Intern to the Main Table: The "Fast Track" of Early Crypto Participants The article chronicles the remarkable journeys of early cryptocurrency adopters who leveraged internships and entry-level roles during Bitcoin's nascent stages (2013-2017) to achieve extraordinary success. It highlights three key figures: 1. **Xiao Hong (founder of AI company Manus, acquired by Meta in 2025)**: As a sophomore intern at Chinese Bitcoin media outlet YiBit in 2013, he absorbed decentralized principles that later informed his AI work. His path exemplifies how early crypto exposure provided a "vector" for identifying future technological shifts. 2. **Ge Yuesheng (youngest billionaire in Bitmain’s founding team)**: Initially an intern at a私募 firm, he used family resources to become Bitmain’s earliest angel investor at age 21, securing 28% equity. His risk-taking during crypto’s volatility led to co-founding Matrixport. 3. **Wang Hui (OKCoin’s first employee)**: He built OKCoin’s technical infrastructure from scratch, later founding JEX (acquired by Binance). His story underscores OKCoin’s role as a "crypto黄埔军校" (Huangpu Military Academy) for talent. Common success factors include: - **Timing**: Entering during crypto’s "chaotic phase" (2013-2017) offered disproportionate growth opportunities. - **Mentorship**: Aligning with visionaries like神鱼(Shenyu), Wu Jihan, or Xu Mingxing provided access to high-value networks. - **Risk tolerance**: Embracing uncertainty during bear markets and early adoption yielded outsized returns. The piece acknowledges survivorship bias but argues that early crypto immersion cultivated a unique mindset—blending technical intuition, product agility, and long-term conviction—that enabled these individuals to thrive across subsequent tech waves (AI, Web3). In a rapidly evolving industry, today’s interns could be tomorrow’s billionaires.

比推01/08 14:29

From Intern to the Main Table: The 'Fast Lane of Life' for Early Crypto Participants