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Software problems tend to evolve over time into philosophy problems, a point that's come up in a few Diff pieces, like the Antithesis writeup and Asana's ontology-as-a-service ($). In this particular category, it's the philosophy of work and vocation: a bond trader, accountant, or social media manager doesn't necessarily have to spend much time nav... See more

Community building has been a core part of internet functionality since the very first sites. For most of us, our first use of the internet was jumping into a community. The difference now is that Web3 allows all communities to launch, manage and grow native online economies together that enrich the lives of a broader stakeholder group than ever be... See more

What would it take to alter the foundational unit of account in web3, so that its bedrock comprises not just money and status (the “yang”), but is counterbalanced by the weight of good deeds, self-discovery and shared purpose (the “yin”)? Harmony lies in opposites, and for all the opportunity that the $2 trillion crypto market has enabled, the real... See more

In the very long run, all of the returns earned by stocks are created not by speculation but by investment.

- If you’re going to build an intimate relationship with readers, an email newsletter, an RSS feed, and a social media presence are all essential tools

No follower counts means you shoot for your friends: While you can react to Pops with a range of emojis, the app takes a firm stance against the popularity competition. Profiles don’t show how many followers someone has. If you’re desperately trying to drive up your follower count rather than entertain or big-up your actual friends, it distorts wha... See more

That said, if there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that your revenue model significantly contributes to, or fights against, your ability to create a flywheel for your business. It directly creates or throttles customer behavior.

You can obsess about serving your customers/audience/clients, or you can obsess about beating the competition. Both work, but of the two, obsessing about your customers will take you further.