# The Rise of Protocol Politicians

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## Metadata
- Author: [[Richard Burton]]
- Full Title: The Rise of Protocol Politicians
- Category: #articles
- URL: https://ricburton.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-protocol-politicians

## Highlights
- Over time, I expect that the governance of these systems will start to have enormous impact on huge numbers of people. Protocol politicians will make decisions that have huge ramifications for people everywhere.
- protocol-market fit.
- I think these positions will become incredibly coveted over time. I want to become a protocol politician because I believe I can help people benefit from these protocols in lots of ways. This is going to be a fascinating exercise in digital politics.
    - Tags: [[governance]]