Introduction

Lex chats with Jeff Dorman, CIO at Arca -  an asset management firm that creates and manages institutional grade products using crypto and blockchain technology. Together they discuss key aspects of crypto finance, starting with Jeff's transition into crypto from investment banking, and then delving into the impact of the Fed on financial markets and institutional investment on digital asset trends. Jeff shares insights on the role of digital assets in the context of Ray Dalio's civilizational expansion and debt cycle model and the current macroeconomic landscape. The conversation shifts to the realm of Web3 and DeFi, examining investment challenges amidst market fluctuations. Jeff and Lex further explore token design and regulatory constraints, with a focus on GMX, and discuss the potential of DAO treasuries in the context of activist investing.  

MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION

Arca's Website: https://bit.ly/3pv7iBD

Jeff's LinkedIn profile: https://bit.ly/3psSOlJ

Topics: macroeconomics, The Fed, Ray Dalio, Web3, DeFi, Tokenomics, Inflation, DAO, Finance, Markets

Companies: Arca, FTX, Alameda, BNB, Binance, GMX, Aragon, NASDAQ

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TIMESTAMPS

1’14”: Transition into crypto: Reflecting on previous experiences and discussing the draw to Arca

6’12”: Dominance of the Fed in financial markets: Exploring the obsession with monetary policy and its impact on fundamental analysis

10’35”: Examining correlations in the digital asset space: The impact of institutional investment on portfolio management and market trends

16’26”: Assessing the role of digital assets amidst civilizational expansion and debt cycle: A discussion on Ray Dalio's model and its implications for the current macroeconomic environment

20’35”: Seeking a macro perspective: An insight into the current economic state, predictions for the upcoming year, and the potential impact of inflation

26’23”: Unraveling Web3 and DeFi: Investigating unemployment rates, assessing the performance of Defi protocols, and the challenge of investing amidst fluctuating market conditions

35’26”: Exploring token design and regulatory constraints: An insight into GMX and the implications of value accrual mechanisms

39’11”: Activist investing in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Unleashing the potential of DAO treasuries

45’05”: Broadening stakeholder reach in the new financial system: The power of token governance in protocol development

47’44”: The channels used to connect with Jeff & learn more about Arca

Disclaimer here — this newsletter does not provide investment advice and represents solely the views and opinions of FINTECH BLUEPRINT LTD.

Contributors: Lex, Laurence, Matt, Farhad, Mike, Daniella

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