Devin Baker

but what i find most powerful about hypersub is that it enables followers to derive more than just informational value from creators; it enables followers to derive financial value, as well.

through hypersub's rewards model, followers are incentivized to discover and subscribe to emerging creators in whom they believe. followers, therefore, have a... See more

Trying to entice lurkers to participate more also completely misses the point: just because anybody can publish doesn't mean they should ; and more subtly, it doesn't mean they should want to. Before social media, it was a completely natural idea that someone could spend their entire life reading books without ever once entertaining the idea that... See more

But the opportunity for Attention Assets goes far beyond pricing equities. We believe that predicting attention is an economically valuable activity. Attention is a leading indicator to consumer preferences and spending. Businesses allocate R&D, hiring, and marketing dollars depending on where attention goes. It is a matter of figuring out new... See more

So if I step back, a good consumer token model in my mind:

• Releases a token early, recognizes the end state is entirely unclear, and maintains optionality on how it’ll evolve in future


• Has mechanics to distribute tokens over a long time frame to users / participants that are creating value


• Captures value from the speculation layer and funnels it into

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In the 1980s, people like [Trump’s counselor for trade and manufacturing] Peter Navarro decided that Japan pulling ahead of the US in autos threatened the future of the U.S.

Japan did indeed pull ahead and never looked back.

The U.S. economy has more than doubled in size relative to Japan since then. It has doubled even after allowing for population... See more

My answer is always the same. build more edge rather than risk more size . Don’t kill yourself chasing the jackpot. Log wealth is what matters. Maximize the 50th percentile outcome. Make your own luck. Avoid drawdowns. Eventually you will get there.

Rollups depend on Ethereum for security and decentralization , while Ethereum depends on rollups to expand the economic activity of the ecosystem .