The Founder’s Web3 Dilemma: Balancing Decentralization with Operational Control in Early-Stage Startups
Web3 ideology promotes decentralization and community ownership as fundamental principles, yet early-stage startups require centralized decision-making and operational control to navigate rapid iteration, regulatory compliance, and strategic pivots that determine survival and growth. This tension creates practical challenges for founders who believe in decentralization but recognize that premature democratization can paralyze execution during critical development…