Felix Fritsch Defends His PhD on "Emergence of the Crypto Commons"

We’re excited to share that Felix Fritsch, co-founder of the commons hub, will defend his PhD dissertation on "Emergence of the Crypto Commons: Navigating Socio-Technical Affordances and Ideological Tensions on the Blockchain" on Wednesday, January 8th, at 15:00 CET. The defense will take place at Scuola Normale Superiore and will be live-streamed for broader participation.

The dissertation explores the emergence of crypto commons as a novel approach to collective resource stewardship enabled by Blockchain technology. Three research questions are discussed: What are Blockchain’s affordances for crypto commons governance? How do crypto commoners navigate ideological tensions between Blockchain’s libertarian principles and the communal values of the commons? And, what is the political economy of crypto commons and how does it affect their shared governance? As part of the dissertation, two case studies are examined; the Token Engineering Commons (TEC), and Regenerative Finance (ReFi).

This research establishes the crypto commons as a distinct object of inquiry, offering practical insights to crypto commoners seeking to bridge the gap between ambitious visions and limited empirical examples. It supports the recognition of Blockchain’s emerging role in sociopolitical struggles and promotes a shift toward a regenerative political economy centered on the commons.

This celebratory moment concludes six years of intense research into the crypto commons movement. Felix has been at the forefront of this transformative space, contributing not only as a scholar but also as a builder. He founded and led the Crypto Commons Association and commons hub, which have been instrumental in fostering collaboration and innovation within the movement, and organized numerous events such as the Crypto Commons Gatherings 2021 – 2024. Over time, his engagement has brought together numerous visionaries, activists, and technologists to co-create and expand the crypto commons.

Join us in celebrating this milestone in Felix’s journey and the broader evolution of the crypto commons movement. Be sure to tune into the livestream to witness his defense and learn from his groundbreaking insights.

📅 Date: Wednesday, January 8th
⏰ Time: 15:00 CET
📍 Location: Scuola Normale Superiore, Faculty of Political Sciences and Sociology. Palazzo Strozzi, 50123 Florence, Italy
🔗 Livestream Link: Google Meets
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Let’s support Felix as he takes this significant step forward and continues to contribute to the crypto commons ecosystem! 🌟

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