Bankless Pet3r Pan | Layer Zero
Oct 12, 2021
Pet3r Pan, a core member of the Ethereum community and early DAO pioneer, shares insights from his journey that began in 2017 with his Before Bitcoin series. He dives into the evolution of communities like Metacartel, highlighting trust as a crucial form of capital in the crypto space. The conversation explores how a culture of collaboration emerged, the playful origins of DAOs, and the shift from gifting to sustainable community support. Pet3r emphasizes the importance of positive vibes and people-centric projects in shaping the future of web3.
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Before Bitcoin's Unexpected Rise
- Peter Pan's "Before Bitcoin" series, initially unnoticed for years, gained traction unexpectedly.
- By persistently tweeting the link at ETHDenver 2018, he connected with key figures like Phillip Daian and Chris Remus.
From Captchas to Ethereum
- Peter Pan's crypto journey started with clicking captchas for Bitcoin fractions, an experience he found underwhelming.
- Later, discovering Ethereum through shitcoin videos and a Sydney workshop, he was captivated by its platform potential.
Community Building as UX Design
- Peter Pan applies his UX design background to community building, emphasizing empathy and user needs.
- He views community building as a design process akin to product design, where people become the interface.