There's a (continued) desire for forums on niche topics outside of twitter, reddit, etc that allow for a more direct, expert discussion that can be observatory or participatory.
Clubhouse, Galley & like what @tconrad and @nbashaw did here on Substack:
https://t.co/zKhgBzl4qF
Even if a game nails the crypto-economics, if itβs mediocre it will at best poach users from other crypto-first games without making a dent on the 200B online gaming industry. I believe that the games that end up succeeding over the next decade are the ones that use crypto to unlock fresh gameplay mechanics instead of simply forcing P2E mechanics... See more
Unfortunately, we seem to have taken the worst aspects of in-person education and designed online education in the same image. Rows of desks facing a chalkboard have become isolated computer screens streaming pre-packaged videos.
Duolingo, which was also driven almost exclusively by word of mouth, optimized for free user growth: βBy offering all of its learning content for free, Duolingo built a massive user base through word of mouth and no paid marketing. This also helped us build a growth revenue loop: Building a free and fun product β more users β more subscribers β... See more