Cloud credits keep crypto startups lean. AWS hacks slash costs by half — free compute’s the degen edge.

Go-to-market’s all about UX that slaps. Slick UI turns data into revenue — VCs/retail chase seamless. DMs open.

Advisor networks unlock crypto’s big bags. Right intros close OTC rounds — connections are everything. DMs open

It's never been harder for VCs to make money in web3. The days of guaranteed 10x shots are gone, projects need eyeballs and convincing products that add actual value.

If this is you... DM us! "I think our major problem now is crystal clear positioning. Our tech can be used to solve problems for 10 different groups of people. It is better for us to pick one and solve it well, and get paid. This could be a prerequisite of the fundraising

Crypto today is deeply PVP. There are too few new users, and the Tier 1 project race often comes down to how much liquidity VCs can extract from the rest of the market.

The rise of RWA narratives shows a growing hunger for blockchain to touch the real world—attracting new users (beyond crypto natives) and breaking away from the zero-sum dynamics that are killing yield and returns.

Fundraising has also gotten harder—even in a “topped-out” market. VCs want products with actual users, usable proof-of-concepts, and things people love to use.

If you’re building and want to go to market with a narrative users can actually understand - DM us. We help projects craft stories that convert attention into adoption.

🚀 Ready for 24/7 stock trading? Robinhood just plugged U.S. equities into Arbitrum, turning today’s 24/5 model into round-the-clock, DeFi-compatible liquidity—and it’s not about meme markets. 🔹 This isn’t a gimmick—it’s a fundamental rethink of market access. 🔹 What happens

Unpopular opinion: Pitch decks and conference collaboration decks should be much less flashy / degen, it makes them hard to read and get to the point. It makes it look cheap. Color is fine, but keep it clean.

Thrilled to be gearing up Polli to launch through the cross-chain ecosystem - stay tuned!

Stay silent, build loud!

Read our July update on Substack apetown.substack.com/p/riverstone-m…

Riverstone will be at ETHTokyo (12–15 Sept). Founders: need an edge when speaking to investors? Investors: looking for curated deal flow (VC/OTC/PP)? Let’s meet - DMs are open and coffee’s on us.

Proud of the team at Polli really taking staking to the next level 👏🏼

Riverstone will be at Cosmoverse, Split 🇭🇷 (30 Oct – 1 Nov) Founders: sharpen your story. Investors: discover better deal flow. Let’s connect - DMs open, coffee’s on us.

🐢 On‑chain dealflow, but curated - Turtle coordinates LPs, partners, and campaigns so projects earn durable liquidity instead of mercenary flows. 🐢 From “Summoning” TACs to vaults and embedded distribution, it’s an accrual model designed for builders and aligned LPs.

Riverstone will be at Staking Summit - Buenos Aires 🇦🇷 🇦🇷 (15–16 Nov) We partner with teams building real infrastructure - not narratives. Yield optimization, validator tooling, and risk-adjusted returns are what we know best. Investors & builders alike - if this is your lane, let’s talk.