... price fluctuations but can also present opportunities for speculative investments in times of high volatility. Alternative Investments In an unstable market, investors may consider alternative assets that have low correlation with traditional markets: Cryptocurrencies. Despite their high volatility, cryptocurrencies can be used for diversification and as a means of hedging against inflation risks. Hedge funds and private equity. These instruments offer more flexible capital management strategies, including ...

... costs associated with going public and avoiding capital dilution. Slack (2019): A corporate communications platform that chose a direct listing for more flexible market entry and to ensure liquidity for existing shareholders. Coinbase (2021): A major cryptocurrency exchange that opted for a direct listing to capitalize on the cryptocurrency market's growing popularity and attract investor attention. These examples show that a direct listing can be an effective solution for large and well-known companies ...

... resale of the token on an external platform. Increased Engagement: amplifying audience interest through the real value of rewards and trophies earned in-game. The "Play-to-Earn" model is also gaining popularity, where gamers receive rewards in cryptocurrency or NFTs for their accomplishments in the game. Essentially, part of the revenue from the project is distributed among the players themselves. A prime example is the game "Axie Infinity," where users during the height of interest ...

... Infrastructure and Payments Paradigm is known for its focus on cutting-edge technology, especially blockchain infrastructure and financial applications: Nous Research (AI, Series A $50M): Developing solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, enabling the automation of analytical and trading processes. Privy (Infrastructure, Funding $15M): Offering tools for data security and privacy, critical in the age of high hacking risks. Mesh (Payments, Series B $82M): Aiming to simplify ...

... primary risk is fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate. If the ruble strengthens, dollar deposits will return with a loss in rubles. However, if the ruble falls, foreign assets provide additional income. Alternatives. The risks and complexities of cryptocurrencies and private real estate exceed the scope of this article. Cryptocurrencies can be mentioned as "high-risk with potential high yields," but they are less relevant for beginners. Real estate requires substantial sums and patience,...