# Michael Carter — Mobius Labs > Mobius Labs is a research-first venture studio working at the intersection of identity, agentic systems, and consumer product. This site is the public portfolio of Michael Carter, Principal. It contains research specs (with architecture, market analysis, unit economics, and scored frameworks) and case studies from advisory engagements. This `llms.txt` follows the proposal at https://llmstxt.org/ — it is intended to give AI agents and LLMs a clean, structured map of the available content. Every linked file is plain markdown. For everything inline in a single file, fetch [llms-full.txt](https://mobiuslabs.io/llms-full.txt). Contact: Michael Carter — m.carter@mobiuslabs.io · [@doktor_defi](https://x.com/doktor_defi) · [@doktor_funk](https://t.me/doktor_funk) ## Principal - [Mobius Labs — Studio Overview & Thesis](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/mobius-labs/summary.md): Research-first venture studio at the intersection of sovereign identity, agentic systems, and consumer product. Thesis: value-driven products that work for consumers and crypto-native users without compromise. - [Mobius Labs — Unified Thesis](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/mobius-labs/unified-thesis.md): The full thesis document, including the identity-and-agents framing that ties the research portfolio together. ## Research Portfolio - [Internet of Agents (IoA) — Protocol Specification, 2025](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/ioa/summary.md): A 26-page protocol-layer spec for autonomous AI agent coordination — agent identity, agent-to-agent trust, micropayment primitives, accountability for multi-step autonomous action chains. Independently authored. - [IoA Lite Preview](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/ioa/Ioa-Lite-Preview.md): Condensed public preview of the IoA whitepaper. - [PodcastIQ — Real-Time Research Co-Pilot, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/podcastiq/summary.md): Local-first, bring-your-own-keys research assistant for podcast hosts and live audio broadcasters. Real-time transcription with speaker diarization plus hotkey-triggered AI agents that surface facts and counterarguments live. - [PodcastIQ — Technical Overview](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/podcastiq/technical-overview.md): Architecture, decision log, and phased build plan for the reference implementation. - [Moonlight — Privacy-First Social Discovery & Dating, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/moonlight/summary.md): ZK-identity-based social discovery platform anchored in fan communities and shared cultural identity. Architecture, business plan, and market entry strategy. - [Moonlight — Business Plan](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/moonlight/business-plan.md): Full business plan with unit economics, market sizing, and rollout strategy. - [Nano Smart City — Civic Infrastructure Blueprint, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/nano-smart-city/summary.md): Modular civic infrastructure framework for municipal-scale blockchain identity, payments, governance, and data management. Developed into a concrete deployment spec for Excelsior Springs, Missouri (CityConnect). - [Nano Smart City — CityConnect Research Paper](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/nano-smart-city/cityconnect-spec.md): Excelsior Springs deployment spec including ESC stablecoin, Civic Data Trust, and DAO governance layer. - [ZK Identity Networking App — Conference Identity Protocol, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/zkid-networking-app/summary.md): Privacy-preserving conference networking and messaging app. White-label platform that lets attendees prove they are qualified for a conversation before revealing who they are. - [ZK Networking — Feature Spec](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/concepts/zkid-networking-app/feature-spec.md): Full feature specification for the white-label conference networking platform. ## Advisory Engagements - [Web3 Entertainment Advisory — Investment Readiness Review, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/lif/summary.md): Strategic advisory to a blockchain-native entertainment platform preparing a $500K–$1.5M raise. Eight-dimension scored evaluation framework, deck breakdown, and call-by-call tracking of unresolved flags. - [Gaming M&A Engagement — Web 2.5 Division Strategy, 2025](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/novasphere/summary.md): Principal Strategist for a VC-backed gaming startup. Architected the company's blockchain market entry, built the M&A scouting framework, vetted acquisition targets, brokered three active distribution partnerships, and co-presented the investment thesis to the parent fund. - [Civic Brand Strategy — Web3 Rebrand & Positioning, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/kc-catalyst/summary.md): Brand strategy engagement for a Kansas City Web3 civic innovation organization. Analytical framework, competitive evaluation, trademark risk assessment, and complete marketing playbook. - [Missouri Blockchain Council — Legislative Strategy, 2026](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/missouri-blockchain/summary.md): Strategic architecture for a proposed industry council to establish Missouri as a competitive digital asset hub. Mission, governance, stakeholder map, membership model, and a phased roadmap from formation to sustainable operation. - [Missouri Blockchain — Roadmap](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/missouri-blockchain/roadmap.md): Phased council formation roadmap. - [Gaming IP Research — IP Lifecycle & UGC Strategy, 2025](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/client-work/gaming-ip/summary.md): Research synthesis on how successful gaming properties build and sustain IP value, how UGC platforms (Roblox in particular) changed creator economics, and what blockchain infrastructure adds beyond speculative token mechanics. ## Optional - [CV — Michael Carter](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/cv/cv.md): Full curriculum vitae and capability summary. - [Mobius Labs — Overview](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/mobius-labs/overview.md): Extended studio overview. - [Mobius AI OS — Design Methodology](https://mobiuslabs.io/websitedata/infrastructure/mobius-ai-os/design-methodology.md): Internal methodology document on how research and engineering are coordinated inside the studio.