The Open Geeks

Full-cycle Web3 studio. We build smart contracts, bots, infra & dApps. From idea to launch.

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

This clashes with the Agile manifesto: “Responding to change over following a plan.” In Web3 it’s the opposite — planning is survival, because change is painfully expensive. @theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Capital follows value

Money flows where value lives.
VCs chase hype short-term.
But real adoption attracts long-term capital.
Utility projects = future blue chips.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Capital follows value

Money flows where value lives.
VCs chase hype short-term.
But real adoption attracts long-term capital.
Utility projects = future blue chips.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Wrap-up

Hype fades. Utility stays.
Ecosystems supporting utility will thrive.
Web3 doesn’t need more casinos.
It needs problem solvers.
Which utility projects do you think survive 5 years?
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Managing utility projects

Utility projects need more than hype.
Agile, task breakdowns, community loops.
PM skills = adoption driver.
Good management turns utility into ecosystems.
@theopengeeks

[The Open Geeks @theopengeeks]

@Pashakrik {••}

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

What are utility projects?

Utility = solving real problems for real users.
Think DeFi, on-chain identity, payments, infra.
Retention > acquisition.
That’s where long-term success lives.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Why hype dies fast
Tap-to-earn, memecoins, they pump fast and fade even faster.
Hype projects thrive on novelty and FOMO, but once the hype cycle ends, users leave.
Attention ≠ ecosystem.
The future belongs to projects that solve problems, not just entertain.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

The best Web3 teams know:
- Combine Agile delivery with deep upfront researchThe best Web3 teams know:
- Decompose + review every task
- Invest time in external audits
It’s slower at first but faster (and safer) in the long run.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

In Web3, one overlooked detail in planning can cost millions.
A good PM knows:
1 hour of planning today can save 3 weeks (or $3M) tomorrow.
#Blockchain #Agile #Web3
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Agile still works in Web3.
Iterations, prioritization, transparency → all useful.
But here’s the catch: in smart contracts, poor upfront planning = massive risk. @theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

This means:
Architecture must be crystal clear
Edge cases identified
Upgrade logic considered
All before deployment.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Once deployed, a smart contract is:
– Almost impossible to update without breaking decentralization
– Costly to re-audit if changed
– Risky for community trust
You don’t get a “patch later” option.
@theopengeeks

[The Open Geeks @theopengeeks]

@Pashakrik {••}

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

In Web2 you can ship fast & fix later.
In Web3, with smart contracts, that’s a recipe for disaster.
Here’s why planning is non-negotiable.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

A great PM in Web3 isn’t just a coordinator.
It’s someone who can explain why spending 1 extra hour on planning today is better than losing 3 weeks firefighting tomorrow.
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

This is, of course, the ideal.
In reality, it won’t always go by the book.
But even partial adoption of these practices:
• Reduces risk
• Increases predictability
• Saves dozens of hours fixing “oops” later
@theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Good reviews often uncover:
• Missing tasks
• Broken task sequence
• Sometimes even architectural flaws

The PM’s job again: keep the reviewer focused and avoid shallow checkboxes. @theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

Once tasks are broken down — do a review.
It doesn’t matter who reviews: your CTO, another dev, or an external expert (with NDA).
What matters is their skill and ability to catch what’s missing or misestimated. @theopengeeks

[Pashakrik @Pashakrik]

The PM’s job here: keep the engineer focused on details.
Blockchain devs must not overlook edge cases or underestimate the effort.
This is especially important during the “initial offer” phase — when clients ask for time & cost estimates.
@theopengeeks