Solana Thesis Part II: The Data-Driven Case for SOL
Ryan Watkins Ryan Watkins

Solana Thesis Part II: The Data-Driven Case for SOL

Today, Solana rivals Ethereum across nearly every key metric.

Yet, SOL trades at 33% the valuation of ETH.

In our Solana Thesis Part II we present the data-driven case for this valuation gap to narrow and reach parity, reflecting a more peer-like relationship.

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The Speed Trap – A Meditation on Markets
Ryan Watkins Ryan Watkins

The Speed Trap – A Meditation on Markets

As global liquidity expands and the asset class institutionalizes, crypto is once again at inflection point.

Where do we go from here?

An essay on speculation, memes, valuations, and rising short-termism in the cryptoeconomy.

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Applications Capture Fees, Blockchains Store Value
Ryan Watkins Ryan Watkins

Applications Capture Fees, Blockchains Store Value

Applications on Ethereum and Solana are on the verge of surpassing their underlying infrastructure in revenue

The trend will likely only accelerate as applications push to capture a greater share of their economics and verticalize in an effort to better control their user experiences.

What does it mean for the future of value capture in the cryptoeconomy?

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Maker Thesis - The Leviathan of DeFi
Ryan Watkins, Wilson Withiam & Daniel Cheung Ryan Watkins, Wilson Withiam & Daniel Cheung

Maker Thesis - The Leviathan of DeFi

Syncracy launched in 2022 with a key thesis that the next “FAANGs'' were emerging in the cryptoeconomy.

As we surveyed the DeFi universe throughout the bear market, one project towered above the rest as the leviathan amongst the leaders.

Below we share our thesis.

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Solana Thesis – The Fastest Horse Rises From the Ashes
Ryan Watkins, Wilson Withiam & Daniel Cheung Ryan Watkins, Wilson Withiam & Daniel Cheung

Solana Thesis – The Fastest Horse Rises From the Ashes

In Q2 2023, Syncracy built a large position in SOL.

The opportunity Solana offers is rare – a truly differentiated technical architecture that has the potential to become foundational alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Our thesis on Solana and the future of the cryptoeconomy.

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Meditations on Mayhem
Ryan Watkins Ryan Watkins

Meditations on Mayhem

In 2022 a nuclear bomb hit the cryptoeconomy — where do we go from here?

A year’s worth of thoughts and reflections on the past, present, and future of crypto.

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