Josh Fraser

Led the formulation and public presentation of Origin Protocol's core product vision and the token model that underpins OGN. Responsibilities included authoring or approving token economics documents, defining stakeholder allocations, and specifying vesting and airdrop mechanics used in the token launch. These concrete design choices determined initial circulating supply, incentives for buyers and sellers on the marketplace, and the framework for future staking and buyback programs. Oversaw operational execution of fundraising and distribution: negotiated early-stage capital rounds with institutional and angel backers, coordinated the public communications around the OGN sale and airdrop, and prioritized listings on centralized and decentralized venues to ensure market access. Directed product launches of Origin Marketplace and associated smart-contract releases that integrated OGN as a utility token for fee discounts, rewards and partner incentives. Managed partnerships and governance sequencing that converted protocol design into market behavior, including the rollout of fee-burning and buyback mechanics, collaborations with wallet and marketplace partners, and engagement with auditors to produce smart-contract attestations. These tangible actions under his leadership had direct effects on OGN liquidity, token velocity and the token’s perceived utility among users and market participants.