In the modern crypto and startup landscape, value doesn’t begin with money. It begins with ideas. Capital is abundant. Execution teams are everywhere. But original vision — the ability to see what should exist before it does — is still rare. Yet this creates an imbalance. Those with resources often seek ideas. Those with ideas are asked to “share,” “pitch,” or “explain” — long before any alignment, protection, or commitment exists. Ideas are fragile at birth. They’re intangible. Easy to copy....
