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In light of recent changes, DWF Labs is pleased to announce that Lingling Jiang, our esteemed partner for Business Development, will be stepping up to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in this area. With a proven track record of driving growth and creating meaningful partnerships, Lingling will be taking over the roles and responsibilities necessary to support and expand our work with valued partners and collaborators. This transition is part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a resilient, forward-focused business environment that remains steadfast in supporting our portfolio companies.
Lingling brings a wealth of experience to her new role, positioning her as a key leader in DWF Labs’s Business Development and strategic initiatives. With over two years at DWF Labs as the Business Partner of Business Development and previously serving as Head of Regional Sales in Asia, Lingling has demonstrated her ability to drive cross-functional collaboration, optimise business operations, and build sustainable partnerships across the globe. Her tenure as Head of Hong Kong further solidified her expertise in regional and global market dynamics, fostering strong relationships within the business ecosystem.
This expanded role will include active participation in corporate decision-making, leading business development strategies, and representing DWF Labs at industry events worldwide. Her dedication to fostering impactful collaborations will strengthen our support for both new and existing partners, ensuring continuity and reinforcing our commitment to providing exceptional service.
“We are confident that Lingling’s expertise and leadership will play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner of DWF Labs. “Her deep understanding of our industry and dedication to excellence make her the ideal leader to take our business development efforts to new heights.”
We look forward to the continued growth and success of DWF Labs under Lingling’s leadership in Business Development. We remain committed to our mission of driving innovation, creating value for our partners, and supporting the success of our portfolio companies.
October 18, 2024 — DWF Labs, a prominent market maker and investor in the Web3 and digital asset space, is pleased to announce the expansion of their trading platform to include options trading on Web3 assets. This development marks a significant advancement in the range of financial instruments available to traders and reflects DWF Labs’ commitment to providing comprehensive and sophisticated trading solutions in the rapidly evolving digital asset marketplace.
The introduction of options trading on DWF Labs’ platform arrives at a time when the demand for advanced risk management tools and flexible trading strategies is growing within the digital asset community. Options trading allows traders to hedge positions, speculate on market movements, and gain more nuanced control over their portfolios—capabilities that are essential in the dynamic Web3 landscape.
Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, commented on the launch: "The decision to offer options to the market participants is a natural progression in our mission to support the crypto industry. We aim to make options simple and easily available for crypto players, from degens to institutions."
In addition to standard options contracts, DWF Labs is offering bespoke options products tailored to the specific needs of their clients through their Options Concierges. This customised approach underscores the firm's dedication to providing not just broad market access but also tailored solutions to address the unique challenges and opportunities within the Web3 space.
As a key market maker, DWF Labs plays a crucial role in providing liquidity and stability to the markets they serve. The introduction of options trading is expected to contribute positively to market depth and resilience, offering participants more tools to manage risk and enhance their trading strategies. This development is also seen as a step towards attracting a broader range of participants, including those who require more sophisticated instruments to operate effectively in the digital asset markets.
With this latest advancement, DWF Labs continues to solidify their position as a leader in the digital finance sector, providing innovative solutions that support the growth and evolution of the Web3 ecosystem. The firm remains committed to expanding their offerings in line with market needs and technological advancements, ensuring that their platform remains at the forefront of the digital asset trading industry.
Learn more: https://www.dwf-labs.com/options
It's been a month since the launch of DWF Labs's Cloudbreak Fund, in which we’ve pledged $20M USD to support promising Web3 projects within Chinese-speaking regions. With over 90 project submissions in just the past four weeks, the fund is well on its way to fostering innovation and providing crucial market-making (MM) support to Chinese-speaking founders and projects seeking support with their liquidity and ecosystem growth.
As the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, we provide financial backing to our stellar portfolio of over 700+ projects, including 20% of the top 100 projects ranked on CoinMarketCap, and 44% of the top 1000 projects ranked by the same. Our work with Web3 projects and founders in these regions extends beyond financial backing and market-making. We understand that sustainable growth for projects requires personalised and comprehensive support. This is why we have a dedicated team providing 24/7 support. This has enabled DWF Labs to grow rapidly, granting us the title of Bybit’s Top Liquidity Provider in 2023; amongst other accolades.
DWF Labs has long been a supporter of projects from Chinese-speaking regions, with some examples being Mask Network and Yuliverse; to name a few. Besides substantial investments in Mask Network, which went towards bolstering its ecosystem and market presence, we’ve also helped to further its scalability and reach by facilitating the integration of its social protocols on TON. Additionally, our partnership with Yuliverse, a gaming social metaverse platform, also helped expand its capabilities and influence through introductions within our vast network and dedicated portfolio support.
The Cloudbreak Fund was established to further provide liquidity and support to burgeoning Chinese-speaking projects in the Web3 space. The initial response has been overwhelmingly positive, with Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, expressing gratitude for the community's engagement. "We are grateful for the community's support. The proactive engagement from so many projects reassures us that we are on the right path to build and grow together. Over the past weeks, we have focused on enhancing our services with a broader range of offerings, especially in market-making deals, striving to add value and establish long-term partnerships with our projects," said Grachev.
The Cloudbreak Fund will nurture groundbreaking initiatives in the realms of GameFi, SocialFi, Memecoins, DeFi, AI, and Layer 1/Layer 2 infrastructure projects. This provides outstanding projects the resources needed to realise their fullest potential.
Chinese-speaking projects operating within the above categories are invited to apply to the Cloudbreak Fund and take advantage of the opportunity to accelerate their growth and gain a foothold in the Web3 ecosystem.
We are committed to fostering innovation and growth in the Web3 space, and look forward to building with you in your growth journey.
Apply for the Cloudbreak Fund here: https://www.dwf-labs.com/cloudbreak
DWF Labs在2024年7月4日正式推出Cloudbreak 2000万美元的加密原生基金，该基金专注于支持华语地区的顶尖Web3项目，覆盖了GameFi、SocialFi、Memes、DeFi、L1/L2 基础设施以及 AI等关键领域。短短四周内，此项基金吸引了大量项目方的关注，并收到了高达90多个项目的申请，充分彰显了DWF Labs致力于推动华语区项目的创新增长和生态发展的决心和影响力。
DWF Labs管理合伙人Andrei Grachev对此成果表示了衷心感谢，他表示：“我非常感谢社区的大力支持。有如此多项目的参与，让我们更坚信DWF Labs 走在一条正确的道路上，与社区共同成长和创新。过去几周内，我们也加大了服务项目范围的拓展，尤其是造市方面，已经推出了更有竞争力合作方案， 侧重于推进项目的快速成长。”
作为全球领先的Web3投资者和造市商，DWF Labs不仅在2023年荣膺Bybit最佳流动性提供商称号，还成功与 20% CMC排名前100的项目，以及44%排名前1000的项目达成合作。 其成功之道不仅限于作为造市商为市场提供流动性和有效性，更在于其关注为项目提供个性化和全方位的运营战略支持。 DWF Labs 拥有全时区不停休的专业团队，在有效满足流动性核心需求的同时，也为项目提供了投资、生态伙伴关系等全球化资源，助力其在全球范围内蓬勃发展。
DWF Labs 与华语区域的项目有着一贯的紧密合作和成功案例。例如 Mask Network，在为项目注入大量资金支持的同时还帮助其筹划了生态发展方案，促进其在 TON 上的集成社交协议;另外在与游戏社交元宇宙平台 Yuliverse 的合作中，更是体现了DWF Labs的增值服务，为其提供生态伙伴和全球资源网络，从而提升项目的知名度和影响力。
在接下来的一个月内，Cloudbreak基金诚心邀请所有阶段快速发展的优质华语区项目方的积极参与进来，期待我们在您成长的旅程中与您一起携手共建。
请点击这里: https://www.dwf-labs.com/cloudbreak
In a significant move for the TrueFiDAO $TRU community, DWF Labs has been in continuous engagement with the platform, providing proposals and actively participating in community meetings.
This collaboration has culminated in DWF Labs becoming the market maker for the $TRU token, a development expected to be officially announced in the coming days.
The timeline of events leading to this partnership is as follows:
1. May 27: A proposal to use DWF Labs as the market maker was initiated on the forum.
2. July 2: The proposal was put to vote on Tally, and by July 10, it was passed unanimously and subsequently implemented.
3. Recent Transactions: Approximately 13 hours ago, address 0xBbc…99E72 received 7.5 million TRU tokens, aligning with the terms of the proposal.
Notable points of $TRU market making agreement to monitor
The key points of the market-making agreement are outlined as follows:
– Number of Tokens Loaned: 7.5 million TRU
– Time Period: 24 months
– Yield: DWF Labs offers a 3% annual interest rate, paid every four weeks in stablecoins (USDT/USDC).
– Market Making Target: Maintain a bid-ask spread of 35 basis points.
This partnership is designed to enhance liquidity and stability for the $TRU token, benefiting both TrueFiDAO and its community of users. The strategic involvement of DWF Labs aims to ensure that the $TRU token maintains a competitive and efficient market presence.
The engagement with DWF Labs marks a pivotal moment for TrueFiDAO, as it seeks to leverage professional market-making services to optimize token performance and market stability.
This collaboration not only underscores TrueFiDAO’s commitment to enhancing its ecosystem but also highlights the growing importance of professional market makers in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. As the partnership unfolds, stakeholders will be keenly observing the impact on $TRU’s liquidity and overall market dynamics.
Dubai, July 10, 2024 – DWF Labs, a new generation Web3 market maker and investment firm, has announced ambitious plans for continued growth and innovation despite challenging market conditions. Since its inception, the company has been on an expansion trajectory, with its journey ahead promising to be even more robust and dynamic. The recent launch of its new website is one of many steps DWF Labs is taking to better align their efforts in greater transparency and fair market practices.
In 2023, DWF Labs was recognized by Binance to be the most active investor and Bybit's top liquidity provider. The firm is determined to continue this momentum in 2024 and beyond, pushing forward with its expansion and hiring plans, doubling down on investments, even as other VCs withdraw or scale back.
DWF Labs aims to be the next-generation liquidity partner of choice, providing end-to-end support for its portfolio companies, including marketing, key opinion leader (KOL) services, launching funds, operating nodes and more. Its history as a high-frequency trading (HFT) firm underscores its deep expertise and commitment to excellence in this space.
“DWF Labs is dedicated to growth and success, evolving with the market, and continuing its commitment to building with outstanding projects through all market conditions,” said Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs. “Our vision is to support and nurture the Web3 ecosystem, providing the necessary infrastructure and resources to help projects succeed.”
This global expansion is a clear signal that the firm is positioning itself as a stabilising force amidst market volatility. The company's commitment to supporting Web3 projects remains unwavering, and it is launching new funds to fuel this growth. For example, the recently announced Cloudbreak Fund has allocated $20M to startups in Chinese-speaking regions focused on GameFi, SocialFi, Memecoins, Derivatives, and Layer 1/Layer 2 infrastructure projects.
Looking forward, DWF Labs will continue to launch funds in other regions to support the global Web3 ecosystem and beyond. The company's expansion and dedication to innovation solidifies DWF Labs’s position as the most active and important company in the industry.
Projects and founders are encouraged to join DWF Labs on this journey.
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