#bedrock $BR Ecosystem Governance: The Difference Between Growth and Depth
I’ve been thinking ab0ut how often growth gets treated as the ultimate measure of success incrypto.
When numbers are moving up, it is easy to assume an ecosystem is becoming str0nger. More users morecapital and more activity usually create a positive story. But I don’t think growth and depth are always the same thing.
That’s what makes goVernance an interesting topic when I look at Bedrock.
Growth shows how many people enter an ecosystEm. Depth shows how many people actually become invested in its future. The two can move together but theydon’t automatically come as a package.
An ecosystem can expand rapidly while most participants remain focused on short term opportunities. On the other hand a smaller group of committed participants can cReate a stronger foundation because they continue contributing long after the initial excitement haspassed.
I think that is one of the moSt important differences to pay attention to.
For Bedrock attracting new capital and users is only one part of the picture. The bigger challenge is whEther governance canhelp create a sense of ownership that encourages people to stay engaged as the ecosystem evolves.
That is where depth coMes from. Not just from people using a protocol but from people caring about where it is heading.
In the longrun I believe ecosystems become stronger when participation is measured by commitment as much as growth.
Do you think Bedrock’s futUre success will depend more on expanding its ecosystem or onbuilding deeper participation through governance?