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# Josh Katz - Sutton Place Ventures | LinkedIn

Josh Katz Sign in to view Josh’s full profile Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New York City Metropolitan Area Contact Info Sign in to view Josh’s full profile Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . 5K followers 500+ connections See your mutual connections View mutual connections with Josh Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Join to view profile Message Sign in to view Josh’s full profile Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Sutton Place Ventures New York University Websites Company Website www.SuttonPlace.io Company Website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWLaLe21jbU Other https://www.facebook.com/josh.katz.142 Report this profile About 💿 see more Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? Join now Activity Follow Sign in to view Josh’s full profile Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . The product & eng. people at LinkedIn for sure don’t actually use LinkedIn. Nobody who cared would have this default to a cumulative line graph… The product & eng. people at LinkedIn for sure don’t actually use LinkedIn. Nobody who cared would have this default to a cumulative line graph… Liked by Josh Katz Congrats to our founders Chris Taylor and Eddie Siegel and the Fractional AI team on their acquisition by Anthropic and Blackstone! We first backed… Congrats to our founders Chris Taylor and Eddie Siegel and the Fractional AI team on their acquisition by Anthropic and Blackstone! We first backed… Liked by Josh Katz It’s been a long journey, and I’m really proud to share that we’ve officially launched GHARAGE Ventures first fund in travel and retail. From the… It’s been a long journey, and I’m really proud to share that we’ve officially launched GHARAGE Ventures first fund in travel and retail. From the… Liked by Josh Katz Join now to see all activity Experience & Education *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Sutton Place Ventures *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ********** *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> **** ****** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******* *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> ***** **** *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> ******* *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> *** **** ********** *]:mb-0">- *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> 1999 - 2001 *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> ****** ******* *]:mb-0">- *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> 1992 - 1996 View Josh’s full experience See their title, tenure and more. Sign in Welcome back Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . New to LinkedIn? Join now or By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement , Privacy Policy , and Cookie Policy . Publications *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> MGM Grand tests NFT Ticketing *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Coindesk April 14, 2022 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> The YellowHeart platform is adding utility-backed tickets to one of the largest event spaces on the Vegas Strip. See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> NFTs Bring Tickets to Life *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Yahoo Finance January 21, 2022 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Rolling Stone Future 25 *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Rolling Stone May 20, 2021 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> The blockchain expert went from fetching tuna sandwiches for Clive Davis to designing NFTs for all the rockstars See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Rising popularity of NFTs *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> CNBC March 8, 2021 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Restaurant music emerges from the background *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Crain's Aug 2017 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> How Restaurants Make Music Go with Food - The Wall Street Journal. *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> Wall Street Journal Jun 2016 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> Wall Street Journal See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Apple's real advantage in streaming *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> CNBC June 12, 2015 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Bar Business Magazine *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> March 3, 2015 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Former record company exec now creates playlists for a living *]:mb-0 not-first-middot leading-[1.75]"> NY Post December 15, 2014 *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication *]:mb-0 text-[18px] text-color-text leading-regular group-hover:underline font-semibold"> Fox Business News *]:mb-0">- *]:mb-0 [&>*]:text-md [&>*]:text-color-text-low-emphasis"> See publication Join now to see all publications More activity by Josh Liked by Josh Katz Liked by Josh Katz Reflecting on Our Global Nobu Hospitality Conference Today, we leave Barcelona with a heavy heart after spending precious time here and creating… Reflecting on Our Global Nobu Hospitality Conference Today, we leave Barcelona with a heavy heart after spending precious time here and creating… Liked by Josh Katz We had the pleasure of speaking with CNBC about the evolving reservations landscape and how DoorDash and SevenRooms are working together to help… We had the pleasure of speaking with CNBC about the evolving reservations landscape and how DoorDash and SevenRooms are working together to help… Liked by Josh Katz As a lifelong basketball lover and player (thanks to my dad Mike Rosen and my 4th grade teacher Sam Rines), it was so much fun joining the National… As a lifelong basketball lover and player (thanks to my dad Mike Rosen and my 4th grade teacher Sam Rines), it was so much fun joining the National… Liked by Josh Katz The Live Music Business — What the Hell Is Happening? I recently went to see Pearl Jam at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, and on the same night,… The Live Music Business — What the Hell Is Happening? I recently went to see Pearl Jam at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, and on the same night,… Liked by Josh Katz Nobu proud to expand further in Poland. I'm excited to share this CNN video highlighting our latest project in Poland. It captures the essence of… Nobu proud to expand further in Poland. I'm excited to share this CNN video highlighting our latest project in Poland. It captures the essence of… Liked by Josh Katz Combining comfort, design, safety and cutting-edge technology, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows what 140 years of innovation make possible - and… Combining comfort, design, safety and cutting-edge technology, the 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class shows what 140 years of innovation make possible - and… Liked by Josh Katz The rumors are true. Cocktails & Connections: Limited Edition is back! Our traditional C&C events? Big rooms. Big energy. Big conversations. Limited… The rumors are true. Cocktails & Connections: Limited Edition is back! Our traditional C&C events? Big rooms. Big energy. Big conversations. Limited… Liked by Josh Katz Tame Impala only did a hanful of markets at the end of 2025. Now, many of you get to see one of my favorite shows from last year, extra bonus with… Tame Impala only did a hanful of markets at the end of 2025. 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In a world of ESG volatility and compliance costs, we solve with a unique stack: quantum engine for ultra-fast optimizations, FedAvg for decentralized data, and XAI for real-time explainability. We focus on critical rare metals—lithium for EVs, cobalt for batteries, neodymium and europium for renewables—that drive the green economy and outpace giants like Glencore or BlackRock. Our beta with 10 clients validates 500% ROI (EcoTrade Corp on lithium, backed by IEA's tripling of demand by 2030), projecting $10M ARR. Our ethical trading empowers communities in Congo and Chile, ensuring SFDR/AI Act compliance. With $20-50M Seed, we scale pilots on Binance Q1 2026 and we'll dominate COP30. Join MVTech to transform the green economy at COP30.💥 Guy Swann Peardrive LLC • 924 followers Are we inadvertently recreating the problems of fiat on the blockchain? In this read, we break down why the stablecoin boom might just be an extension of the legacy system rather than a departure from it. We discuss regulatory capture, the limits of utility, and the future of digital cash. Listen in to hear Roy's thesis. Listen to Stablecoins: Evolution, Not A Revolution by Roy Sheinfeld on Bitcoin Audible, available on all major platforms: 🔗 Fountain: https://lnkd.in/ey2hUbXa 5 Anjli Jain ElevenX Capital • 35K followers **Embracing the Future of Filmmaking: Vurt's Vertical Video Strategy** As the demand for short, engaging content surges, Vurt’s innovative approach to vertical video positions indie filmmakers to leverage consumer spending trends effectively. At ElevenX Capital, we recognize the immense potential of mobile-first applications that cater to evolving viewing habits. How can investors identify the next wave of successful platforms that support creative storytelling in an increasingly mobile world? #investing #innovation #venturecapital #entrepreneurship 1 Justin Elliott WRTH • 2K followers The $250B collectibles market has a dirty secret: the platforms moving the most money are the least transparent. We audited the major collectibles data sources online. What we found was staggering. Over 40 dominant platforms, including top auction houses and resale markets, either block, paywall, or don’t expose usable public data at all. In public equities, this level of information asymmetry would violate Reg FD. In collectibles, it’s considered normal. Think about that. A quarter-trillion-dollar market where collectors are expected to make decisions with less transparency than a penny stock. We mapped 136+ live data feeds across 10 collectibles categories. The signal exists, it’s just fragmented, buried, and inaccessible. A collector in a small town should have the same market intelligence as a dealer on Madison Avenue. That’s what we’re building at WRTH: aggregated market signals, unified portfolio tracking, cross-category valuation, and multi-channel selling tools. Think Bloomberg Terminal, but for collectibles. The information asymmetry era is ending. We’re building the infrastructure that replaces it, in public. 9 Kamila Hoe Venture Cooperative • 3K followers As an ex-IBMer who attended Consensus 2026 Miami by CoinDesk and someone who’s been discussing AI since 2014 and in the startup ecosystem, one thing became very clear to me during this tech conference. AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies are about to impact almost every industry — not just “tech”. I believe the future will be shaped not only by engineers, but also by artists, storytellers, designers, founders, and culture-makers. I’m excited to see what’s being built in this space and continue to interview the people behind it to highlight different perspectives on what our futures could look like. We’re all probably a bit tired talking about it but what are you looking forward to most as we build? #blockchainmedia #womeninai #aistartups #blockchainfounder #vc 18 3 Comments Hira Bulani Milesahead holiday homes • 1K followers 🗽 Exciting News: US Passes GENIUS Act, Paving the Way for RWA Growth The recent passing of the GENIUS Act in the US marks a significant milestone, establishing clear regulations for stablecoins and heralding a new era of asset tokenization. This development signals a closer alignment between Wall Street and Web3. 🟡 Diving Deeper into Stablecoins they are commonly backed by tangible assets like government bonds, treasuries, and private credit, are now expanding their scope beyond traditional finance. The era of tokenization extends to a wide array of assets, enabling trade and programmability on the blockchain. 🟡 Beyond RWA's Initial Phase As regulations and technology evolve, tokenization is poised to transcend financial instruments, encompassing intellectual property, cultural treasures, and innovative value formats. 🟡 Introducing MovieDOM and Real World Projects (RWP). This initiative ventures beyond asset tokenization to embrace real-world entities such as films, shows, and narratives, now accessible and tradable for all. The focus shifts towards cultivating a global marketplace for culture, emphasizing more than just financial transactions. #GENIUSAct #Stablecoins #Tokenization #RWP #BlockchainRevolution 1 Sunny Mattoo Self-employed • 7K followers Looking for active pre-seed investors in the USA and UK? Here are 30 funds backing MVP-stage founders 👇 This curated list highlights 30 verified investors, micro-funds, and early-stage programs... across the USA and UK that support founders at the MVP and early-traction stage. It’s built for founders who are: → raising their first pre-seed round → already at MVP or beyond → building early traction in the USA, UK, or globally The list includes a mix of US and UK VCs, micro-funds, and founder-focused programs investing across: SaaS, AI, fintech, consumer, deep tech, and more. ✔️ All links lead to each investor’s official website ✔️ Includes active pre-seed funds and programs ✔️ Suitable for founders building in the USA or UK Here is the numbered list of 30 active pre-seed investors, sorted by country, each with a working website link and active as of November 2025: USA 🇺🇲 1. Right Side Capital Management: https://www.rscapital.com/ 2. 2048 Ventures: https://www.2048.vc/ 3. 1984 Ventures: https://www.1984.vc/ 4. 1517 Fund: https://1517fund.com/ 5. TinySeed: https://tinyseed.com/ 6. Hustle Fund: https://www.hustlefund.vc/ 7. Social Impact Capital: https://lnkd.in/eA5W9NQh 8. The Fund: https://thefund.vc/ 9. Unconventional Ventures: https://lnkd.in/eFPmPa6P 10. Calm/Storm Ventures: https://calmstorm.vc/ 11. Precursor Ventures: https://precursorvc.com/ 12. StartUp Health: https://lnkd.in/eE-dTr3P 13. E²JDJ: https://www.e2jdj.com/ UK 🇬🇧 14. Ascension Ventures: https://ascension.vc/ 15. Ada Ventures: https://lnkd.in/e2wGD9pf 16. Concept Ventures: https://lnkd.in/enef-YuY 17. Atomico Angel Programme: https://atomico.com/ 18. Bethnal Green Ventures: https://lnkd.in/eR22mXG4 19. Form Ventures: https://lnkd.in/evawW7-4 20. Connect Ventures: https://lnkd.in/enXifVjf 21. Playfair Capital: https://lnkd.in/esfA6cbb 22. SFC Capital: https://lnkd.in/ebtG5eRJ 23. Cornerstone Partners: https://lnkd.in/eYHi7zTN 24. Octopus Ventures Scout Network: https://lnkd.in/e-NEMjfP 25. Episode 1 Ventures: https://episode1.com/ 26. SyndicateRoom: https://lnkd.in/eAxw_MEz 27. Seedcamp: https://seedcamp.com/ 28. Zinc VC: https://www.zinc.vc/ 29. Founders Factory: https://lnkd.in/enn_U5mJ 30. Backed VC: https://www.backed.vc/ 👍 Like if you found this useful. Reshared as received ***** #investor #angelinvestment #venturecapital #founder #fund #funding #entrepreneurs #stratup #startups #seedfunding ***Connect with me**** ******For more Startups, AI, Tokenomics, Blockchain updates, SDG******* 84 7 Comments Marc Boiron Polygon Labs • 13K followers Tens of thousands of blockchains are coming. It's a reality Polygon Labs is preparing for. I had a great talk with Sri Misra on why I believe sector-specific chains will win over general-purpose chains. Here’s why I believe that: → Every sector needs its own tools. What works for gaming is not right for payments. What fits social apps is not the best for DeFi. → One-size-fits-all chains slow everyone down. Sector chains move fast, solve one job, and fit like a glove. This is why Polygon PoS is focused on payments and RWAs, and Katana is focused on DeFi. But there’s the twist: more chains mean more mess for users (imagine using 15+ apps, all on different chains). That’s where Agglayer comes in. To hide the mess and unify chains across any stack or VM. • Builders get what they need: custom blockchains, no trade-offs • Users get what they want: invisible, easy, no extra steps Polygon Labs is building for a future where thousands of blockchains fit together, but it still feels like one place. All the details on the Alpha Un# podcast: unhashed.co/marc 51 1 Comment Dr. Tyrone Moodley Southernsoft Technologies • 6K followers Crypto's 'yield gap' is closing fast as stablecoins and tokenized assets surge: RedStone | The Block RWAs refer to tokenized versions of traditional financial instruments, including U.S. Treasuries and corporate debt, as well as real estate, gold, and private credit. Tokenization allows these instruments to trade, settle, and be used as collateral on public blockchains, bringing traditional yield streams into decentralized finance. https://lnkd.in/gbNkqS7u 2 Chinenye Ogbu AlphaWordSmiths Digital… • 64 followers Massachusetts Moves Towards Online Casino Legalization In January, State Representative David K. Muradian Jr. filed House bill H.4431 which aims to legalize and regulate online casino games in Massachusetts. Once passed, the bill will allow licensed operators to offer digital slot machines, poker, blackjack, and other casino-style games under the oversight of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) which already regulates the state’s retail casinos, horse racing, and sports betting. Here are the key highlights of the bill: 1. iGaming licenses valid for 5 years. 2. Online casinos will be regulated by the MGC. 3. Outright ban on sweepstakes casinos, which allow players to buy virtual currency (often in the form of coins or tokens) to play games rather than real money. 4. Unregulated casinos will face fines from $10,000 to $100,000 per offense. 5. Online casino operators would pay a 20% tax on revenue. Supporters of the bill argue that Massachusetts is losing an estimated $7 billion annually to unregulated operators, revenue that could be redirected to the state through a safe, regulated market. What do you think? Will Massachusetts join the growing list of US states embracing online casino gaming? #iGaming #OnlineCasino #Massachusetts #SportsBetting #SweepstakesCasino #iGamingNews #CasinoGaming #Gambling 2 Udochukwu Chinedum micro1 • 350 followers Cramer Questions GAP's Comeback, Sparking Speculation: Could a Web3 Pivot be the Retail Giant's Last Hope? Market analyst Jim Cramer publicly questioned The Gap, Inc.'s potential for a business comeback. This sparked speculation across the crypto industry on whether the legacy retail brand could leverage Web3 technologies, like NFTs or a tokenized loyalty program, as a viable strategy for revitalization. The core issue is whether a mainstream company can successfully pivot into the crypto space to recapture consumer interest and drive growth. The market sentiment is sharply divided. Crypto-native investors see this as a potential mass-adoption catalyst, viewing any legacy brand's entry into Web3 as inherently bullish. However, traditional market analysts and crypto skeptics perceive it as a high-risk, desperate maneuver. Cramer's involvement triggers the 'Inverse Cramer' effect for many crypto traders, who may ironically buy into the narrative as a contrarian play. The overall mood is one of speculative curiosity rather than confident conviction. It's a "wait-and-see" scenario. Source - https://lnkd.in/drrBNs8J Alpha Insight AI Dr. Mesut İnan Kriptofoni • 680 followers Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, recently highlighted a critical macro shift that crypto investors shouldn't ignore: a sharp $300 billion drop in U.S. dollar liquidity over the past few weeks. This contraction is largely fueled by a $200 billion spike in the Treasury General Account (TGA), likely reflecting the government's strategy to build a cash buffer ahead of a potential shutdown. As Hayes points out, Bitcoin’s recent price correction isn't a mystery—it’s a natural reaction to a tightening dollar supply. In a market where liquidity is king, keeping a close eye on the TGA balance might be the most important play for understanding the next move in digital assets. 📉💰 #Bitcoin #MacroEconomics #CryptoNews #TGA #Liquidity #ArthurHayes Ken Lewis Peirce College • 212 followers Beyond the Slop #27 — XRP Is Entering Gaming A new initiative called XRPL GameChain aims to bring gaming projects onto the XRP Ledger, developed by Ripple. Unlike earlier crypto gaming waves focused on speculation, the positioning here is infrastructure-first. -Built on the XRP Ledger, which is known for fast settlement and low transaction costs. -Designed to support in-game asset transfers without high gas fees. -Marketed toward developers building real games, not purely token-driven economies. If implemented well, this could improve backend transaction efficiency for digital items, particularly in live-service environments. However, the broader industry lesson still applies: players engage for gameplay, not financial mechanics. Crypto gaming hasn’t succeeded at scale yet. But reducing friction and cost at the infrastructure level is at least a more grounded starting point. https://lnkd.in/exNQtNMg 2 Paul C. Golden Rock Global PLC • 9K followers OpenTrade raises $17M for its stablecoin yield growth strategy Key Takeaways $17 million placement was led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital Total funding to date is in excess of $30M+ OpenTrade expects it to handle more than $1 billion in transaction volume before the end of 2026 2026 todate - cleared $300 million By supporting stablecoin yields with RWAs such as Treasury bills, the platform provides a lower risk option for investing in lending. https://lnkd.in/eHHuyuvz 2 Antonio K. Zebec Nation • 20K followers The crypto space often moves on signals long before confirmations. Recent discussions around Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple) and Simon Babakhani (Zebec) are drawing increased attention across the community. While nothing is officially confirmed, it highlights a broader trend: 👉 The convergence of payment infrastructure, blockchain, and real-world utility Understanding these early signals can make a significant difference in how we interpret market direction. 🎥 Full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/g7MU2QDG 📺 Subscribe: Grow Rich Grow Happy #Blockchain #Fintech #CryptoInfrastructure #Payments #Web3 #DigitalAssets #Innovation #Ripple #Zebec 6 Lawrence Litzky Inspired Artists Productions • 969 followers Commenting on a post by Leo Mindyuk, Founder & CEO of BOSONIC, Rosario Ingargiola... Very well said, Leo, and you would know, you are executing numerous successful algo strategies that have to account for this reality. Another interesting metric is to look at a largely institutional venue like LMAX Digital where in Jan26 they did $9 Billion of volume, but the Average Trade Size across 4.25 million trades for BTC was ~$10,000 and for ETH was ~$3,000 This is why you need truly tradable liquidity aggregation. It needs to be across a much larger pool of liquidity providing exchanges and market makers, but very importantly it needs to include other buy-side and sell-side orders in a global consolidated order book. Many don't understand that with solutions like Talos (which are great at what they do) they show you the aggregated liquidity, but each underlying liquidity source is a separate channel with its own funding characteristics. Specifically, you have to either put an allocation of assets at each underlying exchange or set up bilateral credit with each underlying market maker. As liquidity shifts you run into ceilings on each of these liquidity channels and as you move in and out of positions you can also run into capital constraints. The solution has to go beyond what is being sold as Off-Exchange Settlement. The real solution has these characteristics: 1. Single pool of trading collateral in your own account at your own Qualified Custodian or in your self-custody wallet address on Smart Vault. No accounts on the exchanges, no bilateral-credit or tri-party agreements. Everyone is AML/KYC'd through a BSA regulated entity or equivalent. 2. An aggregation of CeXs, ECNs, Market Makers, and *very importantly* native resting Limit GTC Orders of Buy-side and Sell-side counterparties. Orders can match with other Limit GTC orders or be routed out for execution on external order books (CeXs, some ECNs) or against streaming quotes (Market Makers, some ECNs). Throw in a Dark Pool that can also match against the Lit Book liquidity for good measure. Oh and don't forget DeX liquidity. 3. Real-time multilateral netting across all counterparties, i.e., you can Buy BTC on CeX-1 and Sell BTC on CeX-2 and you are net flat instantly. No capital inefficiencies or funding/credit ceilings as the best price shifts around. 4. All of this global liquidity is tradable from a single account with automated atomic net settlement. No pre-allocations of capital, no bilateral settlement. Bosonic has been quietly building towards this for a long time. It's been a painful journey because it's never been done before, but we are live with this solution today and getting ready to scale up. Now our work is to educate some of the CeXs and Market Makers and get the liquidity takers asking them for participation. Stay tuned.... https://lnkd.in/eN-Fu4vg 3 Antonio K. Zebec Nation • 20K followers The next phase of crypto adoption may not come from speculation… It may come from USER EXPERIENCE. Zebec Network is preparing to launch its mobile SuperApp featuring: ✔️ Real-time payroll ✔️ Card management ✔️ Staking ✔️ Everyday payments ✔️ Mobile-first financial tools What makes this interesting is not just the technology… It’s the network effect. When people genuinely enjoy using an app that improves convenience and access to money, they naturally share it with friends, coworkers, and businesses. That kind of organic growth often becomes more powerful than traditional advertising. In a world tethered to smartphones, frictionless financial experiences spread FAST. This is why utility-focused crypto infrastructure projects deserve attention moving forward. #Zebec #ZBCN #Fintech #Blockchain #Crypto #PayFi #DigitalFinance #Web3 #Innovation #MassAdoption #FutureOfFinance #RealTimePayments 2 Show more posts Show fewer posts Explore top content on LinkedIn Find curated posts and insights for relevant topics all in one place. 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