Tokens Don’t Create Value. Products Do. A token is not a product. It’s an amplifier. If there’s no real utility underneath, a token only amplifies speculation — not value. Many projects start with: • token launches • incentives • airdrops • hype 1/4
But forget the most important question: What problem exists even without the token? If removing the token kills the product, then the product was never real. Strong systems work like this: • product solves a real problem • users adopt it naturally 2/4
• token aligns incentives after adoption Weak systems do the opposite: • token first • users later • utility “coming soon” Markets may reward hype in the short term, but long-term value always follows usefulness. Tokens should reward contribution — not replace it. 3/4
Build something people would still use even if the token didn’t exist. Then add the token. #Web3 #Crypto #ProductFirst #TokenDesign #StartupThinking #Blockchain #BuildInPublic 4/4
