Matty Tokenomics | Tokenomics for Builders
Hashing It OutIn this fascinating interview on Hashing It Out, Matty Tokenomics discusses his book "Tokenomics for Builders" and detailed methodologies for effective token design. The conversation delves into his background in economics and finance, including his experiences at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates and as a tokenomics researcher for various blockchain projects. Matty explains the importance of incentivizing the right user behavior and the challenging aspects of designing complex financial systems, including investor reputation and compliance with regulations. Additionally, the interview touches upon the emerging trends and ongoing developments in the blockchain space, emphasizing the impact of macroeconomic factors on cryptocurrency valuations and the industry's growth.
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00:00:10 Welcome to Hashing It Out
00:00:43 Chris Burniske's Endorsement
00:01:18 Welcome Matty Tokenomics
00:01:40 Getting to Know Matty
00:02:51 From Finance to Tokenomics
00:03:56 The Foray into Crypto
00:05:07 Predicting Non-Financial Events
00:05:25 Jesse's Intro and Questions
00:06:13 What is Matty Up to Now?
00:08:15 Importance of Quality Investors
00:10:20 Raising Funds Wisely
00:12:14 Fixing Airdrop Inefficiencies
00:13:46 Token Sales and Reputations
00:15:16 Eigen Trust Reputation
00:17:23 Addressing Investor Reputation
00:19:24 Tackling the Cold Start Problem
00:21:51 Examples of Mature Systems
00:24:22 Sales of Invites and Trust Networks
00:26:22 Barriers to Entry for Investors
00:28:36 Aligning Incentives
00:30:56 Managing Emergent Social Behaviors
00:33:24 The Future of Bridges
00:37:27 Back to Basics - What is Tokenomics?
00:39:55 Behavioral Economics and Tokenomics
00:40:50 Incentivizing Rational Behavior
00:42:44 Unit Bias and Token Prices
00:44:21 Changing Perceptions
00:47:22 The Role of Macroeconomics in Crypto
00:53:02 Changing Fundamentals in Bitcoin
00:54:47 Watching Ethereum's Fundamentals Evolve
00:56:01 L2 Ecosystem Dynamics
00:59:17 Solana's User Experience
01:00:02 Is What Matty Does Difficult?
01:00:55 Matty's Bitcoin Realization Moment
01:02:15 Tokenomics in Ten Words
01:02:42 Legion CC Plug for Reputation Scores
Fergulati
Hey everybody, welcome to another amazing hashing it Out interview today. Jesse and I are really excited to bring you all Matty Tokenomics author of Tokenomics for builders. That is a book that if you haven't read and you're a builder in this space, then you're basically doing dumb things. You should go out and get the book and read the book. What just seemed that serious? Like it's that serious? It's that serious, right? So just to put this in the context, Chris Burniske, you guys
Fergulati
Know that guy. Everybody knows that guy. He said about this book here and the rapidly evolving world of token design, Matty offers a comprehensive, up to date and practical approach to building systems that sustainably benefit all stakeholders. That's Chris Burniske. We've got more. We've got Illinois. I guess that's how you say it. Just want to say Matty Tokenomics is doing God's work in this industry. That is the co-founder at tensor, Solana's largest NFT marketplace. And there are many more amazing things to say about your book and you. But Matty Maddie Tokenomics, welcome to the show.
Episode hosts - Demetrick Ferguson & Jessie Santiago
Produced by - Christian Noguera
Edited by - Joe Siebert