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Astral Codex Ten • 4473 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Prediction Markets Forecasting Blockchain
  1. AI forecasters are becoming more prevalent in prediction markets, with the potential for bots to compete against humans in forecasting events.
  2. FutureSearch.ai is a new company building an AI-based forecaster that prompts itself with various questions to estimate probabilities.
  3. The integration of AI in prediction markets like Polymarket could increase market participation and accuracy, offering a new way to predict outcomes on various topics.

The Future of Farcaster with Dan Romero

The Generalist • 380 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Social media Blockchain Decentralization Monetization Scaling
  1. Farcaster, a disruptive social network, is built on a permissionless protocol, attracting attention by charging every user a fee to prevent spam.
  2. Farcaster competes head-to-head with Elon Musk in the social arena, aiming to offer a fundamentally different social experience rather than just a Twitter clone.
  3. Introducing innovative features like 'Frames' mini-applications within the feed has been a game-changer for Farcaster, sparking interest among developers and users.
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Long Take: How can Farcaster avoid the death trap of decentralized social media?

The Fintech Blueprint • 864 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Social media Blockchain Fintech Crypto Web3
  1. Farcaster aims to blend social media with Web3 capabilities to create a more engaging platform.
  2. When shifting platforms, it's important to innovate without compromising the core user experience.
  3. Decentralized social media platforms like Steemit, EOS Voice, and BitClout have struggled due to prioritizing financial features over user engagement.

Recruiting Brainfood - Issue 380

Recruiting Brainfood • 1100 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
💼 Business Recruitment Economy Remote working Assessment Blockchain
  1. Networking is crucial in the industry, meet people in-person to build connections.
  2. Enhancing your profile can give a competitive edge, consider participating in initiatives like Brainfood Tribune and Guest appearance on Brainfood Live.
  3. Performance is key, networking and profile building can complement performance in a positive cycle.

RON is now available on GCash!

The Lunacian • 506 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Digital Currency Blockchain Philippines
  1. RON cryptocurrency is now available on GCash, offering Filipinos more options to buy, sell, and hold RON in the Philippines.
  2. Regulatory challenges facing Binance in the Philippines may result in fewer onboarding options onto Ronin, so the partnership with GCash is important to offer a stable and compliant platform for users.
  3. To buy RON on GCash, users can log into the app, navigate to GInvest, click on GCrypto, top-up their crypto wallet using GCash, and look for RON, AXS, or SLP to start trading.

Recruiting Brainfood - Issue 383

Recruiting Brainfood • 373 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
💼 Business Recruitment Economy AI Remote working Blockchain
  1. The issue covers insights on the best universities for Artificial Intelligence, challenges faced by LinkedIn, and the importance of body fat percentages in the US Navy Seals.
  2. BrightHire Plan is highlighted as an innovative AI copilot for end-to-end interview planning, offering time-saving and inclusive job planning features.
  3. Various societal and economic topics are discussed, such as the impact of Generative AI, remote working, the economics of fertility, and the interpretation of the US's booming economy.

Is Bitcoin Anti-Productive?

Points And Figures • 319 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
💰 Finance Cryptocurrency Investing Blockchain Regulation Tech Companies
  1. Bitcoin is often underestimated as a fraud, but it has potential for legitimate uses in finance and marketing.
  2. Investing in new, seemingly 'crazy' ventures like cryptocurrency is risky but crucial for progress and innovation.
  3. Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionize industries by breaking down monopolistic structures and introducing new possibilities like tokenized systems for immigration and voting.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #85

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 106 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Space Exploration Artificial Intelligence Renewable Energy Blockchain Biotechnology
  1. SpaceX successfully launched Starship into orbit, showcasing the power of moonshots to make people feel part of something bigger and optimistic about the future.
  2. Cognition AI, built by gold-medalist coders, can code based on requests, marking a significant advancement in AI technology.
  3. Extropic AI's thermodynamic chips could revolutionize computing by leveraging nature's randomness for energy efficiency, potentially accelerating the next era of computing.

The Rise of Open-Sourced R&D, How Communal Resourcefulness Will Protect Us, & Wild Data Provocations

Implications, by Scott Belsky • 432 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Data Blockchain Spatial Computing Web Development
  1. 2024 brings significant changes and implications due to societal shifts, innovation speed, and changing human desires.
  2. Customers are increasingly driving R&D by generating ideas, particularly with the help of AI tools and social validation.
  3. Communal resourcefulness, like shared threat models and blocklists, is crucial for enhancing security in the AI era.

Mint FREE Kaidro NFTs on Ronin in Less than 24 Hours

Ronin’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Web3 Blockchain Digital Art
  1. Kaidro is offering FREE Journal NFTs on Ronin for early supporters, granting exclusive benefits and access to upcoming releases.
  2. Minting a Kaidro Journal NFT is free and limited to one per Ronin Wallet, with the reveal happening around 24 hours after minting.
  3. Early involvement in the Kaidro NFT mint could lead to various community ambassador opportunities and rewards as the Kaidro universe evolves.

Nooceleration: A Better World is Possible

Nooceleration • 452 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Blockchain Life Extension Prediction Markets
  1. Noocelerationism emphasizes optimizing rational self-aware thought on the planet for a better future.
  2. Mainstream visions for the future may lead to suboptimal outcomes, so alternative routes like biosingularity are considered.
  3. Decentralized blockchain tech and network states can play roles in controlling AI and reshaping global governance.

With World-Class Regulations and Influential Developers, Hong Kong Emerges as Bitcoin Hub

Bitcoin Magazine Pro • 412 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Regulations Developers Bitcoin ETFs Blockchain
  1. Hong Kong is becoming a major hub for the digital asset industry in Asia.
  2. The Hong Kong government is actively supporting and legalizing digital assets to attract talent and business opportunities.
  3. Developers in Hong Kong, like those at UniSat, are making significant advancements and influencing the Bitcoin industry.

Homeland Founder’s Note

The Lunacian • 276 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Community Engagement Economics NFTs
  1. Leadership and Accountability: Founders taking control of Homeland roadmap and committing to align development with community vision.
  2. AXS Rewards and Game Economics: Addressing issues with distribution of Play-to-Earn funds and enhancing balance in reward systems.
  3. Homeland Stabilization: Plans to fix bugs, remove unpopular mechanics, reintroduce leaderboards, and improve communication with community.

Homeland Beta is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 230 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Blockchain Community Updates
  1. Axie Infinity's Homeland Beta is now live, allowing players to cultivate land plots or become Stewards.
  2. New players can join Homeland by downloading the game on Mavis Hub, applying to become a Steward through the Land Delegation Marketplace, and starting to play upon acceptance.
  3. Gameplay in Homeland includes gathering materials, producing and crafting items, and engaging in Passive Adventure to equip NPC adventurers for battles.

Apeiron's Ecosystem Token $APRS is Launching on Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 73 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Gaming Web3
  1. Apeiron's $APRS token is launching on Ronin, allowing users to purchase through partners at Impossible Finance between March 12th and 15th for $0.11 USDC per token.
  2. The $APRS token will have vesting and unlock requirements to ensure a sustainable ecosystem, holding investor token allocations in escrow until they vest.
  3. There will be community rounds for Apeiron NFT holders and the Ronin community to purchase $APRS, with key dates including a wRON staking period, APRS purchase period, and APRS claim period.

Noting the Appearance of Chris Dixon's Book "Read, Write, Own": Am I Still Allowed to Believe in Web3?

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 99 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Cryptocurrency Investing
  1. Questioning beliefs in web3 technologies is valid, especially in the context of Chris Dixon's book 'Read, Write, Own'.
  2. Advocating for ownership and control of personal data on the internet, believing in the importance of owning digital tracks and controlling access to them.
  3. Suggesting that for credibility in promoting web3 technologies, there is a need for substantial investment in software infrastructure and genuine use cases rather than hyperbolic promotion.

Introducing The Daily Edge

Onchain Wizard's Cauldron • 176 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🔮 Crypto Altcoins DeFi NFTs Tokens Blockchain
  1. The Daily Edge is a new daily newsletter focused on providing insights on emerging tokens/projects in under 5 minutes.
  2. The newsletter highlights upcoming projects like Clustersxyz, Trestle, JUP Airdrop, and JUDGE AI.
  3. Solana dominates degen volume, but Ethereum is seeing a revival with projects like PepeFork gaining traction.

Framing the Future of the Internet

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 168 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Social Networks Decentralization Cryptocurrency Networks
  1. Farcaster is a blockchain network creating small interactive apps called Frames that can revolutionize social networking.
  2. Farcaster's Frames exemplify the concept of small applications growing protocols, encouraging experimentation and innovation.
  3. Blockchain networks like Farcaster win by offering decentralization, composability, and permissionlessness, enabling new functionalities and experiences for users and developers.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #76

Not Boring by Packy McCormick • 229 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Blockchain Environment Health Cryptocurrency
  1. Figure demonstrated a robot learning to make coffee based on observing humans, showcasing a general purpose AI approach.
  2. Rabbit introduced an AI model that translates human directives into actions without traditional app interfaces, paired with affordable hardware.
  3. US saw a decline in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 despite economic growth, emphasizing the need for continued emissions reduction efforts.

Bitcoin Tech Talk #382

jimmysong • 137 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Cryptocurrency Blockchain Bitcoin Economics
  1. Citation Cartels manipulate the number of citations to boost university rankings in mathematics.
  2. Fauxductivity refers to tasks that appear productive but are actually not, and 'just-in-time' vs 'just-in-case' optimization is discussed.
  3. Education Consultants help wealthy individuals' children gain admission to top colleges, charging high fees and manipulating institutional preferences.

Read Write Own, Reviewed

The Future, Now and Then • 79 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blockchain Web3 Cryptocurrency Venture Capital Internet
  1. Chris Dixon's book 'Read Write Own' discusses the impact of blockchain technology, but fails to address the potential downsides of Web3 projects and the financial risks involved.
  2. Dixon's vision for Web3 revolves around tokenomics and a future where everyone is an owner and investor, which can lead to increased financial precarity and reliance on speculative investments.
  3. The book highlights Dixon's overconfidence in blockchain technology, lack of detailed understanding of technical aspects, and his past involvement in hyped NFT and play-to-earn ventures, casting doubt on his ability to provide a realistic and innovative vision for the future of the internet.