InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Jun 22, 20221confirmation NFT FundThe most impactful technology products start as retail phenomenons that are perceived to be too risky by institutions. Years later after…A response icon3A response icon3
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Jan 22, 2022The 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.
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Nov 30, 2021Investing in SloikaSince joining Coinbase in 2013, I’ve been obsessed with marketplaces that make emergent asset classes more accessible. I saw firsthand the…A response icon2A response icon2
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Oct 21, 2021Inclusion 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…
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Sep 18, 2021We Like the NounsMeme markets in the 2020sA response icon1A response icon1
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·May 25, 20211confirmation Fund IIIWe recently closed 1confirmation fund III, a new $125M venture fund. The fund allows us to continue investing in the companies…
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Mar 21, 2021Stories, 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…A response icon3A response icon3
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Feb 6, 2021Internet Culture with Mark CubanInternet culture and real world culture are colliding. WallStreetBets blowing up Melvin Capital last week is the latest example of that.
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Oct 20, 2020The 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…A response icon1A response icon1
InThe ControlbyNick Tomaino·Sep 13, 2020Who 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…A response icon1A response icon1
