Future DAO CEO Mathew Markman on Surviving Rugpulls & Building Communities | Blockcast 50

Currently serving as the CEO of Future DAO and Ethelo Decisions, Mathew Markman is currently pursuing a PhD in Future Studies. Blending Web3 with cutting-edge decision-making tools to empower communities and transform financial and governance systems, Markman has made significant strides in the Web3 space.
As the survivor of a crypto rugpull, Markman tells Blockhead how his vulnerabilities were exploited but more importantly, how he overcame the attack through the strength of the community.
Markman talks about how crypto's allure often lies in its philosophical and technological innovations, such as decentralized governance and digital property but the financial incentive remains a key driver for broader adoption.
With memecoins driving Solana forward, Markman sheds light on what memecoin community takers over all about and how trust can be restored in the industry.
Markman also discusses how Future Protocol is strengthening communities and developing user acquisition long into the future. He explains how Future aims to enhance DAO governance, helping communities engage more effectively in decision-making processes.
Additionally, he reveals how its success lies in improving participation, achieving consistent quorums, and enabling better decision-making for partner organizations.
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Takatoshi Shibayama
Takatoshi Shibayama is the Head of Revenue APAC for Copper.co, a crypto prime and
custodial service.
Previously, Takatoshi was an analyst and investor of distressed corporate situations for
17 years. He started his career with investment banks such as JPMorgan and Goldman
Sachs, later joining the US hedge fund Davidson Kempner Capital Management, and
co-founding 3D Investment Partners in Singapore with nearly US$1bn in Assets Under
Management.

Mathew Markman
CEO, Future DAO & Ethelo Decisions
Mathew Markman, CEO of Future DAO and Ethelo Decisions, is at the forefront of decentralized governance innovation. Pursuing a PhD in Future Studies, his work blends Web3 and cutting-edge decision-making tools to empower communities and transform financial and governance systems.