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Haonan Li is instrumental at Optimism, focusing on token and airdrop designs, protocol economics, and RPGF (Retroactive Public Goods Funding). His expertise influences the Layer 2 scaling solutions offered by Optimism, enhancing their economic frameworks and incentivization models to boost adoption and growth in the Ethereum ecosystem.
Haonan Li's diverse experience, from working with Adam Grant and contributing to IARPA research to his time at a quantitative hedge fund, equips him with a nuanced understanding of economic systems and incentives. His background in research and finance, coupled with his prestigious education at Wharton, helps in designing robust tokenomics and airdrop strategies for Optimism.
Haonan Li enhances Optimism's protocol economics by designing systems that maximize efficiency and fairness. His work in tokenomics and airdrop planning ensures optimized distribution strategies that can ultimately lead to increased user engagement and investment in Optimism's Layer 2 solutions, strengthening its position within the Ethereum ecosystem.
Haonan Li's focus on Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF) seeks to incentivize contributions to the Optimism community by rewarding past efforts that have positively influenced the ecosystem. This approach aligns stakeholder incentives with the network's long-term growth and sustains developer engagement and innovation, crucial for Optimism's success.
Haonan Li's unique approach to token and airdrop designs, coupled with his expertise in protocol economics and RPGF, differentiates Optimism by tailoring incentive structures that foster sustainable growth and community development. This strategic advantage enables Optimism to effectively compete with other Layer 2 solutions by enhancing decentralization and user adoption.
Challenges in Haonan Li's design work could involve aligning tokenomics with user incentives and ensuring equitable airdrop distributions. Addressing these issues requires robust modeling, continuous feedback from the community, and iterative design processes to adjust strategies. His extensive research and finance background help to navigate these complexities, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of Optimism's economic models.
Haonan Li led token / airdrop designs, protocol economics and rpgf at Optimism. Previously he worked in Adam Grant’s “handpicked research team”, contributed to IARPA research under the supervision of Philip Tetlock, worked at a quantitative hedge fund and helped deploy billions of COVID rescue financing.
He graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School. His senior thesis was the most read Institutional Investor article of 2019.
Before college he attended Andover and served as an infantry platoon commander.
Haonan Li led token / airdrop designs, protocol economics and rpgf at Optimism. Previously he worked in Adam Grant’s “handpicked research team”, contributed to IARPA research under the supervision of Philip Tetlock, worked at a quantitative hedge fund and helped deploy billions of COVID rescue financing.
He graduated summa cum laude from the Wharton School. His senior thesis was the most read Institutional Investor article of 2019.
Before college he attended Andover and served as an infantry platoon commander.
