Morgan Crest Web3 Foundation, a U.S.-based Web3 capital foundation backed by a network of Silicon Valley technologists and institutional strategists, has announced a dedicated allocation of $30 million to fund early-stage ventures at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and decentralized infrastructure.
Headquartered in New York, the foundation focuses on advancing public goods infrastructure and governance systems for AI-aligned blockchains. Morgan Crest Web3 Foundation operates as a mission-aligned, research-driven investment entity, exclusively based in the United States.
Investment Focus
The $30 million allocation will be directed toward three core categories:
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AI × Blockchain Convergence — including decentralized machine learning networks, on-chain inference systems, and open AI agent frameworks.
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Decentralized Governance — such as modular DAO architecture, transparent voting protocols, and trustless coordination mechanisms.
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Web3 Infrastructure — involving validator decentralization, liquid staking platforms, and zero-knowledge-based privacy systems.
Morgan Crest’s strategy is to empower builders of mission-critical infrastructure that aligns with open, secure, and censorship-resistant principles. The foundation aims to catalyze systems that support not only technical breakthroughs but also sustainable governance models.
“The next frontier of AI isn’t just technical—it’s institutional,” said Larry Morgan, founder of the Morgan Crest Web3 Foundation. “We’re investing in foundational systems that ensure machine intelligence is developed openly, audibly, and under verifiable governance.”
This capital deployment builds upon the foundation’s prior involvement in prominent projects such as Lido Finance, Puffer Finance, and Bittensor, all of which have contributed to advancing decentralized validation layers, distributed coordination, and AI-native blockchain ecosystems.
The funding initiative will include a mix of token-based investments, equity participation, and open infrastructure grants. A strong emphasis will be placed on long-term ecosystem participation, protocol-level sustainability, and community-led governance.
In addition to capital support, Morgan Crest is launching an Advisory and Mentorship Program designed to guide founders through regulatory compliance, secure system design, and tokenomics structuring. This initiative will connect early-stage teams with policy advocates, cryptographers, and experienced product builders to help them scale responsibly and securely.
Vision for the Future
Morgan Crest believes that the convergence of AI and decentralized systems presents a generational opportunity to reshape how intelligence, data, and power are distributed in digital ecosystems. The foundation sees a future where AI is governed by the communities that train and use it, not by centralized actors or opaque institutions.
By investing in projects with shared values of openness, decentralization, and community sovereignty, the foundation is positioning itself as a key enabler of transparent machine intelligence and scalable Web3 solutions.
About Morgan Crest Web3 Foundation
Morgan Crest Web3 Foundation is a New York–based capital initiative focused on advancing decentralized governance, AI systems, and scalable Web3 infrastructure. Founded by a network of Silicon Valley technologists and Wall Street advisors, the foundation supports early-stage teams building transparent, community-first blockchain technologies. Its mission is to accelerate open-source innovation, promote ethical AI development, and fund critical public goods for the decentralized internet. Morgan Crest offers a mix of capital investment, strategic mentorship, and ecosystem-building programs to ensure long-term sustainability and governance alignment. The foundation operates with a research-driven, mission-aligned approach exclusively within the United States.
