Best VCs for Layer 1 Protocols
3 venture capitalists actively investing in Layer 1 Protocols.
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#1Alpin Yukseloglu
Partner, Investing & Research
Paradigm
Alpin partners with crypto founders and researchers who have strong instincts about the future and the courage to follow them. His work centers on protocol, market, and mechanism design—especially sys
Paradigm says it backs founders at every stage from first check through public markets, but it does not publish Alpin's personal check range or decision authority. A 2024 firm filing described vehicle investments from $1M to $100M or more; that historical firm range is not treated as his current personal range.
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#2Chris Burniske
Partner
Placeholder
Crypto valuation frameworks and portfolio theory. Co-creator of Placeholder's crypto thesis.
#3Charlie Noyes
General Partner
Paradigm
DeFi infrastructure, MEV, protocol economics. Intersection of market microstructure and blockchain design.