2026-01-07 09:30:16

There is never a shortage of investment institutions that seem to be thriving in the crypto industry, but only a few truly leave a mark in history.

Dragonfly Capital partner Haseeb Qureshi recently published an in-depth analysis article, doing something rare in the industry—frankly listing the names of the greatest VC firms in crypto history that he recognizes.

This is not just a simple ranking, but also reflects what kind of investment institutions and investors are truly worthy of the label "great" in this rapidly evolving industry. From funding decisions, ecosystem promotion, to long-term vision adherence, Haseeb's evaluation system is worth pondering for everyone interested in the development of Web3.

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LoneValidator

· 01-07 10:00

Hmm... Another ranking, this routine is so familiar haha Again praising Dragonfly, but to be honest, Haseeb really is a bit interesting this time The handful of people, probably all on the list VCs who truly leave a mark need to survive through the cycle to count I’d like to see this evaluation system—whether it’s just friends praising each other again Funding decisions are easy to judge, but the key is how things proceed afterward That’s true, but how many have truly stuck to their vision? Aren’t they all chasing new trends now? Haseeb’s vision is still decent; let’s see who gets thoroughly embarrassed by this ranking Shitty crypto circle, everyone claims to be great, but in the end, only a few didn’t run away Alright, let’s wait for the list before judging. Just listening to introductions isn’t enough Only those who can survive in a bear market are truly great; the rest are just lucky ones who rode the bull run

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RektButStillHere

· 01-07 09:57

Honestly, the number of VCs that can truly survive is very small; most are just a flash in the pan. After all these years, I finally understand what long-term vision means. If this list by Haseeb didn't include Paradigm, I would have laughed to death. Funding decisions? Ha, compared to that, I'm more concerned about who hasn't lost money. By the way, these rankings are quite subjective; everyone's idea of "greatness" varies completely. In-depth analysis sounds good, but very few VCs dare to publicly evaluate others. This guy has quite a big nerve. There are many institutions that seem to be thriving, but only those who can survive the bear market are truly big players. The historical status of something still needs time to speak for itself; it's too early to draw conclusions now.

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LeekCutter

· 01-07 09:55

The rankings are starting again, I'm tired of this routine. The next VC to be hyped up will become a joke next year. By the way, Haseeb is still somewhat capable, but the word "great" has truly lost its value in the crypto circle. Who hasn't bragged before? I need to review this analysis; I hope it's not just some self-praising nonsense. Truly insightful institutions have already made a fortune. Waiting for the list to be released and see who gets called out again, haha.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 01-07 09:53

Oh no, it's that kind of article "Let me line you up" again... Haseeb's move this time is a bit fierce. But on the other hand, it's quite rare in the crypto world to see someone willing to speak honestly about who is genuine and who is fake. This analysis really holds water. The truly seasoned VCs are the real kings; it's easy to fool people temporarily, but a long-term vision isn't something everyone can handle. I'm looking forward to digging into Haseeb's list and seeing who made the cut. Who can predict the future wins... Funds like Dragonfly are the ones truly thinking ahead. However, rankings will always upset some people. That's the difference between VCs and gamblers... Having a long-term perspective is something many institutions lack. Feels like watching the real "credit card level" benchmark for VCs.

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AirdropDreamBreaker

· 01-07 09:45

Haha, here comes the rankings again. Do these VCs really dare to say they are great? The more I see, the more I think it's all hype. There are indeed very few who can leave a mark, but saying it out loud is a bit pretentious. Haseeb is actually honest this time. Few VCs dare to reveal their identity and speak out, but whether the evaluation system is good or not still depends on actual performance. Wait, long-term vision and perseverance? Haha, most institutions are gone as soon as the bear market hits, don’t think too much about it. Having foresight in funding decisions is considered great, but that standard is a bit too low. Most will be eliminated by history. Someone writes articles like this every week, is it really that rare? But it’s quite interesting to see how Haseeb evaluates it.

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ETHReserveBank

· 01-07 09:44

Haha, Haseeb is ranking again. Every time this kind of list comes out, I want to see if my favorite VC made the list. Really brave to call out names and criticize directly. Only a few VCs are in the list, I wonder what they are thinking... I’d love to hear some rebuttals. Instead of looking at rankings, it’s better to see who is actually working. There are too many people who just sound good. In this bear market, just surviving is already a win. What’s there to talk about greatness? I think someone is missing from this Haseeb list. What do you all think? Long-term vision sounds good, but how many institutions can really stick to it now? The most interesting part of this ranking is those who you think should be in but aren’t. The ecological promotion part really can distinguish who is serious, not just those who only buy tokens. Feels like this is dissing some big institutions, huh?

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BlockTalk

· 01-07 09:33

Really, most VCs seem to be thriving, but then disappear overnight. So true. Haseeb's list is worth checking out, much better than those self-promoting ones. The phrase "few and far between" is well used... there really aren't many in the industry who are impressive. Funding decisions and long-term vision, it's all about having foresight and not just focusing on short-term gains. Honestly, I kind of want to see who he picks; it might once again challenge some people's perceptions. Leaving a mark in history vs. seeming to thrive—this contrast hits hard. Being frank and outspoken is great; what the industry needs is this kind of honest voice.

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