The world of Blockchain and Web3
Navigating the complexities of emerging technologies with robust data analytics and qualitative insights
Flattening the learning curve
Blockchain and Web3 have dominated headlines over the years for various reasons. As investor and stakeholder interest continues to grow, the combination of a short track record and the esoteric nature of this emerging technology can create a steep learning curve for understanding it. This steep learning curve can result in missed opportunities.
A key offering by Phalanx Capital is a three part, content-heavy workshop over two half-days to accelerate the knowledge of Family Office investors.
More broadly, Phalanx Capital offers a diverse range of services including Investment Consulting, Management Consultancies and Data Classification & Analysis Services
Workshop 1 – Introduction to Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Web3
- Understand why this emerging technology is unique relative to incumbent technologies;
- Delve into the mechanics of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, focusing on Bitcoin and its origin; and
- Review a snapshot of how the industry has evolved and where it stands today
Workshop 2 – A quantitative and qualitative analysis of Bitcoin
- Review the historical return and risk properties of Bitcoin, comparing them to traditional asset classes like Gold and Equities (e.g., NASDAQ Index); and
- Understand the common qualitative risks
Workshop 3 – Considerations if investing in Cryptocurrency
Understanding the general considerations in relation to:
- The impact of the Cryptocurrency asset class on a Strategic Asset Allocation;
- The broader investment opportunity set and the variety of investment strategies within this asset class, focusing on Fundamental, Long-only strategies; and
- The investment cycles and examples of proxy benchmarks for this asset class
Market updates
Continue to build upon or maintain your knowledge of the industry by supplementing it with a monthly market update covering 10 key categories, accompanied by a recorded summary.
James Kosmatos – Founder
James has been involved in Blockchain and Web3 since 2017 and has worked full-time in the industry since 2021. He specializes in providing investment due diligence on early-stage projects for investment groups while managing his own digital asset portfolio.
Before entering the Blockchain and Web3 sector, James developed investment strategies, designed asset allocations, and performed fund manager due diligence for family offices, superannuation funds, and charities.
James operates under an IFZA license through Phalanx Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance) from Melbourne University and a Master’s in Applied Finance from Monash University.
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