Profits to the protocol: the economic engine behind crypto’s network effects
Protocol economics align incentives and build mechanisms for sustained growth and operations
Open Money project
The Open Money project is an attempt to build a book in public while developing a useful framework for making sense of the rapidly evolving world of crypto and digital assets. Project posts are published every weekday. A recap is sent out via email (please sign up) every Sunday. Feedback on any parts of this framework is welcome.
Incentives in code: How game theory powers cryptoeconomics
How game theory words to build cooperation in a decentralized world
Section six intro: Cryptoeconomcs
Section six takes a dive into cryptoeconomics and what makes Open Money tick.
Section five recap: How people are actually using Open Money
A section of case studies and comparisons
Shifting authentication from renting access to owning your identity
Web3 is creating a shift from social logins to self-sovereign identity with ENS, Farcaster, and ZK tech — own your access, reputation, and digital self.
Onchain reputation as a stand-in for a credit score
Onchain reputation is emerging as a transparent, user-driven alternative to the credit score, aligning with Open Money's vision for financial agency.