https://vandergrid.com/blog Frameworks, analysis, and operational guides for token teams. en https://vandergrid.com/blog/otc-trading-token-projects https://vandergrid.com/blog/otc-trading-token-projects A guide to OTC and block trade execution for token projects, covering deal structures, pricing mechanics, counterparty sourcing, and when to use OTC vs market selling. Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/tokenomics-design-framework https://vandergrid.com/blog/tokenomics-design-framework A practical framework for designing token economics, covering supply mechanics, distribution strategy, vesting structures, and common mistakes that kill projects post-launch. Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/cex-vs-dex-market-making https://vandergrid.com/blog/cex-vs-dex-market-making A comparison of centralised and decentralised exchange market making for token projects, covering mechanics, costs, risks, and why most projects need both. Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/tge-planning-execution-checklist https://vandergrid.com/blog/tge-planning-execution-checklist A step-by-step guide to planning and executing a token generation event, covering exchange listings, liquidity deployment, launch-day operations, and post-launch stabilisation. Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/loan-model-vs-principal-market-making https://vandergrid.com/blog/loan-model-vs-principal-market-making Why the token loan and call option model creates misaligned incentives for market makers, and how principal-based market making delivers better outcomes for token projects. Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/what-does-a-crypto-market-maker-do https://vandergrid.com/blog/what-does-a-crypto-market-maker-do A practical guide explaining how crypto market makers work, what services they provide, and how token issuers should evaluate and engage one. Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/how-to-choose-crypto-market-maker https://vandergrid.com/blog/how-to-choose-crypto-market-maker A practical evaluation framework for token projects choosing a market maker, covering business models, due diligence questions, contract terms, and red flags. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/tokenomics-mistakes-post-tge https://vandergrid.com/blog/tokenomics-mistakes-post-tge The five most common tokenomics design failures that destroy token projects after launch, with practical guidance on how to identify and avoid each one. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/red-flags-market-maker-proposals https://vandergrid.com/blog/red-flags-market-maker-proposals How to spot problematic market maker proposals before signing. Seven warning signs that indicate misaligned incentives, inadequate capability, or outright predatory terms. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/cost-of-fragmented-liquidity https://vandergrid.com/blog/cost-of-fragmented-liquidity What happens when your CEX and DEX liquidity are managed independently. A worked example showing the hidden costs of price divergence, arbitrage extraction, and coordination failure. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/why-token-launches-fail-liquidity https://vandergrid.com/blog/why-token-launches-fail-liquidity The three liquidity mistakes that kill token launches and how to avoid them. Under-sizing, no cross-venue coordination, and deploy-and-forget syndrome. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/token-launch-liquidity-guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/token-launch-liquidity-guide A practical guide to planning initial liquidity for a token launch, covering how much capital to deploy, where to place it, and how to manage it across CEX and DEX venues. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide https://vandergrid.com/blog/market-maker-dashboard-transparency https://vandergrid.com/blog/market-maker-dashboard-transparency What transparency actually means in crypto market making. The metrics, views, and data your market maker should give you access to, and why most don't. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Opinion https://vandergrid.com/blog/treasury-management-token-projects https://vandergrid.com/blog/treasury-management-token-projects A practical guide to managing token project treasuries, covering liquidation strategies, buyback programs, balance sheet optimisation, and governance frameworks. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Guide