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TAP - The Time Allocation Protocol
Sholto Works is a content and intellectual property project currently in development. We produce analytical writing, long-form research, and AI-enhanced creative work across finance, technology and systems thinking.
Founded by Johnny O'Sullivan
The project
Sholto Works is a project in development operating at the intersection of rigorous analysis and careful writing. It develops original intellectual property across digital and traditional formats producing work that is built to last, not optimised for the algorithm.
Areas of focus
01Finance
02Technology
03Systems Thinking
04Narrative Analysis
Books on digital money
A trilogy for readers available on Amazon by Sholto Works, on the new era of digital money, systems, and change.
Three books examining Bitcoin, tokenised assets, stablecoins, and the global regulation of digital money.
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The Rise of Tokenised Assets
Stablecoins and the Architecture of Digital Money
Global Regulation of Digital Money
A comprehensive guide
TAP - The Time Allocation Protocol
What is TAP?
TAP is a deterministic, multi-layer protocol for allocating, metering and verifying professional time. It consists of four layers: a deterministic ledger, a time allocation engine, a time stream protocol, and an identity and access layer. SWTT is the closed-loop unit of account used inside TAP. It is not the protocol itself.
SWTT - The TAP Unit of Account
TAP uses SWTT, a purpose-built utility token, as its internal unit of account. It is not sold, traded or marketed. It exists solely to support deterministic time allocation inside the TAP protocol. 1 SWTT = 1 hour of professional time. Ledger entries are recorded in minutes. The redemption engine multiplies by 60 to ensure deterministic session recording.
Protocol Layers
TAP is structured as four protocol layers:
Layer 1 - Deterministic Ledger→
Layer 2 - Time Allocation→
Layer 3 - Time Streams→
Layer 4 - TAP-ID
Why this is not a speculative token project
- Non-monetary
- Not sold or traded
- Owner-controlled mint and burn
- Non-speculative
SWTT exists because TAP requires a precise, verifiable unit of time. It is a closed-loop utility token used solely to support deterministic time allocation. This makes the system regulatory-light, enterprise-friendly, and globally deployable. It is infrastructure, not a financial instrument.
Market Fit
The TAP protocol applies to any industry that relies on structured time interactions:
- Legal services
- Medical consultations
- Aviation training
- Coaching
- Professional services
- AI scheduling engines
- Workforce allocation
It provides a consistent, verifiable foundation for time-linked digital systems.
What the project produces
01
Analytical Writing
Essays, reports, and editorial work that bring intellectual rigour to complex subjects. Written for readers who want to understand, not just be informed.
02
Long-Form Research
Deep investigative work on subjects that reward sustained attention - from market structures to institutional dynamics to emerging technology.
03
AI-Enhanced Production
Original thinking, accelerated. AI is used as a production tool - not a replacement for judgment - to deliver work of greater depth and scope.
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A limited number of engagements are taken on each year. If your project demands serious thinking and careful writing, get in touch.
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