In Part 1, I went through two strategy concepts for web3. Protocol Networks (i.e., Blockchains) with Property Rights Composability (i.e., Building Blocks) at Global Scale And I teed up two main questions for emerging web3 business models: The Value Creation Question: What is the most important use case and what value does this create for […]
Category Archives: Blockchain
The Big Strategy Concepts for Web3 (1 of 3) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Everyone describes their initial look at blockchain and web3 as “going down the rabbit hole”. It starts simply with Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Then they go to Ethereum. But then it quickly becomes a sea of confusing, contradictory, and usually half-baked topics. Such as: Decentralized vs. centralized platforms and systems. DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations) and other […]
The 5 Important Strategy Concepts of Web3 (Tech Strategy – Podcast 133)
Web3 is the next generation of the internet, built on blockchain technology. It has the potential to revolutionize many industries, including finance, healthcare, and education. In this article, Jeff Towson discusses five important concepts that businesses need to understand in order to succeed in Web3.
Why Uniswap’s Protocol Is a Threat to Coinbase’s Marketplace (Tech Strategy – Podcast 120)
In this podcast, Jeffrey Towson discusses how Uniswap’s protocol is a threat to Coinbase’s PPH marketplace. He argues that Uniswap is more decentralized and efficient than Coinbase, and that it is likely to attract more users and liquidity. Ultimately, the success of Uniswap and Coinbase will depend on a number of factors, including the adoption of decentralized finance, the regulatory environment, and the competition from other exchanges.
Web3 Companies Can Use Tokens and DAOs as Competitive Weapons in 3 Big Ways (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In Part 1, I did a quick summary of the strange mix of ideas that is “web 3.0”. Blockchain, a new technology paradigm. Decentralization, which moves control away from corporate and government authorities. And back to users and contributors. New forms of governance based more on consensus and community. But I haven’t really talked about the […]
Coinbase vs. Uniswap: How DeFi is Really Disrupting Platforms (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
There is a lot of talk about how web 3.0, which is about protocol networks, is going to disrupt web 2.0, which is about platform business models. I’ve given you my take on this in three articles: How to Think About Web 3.0 Business Models (1 of 3) (Asia Tech Strategy – Daily Article) Platform-Protocol […]
Coinbase and the Tech Uncertainties of Platform-Protocol Hybrids (3 of 3)(Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In Part 1 and Part 2, I laid out my approach to web 3.0 business models. These are sometimes called “decentralized platforms”. Or “protocols”. I don’t really buy either of these as I think they overemphasize the decentralized aspect. And that is rarely enough to win as a competitive service. I think most of the […]
Platform-Protocol Hybrids and Why DeFi is the Center of Web3 (2 of 3) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
In Part 1, I did a quick summary of the strange mix of ideas that is “web 3.0”. Blockchain, a new technology paradigm that will be built upon for decades. New forms of governance based more on consensus and community. How to disrupt corporate and government authority and shift control and benefits back to users […]
How to Think About Web3 Business Models (1 of 3) (Tech Strategy – Daily Article)
Right now, the venture capital types are all talking about “web 3.0”. Very big names are arguing that this is the big new tech paradigm. But really this is about blockchain, which is a much bigger and more important technology than I had appreciated. When I look at the digital world, I now put things […]