What makes a blockchain marketing funnel actually work?

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Web3 isn’t just about conversions — It’s about creating trust, community, and shared ownership. That means the traditional marketing funnel doesn’t always apply the same way.

Here’s how an effective blockchain marketing funnel often works:

Top of Funnel – Awareness

This is where you show up, not just sell. Share stories about the problem you’re solving. Highlight why it matters. Use accessible language and open the door to curiosity. Think short-form content, founder threads, or eye-opening use cases.

Middle of Funnel – Trust + Education

Once people are paying attention, your job is to help them understand. Provide clarity, not hype. That might look like developer tutorials, open documentation, AMAs, or behind-the-scenes insights. Make it easy for people to explore your project on their terms.

Bottom of Funnel – Activation

Now it’s time to bring them in. But instead of just a “signup” or “buy,” think contribution. Invite them to test your product, offer feedback, stake, join your DAO, or contribute content. The goal is not just a user — it’s a participant.

If the funnel doesn’t create deeper engagement and a sense of ownership, it’s not built for Web3.

I’m curious — what have you seen actually work in blockchain marketing? What tactics feel authentic, and which ones fall flat?

Let’s trade notes.

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What I’ve seen work best is community-first storytelling paired with real utility. Things like:

  • Early access with clear contribution paths
  • Partnering with aligned ecosystems for co-marketing

Would love to hear more examples from others too , the space is evolving fast.

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So far my go to marketing strategy was what I learnt from a QS with no knowledge of web3. It’s a product onboarding, and it goes thus;
Outline the problems they didn’t know exist in the current world they live and find comfortable, then help them see how better it would be with the solution. After give them a chalk and watch them build a product and you spend only on hosting interviews.
That as been my doctrine, now i only sort after the problems and define them correctly, then the solution is not far behind.

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