The crypto venture capital sector is experiencing a significant transformation, with investors now demanding startups to show real users and revenue before committing funds. This shift marks the end of easy funding for early-stage projects, as the reliability of token models as exit strategies has diminished. Low-liquidity, high-valuation token launches have underperformed, leading investors to favor traditional equity approaches. Despite challenges, including competition from the AI sector for capital and talent, the period from 2026 to 2027 is expected to be a robust investment phase for crypto VC. Investors highlight reduced competition, more reasonable valuations, and an improving regulatory landscape as key factors. Future investments are likely to focus on sectors with clear business models, such as stablecoins, payments, tokenization, real-world assets, and financial infrastructure, signaling a convergence between crypto and traditional venture capital.