Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Paradigm Operations: Examines Paradigm's investment philosophy in crypto within shifting power dynamics.
2: Initialized Capital: Investigates how Initialized Capital shaped early crypto politics and Solana adoption.
3: Brian Armstrong (businessman): Profiles Armstrong’s role in crypto policy, innovation, and decentralization trends.
4: Bankruptcy of FTX: Dissects FTX’s collapse and the political fallout that impacted blockchain governance.
5: Tribe Capital: Explores Tribe’s backing of Web3 and its subtle influence on decentralized political movements.
6: Andreessen Horowitz: Analyzes a16z's crypto advocacy and the policy frameworks they helped shape.
7: Cryptocurrency bubble: Reflects on market excesses and their regulatory implications across blockchain systems.
8: Brett Harrison: Chronicles Harrison’s part in FTX’s rise and how it shifted political dialogues in tech.
9: Naval Ravikant: Unpacks Naval’s libertarian views and how Solana aligns with decentralized governance ideals.
10: Alameda Research: Examines Alameda’s behindthescenes power and how it influenced political narratives.
11: Coinbase: Discusses Coinbase’s regulatory journey and its role as a Solana platform gateway in the U.S.
12: Uniswap: Highlights Uniswap’s decentralized nature and the legalpolitical tensions it provoked.
13: Sam BankmanFried: Details SBF’s lobbying efforts and their ripple effects on blockchain politics.
14: Fred Ehrsam: Captures Ehrsam’s dual identity—innovator and policy influencer in blockchain evolution.
15: Digital Currency Group: Explores DCG’s influence on crypto legislation and blockchain ecosystem shaping.
16: FTX: Offers deeper context into FTX’s empire and its impact on trust, law, and decentralized systems.
17: Polychain Capital: Analyzes Polychain’s bets on Solanarelated ventures and their geopolitical weight.
18: Chris Dixon: Follows Dixon’s Web3 advocacy and how it reframed Solana's role in a digital democracy.
19: Arkham Intelligence: Investigates Arkham’s transparency tools and their policyaltering implications.
20: Sequoia Capital: Reveals Sequoia’s pivot to Web3 and the new political economy around Solana.
21: Solana (blockchain platform): Highlights Solana’s unique role in powering decentralized, scalable governance.
Paradigm Operations connects blockchain with political science, offering more than insight—it offers foresight. Whether you're a professional shaping the future, a student preparing for it, or an enthusiast driven by curiosity, this book is your essential guide. The value it offers far outweighs the price.