Grant Pedersen ยท New York
Product Architecture
Three-surface platform model
The product was structured around three interconnected surfaces: Launchpad for tokenized equity issuance, Exchange for trading early-stage shares, and Banking for stablecoin-native accounts. Even at concept stage, flows were functional and could connect across these surfaces.
UX Challenges
Designing trust in a space associated with volatility. Communicating compliance without overwhelming users. Balancing institutional credibility with crypto-native speed. Reducing friction in complex financial flows.
Design Intent
Make on-chain equity feel structured, regulated, and serious without losing the velocity of blockchain infrastructure.