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I am a researcher focused on philosophy, heuristics, decentralisation, DAOs and DeFi. Believe in the sovereignty of the individual for all.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Principles and Models of Web3 Decentralization

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May 29
This article aims to provide an overview of an emerging web3 decentralized framework, review components of web3 systems.
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The Array of Properties For Sound Governance

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August 09
The importance of governance is understated in blockchains and their projects/protocols. Namely the set of processes that platforms utilize to perform decision-making and agree upon the direction in which they wish to orientate and evolve towards.
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Consensus, Plurality Voting and Decision Making: A Comprehensive Primer

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August 09
The importance of governance, namely the set of processes that blockchain platforms and projects utilize in order to perform decision-making.
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Occam’s Razor

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July 22
Occam’s razor, also known as the principle of parsimony, is a problem-solving heuristic that states “entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity”. It advocates that when presented with competing hypotheses, you should select the one with fewer parameters or fewest assumptions. It is not a rule for choosing between those making different predictions, but a rule for those competing for the same prediction. 
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Hanlon's Razor

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July 21
Human’s in particular are prone to cognitive biases. Acknowledging information asymmetry can be beneficial to us all.
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DAO Structure: A Comprehensive Primer

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July 09
A dive into various DAO structures and their vulnerabilities, and explores how decentralized organizations will continue to evolve over time.

A Primer on Governance And Decentralization

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June 28
A detailed primer on various decentralized governance frameworks and their benefits and pitfalls.

Decentralization: A Primer

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June 28
What is decentralization, and why is it important?