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Economics Design

by Lisa JY Tan

We talk about the design of economic systems. This could be video game simulated economy or real business world like frequent flyer points system or blockchain based token economy.Want more in-depth content?1) Support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/economicsdesign2) (Textbook) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/3) Academy: https://academy.economicsdesign.com/4) Newsletter: https://economicsdesign.substack.comConnect with us and the ED community:Discord – https://discord.gg/ZqgpzdbZP2Twitter – https://twitter.com/econsdesign

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Episodes

  1. Big Corporations Entering The Crypto Space : What This Means | Blackrock, HSBC, JP Morgan and more..

    Why Are Big Corporations Entering The Crypto Space? | Blackrock, HSBC, JP Morgan and more... Welcome to another episode of Economics Design! Today, we have Andrea and Amman, consultants at Economics Design. Andrea shares his journey into the crypto space, from his university days to his deep dive...

  2. Dencun Upgrade Simplified: Revolutionizing Ethereum and Beyond

    Dencun Upgrade Simplified: Revolutionizing Ethereum and Beyond Dive into the transformative Dencun Upgrade in just 20 minutes! Discover how this breakthrough is reshaping Ethereum and its implications for projects built on the platform. Join us as we simplify the complexities and explore the...

  3. Illuvium : The Next Big Thing In Blockchain Gaming?

    Welcome to our deep dive into Illuvium, the groundbreaking blockchain game that's redefining the boundaries of digital entertainment and decentralized finance. Illuvium is not just another addition to the blockchain gaming universe; it's a trailblazer, setting new standards for graphics…

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  4. Tokenomics With The Blockchain Game Pixels Ft. Luke Barwikowski

    Tokenomics With The Blockchain Game Pixels Ft. Luke BarwikowskiIn this episode, Rob discusses token economics and blockchain with the CEO of Pixels Luke Barwikowski. Pixels is a new type of game built in the web 3 space. Luke and Rob discuss various aspects of Gaming and blockchain in this…

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  5. The Second Life and Fairshare Podcast | All About Linden Dollar Economy and Fairshare

    The Second Life and Fairshare Podcast | All About Linden Dollar Economy and Fairshare Dive into the immersive world of Second Life and explore the intricacies of the Linden Dollar economy with our latest podcast episode! Join us for an insightful conversation featuring none other than Philip...

  6. A Web 3 Company CEO On Navigating The Bear Markets | Build In Public

    A Web 3 Company CEO On Navigating The Bear Markets | Build In Public In this video, our CEO, Lisa shares her experience while navigating through the various bear cycles as a company founder. She talks about the struggles, ups downs and even the good parts about volatility of markets. We get to...

  7. The Social Aspect of Blockchain Gaming Economies Ft. Corey Wilton | Mirai Labs

    Decoding Blockchain Game Economies with Corey Wilton: Why You Should Care Explore the fascinating world of blockchain game economies with our special guest, Corey Wilton! In this deep dive, we unravel the intricate mechanisms behind these digital realms and uncover the reasons why you should pay...

  8. The Citadel Podcast | The Ins and Outs of a Game Economy

    Welcome to Economics Design Podcast Podcast, where we delve deep into the fascinating world of blockchain game economies! In this episode, we have Heimdall with us to discuss the ins and outs of the popular Blockchain Game Citadel. 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned blockchain enthusiast or a curious...

  9. The Scope Of Web 3 Gaming Ft. Com2uS

    The Scope Of Web 3 Gaming Ft. Com2uS In this video Kiefer sits down and has a chat with Michael M. Lee from Com2uS, a South Korean mobile and online game development/publishing company. Michael shares insights on the web 3 space currently, mobile gaming, future of gaming and a lot more! So if you...

  10. SBF Verdict, State of Web 3 Economy, Solana | Weekly Web 3 News

    Welcome back to another exciting episode of Weekly Web 3 News! In this week's edition, we dive deep into the ever-evolving realm of Crypto and Web3 to bring you the latest updates and insights. Join us as we unpack the fascinating world of decentralized finance and explore the groundbreaking...

  11. Account Abstraction in Blockchain Wallets | Real World Applications

    Account Abstraction in Blockchain Wallets | Real World Applications In this episode Fehmi and Gio sit down to discuss the concept of Account Abstraction, how it works in Blockchain and how useful it is! Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos:...

  12. Web 3 Gaming, Cross Game Functionality and a lot more! | In Conversatin With Solcraft

    Web 3 Gaming, Cross Game Functionality and a lot more! | In Conversatin With Solcraft Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos: 0x6da9AAa73D39F3880119Fd20e6d6a2f65Dd44ABe Want more in-depth content? 1) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi...

  13. Working at a Web 3 Company in Bear Market | Economics Design Podcast - EP 100 Part 2

    Working at a Web 3 Company in 2023. In this episode we sit down with every single team member of ours and talk about their experience with working at Economics Design and Web 3. We talk about the non technical side of things today, our company culture, how we tackle challenges and how we have…

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  14. Revisiting The Blockchain Space | Economics Design Podcast - EP 100

    Revisiting The Blockchain Space | Economics Design Podcast - EP 100 In this episode, our consultants gather for a discussion around the blockchain space, its evolution and industry trends. This is the first time we have brought in all our consultants for a special podcast. Hope you guys enjoy…

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  15. All About Blockchain Gaming With Star Atlas

    All About Blockchain Gaming With Star Atlas In this episode we sit down with the team of popular game Star Atlas and talk about web 3 or blockchain gaming. We dive deep into the fundamentals of gaming, its relation with web 2 and a lot more. We also talk about some of the new features of Star...

  16. In Conversation with Nischal Belthan | Metajuice

    In Conversation with Nischal Belthan | Metajuice In this episode we sit down with Nischal Belthan who is the head of token operations at Metajuice. This is an insightful conversation circling around V coins, V core, NFTs, their impact on retention and a whole lot! Please consider donating to help...

  17. What is Beamable? | In Conversation with Jon Radoff

    In this episode of Economics Design Podcast, our Senior Consultant Rob sits down with Jon Radoff for a conversation around Jon's company Beamable, Web 3, What's it like developing games, the experience of owning a gaming studio and a whole lot! Jon is a veteran in the Gaming Industry and has…

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  18. How Does a Decentralized Life Sciences Research Platform Work? In Conversation with Jordan Smith!

    How Does a Decentralized Life Sciences Research Platform Work? In Conversation with Jordan Smith! In This episode, Gio interviews Jordan Smith who is the CEO and co founder of Scinet, Scinet is a decentralized life sciences (“DeSci”) research and investment platform that revolutionizes the way...

  19. COO of Reforged Studios Colin Anderson talks about web 3, blockchain and the next step in the gaming industry

    In this episode we sit down with Colin Anderson and have a conversation around the gaming industry, game design, blockchain and a lot more! Colin is COO of Reforged Studios, a videogame publisher set up to explore the opportunities of Play-To-Earn gaming. He is a 30-year veteran of the videogames...

  20. Understanding Reserve Utility Token Mechanism

    Understanding Reserve Utility Token Mechanism In this episode of Economics Design Podcast, Kiefer and Gio sit down to talk about Kiefer's newest research, that is Reserve Utility Token. We go down the motivation, mechanism and the functions of the Reserve Utility Token. If you are a web 3...

  21. Games Transitioning from Web 2 to Web 3 Ft. Michael Arnold | Mighty Bear Games

    Games Transitioning from Web 2 to Web 3 Ft. Michael Arnold | Mighty Bear Games In this video we sit down and chat with Michael Arnold who is a Web 3 lead at Mighty Bear Games. We talk about Economic Sustainability, Faucets and Sinks and a lot more. If you are into Gaming and Web 3, This video is...

  22. Maximising your Yield : A guide to staking and DeFi with Stader Labs!

    Maximising your Yield : A guide to staking and DeFi with Stader Labs Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we explore the world of staking and decentralized finance (DeFi). If you're looking to maximize your returns on your crypto investments, this guide is for you. In this episode we sit...

  23. Mechanics, Constraints and AI in Game Economy Design

    Mechanics, Constraints, Innovation and AI in Game Economy Design In this video, we explore the fascinating world of game economy design, where mechanics, constraints, innovation and AI intersect to create engaging and profitable experiences along with some challenges for players and developers...

  24. All about Investments in the Web 3 Space! Ft. Edward Tan | Hashed

    All about Investments in the Web 3 Space! Ft. Edward Tan | Hashed In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of Web 3 and its potential for investors with Edward Tan, from Hashed, a leading crypto venture fund based in South Korea. We'll explore what some of the most promising Web 3…

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  25. Everything You need to know about Covalent! Ft. Ganesh Swami CEO Covalent

    In this video, we dive deep into the world of Covalent, a cutting-edge blockchain data platform that's transforming the way we access and analyze blockchain data. Joining us is Ganesh Swami, the CEO of Covalent, who provides us with an in-depth overview of the platform, its key features, and its...

  26. Can Chat GPT Replace Token Economists? The Limitations of AI

    As the field of cryptocurrency and token economics continues to grow, the role of token economists has become increasingly important. But with the advent of advanced AI models like CHAT GPT, some are wondering if these machines can replace human economists. In this video, we explore the…

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  27. Redefining Investment: A VC's View on the Metaverse, Web3, and DeFi | Ft. Alex Wettermann

    In this video, we sit down with Alex Wettermann, from Shima Capital. He has extensive experience in the world of tech investment. We interviewed him to get his view on the exciting new investment opportunities emerging in the metaverse, Web3, and DeFi. Join us as we delve into the cutting-edge...

  28. The Limitations of Web 3.0: An Honest Conversation with Lars Doucet

    The Limitations of Web 3.0: An Honest Conversation In this episode, we dive deep into the potential limitations of the much-talked-about Web 3.0. Author of the book Land Is a Big Deal: Why Rent Is Too High, Wages Too Low, and What We Can Do about It, Lars A. Doucet and Ari Kimelman share their...

  29. Cryptoconomics: Why Crypto is the Future! Ft. Krzysztof [Kris] Paruch from Token Engineering Labs

    Welcome to "Cryptoconomics: Why Crypto is the Future", where we explore the exciting world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. In this episode, we sit down with Kris from Token Engineering Labs to discuss Crypto Economics as an academic study and why the future is Crypto. Join us as we...

  30. Economics and Web 3 Gaming | Economics Design Podcast

    Economics and Web 3 Gaming | Economics Design Podcast Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of Economics and Web 3 Gaming. Our panel of experts will delve into the impact of decentralized finance on the gaming industry and explore the potential for blockchain-based games…

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  31. How does Angle Protocol Work? In Conversation with Pablo Veryat - Co Founder of Angle Protocol

    How does Angle Protocol Work? In Conversation with Pablo Veryat - Co Founder of Angle Protocol In this video, we sit down with Pablo Veryat, Co-Founder of Angle Protocol, to discuss how the platform works. Angle protocol is a decentralized, capital efficient and over-collateralized stablecoin...

  32. The Ins and Outs of the FTX Debacle

    The FTX Debacle. In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the recent controversy surrounding the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. From the accusations of insider trading and market manipulation, to the platform's response and the impact on users, we cover all the ins and outs of the FTX debacle....

  33. A Deep Dive Into The Economics Of The Blockchain Game Shrapnel | ft. Calvin Zhou & Francis Brankin

    A Deep Dive Into The Economics Of The Blockchain Game Shrapnel | ft. Calvin Zhou & Francis Brankin In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with blockchain experts Calvin Zhou and Francis Brankin to discuss the economics behind the popular blockchain game Shrapnel. They'll share their insights...

  34. EP 80 : Exploring the Economics of Blockchain Gaming with Christopher Kaczmarczyk-Smith from Star Atlas!

    "In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Christopher Kaczmarczyk-Smith, game economist at the blockchain game Star Atlas, to explore the exciting world of cryptocurrency and gaming. Christopher shares his insights on how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the gaming industry and...

  35. EP 79 : The Economics of Blockchain Game Skyweaver! Ft. Salvatore Grosso

    EP 79 : The Economics of Blockchain Game Skyweaver! Ft. Salvatore Grosso This week, we're talking about the economics of the blockchain game Skyweaver with Salvatore Grosso. Salvatore is a meta-game designer, and in this event, he talked about how skyweaver functions, the NFT aspect of the...

  36. EP 78 : NFTs and Revenue Generation | NFT Royalties and Smart Contracts Explained

    EP 78 : NFTs and Revenue Generation | NFT Royalties If you are into NFTs and look at it as a source of generating revenue, this podcast is for you! In this podcast the team at Economics Design discusses the new hot topic in the crypto space, NFT Royalties. The team dives deep into the concept of...

  37. EP 77 : A conversation with Howie Zhang - Game Economy Designer

    EP 77 : A conversation with Howie Zhang - Game Economy Designer Guild of Guardians is an upcoming blockchain game that has everyone excited. Ari dives deep into the economics of the game uncovering various topics like the selection of token model, the vision for interoperability and a lot more....

  38. EP 76 : How do Morpho and Aave work together? | In conversation with Paul Frambot CEO Morpho Labs ​

    In conversation with Paul Frambot CEO @Morpho Labs Paul Frambot CEO of Morpho Labs talks about how Morpho and Aave work together. He also gives some insights on the companies' plans, what inspired him and much more. Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos:...

  39. EP 75 : Research with us on Sandwich Attacks & Arbitrage Bots

    Wondering what all the fuss on sandwich attacks is about? Find out everything you need to know - what it is, how it works, and how it impacts the DeFi space in this video. Our researchers Ari, Atharva and Alex deep dived into how they completed the research and what their process looked like....

  40. EP 74 | Archerswap : A Study

    EP 74 | Archerswap : A Study Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos: 0x6da9AAa73D39F3880119Fd20e6d6a2f65Dd44ABe Want more in-depth content? 1) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/ 2) Academy:...

  41. EP 73 | Flowcarbon Case Study : Climate Solutions powered by Blockchain

    EP 73 | Flowcarbon Case Study : Climate Solutions powered by Blockchain Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos: 0x6da9AAa73D39F3880119Fd20e6d6a2f65Dd44ABe Want more in-depth content? 1) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/…

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  42. EP 72 : In Conversation with Jake Richards | dHEDGE

    EP 72 : In Conversation with Jake Richards | dHEDGE In this episode Lisa and Jake talk about the idea behind dHedge, how dHedge functions and what problems dHedge is trying to solve. Timestamps for Convenience : 0:00 - Intro 03:25 - What problems are dHedge trying to solve? 05:00 - How does…

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  43. EP 71 : New Metric for Stablecoin - Price Deviation Metric

    In this episode Lisa and Yunzhu talk about a new metric for Stablecoin. Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos: 0x6da9AAa73D39F3880119Fd20e6d6a2f65Dd44ABe or tip us at https://www.patreon.com/economicsdesign Want more in-depth content? 1) The Economics and Math of Token...

  44. Ep 70 : Economics of Play to Earn Gaming Economy

    Lisa summarizes and explains the latest p2e report. You can read the full report here : https://econteric.com/p2e/ Please consider donating to help fund these educational videos: 0x6da9AAa73D39F3880119Fd20e6d6a2f65Dd44ABe or tip us at https://www.patreon.com/economicsdesign Want more in-depth...

  45. Ep 69 : Layer 2 Scaling Solutions on Polygon

    What separates Polygon from the rest? What is Polygon doing differently? Where is Polygon headed towards? Lisa and Aishwary discuss! Timestamps : Intro - 0:00 What is Polygon? - 1:51 Is Polygon only addressing scalability? - 3:54 How does Polygon compare to other layer 1s and layer 2s? - 6:00…

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  46. Ep 68: How To Create a Purpose Driven Economy

    How can we create a purpose driven Economy? What tools will we be needing? What will these tools look like? Lisa and Griff discuss! Timestamps : Intro : 0:00 Overview - 0:44 How does bottom up participatory economies play out in emerging economies with low literacy rate? - 10:32 Dashboard...

  47. Ep 67: Adverse Selection In Crypto | Valkyrie Protocol

    Valkyrie Protocol is an activation protocol. Lisa tells you more! 00:00 Introduction & Highlights 00:56 Benefits Of Valkyrie Protocol 01:43 3 Highlights Of Valkyrie Protocol 02:46 Mechanism 03:33 Uses Of VKR 05:24 Functions Of Valkyrie Protocol 05:56 Are Incentives Aligned In The Protocol? 10:23...

  48. Ep 66: DeFi 2.0 Meets Tokenomics 2.0 | Economics Of Value Creation

    How do we effectively create value in DeFi? How does Vesper move towards long-term value creation? 00:00 Introduction & Highlights 01:10 Purpose Of A Market 01:15 Context Of Value 02:45 Value Cycle 03:52 Balancing The Value Cycle 06:04 Case Study: Vesper Finance 06:59 Vesper Model 12:54 More...

  49. Ep 65 :Tokenisation Of Big Data - Ocean Protocol

    How do we protect our data? Can our data be traded? Can web3 be self-sovereign? Ocean Protocol might hold the answers! 00:00 Introduction & Highlights 03:17 Architecture Of Ocean Protocol 05:12 The Ocean Token 06:29 The Ocean Marketplace 08:07 Ocean Token Value 10:39 Data Tokens 12:11 Marketplace...

  50. Ep 64: Economics Of Trader Joe - DEX On Avalanche

    From a brand new AMM project with no initial funding, Trader Joe has gradually established himself as one of Avalanche's top AMMs. This video about Trader Joe and $JOE will give you all the information about: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 What is TraderJoe? 01:31 Trader Joe's Highlights 04:45 Products...

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We talk about the design of economic systems. This could be video game simulated economy or real business world like frequent flyer points system or blockchain based token economy.Want more in-depth content?1) Support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/economicsdesign2) (Textbook) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/3) Academy: https://academy.economicsdesign.com/4) Newsletter: https://economicsdesign.substack.comConnect with us and the ED community:Discord – https://discord.gg/ZqgpzdbZP2Twitter – https://twitter.com/econsdesign

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