Danielle Vermeer

Curators filter signal from noise in an increasingly noisy world. As the barriers to being a creator decrease, the internet gets even noisier and the need for credible curators increases. Algorithms will continue to play a role in aggregation, indexing, and personalization. But the best curation requires a human touch. You’re more likely to have an... See more

Online resale is growing 4X faster than offline.  ~$37 B (50% of total)—estimated share of online sales of secondhand fashion by 2024.  ~$28 B (43%)—offline thrift & donation (Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc.).

Shein is to Wario as Depop is to Mario.

Product authentication is becoming an area of ever-increasing importance in the battle for brands to provide reassurance and legitimacy in the resale market. 👜

✍️ updated weekly review: · in what ways am I lying to myself? · in what ways do I feel free/not free? · am I getting closer to freedom? · what are the things I say I value but don't act as if I value?

A curated Web3 reading list for folks who are new to Web3. Will be a live page that I keep updated. There's a lot of ground to cover in Web3. If you're feeling overwhelmed, we've all been there. Take your time, ask questions and you'll get there.