Legion, Fair Fundraising & Return of the ICO

In this episode, Sohejl sits down with Matty, co-founder of
Legion, to talk about the evolving landscape of fundraising in
crypto — and why the industry is moving away from chaotic ICOs
toward more structured, merit-based token sales.


Matty breaks down the risks of low float / high FDV launches, the
problem with misaligned incentives between founders and
investors, and how Legion is building a platform that rewards
contribution over speculation. The conversation also covers
regulatory compliance, the future role of VCs in Web3, and how
the rise of AI and alternative fundraising models is changing how
projects are built and funded.


Whether you’re launching a project or investing in one, this
episode unpacks the mechanics of modern token sales and where the
industry is headed next.


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Guest Links / Additional Material:


Legion Website: https://legion.cc/ 


Legion on X: https://x.com/legiondotcc 


Matty on X: https://x.com/mattyTokenomics 


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Timestamps:


00:00 – Intro


01:30 – Evolution of Fundraising in Crypto


06:05 – Why ICOs Failed


09:00 – Aligning Incentives in Token Sales


12:30 – The Problem with Low Float / High FDV


16:20 – Transparency, Token Disclosures & Vesting Games


18:50 – How Legion’s Merit System Works


24:40 – SHOWCASE: Legion’s Growth: $25M Raised, 140K+ Users


27:00 – What Projects Are Best Suited for Legion


28:47 – The Future of VCs, AI, and Capital Leverage


36:20 – Compliance


42:00 – What’s Next for Legion


44:30 – How to Get Involved


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