Nick TomainoinThe Control1confirmation NFT FundThe most impactful technology products start as retail phenomenons that are perceived to be too risky by institutions. Years later after…Jun 22, 20222Jun 22, 20222
Nick TomainoinThe ControlThe Rise of Drifter ShootsTwelve months ago, Isaac “Drift” Wright a.k.a. Drifter Shoots hadn’t heard of NFTs — he was in jail and fighting for his freedom.Jan 22, 2022Jan 22, 2022
Nick TomainoinThe ControlInvesting in SloikaSince joining Coinbase in 2013, I’ve been obsessed with marketplaces that make emergent asset classes more accessible. I saw firsthand the…Nov 30, 20212Nov 30, 20212
Nick TomainoinThe ControlInclusion is the Holy GrailThe launch of Bitcoin in 2009 was inclusive in theory but not in practice. Anyone in the world could run software on their computer and…Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
Nick TomainoinThe Control1confirmation Fund IIIWe recently closed 1confirmation fund III, a new $125M venture fund. The fund allows us to continue investing in the companies…May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Nick TomainoinThe ControlStories, Scarcity and Mimetic DesireNFTs (non-fungible tokens) have recently exploded onto the mainstream in a way that nothing else has in the history of our industry…Mar 21, 20213Mar 21, 20213
Nick TomainoinThe ControlInternet Culture with Mark CubanInternet culture and real world culture are colliding. WallStreetBets blowing up Melvin Capital last week is the latest example of that.Feb 6, 2021Feb 6, 2021
Nick TomainoinThe ControlThe Music Industry is Waking Up to EthereumAt a time when in-person shows have come to a halt globally, mainstream musical talent is beginning to take note of the growth of…Oct 20, 20201Oct 20, 20201
Nick TomainoinThe ControlWho is Pak?2020 has been a breakthrough year for digital art. Creatives have used computers to create unique images and videos for decades, but prior…Sep 13, 20201Sep 13, 20201
