🚀 Consulting on tokenomics: tokensimulations.com. Co-Founder of CONV3RT, A Creative Agency for Web3 Brands.

My crazy web3 journey...

– Founded my own web3 gaming project
– Grew it to 75,000 token holders in three weeks
– Managed $2MM+ marketing budget
– Built and launched 2 custom dApps
– 72 smart contract infrastructure
– $1B+ in trading volume
– Market cap of $200MM
– Sold 50,000+ NFTs

🐻 Wiped out by the bear market in 2022.

I share everything I learned openly with my amazing clients.

Tokenomics.net specializes in battle-tested tokenomics models that attract investment and build lasting communities.

Clients benefit from real world expertise not found elsewhere in traditional tokenomics consulting companies. A true passion for helping other founders bring their vision to life in a sustainable way.

Tony’s 40+ clients have raised $50MM+.

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"In one call he singlehandedly help summarize my project, identify key areas of improvement, and most importantly allowed me to identify gaps in my plan saving me $1,000's of dollars."
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Worst launch of 2026?

TROVE - down 95% in 24 hours (raised $11M+).

What happens when you suck $11M+ in liquidity through a public round and then launch?

Expect hardly any buying pressure at launch.

All that selling pressure (internal / presale)? 

If only listed on a DEX, it will likely not take much selling pressure to tank the entire price with such a configuration.

This is also an example why balancing DEX/CEX for a launch is critical.

If only a DEX?

Any selling pressure only has the DEX liquidity pool to sell into.

The result?

Price often crashes rapidly depending on liquidity config. 

As I discuss in the video, I personally saw a $20K decrease in LP cut off $5MM in market cap valuation on a $50MM FDV token.

So, selling $11M of tokens, only having a DEX and likely wanting to sell some tokens to build a treasury?

Won't work. 

There's no net new buying pressure as $11M has already been sucked out.

Don't expect a team to provide lots of LP depth on a DEX if their plan is to sell tokens.

Not saying that's what happened with TROVE.

But, something smells very fishy here!

It'll be interesting to see what comes out in the coming days regarding root cause.

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Death of InfoFi? That might just be a good thing.

Majority of "InfoFi"? Useless noise and low quality content.

How can one understand what's actually working from a marketing standpoint if they fill their pipeline with noise and fake data?

That said, I am a fan of a different kind of "InfoFi".

One that connects social activity and support by customers to actual value creation and rewards. 

Instead of using such marketing tactics which just create sell pressure through people dumping rewards?

What if they had an actual product or something of value to buy?

In this case, InfoFi might just work as it's connected to real value.

What if a loyal customer could create a legitimate post supporting a business and earn when a sale occurs? 

Someone supporting a brand finds out that their support led to some sales, earning them some commissions to claim.

Isn't this what "InfoFi" was promising in many ways?

Instead, we got a bunch of low quality bot AI slop polluting our socials and data streams with noise. 

Nothing is tied to any real value creation (as they view the fake impressions/activity as the value).

What do you think about InfoFi?

Personally, I still think it'll thrive when integrated into a real business use case vs fake social activity and token farming. 

As an example, I worked on an InfoFi product earlier this year that integrated a shop, ticket sales and many other things with Sean, who supports a lot of my content here. 

It was not about shilling tokens, but tying activity to actual value creation (sales) and driving value through revenues.

When any founder can log in and execute a Kaito dump campaign, that's not a healthy thing for holders.

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Back from social media detox and looking forward to 2026!

For me, end of year is a time of reflection...

– What worked last year?
– What didn't work?

– Where did I spend my time?
– Did this help me reach my goals?

– What did I do that was smart?
– What did I do that was stupid?

The New Year isn't about making a list of a bunch of resolutions I won't keep. 

It's about uncluttering my mind, stepping back, then looking objectively at everything I'm doing.

We are at the starting point of tokenization and I expect 2026 to be an amazing year for web3.

BTC price? Who knows 😂

But, I've never been here because of the Bitcoin price.

After all, I started consulting when BTC was $15K in 2022 after the Luna crash. 

I am here to build, not chase a Bitcoin price.

Wishing you and your families all the best leading into 2026!

The reason why many tokens fail? 

They're designed to... (here's how) 👇

– 15-20% to investors who dump
– 10-15% airdrop allocations w/high FDV
– Attached to a product making no money
– Launched into a community built by KOL marketing
– Lopsided short-term deals selling tokens at a discount

I can go on and on.

What's even worse?

Those copying the same playbook from prior failures and thinking they'll get a different result.

Example: That new DeFi platform with an airdrop campaign that'll end up with no liquidity or activity just one week after launch if they're lucky.

If something is treated like a liquid instrument to be sold into oblivion for insiders or freeloaders to profit?

Don't be surprised when it fails.

Instead?
– Real product and revenues
– Actual community of users
– Proper value capture / utility
– Limited insider dumping
– Existing business > onchain

Watch tokens this cycle launch at lower FDVs, less to insiders and more community focused.

What are your thoughts about this year?

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What are the best web3 podcasts and who runs them?

I'm interested in joining as a guest (if they'll have me!)

My goal is to shortlist 3-5 so I'm not overwhelmed. 

👉 Appreciate suggestions, comments or reposts for reach!

Also, I'll be pushing some of my content to YouTube this year in longer formats where I can go into more depth.

I've considered starting my own podcast, but I've got too much going on already.

At some point, that will also be happening as I have a lot of great guests I'd love to chat with.

Thanks!

Are token launches dead?

Or, were most tokens dead on arrival by design?

Here, I contrast $AVICI, which raised $3MM from the public and launched after the October 10th market crash.

Largely, only the community has tokens here.

There are also milestones controlled through governance alongside a monthly budget released for the team to build.

Think about what's been happening:

1. Insiders buy the token early (or get it free).

2. Project launches at high FDV

3. PvP between insiders and community

Web3 might just be the only market where the investors literally sell into and extract value from the customers - overwhelmingly.

For any VC to create returns (DPI) they need to make money.

In web3, the money is not made via enterprise value, liquidity events such as IPOs, etc. 

Instead, the money is extracted from the customers platform/community base.

Essentially, any VC that might be deemed "successful" in web3 has largely made money by selling into the customers/community of the very product they funded.

They didn't have to be "right" at picking a good company that customers loved and grew revenues through traction.

A potentially different path?

Let's recognize that blockchain rails drive immense efficiencies.

Through this tech, the ability to build a thriving high revenue/employee company is there - and we've seen it.

This is enterprise value and actual value creation!

Now, it is my opinion investors can/should still get tokens.

The problem is when they're given so many and the only way for them to have a liquidity event is to dump them...especially at high FDVs.

Personally, I believe the future of tokens is a more measured and intentional approach.

Also, vesting possibly tied to KPIs so all stakeholders are aligned.

In the case of Avici, it's been interesting watching it play out even in bad market conditions.

Although this is only one data point, if one bought all of the MetaDAO launches aside from Avici they'd be up pretty nice so far!

It's not that tokens don't work.

Many aren't using them right or doing the same thing and expecting different results. 

Because if you have lower FDVs and measure what you give to insiders, who will be dumping on the launch?

The reason why people dump is because they believe it's overvalued to begin with!

Start at a more reasonable valuation through more reasonable fundraising strategies?

Now you're positioned for much better success than otherwise!

Watch the $200MM-$300MM FDVs repeatedly crash and burn after mere weeks as they can't maintain liquidity / enough volume to support their valuation after initial launch hype. 

Anyway, we'll end it here!

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Struggling to raise money in web3?

I asked Michael Graham to share how he's helping founders raise through grants. 

Many ecosystems have very generous grant programs.

Those looking to raise money?

They'll need to understand how to navigate these individual ecosystems, build up their network and position themselves properly as competition can be fierce.

Ecosystems will want to fund projects that drive value and are in alignment with their tech.

How you position yourself is absolutely critical.

I thought it'd be helpful for founders who might be struggling to become aware that there are other ways to raise capital!

Give the five minute video a watch!

👉 Follow my friend Michael Graham and consider contacting him if you'd like help pursuing grants.

The first crypto project I bought was a scam.

Millions of first-time users had the same experience. Rug pulls. Tokens that vanished overnight. Projects that weren't around the next week.

So their brain did what brains do: flagged the whole space as dangerous.

Put your hand on a hot stove once and get burned.

You going to do it again? Likely not!

Here's what many traditional projects offer:

→ No connection to real assets/value
→ No legal structure beyond a foundation or offshore entity
→ No chain of custody
→ No way to verify what you're actually buying

You're basically praying your purchase isn't worthless.

RWAs change this completely.

When real world assets come onchain, you get:

→ Clear legal ownership structures
→ Regulated platforms with compliance requirements
→ Chain of custody for the underlying assets
→ Real value, not speculative promises

This isn't just better tokenomics.

It's trust and legitimacy in what's being purchased.

If you can borrow against a tokenized asset with confidence, that asset has real credibility. You're not hoping it exists. You know it does.

The projects winning right now aren't the ones with the cleverest utility loops.

They're the ones where users can buy something real on day one.

That's the shift:

"Hope this isn't a scam" → "I own something real."

And that's how we bring in the next wave of users who actually stay.

The waste is slowly being flushed down the sewer.

Just like the dot-com bubble, real value will emerge leading to incredible growth.

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Challenge with RWAs and tokenization?

Here's what matters in 2026... 👇

It's not enough to tokenize assets and bring them onchain.

Once they are there?

– How are they monetized?
– How is money made upfront?
– How is money made continuously?

The last thing we need is tokenized assets coming onchain to broken business models. 

We already had many years of broken models and failed mechanics.

Now?

We have a golden opportunity:

Through regulation, real assets can now come onchain in many regions. 

Rather than trying to make up and sell fake value like many do in web3?

We get real assets with real demand and real value attached to them.

Tokenizing not only adds efficiencies to processes, but creates NEW ways of monetizing and using these assets. 

This is where the innovation will come from.

🔑 Key point: Don't just tokenize - focus on distribution and business model.

What gaps do you see with RWAs and tokenization?

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Doing more with less resources?

A founder's perspective on operations in the age of AI.

Most founders?

– Small teams
– Raising resources
– Struggling to do everything

I see so much focus on "automation" and "orchestration".

However, such things are usually NOT done until quality is sufficient.

In this video, I'll break down how to think about quality and how focusing on it is where the value is unlocked.

Through improving quality:
– More consistency = higher quality outputs
– Less frustration among team members
– Better / less stressful to do tasks
– Capacity to do work grows

In practice:
– Find the bottleneck
– Use AI tools to improve quality as much as possible
– Don't worry about "automation" or "orchestration"

Even if you have to manually paste between a few software solutions, does it really matter if quality is high and you hardly have to mess with it?

The orchestration is not where the time is eaten, which I show in the video.

Find the hardest thing to do and make it easier to do alongside improving quality.

Outside of tokenomics, I will be sharing some tips and tricks to help those building in web3.

We'll touch numerous topics, all designed to help get value if you apply the materials or concepts.

What topics should I cover next?

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Massive unlock for $BERA < 1 week.

What will happen when ~$75MM+ unlocks in a day?

In today's three minute video, I cover:
– The massive inflationary event happening soon
– How the cliff equals greed not sustainability
– Why it might not be as bad as we expect
– The one metric that matters most

Whenever we look at unlocks, there's one thing we want to pay most attention to (check the video).

What do you think will happen with Berachain?

Personally, I don't think we need people in bear costumes running chains serious businesses are built on.

Maybe I'm old fashioned, though 😂

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Advancing Sustainability and NetZero Goals. Empowering Small-Scale Miners with Blockchain. Advocate for DeFi & Financial Equity

I have over 17 years of experience in IT leadership, software development, and digital transformation. I have managed complex projects and programs across various industries. My expertise lies in client relationship management, consulting and solutions delivery, risk management, leadership, and communication. I have a record of accomplishment of generating quantifiable success.

Currently, I am the CEO and founder of Axalio where I lead a team of seven building unique products to transform the finance industry by leveraging blockchain technology to empower underserved communities. 

During my tenure at Standard Bank Group, I led a team of four developers and eight support engineers. Together, we improved internal processes for key departments such as compliance, governance, legal, and fraud. Our efforts also led to increased revenues for the PBB retail sector within the bank. At another previous employer, I identified new revenue drivers and increased sales by over 180% in less than six months by deploying CRM solutions and integrating several ERPs with blue chip companies.

I have a hands-on leadership style, and I align sales processes with leading-edge technologies. I have a strong sense of leadership that guides each team member to reach their full potential, and I always align sales teams and developers and organize meetings to achieve buy-in on key directives.

Through decentralized finance and ESG-conscious solutions, I am unlocking the potential for better financial health and wealth creation for people in Africa and the world.

If you catch me outside of work, I'm an adventurous traveler - 35 countries and counting - and an avid lover of tennis!

Competencies: Software Development, Blockchain, DeFi, Web 3.0, Entrepreneurship, Customer Relations, Managing Teams, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy.

Feel free to connect with me to learn on LinkedIn or contact me directly on john@axalio.com or on Twitter (@JohnLombela) to learn more about Axalio, blockchain technology, or our mission to empower the underserved. I am always looking to grow my personal and professional network and share experiences.

John Lombela

Future Minerals Forum 2026 was a reality check in the best way.

After dozens of conversations in Riyadh, one thing is clear: the minerals industry is still running on trust gaps, spreadsheets, and slow money, exactly where real value leaks.

That’s why Axalio exists.

We’re building the infrastructure layer for transparent, compliant, production-linked mineral trade and financing, starting with gold and ASM. It’s hard, it’s unsexy, and very few are willing to build it end-to-end. But the demand is real, and the timing is now.

If we spoke at FMF, thank you. If we didn’t, and you’re serious about responsible sourcing, trade finance, or digitizing the supply chain, let’s connect.

Riyadh: message received. Axalio is on the right track. 🇸🇦

Joachim Emily Stacy Jason Lionel Dona Arisa Nancy Hassan Derrick Jason Arthur

#FMF2026 #tradefinance #supplychain #fintech #saudiarabia

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