How Are Institutions Involved With Crypto

Institutions have been getting into crypto, but most people misunderstand what they’re doing and why.

There is a common misconception that institutional adoption of blockchain is boosting the crypto industry as we know it - the grassroot startups, the hyped communities, and the mooning bags.

As we've seen with recent performance, despite more institutional involvement crypto prices aren't holding up, so this begs the question - what are institutions actually doing in the speace.

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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 1

We are kicking off our 6-week journey with Week 1 (16–20 March).

This week is designed to tailor the programme to your specific needs and set the standard for what’s to come.

Here is the lineup:

1. Onboarding: Hosted by Simplicity to align on your goals and tailor our acceleration to your exact needs.

2. Group Introductions: A dedicated session to foster cross-collaboration among the cohort.

3. Business Principles Masterclass: Led by Greg Bock, Co-Founder of Fidesium. As a founder with two successful exits, Greg will break down the fundamentals that every startup needs to focus on.

We are ready to get started. Are you?

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The Simplicity Group family just got bigger.

We are excited to share that FounderZone is officially joining the Simplicity Group ecosystem!

By bringing FounderZone into the Simplicity family, we are creating a direct pipeline between high-level advisory and hands-on company building.

What this means for our network:
While Simplicity Group continues to provide high-level Web3 Strategy and Tokenomics Consultancy, FounderZone will serve as our dedicated execution arm for the UAE market, specialising in:

• Entity Setup: Streamlined company formation in the UAE.
• Visas & Residencies: Hassle-free immigration support.
• Accounting: Compliant financial infrastructure from Day 1.

Learn more about Founder Zone here:
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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 2

After a strong start, we move immediately into execution. Week 2 (23–27 March) is noscriptd "Getting Started," focusing on laying the operational and technical groundwork for your startup.

Here is the lineup:

1. Pitch Deck Mastery: Michael Harding (Director, Foundation Ventures) will teach you how to craft a narrative that actually sells your story to investors.

2. Legal Structuring: Han Verstraete (Founder, Otonomos) brings over a decade of experience to ensure your legal entity is set up for long-term success.

3. Building on Canton: Melvis Langyintuo (Executive Director, Canton Foundation) outlines the unique advantages of the Canton network.

4. Building on Solana:
Cap (Superteam UK Lead) provides expert insight on why and how to leverage the Solana ecosystem.

5. Building on Base:
Speaker TBA - stay tuned for a deep dive into building in the Base ecosystem.

Set the right foundation for success.

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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 3

You can build the best product in the world, but it means nothing if no one knows about it. Week 3 (30 March – 3 April) is dedicated entirely to Marketing, helping you cut through the noise and dominate the narrative.

Here is the lineup:

1. Branding: Laura Inamedinova (Founder, LKI Consulting) reveals how she positions 9-10 figure companies to lead their markets.

2. Public Relations: Conrad Young (Founder, Paragon) draws on his experience with Tier-1 projects and politicians to teach you the strategic "when, where, and why" of PR.

3. Community Building: Brian Dede (CEO, DVERSE & Inferno Labs) breaks down how to build genuine, engaged communities that stick.

4. Events: Zachary J (Co-Founder, Party Action People) shares the playbook behind successful events like the Stablecoin Summit.

5. Personal Branding: Speaker TBA - A deep dive into founder-led growth.

Visibility is not optional.

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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 4

Week 4 (6–10 April) dives into the most critical component of any Web3 project: Tokenomics. This is a masterclass led directly by our Co-Founders, sharing the methodologies that have built over 150 economies.

Here is the lineup:

1. Utilities & Policies: Alex Fatuliaj (Co-Founder, Simplicity Group) breaks down incentive alignment and token purpose.

2. Supply Side Strategy: Daniel Malinovski (Co-Founder, Simplicity Group) delivers a crash course on valuations, vesting, and distribution to ensure your supply aligns with actual user demand.

3. Advanced Modelling: Alex Fatuliaj returns as an official Machinations Expert to explain the principles of stochastic and deterministic modelling.

Design an economy that lasts.

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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 5

Week 5 (13–17 April) is dedicated to Fundraising. We are bringing in founders who have raised millions and experts who facilitate major acquisitions to show you exactly how it's done.

Here is the lineup:

1. VC Outreach: Ben Biondi (Founder, Folks Finance) shares the strategy that helped him raise over $6M from giants like Coinbase Ventures, Jump, and OKX Ventures.

2. Pitching & Relationships: Michael Harding (Director, Foundation Ventures) returns with his "Pitch Perfect" masterclass, teaching you how to serenade investors and collect checks.

3. Acquisitions & OTC: Harrison Frye (Co-Founder, AcquireFi) outlines the groundwork needed to position your project for a successful acquisition or OTC deal.

Secure the capital you need to scale.

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Simplicity Accelerator Deadline Approaching

Make sure you get your applications in. It only takes 10 minutes to apply.

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Simplicity Accelerator Programme Announcement - Week 6

Week 6 (20–24 April) is the final phase: Token Launch. We are covering the critical infrastructure needed to take your token to market from public sales to exchange listings and liquidity management.

Here is the lineup:

1. Launchpads: Matt O'Connor (Founder, Legion) explains the modern strategies for conducting successful public sales and how top-tier launchpads operate.

2. CEX Listings: Andrew Thomas (Founder, DVERSE) reveals the playbook that secured over 50 Tier-1 listings in 2025 alone, detailing exactly what exchanges look for.

3. Market Making (Pt. I): Alessia Baumgartner (VP Ecosystems, DWF Labs) provides a crash course on market making, offering key insights for founders from one of the biggest names in the space.

4. Market Making (Pt. II): Chris Jepson (CBDO, Metron Trading) dives into the metrics that matter, explaining how to manage your market maker and the benefits of a personalised approach.

Launch with confidence.

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Throughout the programme we will keep onboarding more investors, but already we have some of the biggest names in the space.

They have joined the accelerator to attend / judge the final pitch competition, but they will be present throughout the programme for specific introductions.

Applications are closed.
We'll be in touch with all accepted projects.