Looking back, the crypto hype cycle seems rather obvious — but not everyone involved was just chasing heat. In the early days of a tech trend, our panelists recommend investors start by understanding the “why now” and seeking out relationships with authentic founding teams that have long-term potential. This will help them keep a clear head on who is actually worth investing in.

Read the full write-up on hype cycles here: https://mercury.com/blog/navigating-h...

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