If I think about it, then I come with an idea that only cryptocurrency-start-ups are enjoying the "free" time connected to the current COVID-19 situation. As you said, they excuse because COVID-19, but the reality is different. All cryptocurrency projects could completely operate online, they even do not have a physical location. So tell me, why they can´t work on the project development? 
There are projects that have been focused on implementation in the real sector of the economy. for example, the music industry. It suffered very much and also blockchain projects that were created with the aim of introducing into the music industry. not everyone lies. but the biggest part