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Timestamp, a new crowdfunding site, just launched to help Bitcoin-focused startups find investors. Announced on Nov. 25, it’s available to all investors, big or small.
How It Works
Here’s the deal: when you invest through Timestamp, you get an actual stake in the company—just like buying stock. CEO Arman Meguerian says the platform is 100% compliant with U.S. regulations.
Startups love it too. There are no upfront costs, and Timestamp only takes a 7% fee if the campaign is a success. Companies can even “soft launch” their ideas to see if there’s interest before officially going live.
Playing by the Rules
Timestamp is registered with the SEC and FINRA, so it follows all the necessary guidelines. Right now, investments are in regular currency, but Bitcoin payments are expected to roll out by 2025.
Growing Innovation in Bitcoin
Bitcoin-focused startups have been booming since 2023, thanks to innovations like the Ordinals protocol and Bitcoin ETFs. Timestamp already features five startups, including Bitcoin wallets and even a Pokémon Go-style game built around Bitcoin.
That said, funding for crypto startups dipped in Q3 2024. They raised $2.4 billion, down 20% from the previous quarter, according to Galaxy Research.
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