Devin Baker

When AI starts doing the most machine-like parts of the work shockingly well, where does that leave us? Instead of making humanity more like a machine, I wonder if it does the opposite. Could the actual machines remove the “machineness” from the human? What if we’re living in a time of re-enchantment, of re-learning what it means to be human?

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The symbiotic relationship between L2s and Ethereum is undeniable. L2s thrive on Ethereum's infrastructure and security, while Ethereum benefits from the increased activity and increased demand for ETH, making it a better store of value.

While memberships were restaurant-specific, $FLY would be a “pan-industry loyalty currency.” Every time you check in at Gertie, for example, you might receive 1,000 $FLY or 5,000 $FLY. Restaurants might incentivize certain behaviors – checking in at times that are typically slow – with greater $FLY rewards. So each time you check in at a specific... See more

It’s also funny because the conversation is super contentious and confusing in PoS world, but that’s also where it’s the least important:

Web3 was born out of a desire to decentralize the control and ownership that characterized Web2. It was a response to the centralization and monopolistic tendencies of the Web2 era, where a few giant corporations held the reins of power.

The core principle of Web3 was simple: users should have ownership and control over their data, digital assets,... See more

Global Liquidity takes an international perspective, considering liquidity created by multiple monetary authorities, including central banks outside the US like China's PBoC. It also accounts for private sector credit provision through various channels, such as banks, repo markets, and shadow banks. Importantly, it embraces the concept of the... See more

Contrary to Pump.fun, Believe seeks to serve a wholly different subset of NNA issuers and traders than Pump.fun, and is semi-permissioned, employing a curation layer within its application to ensure users can identify legitimate asset issuers.

Believe serves two underserved cohorts in the market today: web2 native indie devs who want to raise small... See more

But we could create a better deal: These organizations could invest in artists rather than owning them outright.

Music studios could invest in musicians and Spotify could invest in podcasts, giving those artists the capital they need to distribute their work on a grand scale, but the artist could retain majority ownership and creative control over... See more

To bridge this gap, venture capital will likely prioritize projects that simplify onboarding processes and offer intuitive user interfaces . Applications with clear value propositions, catering to both retail and institutional audiences, will take center stage. Examples include wallets with seamless fiat-to-crypto transitions, decentralized finance... See more