MetaDAO, ICOs, and Solana ETFs | Livestream

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Oct 6, 2025

Carlos, a member of the Blockworks Research team, dives into intriguing crypto topics this week. He discusses Bitcoin's push towards all-time highs and the innovative "unruggable" ICO model from MetaDAO, detailing its governance and investor protections. They analyze Umbra's ICO demand and compare different launchpads. The conversation also explores the sustainability of privacy coins and the potential impact of ETFs on Solana dynamics, all while weighing the balance between market narratives and fundamental value.

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INSIGHT

MetaDAO's Unruggable ICO Mechanic

MetaDAO introduces enforceable token-holder rights by routing funds to a treasury controlled by Future Key governance.
This structure aims to reduce adverse selection and make early-stage ICOs more credible for investors.

ADVICE

Prioritize Launchpads That Feed Token Holders

Focus on launchpad platforms that route value back to the native token or community when evaluating where to allocate.
Prioritize platforms with mechanisms like staking rewards or revenue shares that benefit token holders directly.

INSIGHT

AMM Creates Recurring Revenue For MetaDAO

MetaDAO plans a Future Key AMM that pairs ICO tokens with a portion of raised funds and charges fees on trading.
That AMM can generate predictable revenue tied to ICO trading volume, supporting MetaDAO's business model.

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We went live to discuss Bitcoin’s test of all-time highs, MetaDAO’s “unruggable” ICO model and the Umbra ICO, the privacy-coin resurgence, and ETF flows.

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MetaDAO: Self-Enforced Token Holder Rights: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/research/meta-dao-self-enforced-tokenholder-rights

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:04) Market Outlook

(6:11) Come To DAS London

(8:03) MetaDAO & ICO Platforms

(19:50) Ads (Katana & Allora)

(20:47) Evolution of Launchpads

(44:03) Katana Ad

(44:35) Prediction Markets & The DAT Trade

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