Prasanna Sankar, co-founder of HR tech unicorn Rippling, has sparked buzz after posting about the intense work culture at his new crypto startup, highlighting that the “entire office was alive at 10 pm.” His comment drew both admiration and criticism online—some praised the team’s dedication, while others questioned the sustainability of such work habits. Sankar, now venturing into blockchain infrastructure, said the startup’s goal is to build a foundational layer for decentralized applications. The post reflects Silicon Valley’s renewed enthusiasm for crypto innovation amid the 2025 Web3 resurgence.