The problem with “tokens at a discount” is that it is not always well received by communities. Many token holders question what value a VC investor will bring. Right now, the Sushi community is actively questioning if a discount is “worth it” in their forums and Discord.

Having a token brings a community together loosely with a financial stake, but composable membership holds a community together long term with social capital. That's a lot of buzzwords, so let’s explore this in three parts:

Tokenised communities have the potential to turn members into active participants and stakeholders, by using community tokens as the primary means of community access, engagement & coordination. Community tokens combine elements of fandom (belonging and connection), patronage (membership and support) and investment (liquid ownership and financial... See more