John Wooten

Chief Compliance Officer

Blog by John Wooten

Private Placement Contracts: Traditional Startup Fundraising
Legacy contracts govern the private placement of securities, especially for early-stage startups. Learn the secrets of this capital distribution system. Look also into the journey of notable founders.
John Wooten
11 Jul 2024 15:30 - Comment(s)
TAD3: Empowering Investors with the SDEX
TAD3 introduces a transformative approach to securities trading through its principles of directness, efficiency, and inclusivity. It's a system where transactions occur seamlessly between parties without traditional middlemen.
John Wooten
06 Nov 2023 12:00 - Comment(s)
Syndicate Update #1: Introducing TAD3
"This is something from the origin story of DRS." According to the SEC: The promulgated Transfer Agent Depository will replace the certificate with computerized stockowner lists, providing all investor and company records. We expand on this concept and introduce TAD3.
John Wooten
06 Nov 2023 9:00 - Comment(s)
OFAC 'Bans' Russian DeFi: Increasing Importance Web3 Regulatory Compliance
This WalletConnect protocol change restricting services in Russia is a wake-up call for the blockchain industry. It underscores the essential balance between innovation and regulation.
John Wooten
01 Nov 2023 9:00 - Comment(s)
Inclusive Web3 Proxy Ballots: Democratizing Traditional Shareholder Voting
From the convoluted process of voting by phone to the cumbersome distribution of physical materials, the current proxy voting system is rife with issues. Centralized control numbers, vote counting errors, and the OBO/NOBO rule further complicate matters, often at your expense.
John Wooten
30 Oct 2023 9:00 - Comment(s)
Breaking the Seal: Why Medallion Signature Guarantees are Obsolete in Web3
Discover why the archaic and inconvenient legacy system of medallion signature guarantees is fraught with delays, limited accessibility, and the potential for human error. Learn how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the landscape, offering a faster, more secure, and transparent alternative.
John Wooten
04 Sep 2023 9:00 - Comment(s)