2025-12-08 00:31:39

Wire Blockchain and VDEX jointly hosted an in-depth discussion on the on-chain economy.

Lex Sokolin, Managing Partner at Generative Ventures (former Chief Economist at Consensys), and Doug, CBDO of Wire, explored a challenging topic: the future form of the on-chain economy may be completely different from the crypto world we see today.

With extensive experience in both traditional finance and Web3, Lex often brings perspectives that break out of the industry’s conventional thinking. This 120-minute conversation is expected to deliver some unexpected insights.

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SleepyArbCat

· 4h ago

120 minutes... Yawn... There should be some fresh perspective, but hearing Lex talk about traditional finance, I’m probably going to get bored again.

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 12-09 16:47

120 minutes... Honestly, the length alone is a turn-off for me. Can you distill the core points into 20 minutes? Lex really knows his stuff, but traditional finance thinking often doesn’t translate well to Web3. Let’s see what kind of sparks fly. Is on-chain economy really completely different? I’m curious how they define “completely different”—feels like this kind of rhetoric could fool a lot of people. A former Consensys guy—sounds impressive, but I wonder if his actual arguments are that solid. Doug and Lex make an interesting pair: one with an insider perspective, one with an outsider perspective. Still, it kind of feels like they’re just selling dreams. Another “unexpected perspective”—they make it sound revolutionary. I’ll bet five bucks it’s just the same old tunes. If these 120 minutes don’t clearly explain the how, when, and where of the on-chain economy, it’s a total waste of time. Break out of conventional thinking? The entire Web3 space is built on conventional thinking—you can’t really break out of it. Can someone drop a recording? I don’t want to wait for a summary post.

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0xInsomnia

· 12-08 01:01

That guy from Lex really does have some skills, but honestly, what can you really talk about in 120 minutes? The Web3 crowd keeps saying "the future will be different," but it’s always the same old stuff. Not gonna lie, it sounds like marketing hype, but whatever, I'll just listen to the recording before judging. Are these two really going to break the mental mold, or is it just another "crypto elite dialogue" show? Wait, what is the future of on-chain economics anyway? I really don’t get it. Another former ConsenSys person... I can see through this routine with my eyes closed. Who is Doug? Never heard of him. Is Wire’s operation really this low-key? 120 minutes... Is this guy actually trying to have a real conversation or just filling time? How does a traditional finance background mean you can "break out of old thinking"? That logic seems backwards. As long as there’s real substance, that’s fine. If not, it’s just more hype.

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BlockchainFoodie

· 12-08 01:01

yo, 120 min deep dive with lex sokolin? ngl that's like a properly aged wine actually getting analyzed by someone who knows their fermentation... tbh the real question is - can onchain econ handle transparency like farm-to-fork verification does? most protocols still taste sketchy to me

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ProtocolRebel

· 12-08 00:59

What new things can be discussed in 120 minutes? It's still the same old tune. Will the future form of the on-chain economy be completely different? Let's first figure out the current situation before talking about that. Lex is here again, always talking about breaking out of conventional thinking, but it still ends up being the same stuff. These so-called deep conversations always turn into marketing in the end, feels a bit empty. Can people with a traditional finance background really understand Web3? That's questionable.

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CryptoCrazyGF

· 12-08 00:43

Having the former Chief Economist of Consensys talk about the on-chain economy sounds legit. Finally, someone dares to say that the current crypto world might all be an illusion. Lex really is different—not like those people who just brag. You need to hear some real insights in those 120 minutes for it to be worth it. It’s that same old “disrupt your thinking” shtick. I’ll bet five bucks it’s just the same old clichés... Thinking outside the echo chamber? I just want to hear what he says about DeFi—hope it’s not just more grand visions. This invitation from Wire is a good move. Finally, someone’s bringing traditional finance logic into the mix.

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LiquidatedTwice

· 12-08 00:41

Bro, a two-hour conversation? Depends on whether Lex can actually say something real, not just the same old clichés. The on-chain economy is still a long way from real disruption—right now it's all speculation. Lex really knows his stuff. As a former Consensys economist, he's much more clear-headed than most people in the space. Waiting to watch the full conversation. With 120 minutes, they should be able to clarify something. The current crypto world is just a big casino—any talk of economic models is nonsense. If you really want to redefine the on-chain economy, you need to solve those infrastructure issues first. These kinds of conversations are all about hype, but the key is to see what actually gets implemented.

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failed_dev_successful_ape

· 12-08 00:34

I’ve said it before, on-chain economics will ultimately have to return to fundamentals, no matter how many gimmicks there are now, it’s all pointless. Lex really does know his stuff, but what new things can you possibly say in 120 minutes... Wait, did they actually come to any conclusion, or was it just another pile of empty talk? This is why I’m still coding—no one can really predict the future anyway. Sounds alright, I need to find an audio version, don’t want to read a long transcript. Completely different, huh? So what should I do with my current positions, man? Lex has always liked to take the contrarian view since his Consensys days—he’s probably trying to overturn some consensus again. The Web3 crowd loves these kinds of “deep conversations,” but in the end, it’s all just to hype up their projects. I’ve got to listen to this when I have time; I feel like it’ll be interesting.

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