After her appointment as Partner at DWF Labs, Lingling Jiang sat down for her first interview with Bitcoin.com. In this conversation with journalists, Jiang outlined the company’s business development strategy, shared insights on the strategic prospects of the crypto market, explained DWF Labs’ investment selection process, and dived deeper into the significance of Web3, all while shedding light on the role of memecoins. Here are the key takeaways from the interview.
Regulatory Clarity in the Crypto Space
Lingling Jiang highlighted Asia's leadership as the prominent crypto industry’s hub, attributing its success to clear regulatory frameworks in countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. She suggested that the recent U.S. election of Donald Trump could signal a potential shift toward clearer regulations, provided the administration recognizes crypto’s economic potential. However, she noted that any substantial changes in the U.S. regulatory landscape would likely take time due to the complexity of the ecosystem.
The Impact of Crypto ETFs: Two-Tier System?
While cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) bring stability and attract institutional investors, Jiang observed that they might dilute the influence of retail investors and reduce the volatility traditionally seen in the market. She foresaw a possible two-tier crypto ecosystem, where crypto whales focus on established assets such as ETFs, while retail traders continue speculating on volatile, lesser-known tokens:
“We could end up with a two-tier crypto ecosystem where suits trade the blue chips and degens stick to the trenches where 1,000x fortunes are won and lost.”
DWF Labs’ Role in Web3 Development
According to Lingling Jiang, DWF Labs has supported over 800 Web3 projects with crypto market making, OTC trading, and treasury management services. She emphasised the company’s selective approach, backing projects with real-world utility and long-term potential. Success, in her view, is defined by a project’s ability to innovate, decentralise processes, and generate real protocol fees:
“If a project is building a more decentralised, secure, and efficient solution to anything that’s currently available in Web3 — and is generating real protocol fees in the process — it definitely fits the bill.”
The Importance of DYOR
DWF Labs’ Partner advised retail and institutional investors to conduct thorough research, a process called “Do Your Own Research” (DYOR), and implement robust risk management frameworks. Following up, Jiang added that developers should focus on secure and transparent platforms. She also stressed the importance of partnering with established industry players and trusted communities to avoid falling prey to scams during periods of rapid innovation.
Commitment to Web3
“Web3 is the next frontier of the digital economy,” Lingling Jiang said, adding that DWF Labs remains dedicated to fostering innovation in the Web3 space, undeterred by allegations and challenges. Lingling Jiang also underlined the transformative potential of decentralisation and the firm’s focus on supporting projects that deliver real-world utility and sustainability.
Approach to Investing in Memecoins
As an integral part of crypto culture, memecoins are driven by community sentiment, Jiang commented. However, she urged caution, recommending that institutions treat memecoins as speculative assets and invest in them on a limited basis:
“It’s important to allocate a proportionately smaller portion of a portfolio to such assets and use them as an opportunistic play rather than a core holding.”
Effective risk management, liquidity assessment, and timing are critical for navigating this volatile space.
In conclusion, Lingling Jiang reaffirmed DWF Labs’ commitment to supporting the crypto and Web3 ecosystem, emphasizing innovation, strategic investment, and adaptability to evolving market dynamics.