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We all have those pivotal moments in our lives, when one big choice has the potential to send us in two vastly different directions. The most pivotal for me was when, lying on a hospital bed waiting for surgery, I decided to move to another province and accept a position in Canada’s burgeoning legal cannabis industry. 

Being through the rollercoaster of both the cannabis and crypto has been extremely challenging, but there’s really nothing like making two whole sets of once-in-a-lifetime memories. Since 2018, it seems like I’ve been living one fairytale experience after another, and that extends to both my professional and personal lives. 

Part of those fairytale experiences is something that emerging industries should be given kudos for, and that’s hiring through nontraditional methods. My last 3 positions were obtained through Twitter, and each one was truly a blessing that catalyzed rich professional and personal development. 

You might consider Twitter as a conduit for granting wishes (

). In 2018, I DM’d my friend Dan Sutton (

) on Twitter and told him he should hire me. A short 4 months later I was living in Vancouver. 

here’s why I’m awesome and you should hire me

’ Twitter thread and a month later I was officially a web3 degen. In both cases, I was in awe for the first few months of how 

 everything felt. Different, but so supremely comfortable. I have a certain set of Demonia boots that fit me better than any shoes ever have, and so too I felt that perfect fit in startup life.

Everyone who is startup-pilled has their own motivations, but I think mine center around building new institutions and structures that run 

to long established ones. This is something the American Dynamism movement talks about at length, with advocates like Balaji insisting we should build the new rather than modify the old. 

It’s a phenomenon that isn’t as new as a lot of people think it is. Web1 built something new in parallel to the existing telecommunications ecosystem, just like Web3 is currently doing in parallel to the existing systems of the Internet. 

The laws of the day followed the physical interpretation of possessing something, in that 

 something, he surely must have deprived someone else of its possession.

 The concept of digital files was so new, so 

) couldn’t properly work it into their existing systems. 

Web3 is building parallel financial and governance systems, which will run into the same issue of how legacy systems treat parallel newcomers. Web3 is also playing this game on 

 difficulty in its involvement in the financial system, which subjects it to far more scrutiny and regulation than the rest of tech. I’m intimately familiar with this uncertainty, and with the kinds of opportunity that exist within it.

I joined the legal cannabis industry shortly before recreational legalization, but was immersed in activism and the culture for many years prior. Legalization was a monumental achievement for Canada, but its implementation was perilous. Attempting to write legislation and regulations that would satisfy both drug policy reformists and those who were ‘

’ was hard, operating a business in so highly politicized an environment sometimes seemed impossible. 

I was overjoyed when I was eventually promoted to VP of Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations. To say I was thrown into the fire is an epic understatement, owing to what I soon learned to do on a daily basis:

Obtaining one of Canada’s first sensory testing research licenses is one of my proudest career accomplishments, and is the perfect example of the kind of opportunity that exists even in heavily regulated spaces. I saw one individual line in the 

 that indicated it was permissible for people to sample pre-release cannabis products outside of a clinical research study. 

The regulatory environment for cannabis had its share of bleak moments: The legalized medical regime that preceded recreational legalization was designed to fail by a very conservative government. Plants were treated like plutonium, and this legacy program was only slightly modified when something parallel should have been built. 

At one point, cannabis also had a massive PR problem. Decades of tireless, hard work by advocates changed public perception to an incredible degree. Pro-prohibition organizations changed their language to use the word 

While it’s questionable as to whether it’s used accurately, that kind of shift is monumental. I firmly believe an equally monumental shift will eventually happen with crypto. 

Vibes capitalism may be an endangered species in the bear market, but as with startups in general, the strong vibes survive. 

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) is one of the most fulfilling communities I’ve ever been a part of, and one that has managed to navigate and shift through market conditions, even as the WAGMI corners of Twitter fell silent. 

Whether it’s just commiserating with other people in web3, working with them, or that special combination of the two that happens at conferences: I feel that same feeling of 

one that I thought I would never feel again after leaving the cannabis industry. Uncertainty and stress can run 

 high, but I think a lot of us have a common social contract that it’s worth it for the possibility of 

There are other personal reasons I’m still here. I’ve never felt as supported as I have in web3, especially from other women in the space. When I had challenging times both at 

) held incredible communal space for me. 

In particular, I have to give an incredible amount of thanks and love to Deana and Taylor(Ted) from Boys Club, they are truly amazing human beings in addition to being fantastic leaders in this space. 

I’ve spoken in the past about many of the effects of HRT, including my professional interests changing. I think I’ve always been more attracted to areas like business strategy and operations, owing to my time with TELUS and working across many facets of Optik TV. 

 is always one of the first ones, and being put more succinctly recently:  

 I always thought that was only in relation to engineering, but seeing the possibility in that one line of a cannabis regulatory document is something that has convinced me otherwise.

To me, being early to Web3 is less about taking advantage of opportunities before things get crowded and more about using this time and opportunity to make my own. I don’t fit into a lot of molds easily, and still struggle to succinctly define myself when meeting someone given all of these are true:

-Community leader and social entrepreneur

I have had precious few opportunities to go to crypto events and dialogue with speakers, but whenever I have someone has come up to me afterwards and said some combination of the above before we engaged in further conversation. 

Why I'm still all-in on web3, and why my experiences in another heavily regulated industry leads me to think web3 is going to make it. 

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The Four Quarter Method: A Framework for Mental Resilience

We’ve all experienced those days where the universe seems to conspire against you. 

The car won’t start, you spill coffee down your shirt, you botch a high stakes presentation—and by 10am, you’re ready to wave the white flag on the day. 

Days like this can feel impossible to salvage. 

And because we’re only human, when chaos piles up early on, negativity bias convinces us the whole day is already ruined. 

Our motivation flatlines as we succumb to frustration.

But what if you had a framework to compartmentalize setbacks, so they didn't contaminate your entire day? 

A system to hit mental reset buttons when things veer off track?

That's where the 'four quarter method' comes in. 

It's a life changing technique, dividing your day into four distinct parts so you can reset and refocus as needed. 

It's about building resilience and preventing a rough start from defining your entire day. 

It forces you to limit the damage when problems arise and structures your time for resilience.

Like many viral trends, this one traces back to TikTok.

I actually came across it while delving into the Eisenhower matrix (the urgent/important framework), and found this to be a more effective and practical alternative that helps you structure your entire day.

Creators shared how dividing their day into four ‘quarters’ helped them better manage setbacks. 

A little deeper research showed that this wasn’t just a TikTok trend, but an emerging tool being adopted across several life optimization and productivity circles.

The core idea is to view your waking time not as an amorphous blob, but as four separate segments. 

Each quarter offers a fresh start—a chance to recalibrate when life in “earlier segments” goes awry.

This method provides more runway to absorb mistakes or delays. 

Rather than a steady grind, your day unfolds through a series of mini-chapters.

To try it yourself, split your day into four quarters:

The exact hours can vary based on your needs. The aim is to create distinct segments that feel meaningfully different from each other.

Next, define an intention for each quarter—a guiding focus to orient your activities:

With your quarters mapped out, it’s time to build your daily schedule within this framework.

Optimizing the Morning Quarter: Priming for Success

Imagine your morning quarter as the on-ramp to launch your day. Use this time to proactively set yourself up for success. 

The morning is your chance to get into peak state so you can show up powerfully for the day ahead.

Curate this time mindfully, rather than defaulting to busywork. 

Containing Chaos in the Late Morning Quarter 

With key priorities identified, the late morning is go time. 

Channel your peak energy levels into driving meaningful progress on substantive work. 

The late morning is often (or at least it should be) the least interrupted segment of the day. 

Use it for intense focus on your most cognitively demanding projects.

If you find that you are getting interrupted during your late morning, you need to shut off notifications, put your phone away, block out your calendar from less important calls. 

Protect this time like your life depends on it (because honestly, it does).

You need to architect a distraction free, needle moving/ highest priority task, flow state environment.

The late morning is when you actualize your plans. Convert morning intentions into measurable progress.

By mid afternoon, you might find your energy starting to decrease. 

Willpower gets depleted and focus suffers.

 revealed our most accurate decisions happen early in the day, even if we're night owls.

Researchers found chess players made their most precise moves from 8am-1pm, though these took longer. 

As the day progressed, speed increased but accuracy dropped.

Ultimately, faster afternoon decisions compensated for reduced precision, equalizing players' scores.

 But the trends were clear: mornings bring discernment, afternoons impatience.

This data validates the four quarter method's approach. Use the energized morning quarters for precision work, and leverage faster afternoon thinking for tasks requiring speed. 

Sync activities to mental strengths at each time.

Rigidly powering through a whole day can backfire. 

Our minds operate in rhythms, alternating intense focus with restoration.

Rather than grinding when you’re depleted, the afternoon quarter is a chance to catch your breath. 

Pause to evaluate what’s working and what needs adjustment.

The afternoon offers breathing room between morning intensity and evening recovery. Use it to course correct based on the day’s rhythms.

Rest and Recovery in the Evening Quarter 

In the evening quarter, you’re going to transition your focus from output and accomplishment toward renewal. Protect space for your personal needs and relationships outside of work.

Guard the evening quarter fiercely for activities unrelated to work. 

These hours of rest are non-negotiable for maintaining personal well-being and staving off burnout.

Set clear boundaries on work activities after hours. 

Be disciplined about disconnecting from email and messaging in order to fully recharge.

Implementing the four quarter system allows you to move through days with purpose, not just momentum. 

Each segment provides a mental reset when needed.

For example, if your morning gets derailed by a crisis, you curb the frustration by refocusing on a fresh start in the late morning. 

The quarters provide checkpoints throughout the day to get back on course.

This regular reset prevents compounding issues. 

An early mishap doesn’t ruin the whole day when you know another opportunity is coming in the next quarter. 

The Four Quarters in Action: A Case Study

To illustrate how this plays out, let’s walk through a case study:

Georgia adopts the four quarter method to improve her time management skills. Here is how a sample day unfolds:

Georgia wakes up early to go to the gym and drink a green smoothie. She then journals to get centered and reviews her priorities for the day. After meditating, she responds to urgent emails but saves substantive work for later.

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Welcome to the MiDiee App where you can Buy the Music Digital Collectible "Go Touch Some Grass" The first Step is to touch and drag the grass around! Make sure to take a look at what is in the grass!

After you spent some time touching the grass. Breathe in and click the Buy, Listen, Do. Touch Grass Button to proceed!

Welcome to the purchase screen. On the left you can find the title and description of the Go Touch Some Grass Music Digital Collectible! On the Right side you will find the the incredible music player with full lyric video as well as Quantity and Connect wallet button.

To start the purchase you must connect your wallet. If you don't have one you can use your email and a wallet will be created for you.

Let's go through the process of creating a wallet with an email address. Start by entering an email address where a passcode will be sent to you from 

7. Enter the one-time passcode from withpaper

Next you need to enter the one-time passcode that was sent from 

Once you are connected you will see 2 Buy Buttons. One allows you to buy with crypto and one allows you to buy with your credit card. Let's pick Buy with credit card which is powered by CrossMint.

9. Start the Buy with credit card checkout!

You will find a new window or tab with the purchase page. This page will auto detect your region so the currency and value will be automatically converted to your local currency.

11. Use Google Pay, Apple Pay, or enter credit card details

Depending on which browser you are using you will see Apple Pay, Google Pay, or you can just enter your credit card details.

You have completed the credit card purchase if you see this screen and it will take less then 3 minutes for your Go Touch Some grass Music Digital collectible to be in your wallet.

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Canto blockchain is transitioning to become a Layer 2 for Ethereum. 👀

Neofinance at scale - Canto is migrating to a ZK-powered Ethereum L2, built with @0xPolygon CDK.

The @CantoPublic community will tap Ethereum’s deep liquidity via a shared ZK bridge without sacrificing user security – a big stride toward neofinance.

https://t.co/8uDhLYk1G9

You may not have heard of Canto before, but with $200 million TVL, it is the largest Layer 1 built on Cosmos. 

Now, with the help of Polygon Chain Development Kit (CVK), a sort of magic wand that can turn anything into a ZK-powered L2 for Ethereum, Canto will become an Ethereum L2. 🪄

This summer, 5 big blockchains announced they're transitioning from their own Layer 1 blockchains to become a Layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. 🤯

They are: Celo, Astar, Eclipse, Polygon, and Canto. 

In today’s newsletter, I’ll explain why, along with the how. Make sure you stick around until the end to see how you can capitalize. 💰

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Why is Every Blockchain Becoming an L2? 🤔

There are 2 main reasons, and they’re simple…

1. To Benefit from the Network Effects on Ethereum

Ethereum has the biggest user base and the greatest liquidity in crypto. And this is only growing. 

Furthermore, Ethereum provides the highest level of security in web3. 

As new builders join this space, they’re choosing to build on Ethereum because it’s the most secure & that’s where users are. 

Therefore, most L1 blockchains struggle to attract users & developers because most choose Ethereum right now.

And that makes sense. If you want to build an app or a protocol, you’re going to do that on Ethereum because that’s where you can reach the biggest amount of users. 

👉 More and more businesses and applications building on Ethereum.

And thanks to Layer 2s, anyone can build and operate at insignificant costs.

But how does that help these new L2s? 🤔

PRO report that explains how value flows in web3

As you can see, Friend.Tech (a single app) has provided huge amounts of value to multiple participants in web3 (Base, Optimism, Ethereum).

These new L2s want a slice of this, hence why they’re striving to position themselves as one of the pillars in Ethereum’s infrastructure. 

If they position themselves correctly, they stand to reap the benefits & rewards from multiple applications and businesses that will be built on Ethereum in the future.

Maintaining a Layer 1 blockchain is expensive!

They've accumulated a debt of $900,000,000. 😨

Polygon is using $MATIC to pay their validators (those who stake), for securing the blockchain. 🔒

Plus, they also use $MATIC to pay for all the partnerships they put together, i.e. Reddit, Starbucks etc...

This costs a lot of money. And since Polygon is really cheap to use, they don't generate a lot of revenue through fees. 

So... High costs + Low revenue = Negative profit.

Layer 2s, on the other hand, only have costs (to Ethereum) when there's a transaction happening onchain, because they need to settle it on the mainnet afterwards.

That's the reason why an L2 like Base managed to generate a profit of over 4 million dollars in less than 2 months. 🤑

In short, L2s benefit from Ethereum's security & user base while keeping costs low. 

This allows them to become profitable. 🚀

Therefore, when L1s are struggling, it's reasonable for them to consider becoming an L2. 

And our guess is that this trend will only intensify over time. 📈

Yes… As new things are being built in web3, we’ll need cheap blockspace.

L2s offer that, which is why we could potentially have millions of L2s in the future. 

Find out more from our podcast with Dr. Gorzny from Quantstamp. 👇

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