The hottest Substack posts of Back of the Envelope

And their main takeaways
39 implied HN points 01 Feb 24
  1. Micropayments for online content are being reconsidered.
  2. Disruption in the market and the potential success of the idea are key factors to consider.
  3. While micropayments may not be feasible for large media organizations like the New York Times, there is potential for startups to explore this space.
78 implied HN points 26 May 23
  1. Blackbird is a loyalty and payments platform for restaurants aiming to enhance customer experiences.
  2. The platform aims to reward loyal customers and provide a more personalized dining experience.
  3. Blackbird is currently live in a few NYC restaurants but aims to expand its reach.
39 implied HN points 29 Jun 23
  1. Building a habit of reading a Wikipedia page a day can lead to learning about a wide variety of topics.
  2. Training yourself to be naturally curious by wondering about the history and details of everyday things can enhance your knowledge.
  3. Actively seeking information and asking questions about different subjects can help inspire creativity and uncover interesting patterns.
39 implied HN points 06 Feb 23
  1. Cities have different versions throughout the day, like a 'secret city' in the early hours.
  2. Early morning hours can offer a unique, peaceful view of a city with few people around.
  3. Experiencing a city's 'secret' side, like in the early hours, can be worth the early wakeup.
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0 implied HN points 23 Jun 23
  1. Favorite Things in Boston: Thinking Cup for the atmosphere and coffee
  2. Boston's Winter Charm: Commonwealth Avenue in the winter for the romantic ambiance
  3. Exploring Boston's Surroundings: Taking the Commuter Rail to Rockport for coastal towns