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Earn more onchain @Drakulaapp. Previously created $ALEX.
Aug 24, 2021 11 tweets 2 min read
It can be hard for newcomers to understand what a “decentralized social network” means

Although previous crypto social media attempts failed, it represents one of the largest opportunities for crypto adoption.

Let’s explain this in a thread why they will be game-changing 🧵👇 Previous crypto-powered social networks tried to emulate Web2 business models with cryptocurrencies.

Since crypto enables micro-transactions, it felt like a great use-case for tipping and payments.
Feb 15, 2021 7 tweets 6 min read
Stoked to announce @tryShowtime pre-seed round led by @dragonfly_cap w/@robotventures @Bo11inger & angels incl. @Melt_Dem @balajis @minal_hasan @parisrouz @AndrewSteinwold!

On Showtime, creators make money from *their* content. #NFT

Thread + we're hiring tryshowtime.com The NFT space is exploding in awareness during this bull market, mostly centered around digital art from famous figures.

It’s a nice start, but we’re missing one key component: a social experience.
Dec 10, 2019 22 tweets 7 min read
[THREAD] Last month I started a Telegram group around what I firmly believe will be the next huge #DeFi trend: undercollaterization.

Here are my takeaways and pieces from the brilliant people who took part in the discussion: First, context. DeFi only leverages overcollaterization because it’s the easiest enforcement: you can be 100% sure one will repay risky/volatile positions (smart contract risk aside)

But the world isn’t made of rich Compound whales. Actually, undercollaterization is everywhere.
Nov 4, 2019 10 tweets 2 min read
1/ People often ask me why I’m so “against” the iPhone. Why do I go out of my way to point out flaws or make analogies that put it in a bad light? First, iPhone’s architecture & culture is _opposite_ that of Nokia, and yet claims to offer same solutions: phone calls, text, MMS…

Second, iPhone is considered a phone ‘blue chip’, thus colors perception of uninformed newcomers.