EthCC8 @EthCC in Cannes showcased Ethereum's shift toward real-world adoption. Key themes: AI agents evolving from hype to utility, stablecoins gaining institutional trust with clearer regulation, and DeFi entering a new era of security, interoperability, and automation. Tokenized RWAs and agent-driven economies signal a maturing ecosystem built for long-term sustainability. At DFG, we're excited to back innovations shaping this future. Read the full EthCC8 recap by DFG Founder & CEO @realjameswo : #ETHCC #ETHCC8 #ETHCC2025

1/ Chain Abstraction is key to Web3 mass adoption—and it’s coming faster than you think. At @EthCC, DFG Founder & CEO James Wo @realjameswo shared why crypto is at an inflection point—and how abstraction will unlock the next wave of growth. Watch James’ speech video: A thread👇 #EthCC #EthCC8 #EthCC2025

Web3’s biggest bottleneck isn’t infrastructure—it’s user experience. To reach mass Web3 adoption, crypto must move from clunky chains & wallets to seamless, chainless UX. The future is intent-driven, abstracted, and invisible. Read the latest research article by DFG:

DFG President Terry Culver joined the investment panel at the Hack Seasons Conference by @mpost_io during @EthCC to share insights into the evolving stablecoin landscape and long-term investing. Terry highlighted how regulatory clarity, like the Genius Act, will drive diversity in stablecoin models, and how stablecoins will be the foundation for new financial products. He also reflected on DFG’s early role in backing @circle @USDC and our ongoing mission to bridge traditional finance with crypto while persisting censorship resistance as the most essential yet fragile value in the ecosystem. With no LPs, DFG invests in generational change. We see untapped potential in overlooked Layer 1s and emerging infrastructure, and we’re here for the long game. Watch the full video 👇 #EthCC #EthCC8 #ETHCC2025

DFG Head of Research Geng Kai joined the judge panel at the #EthCCBuildersShowcase organized by @akindo_io this afternoon at @EthCC. An engaging session where attendees also took part by guessing the winner. Great energy all around! #EthCC #EthCC8 #EthCC2025

DFG Founder & CEO James Wo @realjameswo gave the speech "There’s no Web3 future without chain abstraction" at @EthCC this afternoon. As a piece of key infrastructure, chain abstraction will help onboard the next billion users. #EthCC #EthCC8 #ETHCC2025

DFG Founder & CEO @realjameswo ’s speech on Chain Abstraction at @EthCC Monroe stage is starting in 10 minutes! Don’t miss his valuable insights! Watch the livestream here: #ETHCC #EthCC8 #Ethcc2025

DFG Head of Research Geng Kai @defihoe69 moderated the panel at @wrappedxyz 's Multichain Day event during @EthCC this morning. A well-attended event with great vibes—spacious venue, refreshing AC, and fun, interactive booths that kept everyone engaged. #EthCC #EthCC8 #ETHCC2025

Next to the stage is Terry Culver from @DFG__Official “The Ethereum community now competes with ETFs and public markets. If you want investors to commit for 5+ years, your ideas need to be tested, debated, and shared widely.”