Commerce in the 2010s was marked by the growth of the DTC darlings such as Allbirds, Warby Parker, Casper, and more. What we learned from that era was the brands that prevailed were those with hyper-strong, almost fanatical, communities that helped supercharge the brand’s growth. Think Glossier and Barry's - brands that sell more than products. They build movements by leveraging the power of their community. At Strobe, we believe community-owned and co-created brands are the future, especiall...

Nowadays, new assets launch every minute, with some reaching billion dollar valuations before ever appearing on CeFi venues. Earlier this year, we saw $TRUMP reach a market cap of $15B and trade $85.5B in volume before Coinbase even listed the token. With the rise of derivative exchanges and novel yield products on new chains, even the most sophisticated traders struggle to capture maximum value, effectively manage positions, and efficiently move assets across multiple protocols.

At Strobe, we believe that the intersection of AI and crypto will unlock new design spaces for product creation and value distribution. This thesis underpins our investment in Dripster, a token launchpad built on Solana that reimagines how products are designed, funded, and brought to life. From your imagination to doorstep in just two weeks, Dripster now enables virtually anyone to become a designer. How Dripster WorksToday, the role of product design and creation is relegated primarily to f...