Memecoins, Web3 Social Media, and the Evolution of Token Models with Li Jin
The Defiant15 Huhti 2024

Memecoins, Web3 Social Media, and the Evolution of Token Models with Li Jin

Li Jin is a prominent figure in the venture capital industry. She is the co-founder and managing partner at Variant Fund, a venture firm that invests in Web3 and the ownership economy. Before founding Variant, Li Jin worked at Andreessen Horowitz, a leading venture capital firm, where she helped to shape the firm’s views on the emerging tech landscape, including the gig and passion economies. In today's discussion, we delve into memecoins, Web3 social media, and the evolving landscape of token models, examining how these elements are shaping the future of digital economies and influencing user interaction in decentralized networks.


0:00 Intro

1:11 Variant Fund

3:20 Li Jin

4:55 Benefits of Blockchains at Consumer Level

7:55 Web3 Social Media

12:50 Speculative Media

18:20 Memecoin Products

24:24 Censorship

25:47 Web3 GTM Strategy

34:30 Token Models

47:41 Governance Tokens

52:00 Trends


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