On Blockchain Governance

Transactions on the protocol are governed by both code and humans, giving it a unique ability to govern non-binary and discretionary decisions that go beyond the limiting ‘code is law’ paradigm. The disputes are resolved by incorruptible and credibly neutral parties. The project is supported by the top VCs, infrastructure providers, academics as well as legal and governance experts and institutions, including MIT, the University of Toulouse, Deutsche Telekom, Greenfield Capital and Hashkey. Q effectively pushes out the security frontier far beyond what is possible today, enabling new on-chain business models that unlock the full value creation potential of Web3.

Nicolas and Martin are fantastic speakers with a combined 40+ years of experience in business, legal and finance, that entered the crypto space in 2017. They have some unique insider insights on the intersection of law and blockchain, and would love to become your go-to sources on the following topics, though happy to try and facilitate other angles as well:

1. Blockchain governance

• Governance security — the missing piece to make public blockchains useful for mass adoption

• What leads to a skyrocketing amount of blockchain governance hacks (such as $100 million theft from Mango Markets, or Tornado Cash hacks), and what could have been done to avoid them?

• What events and milestones are paving the way for more decentralized and efficient governance models in the blockchain space?

• Why is not having an external anchor for governance holding innovation?

• What’s the main catalyst for the new growth in crypto?

2. Beyond ‘code is law’

• What’s wrong with the ‘code is law’ concept and why hasn’t it been changed yet?

• How blockchain visionaries are protecting their DAOs by having their constitution enforced, treasury safeguarded and community conflicts resolved in a transparent and equitable way

• How Q is eliminating any risk of centralization, subsequently removing the risk of blockchain governance exploits, crypto ecosystems attacks and crypto theft

• Case studies of decentralized organizations and companies such as The DAOist and OneMint building with Q

• Market dynamics fueling the demand for such solutions

ABOUT MARTIN SCHMIDT | https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-a-schmidt

Martin Schmidt is a decentralized governance innovator, serving as a co-initiator of Q Protocol | q.org. Q Protocol empowers decentralized protocols and DAOs to implement governance frameworks that go beyond the traditional "code is law" paradigm. Martin's primary focus lies in developing decentralized governance solutions for DAOs and other organizations, drawing on his expertise in areas such as decentralized finance, process and system design, as well as crypto asset analysis and valuation. Martin holds an MBA from IMD and a BSc in Accounting & Finance from Cass Business School, London. He is also a CFA and CAIA Charterholder, showcasing his extensive knowledge in the field. With previous experience as CFO of a mobile service provider, in corporate development, and as a consultant with a leading Big 4 company, Martin brings a wealth of practical expertise to his work. A recognized industry expert, Martin frequently shares his insights as a speaker at crypto conferences and contributes to financial publications. His contributions to the field of decentralized governance and his commitment to driving innovation position him as a significant influencer in shaping the future of Web3.

ABOUT NICOLAS BIAGOSCH | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-biagosch-63215514/

Nicolas Biagosch is a pioneer in the field of decentralized governance. He is a co-initiator of Q Protocol | q.org, a project that enables decentralized governance options that go beyond “code is law.” Nicolas’ goal is to help improve the governance of Web3, and he works with DeFi protocols, DAOs, blockchains, startups and more to bridge their governance with Q’s proven system. Nicolas is a seasoned legal and management expert with a focus on law, regulation, and digital innovation. A LMU Munich law graduate and LL.M. holder from the US, Nicolas has 20+ years of board-level experience in the tech sector and has held key positions, such as Head of Legal, Regulatory & Corporate at a major mobile operator and CEO of a mobile service provider. As the co-initiator of Q Protocol, Nicolas brings the expertise of having initiated and seen a constitution-based governance framework work in real life. The Q project launched its mainnet last year and has proven its functionality beyond “code is law” to date.