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Great insights from the thread.

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Great 101 style introduction with more detail on the importance of token distribution

There is a lot of discussion in traditional economics about incentives that we may like to reference on

It's the best explanation of the Curve wars and Convex. It helped me understand Curve tokenomics much better.

Articulates a principal vision for future token adoption vs simply the mechanics.

In depth explorations of various protocols, their tokenomics, higher level stuff like curve wars, and advanced finance like options & portfolio construction. Writing style might not be for everyone

They did a good job breaking down aspects that others seem too lazy to do. I liked how they explained in more detail some of the forces at work for them to be successful, not just laying out distribution of tokens. Most token/DAOs lack purpose and direction, at least these guys wove purpose into their tokenomic outlay

Single most important article on how to invest in crypto. Metagame > fundamentals

Everything I learned about the foundations of economics was wrong. This book gives an in-depth historic overview of the history of markets, money, debt, coins (lots of alt coins in ancient history, fwiw), and the role of the state/feudalism and “freedom.”

Good basis

Great starting point outlining the basics of tokenomics and overview of the key variables: supply, burning, monetary policy, token distribution and earnings

Helps build a framework to think about token liquidity (and they had case studies in the appendix).

he's a veteran, expert tokenomist or whatever they're called ;-)

Giant rabbit hole of articles. More resources than you need on of Tokenomics. Intro alone will get you to top 1%. Everything from game theory to how consensus protocols work, to how different economic systems.

Explains a better model for NY times subscription model.

Covers intro, basics, history of tokens, evolution, examples.

There's an interesting balance that happens when you add validators to the mix / nodes to the mix.

neat summary of LongHash Ventures tokenomics blueprint report

detailed

Passed the bar for non-BS project.

We understand tokenomics more broadly as a concept by breaking down the goods/bads of its application in the biggest web3 game till date - Axie Infinity.

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Highlights governance in action to align incentives around contributors and investors. Interesting take on capital allocation

A majority of people overlook the basic principles of what a token can / cannot be with its structuring. In the end of the day, regulation is one of the biggest constraints on designing tokens.

knows his shizznit but moves in silence

Explains the reasoning behind Tokenization pretty well. Specifically, the significance of it.

Kain and Synthetix effectively launched yield farming for defi by adding inflationary tokenomics to SNX staking. He still advises projects on tokenomics and has authored Governance proposals tweaking Synthetix tokenomics.

It’s a great way to start

I think it does a great job of taking a well-known project and analyzing the token distribution/tokenomics for it.

It's our platform to balance tokenomics

Community built. Still have a long way to go but seeing a lot of potential in it becoming THE source of token economic design

Understanding valuation traditionally comes from adaptation and growth of a project. These values help us understand the ground reality and not just marketing / hype that can be manufactured.

I've struggled to understand tokenomics mainly on a protocol level and have started to draw these diagrams and write articles about them. Since then we've started a community to build knowledge around tokenomics.

Bridgeworld is the culmination of TreasureDAO's efforts thus far to bootstrap the $MAGIC ecosystem. In the white paper, you'll see an incredible state diagram explaining how emissions are re-directed through a marketplace, gamified activities and other actions into the "Atlas Mine", where players can stake $MAGIC over a time horizon with bought/earned NFTs to amplify their staking power. Many of these concepts borrow from OHM, DeFi Kingdoms, OpenSea, etc but the culmination is really unique in m

Great breakdowns and tons of concepts on how economics play into tokens Start here: https://www.newsletter.economicsdesign.com/p/why-token-economics-is-different-1a6

"Market-protocol fit begins with a broad distribution of tokens, followed by permissionless narrative formation and product innovation which activates them in useful ways." I refer to the other internet research as probably the best example of guiding the community to build sustainable web3 ecosystems. I've seen DAOs such as FWB follow such structure and iterate as they went along. I would also explore https://www.ribbonfarm.com Cheers, Kiru

One of the most referenced academic papers to date

Sustainability Analysis of the original SPELL/MIM token dynamics in its very early stage days. Useful, highly detailed case study walkthrough