Last week the CEO of United Healthcare was assassinated in midtown Manhattan. A surprising number of reactions amounted to some variant of “he had it coming.” Why were people defending what appears to be a vigilante killing? Because the rule of law in the US has been undermined by a pervasive sense that the justice system is rigged to protect the rich and powerful and their interests. There appears to be no accountability for them while ordinary citizens find themselves subjected to abuse by ...

At the time, 3 ETH was was ~$7k. My investor brain justified this as a calculated risk. I was purposefully trying to minimize emotional attachment and planned to sell it without hesitation when the time was right (spoiler: yes I became attached eventually 🤣). When I told my friends, they roasted me endearingly: “You spent seven thousand dollars on a picture of a penguin?” I just minded my own business and trusted my gut feeling about Pudgy Penguins being onto something.

Memetic frenzies seem to dominate the early adoption of any technology in this sector. And given a blockchain’s openness, each of these frenzies are usually attributed with a financial token that showcases their relative social value. It manifested early with memecoins tokenizing real-world events, internet memes, and other cultural trends. Now, early versions of AI agents represent an extension of memecoins as they have live capabilities and are also financialized for community involvement. ...

We're back with the 25th edition of our weekly digest, highlighting a few hand-selected pieces from the past week or so.

A little over eight years ago I wrote that I was thinking about leaving Tumblr. More interestingly though, the headline of that post went on to say that I was "Looking for a Decentralized Blog Network"! I even explained what I meant by that:In functionality my ideal system would be quite similar to Tumblr + Disqus but would use something like Onename as its identity system. Every post (and comment) would be signed with an identity and it would be possible to follow content based on identity i...

Welcome back to Unlocking the Future! Today, we’re diving into how a women-led tech startup is using AI to motivate Brazilians to take better care of themselves: Radarfit!

There are many who claim that the harms AI can cause can only be addressed by a new legislation specifically designed to address them. That said existing laws have, more often than not, been framed in terms that are broad enough to deal with these harms regardless of the technology that caused them.

This week’s Early Morning Crew conversation was packed with insights and creative problem solving. Here’s your guide to applying these lessons to your own projects: 1. Optimizing Your Livestreaming Game...

Welcome to the (art) Collector's Corner, where we aim to bridge the gap across platforms and chains, elevating distinct artistic endeavors and empowering digital art connoisseurs. If you're new, thanks for reading! This edition includes releases and projects Hervé, Dev Harlan, Alemac, and Lars Wander, to name a few; some things we've recently collected; the fx(hash) redesign; #200tez; a free plotter painting course; what we're reading and watching; and more.

Maybe we all just need a few more side quests in our lives - a story of how one professional turned her tech career into viral content (and how to find your own purpose)

Every project in Miami is now a branded residence. This is not exactly true. But it's mostly true. What I heard over the last two days at Elevate is that Miami is the second most active city in the world when it comes to branded residences (after Dubai). So much so that when a developer sits down with a prospective sales team, one of the first questions they will ask is, "cool, so what's the brand?" Is it Elle? Dolce & Gabbana? Or Pagani? You need a brand. And on average, the end pricing prem...

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Last week during Art Basel the Pudgy Penguins team announced that they will be launching a token, PENGU. Pudgy Penguins @pudgypenguins Introducing $PENGU, the official coin of Pudgy Penguins. Launching in 2024. Learn more below. 12.9K 5:58 PM • Dec 5, 2024 I'll admit, I got chills watching this video, forcing my wife to watch it with me on our TV (she enjoyed it…I think?). Partially because I’m biased as I have a Pudgy Penguin, but also because there hasn’t been a top NFT project that dropped...

I have a Hypersub that I use to airdrop my artworks on people who appreciate my art. It’s a curated selection of NFTs, usually the ones that move me the most and I want in the most people’s wallet. Here are the drops. I created an artwork today about the relationship between man and ai and minted it on Moshicam. A window into the future. I also had a very cool conversation with Aether, a Farcaster AI, about it. If you mint this NFT (approx $0.25) I will gift you a year long membership to my h...

$FUEL is expected to launch in the coming weeks and will be used to secure the network’s decentralized sequencer through staking.

How generational bias may be killing Hollywood (as we know it) slowly

Fast fashion meets software: AI enables rapid, disposable apps tailored to niche needs. From workout timers to Chutes & Ladders spinners, bespoke solutions are now accessible to everyone. While true software engineering remains complex, AI empowers individuals to create artisanal apps for personal use. Expect a surge of niche tools improving everyday experiences. What have you built lately?

Business Development (BD) is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles in any organization. It’s the beating heart of growth, the spark for new opportunities, and the foundation of lasting partnerships. Yet, getting it right takes more than just enthusiasm. It requires strategy, persistence, and adaptability. When I started in BD, I was a hustler. I was great at reaching out to prospects, sparking conversations, and generating excitement. But despite the activity, I realized something w...

Emotions are powerful and immediate, but they don’t have to dictate how we respond. A key insight I’ve gained is the importance of separating emotion from the event itself. This practice allows me to fully experience emotions with clarity. The goal isn’t suppression, but deeper, intentional engagement for better guidance in life.

Apart from shocking us out of our reverie and causing us to pay more attention, surprise can be truly delightful.