2026-01-08 06:27:46

Some projects are not famous for their volume. They don't engage in overwhelming marketing or boast flashy slogans, but if you look closely, you'll find that they have quietly occupied all the key positions.

OpenGradient only recently entered more people's view, but its development has been underway for some time. This project has already completed $8.5 million in funding, and the list of investors is even more impressive—both a16z Crypto and Coinbase Ventures have participated. What does such a lineup indicate? It shows that professional institutions have already seen through.

Low-key projects tend to run more steadily. Without the pressure of excessive fundraising or being dazzled by spotlight, the team can focus on doing things well. This approach is actually quite rare in Web3.

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MevWhisperer

· 7h ago

Really, the projects that big institutions are interested in are only just starting to be discussed by retail investors, it's already too late. The winners are often those who work quietly and diligently; Web3 should learn this lesson well. The fact that a16z and Coinbase entered the market simultaneously is no coincidence; this is called professionalism. Projects that are constantly arguing and shouting about fundraising are more likely to crash. No wonder people say those who know the most end up earning the most; projects with a large volume of buzz have already caught you.

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TideReceder

· 01-08 06:56

Really, these quiet, get-rich-quiet projects are the most ruthless. Things that a16z and Coinbase have jointly invested in must have been thoroughly researched long ago. Being low-key is the best marketing; I've never seen such a clear-headed approach. Wait, what exactly does OpenGradient do again? Teams that can focus on their work these days are indeed rare. Most are overwhelmed by funding rounds. Anyway, institutions have already placed their bets, so let's just wait and see.

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unrekt.eth

· 01-08 06:55

Really, a16z and Coinbase are both betting on this, that's a signal. The most low-key ones often have the biggest breakout, I'm just worried about those who shout signals every day. I've seen many cases of quietly occupying key positions, and usually the ones who end up winning are not the loudest. 8.5 million is quite a lot, it seems there is indeed something there. This kind of cautious approach is truly rare; there are too many impatient ones in Web3. Institutions are really ruthless in reading people; it feels like making big money quietly.

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rugged_again

· 01-08 06:42

Really, projects backed by a16z and Coinbase together are indeed different. Being low-key is the true way; OpenGradient has truly understood this. Raising such a large amount and still not bragging is really rare in the crypto world. To be honest, that's way better than those who hype on social media every day. Wait, $8.5 million in funding is still called low-key? I might have misunderstood. Those who quietly make big money are the most dangerous; we need to keep a close eye.

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DeFiChef

· 01-08 06:29

8.5 million USD funding still low-key? This is the real big move --- a16z and Coinbase are both betting on it. What are the institutions seeing that we haven't? --- Low-key is one thing, but this funding list directly exposes it --- Anyway, I haven't heard of OpenGradient, but since big institutions are involved, I need to pay attention --- Really, the most terrifying projects in Web3 are those that quietly make a fortune --- Don't be brainwashed by marketing. Just look at the funders to judge if it's reliable

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