It’s not UX. It’s not regulation. It’s not interoperability.
Crypto’s real problem? Misaligned incentives.
This tweet from @0xMert_ absolutely nailed it:
"Crypto's issue is not UX, regulation, or interoperability—it is misaligned incentives. I have 100% conviction on this."
From Ponzi mechanics to tribalism to mimetic thinking, the system is rewarding the wrong behavior and stifling the builders who could actually solve real problems.
Add to that the struggles founders face—burnout, isolation, and wasted time chasing resources—and you’ve got an ecosystem that’s optimized for chaos, not innovation.
But what if we could flip the script?
What if we could create a system that actually supports founders, rewards builders, and fixes the broken incentives holding us back?
Let’s talk about crypto, founders, and the shared chaos that’s turning so many brilliant minds into stress balls with caffeine addictions.
First off, let’s set the stage with some brutal truths. If you’ve spent more than five minutes in crypto, you’ve probably noticed something: we have a serious incentive problem. It’s not the UX (sure, it’s bad, but we’ve used Web3 wallets long enough to figure it out). It’s not regulation (we like living on the edge, don’t we?). It’s not even interoperability (although, come on, it’s 2024—why can’t blockchains play nice yet?).
The real problem? Misaligned incentives. And hoo boy, it’s a big one.
🎯 Let’s Break This Down
The Crypto Circus:
Builders aren’t solving real problems—they’re hyping up their bags like infomercial hosts: “But wait, there’s more!”
People are getting filthy rich rotating the same pile of money instead of creating actual value. It’s like watching an endless game of hot potato, but the potato is a Ponzi scheme.
Tribalism is rampant. Everyone’s yelling “gm” and “wagmi” while innovation quietly suffocates in the corner.
And let’s not forget mimetic thinking: mediocre ideas get all the love while bold, crazy ideas get tossed aside like day-old pizza.
And founders? Oh, they’re not doing great either.
The Founder’s Dilemma:
72% of founders are battling mental health challenges. (Yeah, three out of four of you reading this. Let that sink in.)
49% are so stressed they’re making bad decisions—like saying “yes” to that one investor they know is a red flag but hey, we need the money.
Isolation is real. Three out of four founders feel like they’re going it alone. (Because nothing screams “fun” like carrying the weight of an entire startup on your back.)
Oh, and 40% of your time? That’s wasted chasing resources you don’t have, connections you can’t find, and clarity that’s nowhere to be seen.
But wait, there’s more!
The Liquidity Crisis:
Founders can’t unlock capital until they’ve “proven themselves” (whatever that means).
There’s no standardized way to measure potential or progress. You’re either “early” or “not it.”
Investors? They’re flying blind. There are no reliable early-stage metrics to help them pick winners. (Hint: vibes are not metrics.)
Traditional milestones completely ignore the most critical factor: resilience. How do you measure grit, determination, and the ability to survive 100 rejection emails in one week? Spoiler: you don’t.
It’s a hot mess, and we’re all pretending it’s fine.
💡 So What’s the Fix?
Glad you asked. Because amidst the chaos, there’s one question we’re not asking enough: What if we flipped the script?
What if we aligned incentives so they rewarded the people actually solving problems? What if founders didn’t have to play Hunger Games to get funding? What if there was a system that made sense for the builders, the thinkers, and the doers?
Enter Founders Hub Network (FHN).
We’re not here to sell you another half-baked DAO or tell you to HODL your way to enlightenment. FHN is built for founders, by founders, with one goal: to fix the broken system.
🛠 How We’re Doing It
Our not-so-secret weapon?
FounderScore.
Think of it as your cheat code—a proprietary AI engine that actually measures founder potential, resilience, and progress. And no, it’s not another vague “founder vibe check.”
Here’s what it does:
Tracks your psychological resilience (because grit matters).
Validates your achievements (even the unsexy milestones that keep your company alive).
Creates verifiable credentials so you can prove your worth to investors without saying, “Trust me, bro.”
🧰 The Tools We are Building.
We’re rolling out the big guns:
QuestEngine:
Tracks your milestones.
Verifies your achievements.
Rewards your progress because building a startup is actually hard work.
TrustMetrics:
Matches founders with compatible investors.
Analyzes team dynamics (because a co-founder meltdown is not the vibe).
Builds your reputation with verified proof of what you’ve achieved.
LiquidityBridge:
Unlocks funding based on milestones, not just vibes.
Integrates smart contracts for transparency.
Automates reporting so you can stop wasting time on investor updates.
🚀 Why It Matters
Crypto doesn’t need more noise, more tribalism, or more mediocre ideas hyped by people chasing short-term gains. What it needs are bold, contrarian thinkers who are tired of the circus and ready to build the future.
#FHN is here for you—the founders, the dreamers, and the builders who are fighting to solve real problems.
Let’s stop rotating the potato and start creating actual value.
Because honestly? WAGMI isn’t a strategy—it’s a punchline.
Join us. Let’s fix this thing together.
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