The Delta

Keywords
Crypto, Waymont, Royco Protocol, Leadership, Conviction, Startup, Rari Capital, Building in Public, Inflection Points, Entrepreneurship, Emotional Drivers, Network, Technology, Liquidity, Price Discovery, Economic Efficiency, Innovation

Summary
In this conversation, Kevin Coale sits down with Jai Bhavnani, a leading voice in the crypto space, to explore his journey from launching a Minecraft mod to spearheading Waymont and the Royco Protocol. They delve into the challenges and opportunities of building a successful startup, the critical role of conviction in leadership, and the lessons Jai has carried forward from ventures like Rari Capital.

The discussion highlights how to navigate uncertainty, the importance of committing fully to one’s vision, and the interplay between emotional and logical conviction in decision-making. Jai provides deep insights into the innovative Royco Protocol, its potential to transform liquidity and price discovery, and the role of community feedback in shaping groundbreaking ideas.

Kevin and Jai also examine the broader implications of crypto technology, including its ability to democratize finance and enhance economic efficiency. Central to their conversation is the power of networks—both as a support system to challenge ideas and as a driver of innovation and growth in the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Jai Bhavnani
03:01 - The Genesis of Waymont and Royco Protocol
06:06 - Building in Public: The Royco Experience
09:03 - Inflection Points: Lessons from Rari Capital
12:06 - Navigating Uncertainty: Preparing for Launch
14:50 - The Importance of Going All In
18:00 - Conviction in Leadership
21:01 - Finding Conviction: Logical vs Emotional
24:01 - Conclusion and Future Outlook
25:18 - Royco: A New Protocol in Crypto
29:04 - Emotional Drivers Behind Royco
38:34 - Conviction in the Crypto Industry
42:24 - The Importance of Network in Building Ideas