Airdrops are dead, long live (well‑thought) incentives
Sep 2, 2024
Clear communication and targeted rewards can make or break a protocol
I’m Onur Sucu, I build data products that forecast, optimize, and drive decisions.
I'm currently leading data science at OODARIS AI, building agentic AI workflows for retail.
Previously: senior data science roles at ALDO and OpenSea, research engineering at Nansen, founder at Eigenbeat, and ML foundations at BDC.
Latest writing
Why do we need Eigenlayer?
Mar 25, 2024
Eigenlayer is more than “you stake your ETH and you stake it again”
Pendle for Dummies
Mar 11, 2024
A simplified explanation of how Pendle works & modelling Pendle markets
Airdrops Reinvented
Feb 22, 2024
The shift from token giveaways to strategic points systems
Recent roles
2025 → Present
Lead Data Scientist · OODARIS AI
Agentic retail workflows across forecasting, allocation, pricing, and planning.
2024 → 2025
Senior Data Scientist · ALDO
Deployed SKU-level allocation optimization and markdown pricing models that improved margins across 300+ stores.
2023
Senior Data Scientist · OpenSea
Built product metrics and wallet intelligence to guide marketplace growth decisions.
Outside work
I enjoy windsurfing, running, and swimming.
Being out on the water or going for a run is my favorite way to disconnect and reset.
