- Linda Xie left Scalar Capital to join Farcaster, focusing on building a decentralized developer ecosystem.
- She co-founded Scalar Capital after Coinbase, backing projects like Filecoin, Uniswap, and StarkWare.
Linda Xie is not someone who likes to appear prominently on the media stage. But her footprint in the crypto industry has been the talk of the town for a long time, especially among those who know what Filecoin, 0x, or Uniswap are.
Linda Xie: From Traditional Financial World to Crypto Main Stage
Initially, she worked in the financial sector far from the hustle and bustle of the blockchain world—as a portfolio risk analyst at AIG. But, who would have thought that she would find a new passion when she joined Coinbase as a Product Manager.
It was there that Linda began to really dive into the vortex of decentralized technology, building internal compliance systems and dealing directly with the regulatory world that was not yet friendly to crypto at that time.
However, Linda’s big step began when she founded Scalar Capital, an investment firm that focuses on crypto projects. It’s not just about chasing profits from new trends, but about having the courage to see the potential of projects that are still raw and full of risk.
This is where Linda began to become an angel investor in several projects that would later become the backbone of the DeFi space—such as Uniswap and 0x. She also supported Filecoin from the beginning, even though many were still unsure about the idea of decentralized data storage. But for Linda, this was the right moment to take a gamble.
Leaving Scalar, But Not Crypto
Six years with Scalar is not a short time. But in 2023, Linda decided to leave the position. Not because she was tired or disappointed, but because she wanted to explore other paths in the same ecosystem. Some people thought she would slowly step back, but the opposite happened.
In early 2025, Linda joined Farcaster, a decentralized social protocol. She was attracted to its open developer ecosystem, and features like mini apps that allow direct interaction with the blockchain—without having to leave the platform.
In a short interview on one of her social media posts, Linda said that the future of social media could be built on open source codes that anyone can tinker with.
If you think about it, Linda’s steps from Scalar to Farcaster are a bit like someone who has been successful in the banking world, then suddenly decides to move to a village to build an independent food ecosystem. Uncommon, but there is a thread: independence and a determination to see the future that is not yet clear.
On the other hand, she still has active involvement in other crypto projects such as StarkWare and Opyn. So even though she is no longer at Scalar, her investment spirit continues.
Furthermore, Linda was also involved in the production of the documentary “Ethereum: The Infinite Garden.” The film not only highlights the technology, but also the people behind it – something that is in line with Linda’s perspective on the industry. She believes that technology will not advance without a strong and supportive community. And not just talk, Linda herself has proven it with her investment portfolio.
