Crypto needs to grow up
Toward Institutional-Grade Web3 Governance
As the digital asset industry continues its rapid evolution, expectations from both institutional and retail investors are rising. The next wave of growth in Web3 will favor projects that proactively adopt transparency, prudent treasury management, and credible governance.
Leading teams are beginning to set new standards — publishing regular financial reports, outlining clear tokenomics, and pursuing meaningful community engagement. Progressive decentralization, when done honestly, builds lasting trust and aligns incentives across all stakeholders. As token markets become more competitive, these best practices will increasingly separate sustainable projects from short-lived experiments.
Ultimately, success in this maturing industry will depend not just on vision or technology, but on operational discipline. Professionalized teams willing to adopt robust management and disclosure will be best positioned to attract capital, retain talent, and survive market volatility.
Ned Menton is an analyst at digital asset investment management firm Runa Digital Assets, specializing in research on decentralized governance and Web3 consumer applications. Prior to joining Runa, Ned worked in banking and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Management from Clemson University.
