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What Crypto Can Teach Us About A.I. Hype

The Digital Anthropologist • 39 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. The cryptocurrency industry's hype turned out to be largely a pyramid scheme, showing lessons to be learned for the Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) hype.
  2. Over-hyping A.I. can lead to disillusionment and hinder real progress, similar to what happened with crypto hype.
  3. To navigate the A.I. landscape better, companies should focus on tangible benefits, avoid over-promising, and incorporate human-centered approaches like Microsoft and Apple.

📥 On Learning, Growth and Earning: A Roundup of My Favourite Newsletters.

Day One • 119 implied HN points • 16 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Newspapers have a long history dating back to Venice in 1599, with printed newspapers circulating by 1609, mostly censored by governments.
  2. The Internet and social media have revolutionized publishing, making it easier for anyone to become a publisher and share diverse knowledge globally.
  3. Quality over quantity is essential in newsletters, focusing on valuable content and curating information from various sources.

Thematics for 2026

Subsack • 4 implied HN points • 18 Dec 25
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. AI and its infrastructure are the central investment theme, with big-model companies, chips, and a huge jump in storage demand (RAM and disk) driving a tech supercycle.
  2. Government action and geopolitics are reshaping markets, as strategic funding, regulation, and supply‑chain moves boost defence, rare earths, nuclear, and give crypto/stablecoins clearer legitimacy.
  3. Portfolios are being rebalanced for 2026: new themes like storage, drones, LNG, robotics and space are being added while travel, luxury, gambling and clean energy are being trimmed; pharma, crypto and precious metals stay as key hedges.

The chroniclers of the crypto collapse

The Future, Now and Then • 175 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. Authors faced with unexpected events can choose to adjust their approach or stay true to their original vision.
  2. Different writers responded differently to the changing fortunes in the blockchain world, resulting in varied books.
  3. Michael Lewis' book about the crypto collapse did not adapt to the unfolding events and may eventually be forgotten.
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Downside Only, Again

Confronting the Future • 39 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. Regulators are often underpaid and understaffed compared to financial industry professionals.
  2. Regulators receive blame but not enough credit for their work in maintaining financial stability.
  3. Regulators face challenges in knowledge and resources when dealing with the fast-paced and chaotic crypto industry.

Edition No. 2 - LexNews+ Weekly

⚔️ LexNews+ ⚖️ • 39 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. United States Representative pushes for new legal standard for crypto regulation, based on the 'Torres Doctrine'.
  2. Multiple Bitcoin ETF applications submitted to SEC, including from major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity.
  3. UK government rejects proposal to regulate crypto like gambling, focusing on financial service regulation instead.

Why 8(to)7 encryption is snake-oil

Cybersect • 39 implied HN points • 28 May 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. People often invent new encryption algorithms without solid evidence of effectiveness.
  2. Be cautious of encryption claims that use buzzwords and make unreasonable promises.
  3. It's important to seek technical explanations and benchmarks to evaluate the validity of encryption algorithms.

How I made Quickview, my AI-based Crypto Newsletter

Implementing • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Quickview is a newsletter created to share AI-based summaries of YouTube videos from crypto creators, helping subscribers stay informed and connected with the crypto community.
  2. Database modeling for this project involves tables for videos, creators, categories, languages, summaries, and newsletters on Substack, creating a structured system.
  3. Automation in the process includes collecting YouTube videos, generating summaries with ChatGPT, and publishing a new post daily using scheduled tasks and Heroku, optimizing efficiency.

Welcome to Ronin, Treasure!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 11 Aug 25
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Customizable AI agents are now available on Ronin, allowing players to create unique agents that can assist in games like Fishing Frenzy.
  2. You can spawn your AI agent by connecting your Ronin Wallet and using $MAGIC tokens. It's simple to set up, just follow the steps online!
  3. In addition to gaming, these agents can do research and gather information about crypto and NFTs, making them smart helpers in the digital space.

I thought we liked free markets

Alex's Personal Blog • 32 implied HN points • 21 Feb 25
💼 Business Crypto
  1. Advertisers are feeling pressure from X to spend more, as there are concerns about political consequences if they don't. This shows a shift in how government and business interact.
  2. Block's recent earnings report missed expectations, raising concerns for the fintech sector. Although not devastating, this might delay new company launches in the industry.
  3. Coinbase has had a legal win against the SEC, which could open doors for more crypto companies. Without strong regulations, this market may see both opportunities and risks for investors.

Craft World is LIVE on Ronin mainnet!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 30 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Craft World is now live on the Ronin mainnet. It's a free-to-play game where players can build factories and trade resources.
  2. Players who used the testnet can claim their DynoCoin rewards through an airdrop, but everyone starts fresh at Level 1 on the mainnet.
  3. DynoCoin is the main currency in Craft World, used for trading and crafting, and there's a focus on community ownership with no tokens reserved for the team.

DeepSeek Is Released And Musk Salutes Hitler.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 30 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Crypto mining uses a lot of electricity and computing power, more than many realize. It may not be just about making money with cryptocurrency, but could also be benefiting big tech and military interests.
  2. There are concerns that mining is being used to fake advancements in AI, tricking people into thinking it's more advanced than it really is. This raises questions about the true purpose of energy and computing resources in the crypto space.
  3. Chinese tech has made a significant leap with an open-source AI tool called DeepSeek, which outperforms existing tech. This suggests that open-source projects could lead to better innovations compared to military-controlled or proprietary systems.

The power of patterns

Sunday Letters • 119 implied HN points • 07 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Technology keeps changing, and it can be tough to keep up. It's common for people to use past experiences to help make sense of new tech.
  2. In the early days of the internet, companies tried to fit new ideas into old models, but they often missed the bigger picture. Real value comes from new solutions, not just familiar concepts.
  3. When exploring new ideas, like crypto, it's important to look for real problems being solved, not just familiar patterns. Focus on what new capabilities these innovations bring.

In Search of Hardness

Breaking Smart • 90 implied HN points • 16 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. A new program called Summer of Protocols has produced a wealth of research output focused on the study of protocols and hardness in technology and the world at large.
  2. The Protocol Kit from the Summer of Protocols is a free publication containing essays, artwork, and tools to spark interest and discussion around protocols.
  3. Thinking in terms of 'hardness' and 'protocols' can be a powerful approach for various fields, from technology to party planning, providing a new perspective on problem-solving and creativity.

The New Operating System for Good

Crypto Good • 3 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. New technologies like AI, crypto, and mobile are changing how we do good. We can now send donations faster and see where they go, making charity more transparent.
  2. AI helps people work smarter, not harder. It takes care of administrative tasks, so one person can achieve what used to take many, making help available to more people.
  3. Mobile phones are turning into powerful tools for social impact. With AI, people can manage aid and services just by talking, making it easier for everyone to contribute.

Building Psychological Attachment — Not Just Ownership — Into Web3

Li's Newsletter • 136 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. User interest in crypto projects is often short-lived and transactional, not fostering psychological ownership.
  2. Psychological ownership is important in changing behavior, increasing loyalty, and fostering contribution in digital products.
  3. Builders in crypto can enhance user retention and engagement by creating a stronger sense of psychological ownership through factors like investment, control, knowledge, and self-congruity.

It's Always About Rates

Pits to Pixels • 19 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. The focus is always on rates in financial matters.
  2. Speculative assets and crypto are influenced by easy money.
  3. Understanding the direction of rates is key to navigating the financial landscape.

Confidential AI: The Dog That Didn't Bark In The Night

State of the Future • 29 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. We need to prioritize data privacy as AI gets more personal. New technologies could help us protect our information while still allowing AI to learn.
  2. Building fair and unbiased AI models is crucial, as biased models can worsen social inequalities. We have tools to help create better AI that considers everyone fairly.
  3. There's a big opportunity to use decentralized systems for AI training and inference. This could make AI more accessible and less dependent on a few large companies.

Giá trị của tiền số

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 04 May 21
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. The value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum can be volatile, leading to potential financial risks and scams in the digital currency market.
  2. Blockchain technology, while initially designed for cryptocurrencies, has been overhyped as a solution for various issues, despite reports questioning its optimal use.
  3. Cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize global financial transactions by providing programmable digital assets, offering benefits like borderless transactions and decentralized finance opportunities.

The Sweet Escape

Malt Liquidity • 6 implied HN points • 22 Jul 25
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. The value of money is shifting away from productivity, leading to odd situations where attention and hype are becoming more important than real earnings. This change affects how people view investments.
  2. Many markets are becoming increasingly focused on a few popular sectors, creating bubbles that may burst. It seems like only a small number of stocks are generating most of the trading volume.
  3. Technology investments are growing, but if the benefits aren't shared fairly, wealth disparities will worsen. This could lead to societal issues as people's needs aren't being met.

Quant Letter: August 2025, Week-2

The Parlour • 4 implied HN points • 12 Aug 25
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. Prymer.ai is a new tool that quickly generates detailed reports for stocks, making the process much faster and easier.
  2. Recent research shows that social media sentiment can help predict financial trends, which might be useful for investors.
  3. A study found that there are potential risk-free profit opportunities in real markets, challenging the common belief that they don't exist.

The Proto-App Thesis

Three quarks • 41 implied HN points • 07 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. The future of apps might be leaning towards protocols instead of traditional consumer apps.
  2. The emergence of proto-apps, which operate as gateways to various services, blurs the line between apps and protocols.
  3. Horizontalization and integration with protocols are key aspects for the success of modern apps, allowing for user-generated plugins and decentralized functionality.

2023: Three Predictions

Tech Ramblings • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Crypto is likely to struggle moving forward. Many projects turned out to be less valuable than they promised, and the hype around crypto is fading.
  2. AI technology is expected to keep growing. New tools and applications are popping up, and understanding machine learning will be key for future job opportunities.
  3. The startup scene is going to get tougher. Companies will face more challenges, especially those with inflated valuations, but there will also be chances for new, innovative startups to succeed.

Announcing the Variant Founder Fellowship

Li's Newsletter • 42 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Announcement of the Variant Founder Fellowship, a new program for web3 founders at the earliest stages
  2. The fellowship emphasizes a network-based, peer learning model to foster innovation in crypto
  3. Tailored for founders in crypto, the program offers specialized knowledge on topics unique to web3

What Killed Signature Bank?

Apricitas Economics • 39 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. Signature Bank faced a severe bank run due to rapid withdrawal of deposits, leading to its collapse.
  2. The bank's heavy reliance on uninsured deposits, especially from crypto-related sources, contributed to its downfall.
  3. Regulators stepped in to prevent further financial contagion, highlighting the need for managing risks of fast-paced bank runs.

Quant Letter: February 2024, Week-2

The Parlour • 17 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. Using Autoencoder architectures in Statistical Arbitrage can simplify strategy development and improve returns compared to traditional methods.
  2. A new method, Causal-NECOVaR, provides reliable risk predictions for financial risk analysis regardless of market shocks and systemic changes.
  3. The Merton investment-consumption problem is expanded to incorporate transaction costs and stochastic differential utility in Portfolio Optimization for a better understanding of parameter combinations.

Issue #136: Affirm Arrives In The UK, Block Ramps Up Afterpay, And Coinbase Partners With Visa

Fintech Radar • 6 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
💰 Finance Crypto
  1. Affirm is now in the UK, partnering with Amazon to offer buy now, pay later options. This move puts them up against established competitors like Klarna and Afterpay.
  2. Block is enhancing its Cash App by integrating Afterpay, making it easier for users to manage payments. This could help Block maximize the value of its Afterpay acquisition.
  3. Coinbase teamed up with Visa for real-time deposits, allowing quick transfers into user accounts. This partnership is a significant step for improving the user experience in crypto trading.

RISC-V vector crypto spec freeze update

Fprox’s Substack • 20 implied HN points • 25 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Crypto
  1. The RISC-V vector crypto specification has reached the frozen milestone after approval by the ARC and RVIA committee chairs.
  2. Changes include revised instructions for better integration, addition of new instructions like 'vgmul.vv', and splitting the Zvkb extension into Zvbb and Zvbc.
  3. The new Zvkt extension emphasizes data-independent timing for secure software implementations and the specification introduces meta-extensions for different cryptography suites and simplified illegal instruction conditions.