Financial Modeler's Corner

Unraveling the Mystery: Roderick Mckinley's Guide to Navigating Tokenomics


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Welcome to the Financial Modeler's Corner (FMC), where we discuss the art and science of financial modeling with your host Paul Barnhurst. Financial Modeler's Corner is sponsored by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), the most respected accreditation in Financial Modeling globally.

In today’s episode, Paul engages in a conversation with Roderick McKinley, blockchain & Tokenomics advisor of Rmckinley.net

Roderick, a crypto expert, discusses financial modeling in the crypto space, highlighting challenges like token volatility and treasury management. He emphasizes aligning incentives for healthy exchanges and discusses his online course on Tokenomics Modeling and fundraising.

Roderick also offers strategic guidance, product development, and Tokenomic design services for various blockchain applications, including DeFi, blockchain games, and Layer 1 protocols. He assists in developing tokenized business models, designing token utilities, and structuring token allocations for successful capital raises.

In this episode, these are your learnings:

  • Understand the integration of finance and blockchain and Tokenomics and strategic guidance for blockchain projects.
  • Gain insights into challenges and opportunities in transitioning from traditional finance to the crypto space.
  • Learn how to navigate complexities like token volatility and incentive alignment in blockchain projects.
  • Obtain practical tips on developing tokenized business models, designing token utilities, and structuring token allocations for successful fundraising.
  • Acquire valuable knowledge for navigating the evolving landscape of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Quotes: 

  • “Financial modeling often has a lot to do with client and industry expectations. What passes as good work or what passes as enough can change very dramatically from country to country and sector to sector.”


  • “Some of the stuff they teach you is that, well, the world's this way because it can't be any other way. And you pass exams sort of like explaining why it's impossible to fix things but suddenly blockchain technology actually gives you a completely different kind of tool chest that opens that up again.”


  • “Try and look for the shortest and most efficient way to express your calculations. Try and maximize the speed of your model.”


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In today’s episode:

01:10 Introduction

01:55 Rodrick’s horror story

03:55 Rodrick’s background

05:25 Getting stuck on a tropical island

06:08 Rodrick’s love of problem-solving, geeky coding, and number-crunching

11:50 Interview with Boris Johnson

13:17 Definition of token economics

21:39 How do crypto companies manage their treasury?

28:04 Simplifying Tokenomics modeling

30:01 Deciding on tool selection

35:51 Rodrick’s Favorite and Most Valuable Excel Shortcuts

37:25 Rapid fire

42:42 Wrap up

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