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There are fundamental differences in the crypto- vs. tech-native theories of change. Tech focuses on hiring top talent, but borrows similar reward structures from both science and startups today. Crypto takes a more diffuse, networked approach to attracting talent and is more willing to reimagine basic structures like patents, IP, and even research... See more

"good writing is about telling the truth. We are a species that needs and wants to understand who we are."

A charismatic brand includes a dedication to aesthetics. Why? Because it’s the language of feeling, and in a society that’s information-rich and time-poor, people value feeling more than information.

Stories are so important, they drive everything. The universe is basically math and stories... and the stories are the more interesting part most of the time.

Token appreciation within the bull market was mistaken for an indicator of business model strength. In a neutral market with all else held equal, perhaps I would concur. But once the tides turned and the music stopped, reality set in. Incentive based tokens deflated quickly and users left in flocks, illustrating the obvious – tokens are not paralle... See more

Launching a new platform, Zhu said, was like starting a new country: Getting users to move from an established network that had an ossified economy and social classes to a new network requires the possibility of success—the lure of the American Dream. Furthermore, the new social network had to create upward mobility for all users, to “make sure the... See more

“The creative act is acting and responding in the face of change.”