Thanks @nevin.freeman, that context helps, and I agree it’ll be easier to dive deeper in this once the ABC initiative is public. I’m looking forward to seeing it and discussing it with full visibility.
That said, I want to flag a concern about how this is framed. If Reserve’s edge is seen only as DTF distribution, it makes RSR look like just a funding token instead of the coordination layer that helps DTFs launch quickly, safely, and at low cost while staying neutral and trusted.
It also gives the impression that ABC Labs will handle everything, which neuters the community and when markets turn, that kind of setup compounds in the wrong direction for Reserve’s mission and morale.
On the “asterisks and caveats” question, I’ve outlined some of the concerns mostly around legibility, transparency, ownership and participation pathways.
Instead of me arguing whether RSR Health is the differentiating edge, it would help to hear from you and ABC what you think will bring people along. You’ve said the edge is DTF distribution, which sounds interesting, but what’s still unclear is how Reserve will stand out and why it’s best positioned to win that race. What can we tell our friends, if it’s not RSR?
The stakes feel high, with several players building their own versions of Indexes/DTF distribution, including Alvara, Index.fun, Index Coop, SoSoValue, dHedge, Origin, Enzyme, Crypto.com Baskets, and Kraken Bundles. If DTFs become a big thing, we should expect even more competition, each with its own edge.
The community wants to understand where to focus its energy to help make that edge real. Right now, there’s quiet resistance because people hear the headline but don’t yet own the “why” or see how their efforts fit in.
It’s worth noting there’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg dynamic in the Reserve ecosystem. The core teams might feel the community hasn’t contributed much, while the community feels shut out and discouraged. I think this can be fixed. Many of us still care deeply and want to help, we just need the right structure to make that possible.
I’m hopeful we can all start pulling in the same direction and compound progress more effectively. I also hope more people share their asterisks and caveats openly so you can get a fuller picture of the challenges we’re all navigating.