DeanKD (@DeanKD

DeanKD

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DeanKD

@DeanKD_

Head of Growth @rwa_xyz | Obsessed with ⚽️🎾🥊 | DMs Open

Joined July 2022

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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Nov 20, 2025
Major announcement: I have joined @RWA_xyz as Head of Growth I spoke to 50+ companies over the past month... This is the only one i wanted to bet my career on. But why did they stand out? 1. The Market RWAs are the only crypto sector with undeniable PMF. Market cap went from
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Aug 31, 2025
Crypto doesn’t have a tech problem. It has a marketing problem. A mentor who runs a $10m+ Web2 agency told me: ‘Crypto marketing is like baby level marketing.' His point was that crypto stupidly uses product marketing as top of funnel. We obsess over: - flexing TPS - shilling
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Dec 18, 2024
I'm building a multi-million dollar storytelling agency. And I'm 20 years old. Here's how I became the CEO of @fortyiq: In early 2023 I fell down the rabbit hole with an anon Twitter account and an insane hunger to build in crypto. I had everything to prove and nothing to
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Aug 4, 2025
Gen Z is fucked. I just turned 21, and I've never been more convinced that my generation is bound to fail. Not due to lack of talent or lack of opportunity. But because of pure laziness and degeneracy. Every time I hang out with friends my age I see: - Doomscrolling on
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Nov 12, 2024
Devcon needs less Devs More marketers More BDs More Growth “AI agent” “Autonomous” “ Data modularity compute verification validator” How bloody boring
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Sep 30, 2025
Korea is crypto’s biggest retail market but nobody knows why I'll tell you I’ve been to ETHDenver, Devcon, ETHCC, Token2049 Dubai, Consensus HK and more. Nothing compares to Korea. - At times, 50% of global BTC spot volume is on Upbit. - Over 30% of the Korean population are
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Jan 14, 2025
There is a Crypto CMO Crisis. Here are your options: Firstly, what is the true cost of a top-tier CMO? Let’s break down the basic economics: • $250K–$300K+ base salary (minimum in today’s market) • 1% equity + token packages • Travel and event expenses That's not even
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Jul 8, 2025
I am hiring a content writer ( $100k-$150k OTE ) I turn away work all the time at fortyIQ. We are a niche service and are booked out months in advance. If you want a full-time role and are cracked on socials, drop a comment with your best post below.
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Oct 16, 2025
Personal update: I'm stepping down as CEO of @fortyiq Grateful to @jonwu_ for being the best possible partner and mentor through it all Full video tomorrow on what I learned and what's next.
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Mar 12, 2025
Hot take Anon PFPs are holding you back
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Feb 13, 2025
Crypto hiring is broken There is a huge supply-side problem VC money keeps coming in and new protocols are popping up but they are all fighting for the same people There is a finite supply and huge demand. Salaries are up only mate. I'm seeing $200k+ for social media
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Mar 4, 2025
Crypto hiring is broken - Recruitment firms have a terrible rep. - Demand for engineers is through the roof. - Marketers? Everyone needs them and nobody can find them.
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Mar 4, 2025
Most crypto marketing is BS Stop chucking money in the bin mate - 6 figures sponsoring raves -$100k+ on booths at an event - OG protocols spending millions on KOLs We need proper GTM. Tell your founder to share their stories. That will create a narrative.
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DeanKD
@DeanKD_
Sep 2, 2025
How not to waste your next crypto conference Most people do conferences totally wrong ( Part 1 ) They go to 1 event per day, show up late, and go sightseeing. The bar is so low in crypto, which is why it's piss easy to stand out if you run them properly. Here's the EXACT
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