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Do Kwon

Founder of Terra (Convicted)

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Investment Thesis

Formerly the creator of Terra/Luna, focused on algorithmic stablecoins and DeFi infrastructure. Currently facing legal proceedings related to Terra's collapse.

What Excites Them

Was passionate about algorithmic stablecoins

What They Pass On

Ignored fundamental risks of algorithmic stability mechanisms

How to Pitch

Historical figure - Terra is defunct. Major cautionary tale for algorithmic stablecoins.

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Background

Co-founder of Terraform Labs, which created the Terra blockchain and UST algorithmic stablecoin. Stanford CS graduate. Terra/Luna collapsed in May 2022 causing ~$40B in losses. Arrested in Montenegro in 2023 and faces fraud charges in multiple jurisdictions.

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