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Tom Shaughnessy

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Delphi Ventures
DeFiLayer 1sInfrastructureCrypto ecosystem strategy

Investment Thesis

DeFi research, crypto analytics, and investment analysis. Co-founded Delphi Digital.

What Excites Them

Research-backed investments, DeFi analytics, Solana ecosystem

What They Pass On

No data, hype-driven pitches

How to Pitch

Tom is research-driven. Come with data, metrics, and a well-researched thesis.

Key Frameworks

Tokenomics Evaluation Framework

Analyzing token designs across inflation, utility, governance power, and value accrual mechanisms.

Notable Writing

Comprehensive crypto research covering tokenomics, market structure, and protocol analysis.

The Bull Case for Cosmosresearch

App-specific chains via Cosmos SDK will capture more value than general-purpose L1s.

The Delphi Research Methodblog

How Delphi approaches crypto research and analysis

DeFi Uncovered: Lending & Borrowingresearch

Deep dive into DeFi lending protocol mechanics, risks, and opportunities.

Podcast Appearances

Delphi Digital Research Deep DiveBell Curve
crypto researchtokenomicsDelphi thesis
Research-Driven InvestingThe Delphi Podcast
researchDeFianalytics

Key Quotes

Tokenomics design is the most underrated skill in crypto.

Delphi Digital

Background

Co-founder of Delphi Ventures and Delphi Digital. Background in research and analytics.

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