Avalanche Live Returns with Three New Episodes

The **Avalanche Build Games** application deadline is in its final hours, with the competition set to begin on February 20th. **Key Details:** - Last chance to apply or refer participants - Games officially start February 20th - Application link: [build.avax.network/build-games](http://build.avax.network/build-games) The Build Games invite developers to create projects on the Avalanche network, with participants able to represent their favorite communities within the ecosystem.

Another institutional player has chosen Avalanche as its blockchain platform, continuing the network's trend of attracting traditional finance entities. This marks the latest in a series of institutional adoptions on Avalanche, which has positioned itself as a preferred platform for enterprise blockchain solutions. The move demonstrates growing confidence in Avalanche's infrastructure and capabilities. **Key Points:** - New institutional participant joins Avalanche ecosystem - Builds on Avalanche's track record of enterprise adoption - Reflects continued institutional interest in blockchain technology The addition strengthens Avalanche's position in the institutional blockchain space, where it competes with other layer-1 networks for enterprise partnerships.

**Robbie Petersen joins Dragonfly as Junior Partner** Dragonfly has appointed Robbie Petersen to its investment team as a Junior Partner. Petersen brings experience from Delphi Digital, where he focused on crypto investment and research. **Background and focus** At Dragonfly, Petersen will support early-stage founders building in finance and blockchain. His previous work at Delphi Digital centered on analyzing crypto projects and market trends. The appointment strengthens Dragonfly's team as the firm continues backing emerging projects in the space.

**Budd White** has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer at Avat, bringing extensive experience across multiple sectors: - Enterprise security - Blockchain infrastructure - Decentralized finance (DeFi) In his new role, White will focus on: - Capital allocation strategies - Ecosystem growth initiatives White's appointment signals Avat's commitment to strengthening its strategic position in the blockchain space through experienced leadership.

**Juan C. Lopez**, Partner at VanEck, has been appointed to a judges' panel. **Background:** - Previously co-led Circle Ventures' early-stage crypto investments - Backed over 100 companies during his tenure - Currently focuses on supporting visionary teams in digital finance and tech strategy at VanEck Lopez brings extensive experience from both Circle Ventures and VanEck Ventures, where he has been actively involved in identifying and supporting emerging opportunities in the crypto and digital finance sectors.