Gregory Hamalian
I work in marketing strategy, ecosystem growth, and creator programs, with a focus on how audiences form and how online communities scale. My work explores marketing systems, digital identity, and the behaviors that shape crypto and emerging technology.
I currently work at Polygon Labs, where I support ecosystem development, creator initiatives, and growth programs across multiple domains.
I also serve as the Executive Director of the CCMOON DAO and moderate the r/CryptoCurrency subreddit.
This site includes my writing, research notes, and ongoing projects.
Blog
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Why DeFi Matters
I did not get into crypto because of price charts. I got into it because I saw a system that let people participate instead of just observe. Decentralized finance feels important to me for that reason. It is not just a new set of tools. It is a shift in who gets to access financial…
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Polygon’s Payments Strategy Is Coming Into Focus
Marc Boiron recently participated in a fireside chat where he outlined how Polygon’s payments strategy has evolved, what is already working today, and why the next phase of execution is about to become more visible. The conversation made clear that Polygon is entering a more focused stage of development, driven by real usage and concrete…
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Why Blockchain Payments Are Becoming Essential Infrastructure
Payments sit underneath everything we do in the digital economy. They determine how value moves, how businesses coordinate, and how quickly new products can scale. Blockchain is reshaping this layer in ways that will matter more over the next decade than most people realize. One of the most important developments is the work happening on…
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