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How to Design Token Staking for Consumer dApplications
A quick primer on staking and what it meant (or used to mean): Staking was a way for Proof of Stake networks to give token holders the ability to offer their tokens as collateral for the chance to validate blocks, whilst taking the risk that if they did not fulfill their responsibilities they could have some of their collateral slashed. In return, they would be rewarded with the native token for completing this work. Traditional staking rewarded users risking collateral and doing work: partic...
How to Design Token Staking for Consumer dApplications
A quick primer on staking and what it meant (or used to mean): Staking was a way for Proof of Stake networks to give token holders the ability to offer their tokens as collateral for the chance to validate blocks, whilst taking the risk that if they did not fulfill their responsibilities they could have some of their collateral slashed. In return, they would be rewarded with the native token for completing this work. Traditional staking rewarded users risking collateral and doing work: partic...
Demystifying Gamification Through Off Chain Point Systems
Blur was gamified, Memeland was very gamified and Blast has been the most gamified. Public farming is the playbook for airdrop 2.0: points + post on X = airdrop. This is very different than the old days of “use protocol” and airdrop from there.In this article, I will explore key considerations of launching a points system, what’s shaping up to be the standard playbook and a framework on IF you should launch an off chain points system.The latest off chain points drop (of large scale) was done ...
Demystifying Gamification Through Off Chain Point Systems
Blur was gamified, Memeland was very gamified and Blast has been the most gamified. Public farming is the playbook for airdrop 2.0: points + post on X = airdrop. This is very different than the old days of “use protocol” and airdrop from there.In this article, I will explore key considerations of launching a points system, what’s shaping up to be the standard playbook and a framework on IF you should launch an off chain points system.The latest off chain points drop (of large scale) was done ...
RWAs in the context of the Supercycle
I’ve seen an influx of RWA (Real World Asset) startups seeking funding over the last 3 months. In this short overview, I go into a bit more detail on the history of RWAs as well as explore how they fit into the context of a broader crypto supercycle and some challenges with the space. I think there are few key underpinnings for the growth of RWA-centric startups over the last coupe of quarters, those are 1) DeFi having product-market fit as a reliable source of peer to peer liquidity 2) Bette...
RWAs in the context of the Supercycle
I’ve seen an influx of RWA (Real World Asset) startups seeking funding over the last 3 months. In this short overview, I go into a bit more detail on the history of RWAs as well as explore how they fit into the context of a broader crypto supercycle and some challenges with the space. I think there are few key underpinnings for the growth of RWA-centric startups over the last coupe of quarters, those are 1) DeFi having product-market fit as a reliable source of peer to peer liquidity 2) Bette...
Dissecting the Collab.Land Token Drop
Although the price action was down only (no sinks or catalysts on day 1) they hit the nail on the head as far as unique distribution mechanics go which we will dive into below. Collab Land, in case you didn't know is an automated community management tool that curates membership based on token ownership, also known as “token-gating”. They serve projects like @coolcats @AdamBombSquad @BendDAO and many more You are likely a user of Collab Land's tools.From the claim PoV, things were s...
Dissecting the Collab.Land Token Drop
Although the price action was down only (no sinks or catalysts on day 1) they hit the nail on the head as far as unique distribution mechanics go which we will dive into below. Collab Land, in case you didn't know is an automated community management tool that curates membership based on token ownership, also known as “token-gating”. They serve projects like @coolcats @AdamBombSquad @BendDAO and many more You are likely a user of Collab Land's tools.From the claim PoV, things were s...
Benchmarking NFT Projects Beyond The Floor
As the dust starts to settle for PFPs, I took some time to look into what the fundamental drivers of value might be for some of our favorite collections and how they stack up against each other. Although not exhaustive by any means, I took a look at some of the most critical infrastructure some teams are building out behind the scenes.Although floors are important, I think benchmarking beyond the floor is worth exploring as we see these projects look to “go beyond the drop” and create sustain...
Benchmarking NFT Projects Beyond The Floor
As the dust starts to settle for PFPs, I took some time to look into what the fundamental drivers of value might be for some of our favorite collections and how they stack up against each other. Although not exhaustive by any means, I took a look at some of the most critical infrastructure some teams are building out behind the scenes.Although floors are important, I think benchmarking beyond the floor is worth exploring as we see these projects look to “go beyond the drop” and create sustain...
