DWF Labs has launched a $250 million fund to drive mainstream cryptocurrency adoption.
DWF Labs asserts that the strength of blockchain infrastructure significantly influences its mainstream adoption.
With a focus on advancing mid- and large-cap blockchain ventures and fostering Web3 adoption, DWF Labs, a Dubai-based crypto investor and market maker, has introduced a $250 million Liquid Fund.
DWF Labs plans to sign two investment agreements worth $25 million and $10 million as part of the fund.
According to the March 24 announcement, the initiative will fuel the crypto market’s expansion by investing between $10 million and $50 million in high-potential projects.
Andrei Grachev, managing partner at DWF Labs, emphasized that the fund will prioritize blockchain projects with strong “usability and discoverability.”
“We’re focusing our support on mid to large-cap projects — the tokens and platforms that typically serve as entry points for retail users,” Grachev said, adding:
“However, good technology and utility alone isn’t sufficient. Users first need to discover these projects, comprehend their value and develop trust.”
By offering comparable incentives, blockchain development could attract more funding, leading to enhanced use cases.
More than a month earlier, the 0G Foundation had launched an $88 million ecosystem fund to support projects focused on AI-integrated DeFi applications and autonomous agents, called DeFAI agents.
Newcomers to blockchain technology require a stable and effective infrastructure for a seamless first experience.
“This approach ensures that when new users enter the space, they’re met with reliable infrastructure, strong communities, and meaningful use cases—not friction,” Grachev said, adding:
“It’s about creating the conditions for real, sustained adoption and helping the next wave of users not just arrive onchain — but stay.”
The fund’s investments will incorporate growth strategies to help projects build robust infrastructure, including lending market development, brand strengthening, and increasing stablecoin and DeFi liquidity.
Several industry experts have identified usability issues in blockchain applications as a barrier to broader adoption.
Chintan Turakhia, a senior engineering director at Coinbase, argues that a difficult onboarding process filled with obstacles prevents crypto from reaching mainstream adoption. He added:
“If our goal is to bring in the next billion users — and let’s start with just 100 million — we have to take all those friction points out.”
The most significant obstacles include setting up a complicated wallet with a seed phrase, managing transaction fees, and securing blockchain-native tokens for transactions.
Ten months ago, DWF Labs announced a new collaborative venture to launch an educational program with several top universities. According to Andrei Grachev, the program aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and their applications across various sectors.
