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…2 min read·Jun 22, 2022--2--2
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.41 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Nov 30, 2021--2--2
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…3 min read·Oct 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…2 min read·May 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…8 min read·Mar 21, 2021--3--3
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.1 min read·Feb 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…31 min read·Oct 20, 2020--1--1
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…6 min read·Sep 13, 2020--1--1