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What If Crypto Incentives Are All Wrong?
I was reading an article by Juampi the other day about how Talent Protocol could fix airdrops for projects, and it got me thinking. While this approach is a massive step in the right direction, I wonder if it goes far enough. So, as a thought exercise, I decided to take a stab at fixing the airdrop problem myself. I've been vocal in the past about Web3's incentive problem. There's a persistent belief that the only way to attract and engage users is by rewarding them with free tokens—essential...
What If Crypto Incentives Are All Wrong?
I was reading an article by Juampi the other day about how Talent Protocol could fix airdrops for projects, and it got me thinking. While this approach is a massive step in the right direction, I wonder if it goes far enough. So, as a thought exercise, I decided to take a stab at fixing the airdrop problem myself. I've been vocal in the past about Web3's incentive problem. There's a persistent belief that the only way to attract and engage users is by rewarding them with free tokens—essential...
The Crypto Incentive Problem:
Why We’re Missing the Point
The Rise and Fall of SocialFi’s Promise: Why We’re Not Ready for the Future We Dreamed Of
I got it wrong. When SocialFi exploded onto the scene in 2023, and went hyperbolic in 2024 with the release of Bonsai and Degen, I was just like everybody else. I was excited. We had this novel environment full of positive people and it was a healthy shift from the toxicity you see on X and Instagram. In the beginning, I was just happy to be along for the ride. Using Orb and Buttrfly and Phaver and later even Warpcast, I just wanted to be a part of an incredible community. And it seemed like ...
The Rise and Fall of SocialFi’s Promise: Why We’re Not Ready for the Future We Dreamed Of
I got it wrong. When SocialFi exploded onto the scene in 2023, and went hyperbolic in 2024 with the release of Bonsai and Degen, I was just like everybody else. I was excited. We had this novel environment full of positive people and it was a healthy shift from the toxicity you see on X and Instagram. In the beginning, I was just happy to be along for the ride. Using Orb and Buttrfly and Phaver and later even Warpcast, I just wanted to be a part of an incredible community. And it seemed like ...
