Prevent your blockchain initiative from joining the 90% that fail. Get expert risk assessment from someone who's analyzed over $1B in blockchain failures and identified the 12 patterns that predict success or failure.
After 4 years training governments and enterprises on blockchain implementation—and watching too many projects fail from predictable mistakes—I've developed a comprehensive risk assessment framework that helps organizations identify critical failure points
before they commit millions to doomed initiatives.
Discovery Call
$200 — 1 hour
Initial risk screening for your blockchain initiative
Perfect for executives who need to know if their blockchain project is heading toward success or joining the 90% failure rate. I'll quickly assess your initiative against the 12 critical risk patterns that have killed projects from ASX CHESS ($240M loss) to countless enterprise implementations.
Risk patterns we'll screen:
- Patent exposure that could cost 5-10% of transaction volume
- Architecture mismatches that doom projects from day one
- Scalability ceilings that emerge only after significant investment
- Governance traps that create securities law liability
- Hidden costs that multiply 10x after "successful" implementation
You'll leave with:
A rapid risk assessment identifying which of the 12 patterns pose immediate threats to your initiative, plus specific recommendations on whether to proceed, pivot, or pause.
Vendor Reality Check
$500 — Document review + Risk Assessment Report
Risk pattern analysis of vendor proposals
Before you sign that contract, let me analyze the vendor's proposal against the 12 failure patterns. Having seen vendors lead enterprises into every predictable trap—from Layer 2 theatre to protocol instability—I'll identify the hidden risks they're not discussing.
Risk analysis includes:
- Critical Pattern Assessment: IP risks, architecture-use case mismatch, scalability ceiling
- Major Pattern Review: Protocol stability, governance risks, asset recovery gaps
- Hidden Cost Analysis: The 80% of costs that emerge after "success"
- Red flag identification: Based on patterns from $1B+ in failed projects
- Mitigation feasibility: Which risks can be addressed vs. project killers
You'll receive:
A written risk assessment scoring the proposal against all 12 patterns, with specific findings on critical risks and my recommendation on whether the vendor can deliver without hitting predictable failure points.
Half-Day Risk Workshop
$800 — 4 hours
Team alignment on blockchain risks and mitigation strategies
Based on my experience training everyone from Philippine regulators to enterprise developers, this workshop ensures your entire team understands the real risks—not just the technology promises. We'll work through your specific use case against all 12 risk patterns.
Workshop covers:
- Pattern Recognition Training: How to spot the 12 failure patterns
- ASX CHESS Case Study: Learn from their $240M, 7-year failure
- Your Risk Profile: Assessment of your specific initiative
- Mitigation Strategies: Which risks can be managed vs. avoided
- Go/No-Go Framework: Clear criteria for proceeding or pivoting
You'll receive:
Risk assessment matrix for your project, pattern identification checklist, team alignment on critical risks, and a framework for ongoing risk monitoring.
Comprehensive Assessment
$1,200 — Full day + detailed report
Complete analysis with mitigation roadmap
Drawing from my analysis of failed projects worth over $1B, this intensive assessment examines your blockchain initiative against all 12 risk patterns, providing a detailed mitigation strategy for those that can be addressed and clear warnings about those that
can't.
Critical Risk Analysis:
- Intellectual property exposure and FTO assessment
- Architecture-use case alignment validation
- Current and future scalability analysis
- Protocol maturity classification
Major Risk Evaluation:
- Protocol understanding gaps
- Platform evolution risks
- Governance and control assessment
- Asset recovery capabilities
- Regulatory compliance requirements
Operational Risk Review:
- Data verification and compliance
- Total cost of ownership modeling
You'll receive:
- Comprehensive risk assessment scoring all 12 patterns
- Risk mitigation roadmap with specific actions
- Go/no-go recommendation with detailed justification
- Vendor evaluation framework if proceeding
- 30-minute follow-up call for questions
Why Risk Assessment Matters
The 90% Failure Rate Is Predictable
Gartner reports 90% of enterprise blockchain projects fail. ASX spent $240M over 7 years before admitting failure. These aren't random failures—they follow predictable patterns that can be identified early.
The 12 Patterns Are Proven
Through analysis of over $1B in failed projects, I've identified 12 risk patterns that consistently predict failure. Some can be mitigated; others are project killers that require fundamental reconsideration.
Early Assessment Saves Millions
A $1,200 assessment can prevent a $10M failure. Patent licensing alone can cost 5-10% of transaction volume. Architecture mismatches can't be fixed after implementation. Governance risks can trigger securities law violations.
Who Needs Risk Assessment
✅ Enterprises evaluating blockchain proposals
✅ Government agencies considering blockchain initiatives
✅ Boards and executives with fiduciary responsibility
✅ Technical teams concerned about vendor claims
✅ Organizations wanting vendor-neutral risk analysis
❌ Not for: Cryptocurrency trading, DeFi speculation, or those committed to a specific blockchain regardless of risks
My Risk Assessment Expertise
- Former Head of Educational Content, BSV Association: Trained 100+ government officials on blockchain implementation realities
- $1B+ Project Analysis: Studied failures from ASX CHESS to hundreds of enterprise implementations
- 12-Pattern Framework: Developed comprehensive risk assessment methodology based on real failures
- International Speaker: Presented on the technical features of Blockchain at London Blockchain Conference
- Real Experience Since 2011: Watched the evolution from Bitcoin to enterprise blockchain, understanding both potential and pitfalls
Ready to Asses Your Blockchain Risk?
Don't join the 90% failure rate. Get clear on which risks you're facing and which can be mitigated.
Book a consultation below or email todd@realblockchainsolutions.com with questions.
All services are delivered remotely via video conference. For on-site workshops in Australia, please inquire about additional travel costs.
Note: Risk patterns include Patent Blindness, Architecture-Use Case Mismatch, Scalability Ceiling, Future Growth Limitations, Protocol Maturity, Protocol Understanding, Platform Evolution, Governance Risk, Asset Recovery, Regulatory Compliance, Data Verification, and Total Cost of Ownership.
Each pattern has been validated through analysis of real project failures.