🚀 Crypto startups are back in the VC spotlight, with 2024 seeing a cool $13.6 billion in funding—up from $10.1 billion in 2023. While we're still reminiscing about the $32.4 billion peak of 2021, the future looks bright! 🌟

- Monad Labs snagged $225M for a new smart contract network.

- Berachain and Babylon also made waves with $100M and $70M, respectively.

- Securitize got a $47M nod from BlackRock.

Looking ahead, 2025 might just be the year of the crypto comeback, with forecasts predicting over $18 billion in investments. Is the crypto winter finally thawing? Share your thoughts below!