<aside> 💡 This section discusses token design and incentive mechanisms in the context of tokenomics. It covers topics such as understanding different types of tokens, creating a token model that aligns incentives, setting token metrics, and provides real-world examples. Additional resources and links to slides and videos are also provided.

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Token Design & Incentive Mechanisms

The topic of Tokenomics is rapidly evolving and is more nuanced than just raising capital. Your token can serve multiple purposes including governance, staking, and utility within your ecosystem. This session will walk you through the essentials of thoughtful token design.

New to the concept of token design? See the https://drive.google.com/file/d/117QDZDNE5Dc1EEoIAA7Wf2PiLdNxiBH3/view?usp=sharing

What You’ll Learn:

• Understanding different types of tokens and their respective utilities
• How to create a token model that aligns incentives among stakeholders
• Best practices in setting token metrics like supply, vesting, and distribution
• Real-world examples of successful and problematic token models for learning

Token design.mp4

<aside> 💡 Link to slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19PrwSsCe_3Bw4gAWlScWq7bQXGlNvqOn60twBEhiPbI/edit?usp=sharing

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Additional Resources:

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IVEud8vo3HBILqJ0y_wysuUMrhXkPtVqAfr5eRjYpfM/edit?usp=sharing
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/19QER5O30eKs-2vHmG2WgxMqdFaoacy7E/view?usp=sharing
• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zT8RF6jCHC2ooc67GpXln3hR4yYIqqRE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107995986720687998127&rtpof=true&sd=true
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/117QDZDNE5Dc1EEoIAA7Wf2PiLdNxiBH3/view?usp=sharing

7 Sanity Checks Before Designing a Token - a16z crypto

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOkxDvq_8zQ

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