Yigit Taha OZTURK 
Dubai-based crypto market maker and investment firm DWF Labs has announced a new $250 million Liquid Fund aimed at accelerating the growth of mid- and large-cap blockchain projects. The fund’s primary objective is to drive real-world adoption of Web3 technologies by providing substantial strategic investments to promising projects.
As part of this initiative, DWF Labs is preparing to finalize two major investment deals valued at $25 million and $10 million, respectively.
Focus on Usability and Adoption
According to DWF Labs, the Liquid Fund will offer investments ranging from $10 million to $50 million for projects with significant potential for real-world adoption. Andrei Grachev, managing partner of DWF Labs, emphasized that the focus will be on projects that enhance usability and discoverability for new retail users.
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Grachev explained that good technology alone is not enough. “Users first need to discover these projects, comprehend their value and develop trust,” he said.
Reliable Infrastructure for New Blockchain Users
Grachev highlighted the importance of robust infrastructure to ensure that first-time blockchain users are met with reliable platforms, strong communities, and meaningful use cases, rather than encountering friction and complexity. To support this, DWF Labs plans to provide not just capital but also strategic ecosystem growth initiatives. These include developing lending markets, amplifying brand visibility, and supporting stablecoin and DeFi activities to deepen liquidity.
Boosting Capital Flow and Use Cases
The launch of this fund is expected to increase capital flow into the blockchain sector and foster more sophisticated use cases. It follows the announcement of an $88 million ecosystem fund by the 0G Foundation, which focuses on accelerating AI-powered DeFi applications and autonomous agents, also known as DeFAI agents.
Friction Points Remain a Barrier to Mass Adoption
Despite these efforts, many industry leaders argue that the complicated user onboarding process remains a major hurdle for mainstream adoption. Chintan Turakhia, senior director of engineering at Coinbase, stated that if the industry aims to bring in the next billion users, all friction points — such as wallet setup, transaction fees, and token acquisition — need to be addressed.
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