2026-01-15 14:29:37

In the AI field, China and the US each showcase their strengths, but when it comes to blockchain, the landscape is already quite clear—America hasn't left much suspense for Asia at all.

Why? Just look back, and you'll understand. Back in the spring of two years ago, I wrote a note about the perspectives of Eastern and Western markets, delving into the details of VC activities in the crypto space. The investment approaches in Asia and Europe/America differ dramatically—from how they raise funds, when they exit, to overall style and orientation, almost every aspect is different.

Venture capital in Asia tends to move quickly in and out, focusing on short-term returns; in contrast, Europe and America take a long-term approach, with larger fundraising scales and longer investment cycles. When you compare these, it becomes clear who has more patience and who has a deeper capital pool.

The result is: US capital's influence in the crypto space is growing stronger, while Asia mostly follows trends or picks up opportunities, making it difficult to lead the overall direction.

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NFT_Therapy

· 10h ago

Well, this logic isn't exactly new; it's been like this for a while. Asian players are still calculating short-term gains, while the US is already planning a decade ahead. The strategic gap is too big.

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bridge_anxiety

· 10h ago

Honestly, Asia is too eager for quick gains and still wants to play the long game with the US? Wake up, brother. Quick in and out can make fast money, but the real power lies in the hands of the few, and that’s the most painful part. It’s another story of the US cutting the leeks; Asia is always playing catch-up. Asian VC really needs to learn from their patience, or else this situation will never change. Why follow the trend? Can't we do something different? Picking up leaks is still a leak; it’s better not to play at all. This gap in layout cannot be bridged in the short term.

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MEVSandwich

· 10h ago

American capital has really outperformed Asian VCs, no need to say more --- Quick entry and exit vs long-term positioning, the gap is huge --- To put it simply, it's still a game of money; whoever dares to invest more gets to speak --- Asian VC strategies are indeed too shortsighted, no wonder they can only follow the trend --- This pattern has been set for a long time, can't blame anyone --- The deep capital difference is so big that no matter how you play, you can't win --- Following the trend to pick up leaks sounds very passive, is this the current situation? --- Long-term vs short-term, they are fundamentally not competing on the same level --- All the discourse power is in the hands of the US, does Asia still have a chance to turn things around?

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BetterLuckyThanSmart

· 10h ago

Hmm... The quick in-and-out approach of Asian VCs does have its disadvantages. Really, when it comes to long-term strategies, American players are definitely more aggressive. That said, Asia isn't without opportunities; it's just a matter of mindset. Watching American capital become more and more skilled in the crypto space, Asia always feels like something's missing. Quick money and quick profits vs. long-term planning—this game, in essence, is exactly that.

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