Crypto Investing, Startups, and Web3 by Nick Tomaino

Nick Tomaino is the founder and general partner of 1confirmation, a crypto venture firm launched in 2017 that manages more than US $1 billion in assets. Early career experience included business development at Coinbase and strategic work at RRE Ventures. Investments through 1confirmation include Ethereum, OpenSea, CryptoPunks, Nexus Mutual, and SuperRare, many of which reached valuations above US $1 billion. Tomaino is also recognized for early conviction in NFTs, having supported artists such as Beeple, Hackatao, and Pak.

Performance metrics highlight extraordinary results: the first 1confirmation fund delivered a 33× TVPI multiple, ranking among the strongest in venture history. Public speaking at conferences including Token2049 and NFT.NYC engages audiences of more than 500 per session. Compensation derives from management fees, carried interest, and personal token holdings, resulting in an annual income in the low seven-figure USD range. With more than 90,000 Twitter followers and frequent media citations, Tomaino has established himself as a central figure linking venture capital and Web3 culture.

  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 29.05.2026
Collectibles market dynamics benefit wealthy holders, Nick Tomaino notes
Nick Tomaino, founder and general partner at 1confirmation, reflects on collectible markets and their challenges for smaller participants. He points to a recent $5.11 million sale of a Wemby card ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 21.05.2026
Nick Tomaino: GrailCo enables users to bet on people with vaulted collectibles and tokens
Nick Tomaino, founder and general partner at 1confirmation, highlights the mission of GrailCo to make it simple and enjoyable for users to bet on individuals they believe in. The platform achieves ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 19.05.2026
Tokenized Wemby card now offers $1 entry, Nick Tomaino notes
Nick Tomaino, founder and general partner at 1confirmation, announced that his group has purchased approximately 1% of Victor Wembanyama's highest market cap rookie card, Prizm Silver PSA 10, and ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 08.05.2026
Nick Tomaino: Real world asset products could rival memecoins for access and liquidity
Nick Tomaino, founder and general partner at 1confirmation, comments that while memecoins have offered easy access and liquidity, their pump and dump nature and high risk of scams are now ...
  • Yaroslav Dmytrenko
  • 05.05.2026
Crypto market sees shift as trend chasers leave, Nick Tomaino notes
Nick Tomaino, founder and general partner at 1confirmation, comments on the current state of the crypto market, emphasizing that those abandoning crypto lacked genuine conviction and were ...
  • Daria Chernytska
  • 19.04.2026
Nick Tomaino: DeFi expected to emerge stronger while bad actors face setbacks
Nick Tomaino shared his perspective on the current state of decentralized finance (DeFi), suggesting that this weekend could be pivotal for the sector. According to Tomaino, DeFi is likely to ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 02.04.2026
Launching crypto apps for millions of users is now possible, Nick Tomaino notes
Nick Tomaino believes that current infrastructure makes it the best time to launch crypto applications aimed at quickly onboarding millions of new users. He highlights key components such as ...
  • Daria Chernytska
  • 25.03.2026
Nick Tomaino: Decentralized social platforms remain active and investment-ready
Decentralized social media remains alive and full of opportunity, according to Nick Tomaino. In a recent message, Tomaino stated that 1confirmation is ready to invest in projects and serve as a ...
  • Jose Antonio Gastelum
  • 02.01.2026
Nick Tomaino: Crypto market cap falls 14 percent to $3.1 trillion in 2026
Nick Tomaino highlights the decline in the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies, which stands at $3.1 trillion in 2026. This marks a 14% reduction over the past year. Despite this ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 22.10.2025
Nick Tomaino: Polymarket gains NHL deal in industry shift
Polymarket's recent licensing agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) signifies a significant shift in how sports markets are evolving in the United States. This development marks a rapid ...
  • Hanna Syniavska
  • 09.10.2025
Nick Tomaino hails Polymarket team's impact and organic user growth
Nick Tomaino, a noted figure in the crypto community, expressed strong admiration for the core team behind Polymarket in a recent tweet. He described the team as 'crazy,' referring to their ...
  • Ezequiel Gomes
  • 27.09.2025
Nick Tomaino hails Polymarket as key crypto tool
Nick Tomaino emphasizes the growing popularity of Polymarket in the United States, where millions of users already rely on it to stay informed about global events. He describes it as the most ...
  • Olga Shendetskaya
  • 16.09.2025
Nick Tomaino highlights Polymarket's role in transparent onchain markets
Nick Tomaino, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, emphasizes Polymarket's significant contribution to the development of transparent prediction markets on the blockchain. According ...
  • Igor Krasulya
  • 08.09.2025
Nick Tomaino predicts cultural shift in crypto applications
Nick Tomaino, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency scene, emphasizes a significant shift in the focus of the crypto industry. According to Tomaino, the last 15 years have been devoted mainly ...