Arthur Hayes, founder of BitMEX, criticizes Centralized Exchanges (CEXs) and venture capital-backed projects for hindering innovation in the crypto industry. He advocates for a return to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) as a solution, citing that the industry has deviated from empowering retail investors and instead focuses on underperforming venture capital-backed tokens. Hayes views memecoins as tokens with no inherent value beyond spreading memes, and criticizes the biases of traditional VC firms. He believes that the ICO model, combined with advancements in blockchain technology and decentralized exchanges (DEXs), offers a more democratic and inclusive way of funding projects. He encourages project founders to adopt the ICO model and urges retail investors to reject CEXs.



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