Why Product Managers Matter in Web3

When people discuss Web3 builders, the spotlight always lands on founders and engineers. But that narrative misses what's really happening on the ground.

The product manager role? It's quietly the hardest position to hold in crypto.

Here's why: a PM operates at the intersection of everything that matters. Users pushing for features. Engineers with technical constraints. Tokenomics that need careful calibration. Community narratives that shift weekly. Incentive structures that can make or break adoption.

Manage any one of these and you're fine. But juggle all of them simultaneously? That's where most PMs feel the real pressure. You're constantly bridging gaps between what's technically possible, what's economically sustainable, what users actually need, and what the market story demands.

It's uncomfortable. It's messy. And honestly, it's where the most critical decisions get made in Web3 projects.