Tara Merk

@mpg_dd

Big fan of dental floss and all things crypto. PhD @BlockchainGov, contributor @metagov_project, web3 work research @otherinternet__

Joined April 2019

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Tara Merk @mpg_dd Apr 29, 2025

The other internet is people (and books I can’t wait to read) — so proud to be a little part of it 🤍

Other Internet @otherinternet__ Apr 18, 2025

The Other Internet Book is finally here!
- 16 classic essays from the OI squad
- 6 rough-cut essays from our super secret archive
- 6 new pieces exploring the organization’s evolution behind the scenes
- 1 existential timeline

Out on @metalabel_ now!
otherinternet.metalabel.com/other-internet…
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Tara Merk @mpg_dd Jan 7, 2025

BTS of a really fun and useful project I participated in - I got to read off of a star wars type screen and move my hands 🤌🏽 can't wait to see the final outcome!

Polkadot Blockchain Academy Verified account @AcademyPolkadot Dec 29, 2024

🎬 Who said blockchain can't be fun? 🤪 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the PBA-X production. What is your favourite moment?

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Tara Merk @mpg_dd Jan 7, 2025

Come join us in Berlin on the 14th to discuss strategies for collectivizing the internet along the data value chain (data - platforms - physical infrastructure) auf DEUTSCH 🥨

Weizenbaum-Institut @JWI_Berlin Jan 7, 2025

💸 Wie können Einnahmen und Macht aus Nutzerdaten gerechter verteilt werden? Das diskutieren wir im kommenden #weizenbaumforum mit unseren Gästen.
🗓️ Wann: 14.01.2024
📍 Wo: Weizenbaum-Institut, Berlin
✅ Jetzt anmelden 👉 weizenbaum-institut.de/veranstaltunge…

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Tara Merk @mpg_dd Sep 26, 2024

Should „don’t trust verify“ be a thing in DAOs? Always?

Find out: policyreview.info/articles/analy…

So grateful for the amazing work from @PowerDada which I got to observe and which inspired this piece ❤️

Tara Merk @mpg_dd Sep 4, 2024

Are you a BDFL? Or part of a company building OSS? Thinking about transitioning to more community governance? Not sure if you're ready yet?

We’d love to figure it out with you in a research workshop using our E2C calculator! Get in touch! ❤️

More info: t.ly/oTZZE

metagov.substack.com Metagov Spotlight: Exit to Community Calculators The E2C Calculator is an online tool that helps companies and BDFL governed communities decide if they’re ready to embark on a transition towards more community governance.