tweet thread version of this piece here Communities are the lifeblood of web3. So how do you build a strong web3 community? Crypto investor Peter Pan has shared great insights on this topic. Below, I share key takeaways on 1) how to build the trust you need to build a strong community, 2) the three roles you need, and 3) the three phases you must go through.How to Build TrustTo build a strong community, you need to build trust. To build trust, you need to get members to believe 4 things:their...

tweet thread version of this piece here Communities are the lifeblood of web3. So how do you build a strong web3 community? Crypto investor Peter Pan has shared great insights on this topic. Below, I share key takeaways on 1) how to build the trust you need to build a strong community, 2) the three roles you need, and 3) the three phases you must go through.How to Build TrustTo build a strong community, you need to build trust. To build trust, you need to get members to believe 4 things:their...

GM, web3! This is part of a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Christina Beltramini, Head of Growth + Partnerships at Aave. Enjoy!Christina's announcement tweetWhat attracted you to web3? Did you have any "aha" moments?It all started in 2017 after picking up “Blockchain Revolut...

GM, web3! This is part of a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Christina Beltramini, Head of Growth + Partnerships at Aave. Enjoy!Christina's announcement tweetWhat attracted you to web3? Did you have any "aha" moments?It all started in 2017 after picking up “Blockchain Revolut...

GM, web3! Introducing a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Kicking it off, we’re excited to profile Brandon Kumar, the co-founder of Layer3, a talent marketplace for DAOs.The tweet that announced it allFirst, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I spent the first 6 years of my career a...

GM, web3! Introducing a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Kicking it off, we’re excited to profile Brandon Kumar, the co-founder of Layer3, a talent marketplace for DAOs.The tweet that announced it allFirst, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I spent the first 6 years of my career a...

tweet me @_Sarah_Du with more thoughts, questions, & resources What exactly is a DAO? Here are 5 of my favorite definitions, in no particular order:According to Vitalik Buterin in “DAOs, DACs, DAs and More”, DAOs == automation at the center, humans at the edges.A socio-economic definition by Mario Laul: DAOs can be defined as organizations that combine automation (via distributed computer networks and smart contracts) with crypto-economic incentives (via tokens stored in distributed ledgers) ...

tweet me @_Sarah_Du with more thoughts, questions, & resources What exactly is a DAO? Here are 5 of my favorite definitions, in no particular order:According to Vitalik Buterin in “DAOs, DACs, DAs and More”, DAOs == automation at the center, humans at the edges.A socio-economic definition by Mario Laul: DAOs can be defined as organizations that combine automation (via distributed computer networks and smart contracts) with crypto-economic incentives (via tokens stored in distributed ledgers) ...

tweet summary hereA few weeks ago, I asked people to share their journeys into web3. The key question I wanted to answer - what will bring the masses into web3? To gain insight into this question, I wanted to look at what's pulled people into web3 so far, what areas people are most interested in, and what people viewed as the biggest challenges in the space. What did I learn from 50+ responses? Read on and comment with anything I missed!What first got people interested in crypto/web3?The...

tweet summary hereA few weeks ago, I asked people to share their journeys into web3. The key question I wanted to answer - what will bring the masses into web3? To gain insight into this question, I wanted to look at what's pulled people into web3 so far, what areas people are most interested in, and what people viewed as the biggest challenges in the space. What did I learn from 50+ responses? Read on and comment with anything I missed!What first got people interested in crypto/web3?The...

There is a lot of content out there on DAOs. This is my attempt at creating a beginner-friendly FAQ page, inspired by the most common questions I’ve had and heard. I hope it’s helpful!List of QuestionsWhat is a DAO?How many DAOs are out there?What types of DAOs are there?What are examples of DAOs?What is the point of DAOs?Why join a DAO?How do I get involved in a DAO?FAQsWhat is a DAO?There are multiple definitions. Some say the simplest form of a DAO is “group chat with a shared bank account...

There is a lot of content out there on DAOs. This is my attempt at creating a beginner-friendly FAQ page, inspired by the most common questions I’ve had and heard. I hope it’s helpful!List of QuestionsWhat is a DAO?How many DAOs are out there?What types of DAOs are there?What are examples of DAOs?What is the point of DAOs?Why join a DAO?How do I get involved in a DAO?FAQsWhat is a DAO?There are multiple definitions. Some say the simplest form of a DAO is “group chat with a shared bank account...

GM, web3! This is part of a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Katie Chiou, investor at Coinbase Ventures.First, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020, prepared to go back to investment banking -- instead I joined Firs...

GM, web3! This is part of a new mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Katie Chiou, investor at Coinbase Ventures.First, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2020, prepared to go back to investment banking -- instead I joined Firs...

GM, web3! This is part of a mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Mene Mazarakis, investor at Chapter One. Enjoy!the tweet that announced the leapFirst, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I was previously at Meta (fka Facebook) where I worked across a few tea...

GM, web3! This is part of a mini series, featuring profiles of people who have left Web2 for Web3 and exploring why they made the leap. If you have ideas for people to feature (including self-nominations!) reach out to us @Sarah or @Vedika. Today, we’re excited to profile Mene Mazarakis, investor at Chapter One. Enjoy!the tweet that announced the leapFirst, some context: what did you used to do, and what are you doing now?I was previously at Meta (fka Facebook) where I worked across a few tea...