The internet is fundamentally reshaping how capital flows. Traditional gatekeepers like Silicon Valley VCs and Wall Street underwriters are gradually losing their grip. Crypto-native founders now have direct access to global capital through decentralized protocols and DAOs—no permission needed. The shift is already happening: founders increasingly operate from low-tax jurisdictions while building globally distributed teams. Blockchain infrastructure eliminates geographic friction for fundraising, public listings, and talent coordination. We're witnessing a structural shift where code and community replace physical headquarters as the foundation of startup ecosystems.