Emilie Kormienko

Algorithm-friendly design need not be user-hostile. It simply takes a different approach as to how to best serve the user’s interests. Pagination may insert some level of friction to the user, but in doing so, it may provide the algorithm with cleaner signal that safeguards the quality of the feed in the long run.

Web 3.0 is now defined by digital ownership, and not just money or finances, but ownership of your digital self, digital art, applications, etc. 

Image if you had ownership of every post you made on social media and were rewarded. That content is owned by you, not some social media company. But where does it live? Well on the blockchain.

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The dominant school of thought when it comes to UI design in tech, at least that I’ve grown up with the past two decades, has centered around removing friction for users in accomplishing whatever it is they’re trying to do while delighting them in the process. The goal has been design that is elegant, in every sense of the word: intuitive,... See more

We are now at the beginning of the web3 era, which combines the decentralized, community-governed ethos of web1 with the advanced, modern functionality of web2.

The number one question we receive from people new to crypto is “Where do I start?”. With the wealth of resources out there, it can often be overwhelming to figure out where to begin. That's why we collaborated with Women in Blockchain Boston to create this 'Beginner's Guide to Blockchain'. This guide is a consolidation of curated,... See more

Today’s dominant internet platforms are built on aggregating users and user data. As these platforms have grown, so has their ability to provide value — thanks to the power of network effects — which has enabled them to stay ahead.

C. THI NGUYEN: Reiner Knizia, one of my favorite game designers— I was trying to figure out what games do and how they work and what makes them special— and I found this interview where he just casually says, “The most important thing in my game designer toolbox is the point system because the point system tells the players what to care about.”

A game’s essence revolves around playing it. Create a game to be played, not to make a profit out of it.

A crypto game has to be a game first. If it’s not something fun to play on its own, without high earning potential, it’s not gonna make it. STEPN is fun. Leveling up your sneakers is fun. Mystery boxes are fun. Optimizing your energy is fun. Minting is fun. It’s addicting, and not just because there’s money attached. It might be the first fun... See more