BlockTower has spun off its venture capital division into Strobe Ventures and plans to raise $100 million for its second fund.

The best builders don’t go it alone.Base is growing fast, and the next wave of breakout apps will come from teams getting the right support at the right time. Introducing the Base Mentorship Program. We’re pairing high-potential projects with top operators in product, mini apps, design, growth, marketing, business strategy, and user acquisition.Meet the first mentors:Alok Vasudev (@AlokVasudev): Standard CryptoDariush Aghai: Study Hall CreativeDavid Espinel (@0x_Mist): Social Graph VenturesIan Dutra (@its_iLan): a16z cryptoJack Gorman (@jphackworth42): VariantJakub Rusiecki (@jakub_rusiecki): 1kxJay Drain Jr (@jay_drainjr): a16z cryptoJonathan Wu (@jonwu_): Asylum VenturesKatie Chiou (@katiewav): ArchetypeMaria Shen (@MariaShen): Electric CapitalMark Beylin (@markbeylin): Haun VenturesMike Tomaino (@yekiM_o): 1confirmationNick Tomaino (@NTmoney): 1confirmationNina Suthers (@NinaSuthers): VariantSimone “Limone” Staffa (@limone_eth): Builders GardenWinnie Lau (@winnielaux_): Strobe Ventures

Thrilled to be featured as a Launch Partner by @StrobeFinance! 🚀 Since the early days of @RippleXDev’s XRPL EVM, Band has been working with Strobe and @Peersyst to power secure lending and real-time price feeds. Together, we’re making DeFi GREAT again!

We are throwing this one in partnership with @StrobeLabs! Come hang with us tomorrow in New York tribeca!

Over the last 7d on Ethereum, the top Smart Money addresses by realized PnL are: 🥇 Hashed — $2.79M 🥈 Strobe Ventures — $1.76M 🥉 Defiance Capital — $1.27M