Disclosures: All content and views expressed here are the personal opinions of the author.Table of contents:Governance in Modern SocietyWhat Do Corporations & DAOs Seek?Categorizing GrowthCollective Participation PrincipleGovernance & Growth in Corporations vs. DAOsIs the Profit Motive an Efficient Use of Resources?Is profit growth compatible with the survival of the internal financial economy for DAO collectives & organizations?Is vertical growth a better allocation of resources?What is the ...

Disclosures: All content and views expressed here are the personal opinions of the author.Table of contents:Governance in Modern SocietyWhat Do Corporations & DAOs Seek?Categorizing GrowthCollective Participation PrincipleGovernance & Growth in Corporations vs. DAOsIs the Profit Motive an Efficient Use of Resources?Is profit growth compatible with the survival of the internal financial economy for DAO collectives & organizations?Is vertical growth a better allocation of resources?What is the ...

NOTE: This is NOT investment advice. This primer series should only be used as a reference to understand the working of different DeFi lending & borrowing operational models. In case you missed it: Primer Series Part 1: Intro to Lending & Borrowing MechanicsDeep Dive: CDMs & CDPsPart 2 of this primer focuses on two primary operating models used by borrowing and lending projects.CDMs vs. CDPs(Over) Collateralized:Debt Markets: where the DeFi protocol has both borrowing and lending capabilities...

NOTE: This is NOT investment advice. This primer series should only be used as a reference to understand the working of different DeFi lending & borrowing operational models. In case you missed it: Primer Series Part 1: Intro to Lending & Borrowing MechanicsDeep Dive: CDMs & CDPsPart 2 of this primer focuses on two primary operating models used by borrowing and lending projects.CDMs vs. CDPs(Over) Collateralized:Debt Markets: where the DeFi protocol has both borrowing and lending capabilities...

Most of us don't understand the user dynamics in web3, especially in DeFi. Let me show you how user dynamics affect any DeFi platform you use.In DeFi, three factors determine the motivation for a user to use that said platform:Participation cost: Do I need to hold the native token or incur a participation cost to meet potential trade counterparties (i.e., to join the community)Transaction motive: How many tokens do I need to hold and/or stake (which depends on platform liquidity) to get ...

Most of us don't understand the user dynamics in web3, especially in DeFi. Let me show you how user dynamics affect any DeFi platform you use.In DeFi, three factors determine the motivation for a user to use that said platform:Participation cost: Do I need to hold the native token or incur a participation cost to meet potential trade counterparties (i.e., to join the community)Transaction motive: How many tokens do I need to hold and/or stake (which depends on platform liquidity) to get ...

What is SavingBlocks?SavingBlocks is a DeFi-powered crypto fintech giving everyone safe & easy access to DeFi savings - to a mobile savings app live on both app stores (Apple & Google). They recently graduated 1st from the cohort in the Founder Institute (the largest accelerator in the world based in Silicon Valley) and three technology partnerships with top-tier companies for bank custody, digital asset custody, and identity verification. I have had the pleasure to work with the founders, Ed...

What is SavingBlocks?SavingBlocks is a DeFi-powered crypto fintech giving everyone safe & easy access to DeFi savings - to a mobile savings app live on both app stores (Apple & Google). They recently graduated 1st from the cohort in the Founder Institute (the largest accelerator in the world based in Silicon Valley) and three technology partnerships with top-tier companies for bank custody, digital asset custody, and identity verification. I have had the pleasure to work with the founders, Ed...

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Series: Build in Web3Hi everyone. This is an entirely different yet innovative “ZBuild in web3” series I’m trying out here. In 2022, I set out a goal to help bring as many believers as possible to help decode and democratize web3. While my previous investment & thematic research has been very detailed & specific to a particular target market, I've generously offered as much detail as possible regarding the many primer series, investment, and research thesis on the web3 ecosystem. Now, th...

Series: Build in Web3Hi everyone. This is an entirely different yet innovative “ZBuild in web3” series I’m trying out here. In 2022, I set out a goal to help bring as many believers as possible to help decode and democratize web3. While my previous investment & thematic research has been very detailed & specific to a particular target market, I've generously offered as much detail as possible regarding the many primer series, investment, and research thesis on the web3 ecosystem. Now, th...

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NOTE: This is NOT investment advice. This primer series should only be used as a reference to understand the working of different DeFi lending & borrowing operational models.DeFi: Crypto Use Case Operated to Create Actual And Valuable UtilityAfter what happened the last few months with Celsius, 3AC, and now FTX, DeFi lending & borrowing models have gained meaningful traction in a short period. This primer provides a comprehensive view of lending & borrowing within DeFi. The purpose is to unde...

NOTE: This is NOT investment advice. This primer series should only be used as a reference to understand the working of different DeFi lending & borrowing operational models.DeFi: Crypto Use Case Operated to Create Actual And Valuable UtilityAfter what happened the last few months with Celsius, 3AC, and now FTX, DeFi lending & borrowing models have gained meaningful traction in a short period. This primer provides a comprehensive view of lending & borrowing within DeFi. The purpose is to unde...

As I have written in detail about Unlocking the Potential of Decentralized Data, questions still exist to understand how the challenges we face in the web2 environment affect the way we transition certain business models to web3.Data Collection & Distribution in Web3 is a Significant ChallengeWhile there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, the best way to create value with selective data will vary depending on the specific data set and the organization's goals. However, some...

As I have written in detail about Unlocking the Potential of Decentralized Data, questions still exist to understand how the challenges we face in the web2 environment affect the way we transition certain business models to web3.Data Collection & Distribution in Web3 is a Significant ChallengeWhile there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, the best way to create value with selective data will vary depending on the specific data set and the organization's goals. However, some...

As L1s become mainstream, the blockchain ecosystem will eventually become more centralizedThere is no question that there is a strong element of centralization that has increased blockchain adoption. But is there some potential to collaborate the activity between various L1s? As the number of blockchains & dapps grows, the need for interoperability increases. Interoperability allows blockchains to “talk” and exchange value or information.Imagine being told that you can use your BoA account to...

As L1s become mainstream, the blockchain ecosystem will eventually become more centralizedThere is no question that there is a strong element of centralization that has increased blockchain adoption. But is there some potential to collaborate the activity between various L1s? As the number of blockchains & dapps grows, the need for interoperability increases. Interoperability allows blockchains to “talk” and exchange value or information.Imagine being told that you can use your BoA account to...

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