Alex Wittenberg

“The idea of the future, pregnant with an infinity of possibilities, is thus more fruitful than the future itself,” Bergson wrote, “and this is why we find more charm in hope than in possession, in dreams than in reality.” Once again, the seemingly dispiriting message here is actually a liberating one. Since every real-world choice about how to... See more

Incrementalism is squandering Silicon Valley’s potential. Many of the nation’s most talented people are iterating on a tiny product surface area. First principles thinking is being replaced by shortcuts like NPS optimization and bookings-to-burn ratios. 

The streets that connect the district are lined with sensors that measure energy use and traffic flow as a means of quantifying sustainability to support its highest concentration of LEED-certified projects in the world. Songdo also features a massive seaside park outfitted with self-sustaining irrigation systems to provide ample public space. At... See more

So, yes, humans have always been interpreters of experience, but the nature and scope of the interpretive work has changed, and, most importantly, we’ve become aware of it.

Individual-Level Polarity. At the level of the individual who is a Contributor of the DAO, the polarity is between Autonomy (freedom and unique self-expression) and Contextual Awareness (belonging and being a part of something greater).Org-Level Polarity. At the org-level, the polarity is between Decentralization (that which is emergent, fluid, and... See more

What about Ethereum? The circulating supply is around 118,000,000, and there’s no cap on how many Ether can exist. But Ethereum’s net emissions were recently adjusted via a burn mechanism so that it would reach a stable supply, or potentially even be deflationary, resulting in somewhere between 100-120m tokens total. Given that, we shouldn’t expect... See more

Protocol’s tokenStablecoins (DAI, USDC, etc.), a portion of which earn yield. Stablecoin allocation depends on the liquidity needs and treasury budget.Blue chip crypto assets (BTC, ETH)DeFi index (DPI)Early-stage token investments and M&A that improve the protocol's competitive positioning. The discussion between Keep and NuCyphur is an example of... See more