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Billion-Dollar Backers: Today's Boldest Moves in Crypto & Tech 🚀
Issue #40 of the Just Followed Digest

Hey there! đź‘‹
Welcome to a new issue of Just Followed Digest - your go-to source for trending projects and standout accounts in the crypto space.
In today’s issue we’ve got startup trading platforms, fair token launches, new DEX players, and a big VC move. So without further ado, let’s dive in. 🚀
Top Trending Today*đź‘€
*this is a curated list of accounts and projects, and it may differ from the list of top accounts on leak.me |
TOP Trending, September 19 2025
Ventuals – Trade startup valuations with 10x leverage on Hyperliquid.
Ventuals is a new platform that lets people trade the value of private companies before they go public. Instead of buying shares, users trade contracts that show how much a startup is worth. You can “go long” if you think the company’s value will rise, or “short” if you think it will fall. It works with up to 10x leverage, so small bets can feel bigger. The system runs on Hyperliquid’s fast matching engine, making trades clear and fair. Founders Alvin and Emily Hsia want to give normal people access to startup investing, which was once only for insiders.
Ventuals started trending after announcing 20k users on its testnet, a huge milestone for a young project. KOLs are buzzing about how it only costs $1 to try it, and that more companies are being added almost weekly. Some hype even came from a small rebrand—dropping the underscore from its name to just @ventuals. Right now, people see it as a fun playground to bet on big-name startups like they would with stocks, but with fewer barriers. Many believe joining early could come with rewards later, so the buzz just keeps growing.
Drop the "_". It's cleaner.
Excited to announce our new handle: @ventuals
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
— Ventuals (@ventuals)
8:54 PM • Sep 18, 2025
LEGION – Partnering with Kraken to bring fair early token sales.
Legion is a platform that gives early access to token sales, something most small investors usually miss out on. Big news hit when Kraken, one of the oldest and most trusted crypto exchanges, announced a partnership with Legion to launch “Kraken Launch.” The goal is simple—make token sales fair, open, and transparent. With this, regular users get a chance to join token rounds at the same time as bigger players. It’s about giving back trust to the community after years of unfair launches.
The reason Legion is trending is because this partnership is huge for credibility. Kraken has 14 years of history in crypto, so teaming up with Legion makes investors feel safer. KOLs are hyping it because the platform promises clear rules, no secret deals, and listings on Kraken right after launches. Early token access has always been a dream for small players, and now it feels possible. This mix of fairness and opportunity has people excited and following Legion closely.
We’re partnering with @legiondotcc to launch Kraken Launch, a new platform for exclusive token sales.
Fair access. Clear disclosures. Backed by Kraken’s 14 years of trust.
First sale coming soon ⤵️
kraken.com/launchbut wait, there’s more 👇
— Kraken (@krakenfx)
2:33 PM • Sep 18, 2025
Titan – Solana’s meta-DEX aggregator raising $7M to scale.
Titan is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator built on Solana. That means it connects different exchanges together to find the best prices for trades. Instead of checking many platforms, Titan’s system automatically finds the top deal. It uses a special “Talos” algorithm to pull quotes from multiple sources, not just one pool. The platform is built to be fast, smooth, and user-friendly. Titan wants to be the gateway for anyone trading on Solana.
Titan is trending because it just raised $7M in seed funding led by Galaxy Ventures, a big name in crypto investing. The project also came out of private beta, where it already processed $1.5B in trades, which impressed many. KOLs are calling it the “Meta-DEX” for Solana, and the backing from respected investors adds fuel to the hype. People are excited to finally try the public version at titan.exchange. This combo of fresh funding, strong tech, and proven traction has made Titan a hot topic.
We’ve raised a $7M Seed Round led by Galaxy Ventures @galaxyhq to build the gateway to internet capital markets on @solana.
Titan launches to the public today at titan.exchange.
— Titan (@Titan_Exchange)
3:13 PM • Sep 18, 2025
Jason Cui – New a16z partner focusing on AI, infra, and data.
Jason Cui, who worked at Databricks and founded a startup before, just announced he is joining Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a partner. At a16z, he will focus on infrastructure, AI, and data investments. Jason has been in tech for a long time, and many respect his experience in both building products and investing. For him, this is a big step into one of the most famous venture capital firms in the world.
Jason Cui is trending because joining a16z is a huge deal in the startup world. Many KOLs and friends celebrated him online, calling him one of the best people to support new founders. AI and infrastructure are the hottest areas in tech right now, and a16z has been leading big investments there. Jason’s move feels perfectly timed with the next wave of innovation. The excitement is both about his career and about the kinds of companies he’ll now be funding.
🚀 Excited to share that I’ve joined @a16z as a partner on the infrastructure team, where I’ll be investing in all things infra, data, and AI.
— Jason Cui (@JasonSCui)
5:30 PM • Sep 18, 2025
Other trending accounts
Zach Witkoff: Investor and builder sharing insights on tech and venture.
Leonard đź’› Aster: Creative voice blending art, community, and Web3 culture.
Solmate: Social crypto app focused on on-chain connections and community.
Superstate: Fintech project rethinking digital assets and modern finance.
cru: Builder account sparking buzz with fresh takes and experiments.
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