Web3 has never struggled with ideas. It has struggled with foundations. For more than a decade, the industry has produced an endless stream of innovation — new chains, new tokens, new primitives, new narratives. And yet, when measured against real-world impact, much of this progress feels fragile. Systems launch quickly, attract attention, and just as quickly fade once incentives dry up. This pattern is not accidental. It is often the result of starting from the wrong place. Too many projects...

Web3 has never struggled with ideas. It has struggled with foundations. For more than a decade, the industry has produced an endless stream of innovation — new chains, new tokens, new primitives, new narratives. And yet, when measured against real-world impact, much of this progress feels fragile. Systems launch quickly, attract attention, and just as quickly fade once incentives dry up. This pattern is not accidental. It is often the result of starting from the wrong place. Too many projects...