About to Learn

About to Learn explores the intersection of cognitive science, education, and mental well-being through practical techniques and scientific research. It examines memory enhancement, mindfulness, the psychological benefits of nature, the impacts of the digital world on focus, personalized learning technologies, sleep regulation, effective study methods, the effects of music and social media on work and learning, and the neuroscience behind meditation.

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The hottest Substack posts of About to Learn

And their main takeaways

Caffeine as a Drug/Performance Enhancer and Performance Detriment

2555 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

Caffeine can be a mood and performance enhancer, but daily consumption is not recommended.
Moderate and purposeful use of caffeine is better than excessive or daily consumption.
Consistent caffeine intake can lead to dehydration, vitamin D deficiency, and withdrawal issues.

Want to be the 1%? Get Used to Building Assets

2417 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

💰 Finance Investing Wealth Building Assets Inheritance

Get used to building assets if you want to be in the 1%
Early planning and hard work in your 20s can set you up for financial success in the future
Understanding new skills and technologies like AI tools and cryptocurrencies can help you get ahead financially

What is a Bitcoin ETF Anyway?

2849 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

💰 Finance Investments Cryptocurrency ETFs Wealth Management Market Analysis

Scale leads to lower costs in Bitcoin ETFs.
Approving all ETFs at once provides an appearance of fairness.
Focus on consistent demand and price movement 3-4 months after ETF approval.

Scaling Bitcoin: The Opportunity for Stacks

1985 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Blockchain DeFi Investing

Building on Bitcoin is back, with a focus on Stacks
Stacks addresses the limitations of Bitcoin with fast and secure transactions
sBTC enables Bitcoin DeFi, offering new financial opportunities

President Powell, Nightmare on Wall Street, Tech and Coins Update/BTC Halving

1611 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Stock Market Technology Economics Investing

The year started well with more expected returns ahead until May.
It's a good time for investments as profits can be gained even if the market goes up or down.
The post is for paid subscribers, but existing subscribers can sign in.

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Making Cryptographically Secured Internet Monies Going Forward

1808 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency Investing

The goal is to accumulate generational wealth by taking advantage of human psychology, air drops, and incentives.
Bitcoin ETF approval after an entertaining 48 hours.
Avoid dunking on the SEC to prevent reputation damage.

January Monthly Update - Bitcoin Overhang and Q&A

1454 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24

🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency

The post is about Bitcoin overhang and Q&A in the January monthly update
There are treasury funds to decide on with a vote in part 5
The post is only accessible to paid subscribers

E-com: Hot Trends and Short Airdrop Update

1493 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

💼 Business E-commerce Crypto Investing

Starting a company is essential for financial success.
Shifting focus to crypto content because it presents numerous opportunities.
Emphasizing the importance of building to achieve financial goals.

Real Estate Update and Future of Airdrops

1415 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

💰 Finance Real Estate Airdrops Predictions

Real estate market update by city and future predictions for airdrops.
Observations show that 'whales take the majority' and small deposits may not yield returns.
Post content only available for paid subscribers.

March of the Beras, Mantle (not Manta) and Gameified Future

1454 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24

🔮 Crypto Airdrops NFTs DeFi Blockchain Cryptocurrency

Get familiar with creating new wallets and connecting to new chains
Consider participating in airdrops to earn tokens with low risk
Expect upcoming L2 projects to have gameified features like NFTs and leaderboards

TradFi Update and Some Quick Predictions

1238 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Banking Investing Economics

Crypto protocols are focusing on rewarding smaller players over whales.
Traditional finance banks are making significant cuts.
Shift observed in crypto projects aiming to maximize users instead of attracting large users/whales.

Incentives, Avoiding Rugs, EigenLayer and More

1297 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24

🔮 Crypto Incentives

This post discusses incentives for airdrops and farms in the crypto space.
It provides advice on which projects to avoid despite hype.
There are also predictions for future drops before they are even mentioned on Crypto Twitter.

Blockchain Trilemma, Bringing New Users to ETH and Estimating the Upcoming Airdrops

1061 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24

🔮 Crypto Blockchain Airdrops

It has been a slow week in the market due to upcoming launches and a recent slowdown after the Bitcoin ETF.
Being attentive in the market is crucial as significant events often occur when least expected.
Consider becoming a paid subscriber to access the full content of the post.

Cashing in Your Points if Overvalued, Farm Updates and More Crypto WM Products

943 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🔮 Crypto Investing Products Updates

The post discusses cashing in points if overvalued and focusing on decent farms/drops.
They are sticking with a sponsor and advisor free setup for now.
Long-term strategy is still undecided but they are prioritizing value vs. reward ratio.

Proposer-Builder Separation - Future of ETH

982 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🔮 Crypto Ethereum

The post discusses the importance of Proposer-Builder Separation for the future of Ethereum.
It highlights the technical aspects that are crucial for the development of blockchains.
Current blockchain technology allows for instant global transactions and ownership of digital assets.

Airdrop Farming Returns (100%+ Annualized), Blast Airdrop Estimate and Relative Scale for 2024/2025

216 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24

🔮 Crypto Cryptocurrency

New projects are emerging and building on Layer 2 products, providing opportunities for airdrops and investment growth.
Between now and May, there will be a surge of new projects trying to take advantage of the positive sentiment in the market.
Paid subscribers can access detailed information and estimates about airdrop values and potential investment opportunities.