In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Matty, co-founder of Legion, to talk about the evolving landscape of fundraising in crypto — and why the industry is moving away from chaotic ICOs toward more structured, merit-based token sales.

Matty breaks down the risks of low float / high FDV launches, the problem with misaligned incentives between founders and investors, and how Legion is building a platform that rewards contribution over speculation. The conversation also covers regulatory compliance, the future role of VCs in Web3, and how the rise of AI and alternative fundraising models is changing how projects are built and funded.

Whether you’re launching a project or investing in one, this episode unpacks the mechanics of modern token sales and where the industry is headed next.

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Guest Links / Additional Material:

Legion Website: https://legion.cc/ 

Legion on X: https://x.com/legiondotcc 

Matty on X: https://x.com/mattyTokenomics 

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – Evolution of Fundraising in Crypto

06:05 – Why ICOs Failed

09:00 – Aligning Incentives in Token Sales

12:30 – The Problem with Low Float / High FDV

16:20 – Transparency, Token Disclosures & Vesting Games

18:50 – How Legion’s Merit System Works

24:40 – SHOWCASE: Legion’s Growth: $25M Raised, 140K+ Users

27:00 – What Projects Are Best Suited for Legion

28:47 – The Future of VCs, AI, and Capital Leverage

36:20 – Compliance

42:00 – What’s Next for Legion

44:30 – How to Get Involved

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