The Future of ICM
Vision Statement
The internet never had a capital market of its own. ICMs are that missing layer.
ICMs scale global participation without VCs or paperwork, democratizing access to early-stage value creation.
Tokens become internet-native indicators of usage, alignment, or curiosity, providing real-time feedback on digital relevance.
Composability allows tokens to plug into broader ecosystems, creating interconnected value networks.
Credibility will require standards, curation, and metrics to distinguish legitimate projects from speculation.
- • New funding models for creators
- • Real-time market feedback
- • Global accessibility
- • Reduced barriers to entry
- • Community-driven value creation
- • Regulatory clarity needed
- • Quality control mechanisms
- • User education requirements
- • Technical infrastructure scaling
- • Market maturity development
The Path Forward
As ICMs evolve, they will likely become more sophisticated in their mechanisms for value discovery, quality assurance, and integration with existing internet infrastructure. The key will be maintaining the permissionless, open nature while building credibility and utility that serves real creators and communities.