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Empire · September 14, 2026 · 59m

The Six Tokens To Own This Cycle | Yan Liberman

Yan Liberman of Delphi Ventures joins Empire to share the six tokens he believes will outperform this cycle. He explains the distinction between productive crypto assets that generate yield and purely speculative tokens, and why that matters now. The conversation covers how AI is reshaping crypto venture capital, Delphi's framework for evaluating founders, and the Aerodrome catch-up trade. Liberman also warns against overcomplicating strategies, urging investors to focus on disciplined portfolio construction.

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Highlights

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Productive vs. Speculative Crypto Assets00:17:57
Yan Liberman distinguishes between productive crypto tokens that generate yield and purely speculative assets driven by narrative.
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AI’s Reshaping of Crypto Venture00:05:49
AI tools are transforming how crypto venture capital firms source, evaluate, and manage deals.
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Delphi’s Founder Evaluation Framework00:44:42
Delphi Ventures focuses on founder resilience, domain expertise, and adaptability when backing early‑stage crypto projects.
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The Aerodrome Catch-Up Trade00:37:20
Aerodrome, a meta‑aggregator in DeFi, represents a catch‑up trade that can deliver strong late‑cycle returns.
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Six-Token Portfolio Framework00:17:57
Liberman constructs a concentrated portfolio that balances productive assets, AI exposure, and catch‑up trades.

Misc

✧Liberman warns investors not to overcomplicate crypto strategies, quipping 'stop trying to be clever.'
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