Ownership S1E2: rakka (Omnipair)
In this episode of Ownership, 8bitpenis explores the deeper mechanics of crypto governance, token design, and capital formation in DeFi.
We unpack what’s broken in current token models, why most governance systems fail, and what it actually means to build sustainable ownership structures in crypto.
This conversation touches on: • Why token confidence is broken • Futarchy vs traditional governance • Ownership coins as a legal and economic structure • Revenue sharing vs growth reinvestment • The perps landscape and high-performance DeFi • What it takes to scale serious financial infrastructure on Solana Ownership is a podcast about capital formation in crypto and beyond.
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Ownership S1E2: rakka (Omnipair)
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