# What is D3conomist? By [D3conomist](https://paragraph.com/@d3conomist) · 2022-10-06 --- The name takes its inspiration from the successful financial publication, ‘_The Economist_’, with the > **‘_D_’ standing for _Decentralisation_ and the ‘_3_’ standing for _web3_. Decentralisation + Web3 + economist = D3conomist \[ dih-kon-_uh_\-mist \]** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/8858d20f87de462439e7a1c2dbdf8ee1c01809d2ef4aa83b89b57202c1426215.png) _D3conomist_ is a publication, network and launchpad on the hunt for the next big innovation in _Web3_. ### Publication * We aim to cover as many topics as possible within _Web3_, such as _Blockchain_, _DeFI_, _NFTs_, Digital-Identity, Social-Media & more. Anyone can read & collect our articles \[as NFTs—500 supply\] on ‘mirror.xyz' (decentralised publishing platform). Level up in _Web3_ with us! * We will also be curating art by successful _in-real-life_ artists and consulting them on NFTs and the digital art world. This may potentially lead to us collaborating with some of them on the creation of NFT collections, with ‘Curated by D3conomist’ stamped on them. Deconomist-NFT -------------- * The _D3conomist-NFT_ will be the one&only entrance pass to our entire ecosystem of products & services. Holders will gain exclusive access to our network, launchpad, \*NFT-\*generator, _Web3_ mentors & more. The _D3conomist-NFT_ will be the only _NFT_ to provide this utility. * As mentioned above, we may release other _NFTs under the D3conomist_ brand (eg. _D3mask_), however these will NOT give holders access to any of the products & services mentioned above. Now, let’s dive a little deeper into each element of utility that holders of the _D3conomist-NFT_ will receive: ### Network (D3conomists) * As a team, we’ve been involved in _Crypto/Web3_ for over a decade now, and as such have established some strong connections in the space. * Holders of the _D3conomist-NFT_ will be able to tap into this network directly, not to mention the vast network of contacts built up in the wider world of business. ### Launchpad - w/ NFTs \[D3launchpad\] * _D3launchpad_ is a novel crowd-funding platform, enabling _Web3_ projects to raise start-up capital through the sale of _L-NFTs_ (_Launchpad-NFTs_). * Holders of the _D3conomist-NFT_ will be the only ones to have guaranteed access to the sale & purchase of _L-NFTs,_ providing them with exclusive opportunities to back cutting-edge projects at seed round entry levels. * All projects will be critically evaluated and vetted by our team & mentors, who together possess many years of experience in all areas of _Web3_ and enterprise. **Advantages of backing a project through D3launchpad:** * **Fair** - seed round entry for all (No VCs). * **NO staking** - no locking - instantly tradable. * **NO front-running** - by whales (with staking/un-staking). * **NO gas-wars** - guaranteed spot for up to one week - no need to rush. * **Projects vetted** - by our highly experienced team & mentors. * **Vesting** - of project funds - extra protection for backers. * **No KYC** - we value your privacy. \-no VCs—no staking—no KYC—no gas-wars. --------------------------------------- ### NFT Generator \[D3generator\] * _D3conomist-NFT_ holders will also get free use of our _D3generator_, facilitating the creation of their own _NFT_ collection from graphic layers, along with mint site & contracts. Extras will be available such as bot-protected smart-contracts, art & design consultation, promotion & more. * Soon after the _D3conomist-NFT_ mint, the holder community will have the opportunity to be part of creating a utility _pfp-NFT_ collection together, along side our highly experienced creative director. Every _D3conomist-NFT_ holder will each receive one complimentary _pfp-NFT_, as well as an equal share of the mint revenue. We want everyone to feel part of the community from the very beginning, and feel they’ve contributed towards the shared success of D3conomist! ### Web3 Mentors \[D3velop\] * We will have top mentors from successful projects, on hand to provide free professional workshops and consultancy to holders of the _Deconomist-NFT_. * They will feature regularly on our podcasts to provide insights on how to develop your skills & knowhow in Web3 & enterprise. * We will also host & review new projects, taking a look at community & marketing, design, code etc. Some of the content will be kept exclusive to _Deconomist-NFT_ holders. ### Some of our mentor's professions: * Software / Smart-contract Engineer * Artist / Designer * Marketer * Copywriter * Video Producer * Social-media Manager * Community Manager * Security Architect ### List-building Tool \[D3mint\] We’re developing a tool for \*NFT-\*creators to make a registration process for their upcoming mints. _D3mint_ will help creators compile access-lists of wallets that have met their pre-set criteria (similar to _Premint_). It will however, have many additional features to existing tools on the market today. We cannot disclose these features just yet, but stay tuned... All of these features are just the beginning for us, and by minting our _D3conomist-NFT_ you will get an _early access pass_ into our entire ecosystem. By getting in this early, you will have the opportunity to grow _with_ us and become an integral part of our success as a community. Keep it D3! ----------- --- *Originally published on [D3conomist](https://paragraph.com/@d3conomist/what-is-d3conomist)*