Adapted from a talk delivered live at EthCC in Paris 2023 Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: The Financial Functions of Tokens Token economics is a complex field that often leaves many of us scratching our heads. One of the most common questions we encounter is, […]
Roderick is a blockchain professional, specialising in tokenomics advisory and economic design.
His advisory contributions have helped raise over $100m for blockchain startups, and he brings over 10 years of prior quantitative modelling, financial analysis, and transaction experience to his work.
He resources the innovative thinking needed for this emerging field with strong academic foundations that include a MSc. in Economic Policy from UCL, and the CFA Charter.
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Tokenomics Reflections from EthCC Paris
Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: Introduction Recently, I had the privilege of attending EthCC Paris. Invited by the Token Engineering Academy team, I was given the opportunity to present a workshop at the Token Engineering Barcamp side event and deliver a talk on their token […]
Tokens or Equity? Which is better?
Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: Previously… We have now conducted a survey of many fundamental aspects of token sales, including how token sales are structured, one of the most common budgeting mistakes that founders make with them, and the special relevance of vesting in these […]
What is token vesting? Why is it different?
Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: Previously… …we looked at how token sales are structured, and highlighted how token vesting schedules make up one of the key components. Vesting is nothing new. We find it used in terms for familiar everyday contracts concerning retirement plans, inheritances, […]
Avoid this token sale mistake!
Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: Last time… …we examined the basic components of a token sale offer. Token sales use a token generation event (TGE), to create the tokens which are sold to external investors for capital… and to create token funds for a greater […]
How do you structure a token sale?
Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: The structure of a typical token sale is comprised of three general parts: Token supply — a determinate number of tokens in existence Allocations — a partition of supply designated to different uses and actors Vesting — a schedule that […]
What is a ‘Digital Ledger’?
…a tool that helps you TRACK and CONTROL your business… Learn more tokenomics Sign up now! Watch video version of this article Click to subscribe: When you look up “What is a blockchain?” the top search results commonly describe it as a: …decentralised, distributed, digital ledger… Unfortunately… for most people this definition does not go […]
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First class education and thought-leadership on TOKENOMICS… Coming soon! Roderick McKinley, CFARoderick is a blockchain professional, specialising in tokenomics advisory and economic design. His advisory contributions have helped raise over $100m for blockchain startups, and he brings over 10 years of prior quantitative modelling, financial analysis, and transaction experience to his work. He resources the […]
What is financial modelling…?
After years of experience, I was sure I knew… then I started freelancing! Defining your service in a way that is succinct, yet substantive, is worthwhile. I don’t think you can improve much upon this Investopedia entry by Carol M. Kopp: Financial modeling is the process of creating a summary of a company’s expenses and […]