Why does abandoning VC funding actually make a project run more stably? Tomasz Stanczak, Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, recently shared a bold decision he made during his entrepreneurial journey — rejecting venture capital.

In the Web3 ecosystem, fundraising has almost become the standard path for startups. But Tomasz chose a different route. He believes that not relying on VCs grants the project more autonomy and flexibility. Without the pressure from investors, the team can focus on the product itself rather than making compromises to boost performance or pursue rapid growth.

This perspective may offer new insights for Web3 projects in their early stages. Especially in the current environment of fierce market competition and changing funding conditions, the choice of development path directly impacts the project's long-term viability. Stanczak’s experience shows that independent operation is not only feasible but may also become a competitive advantage for certain projects.