venturing in the future of storytelling space. building @GilooOfficial | @medialab alum
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james retweeted
We're experimenting with ways to keep AI agents in sync with the exact framework versions in your projects. Skills, 𝙲𝙻𝙰𝚄𝙳𝙴.𝚖𝚍, and more.
But one approach scored 100% on our Next.js evals:
vercel.com/blog/agents-md-ou…
james retweeted
fair take
i will concede that generational/talent turnover is needed for ethereum to renew itself.
and that next generation needs to be rooted into ethereums values (eg cypherpunk).
but omigosh, we are so used to what we know (protocols, infrastructure, supply side economics).. but where we're going is somewhere else, app layer/demand side... and imo we really need to 10-100x level up our go-to-market support for apps and ability to attract worldclass entrepeneurs.
to overcorrect a bit for our current bias .. i think we should focus more energy/attention on bootstrapping the app layer/demand side!
my 002 wei
james retweeted
this might be the most important chart in crypto right now.
developer activity: one of the clearest signals of long-term health is down meaningfully from its peak. it appears that attention has shifted, incentives have dried up, and speculation once again moved faster than utility.
we all know there isn’t much to do onchain today.
and we also know that those building real foundations rarely get the spotlight.
we are also well aware that capital still flows to short-term dopamine loops, BUT...that game is starting to collapse under its own weight. and the lesson is coming:
if nothing meaningful happens onchain, distribution loses its power.
what we need now is not just more developers
we need more SUPPORT for developers
more teams thinking about end-to-end product, not just code
more focus on usable primitives, not just new mechanisms
more people helping projects reach real users
i’m excited to see the rise of more opinionated ecosystems
builders and incubators who actually help apps go from zero to one
and who understand that adoption is not inevitable,
it has to be earned, the hard way, the gritty way, the door-to-door way.
we need this desperately because what unlocks the next era is not a bull market driven by trade winds,
it is meaningful things to do, onchain, that people actually want.
those who help bring that to life
will shape the direction of everything that comes next
james retweeted
Introducing A Brand New ETHTaipei
From the heart of Taiwan, we’re bringing together Ethereum devs & innovators from around the world. A true builder-first experience.
Meet us on April 1-2, 2025, and join the @ETHGlobal Pragma and Hackathon.
james retweeted
Excited for the launch of How to DAO today 📚🚀
We (myself, @PuncarH2D, & @penguinBooks) are releasing this book TODAY 1/21. It's designed to be a helpful guide to mastering internet coordination with DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations)! 🌐✨
Generations before us ventured west for adventure, self-discovery, and riches. Today, the frontier is digital, and DAOists are the trailblazers. 🌐
We wrote How to DAO to empower 21st-century-era young people to work together to create abundance in the frontier, just like pioneers heading west generations ago. This book is your map to a world of risk, upside, sovereignty, adventure, friendship, career opportunities, and building a life you love. 💡
Let’s DAO-pill the mainstream! 🙌 Grab a copy @ howtodao.xyz and help us climb the Amazon Best Seller list. Together, we can reach critical mass and inspire more people to build a brighter, more decentralized future. 📈📚🫵
james retweeted
@icebreaker_xyz uses offchain attestations and then timestamps them with @WitnessCo_, such a powerful combo 👀
Offchain attestations give the data structure, require zero gas, the signatures remain verifiable by smart contracts, and their provenance is proven by Witness.
@icebreaker_xyz is building a decentralized professional network, where users own their professional identity.
To achieve this they combine @eas_eth attestations & @WitnessCo_ timestamps, making credentials trustless, verifiable & gasless.
witness.co/blog/icebreaker-x…
james retweeted
The best talks today were at @Dune - huge screens were made for pretty charts
@sidshekar24
The TVL Debate - Does TVL act as a ‘proof of stake’, representing trust because there’s millions locked in? Great discussion on metrics we could use instead to better track adoption.
Hannas insights on figuring out your question before picking the metric. We all use TVL but what we’re actually asking is adoption. Cue the Dune Index, a new metric for tracking just that. Fun tidbit, there was a spike in ‘adoption’ on nov 6, however the price spike didnt follow until a day later and it continues to run while adoption index drops.
Another interesting insight from @tiger_research_ and probably why you’re seeing so many more large conferences in Asia with 700 side events each (@taipeiweek next). Asia sees the most fiat trading volume on CEXes, and when tracking socials, CH content farrrr outweighs all other languages in volume.
@nlevine19
Then a look at @Visa research into stablecoin use-cases in emerging countries. Out of 5 countries they tracked 2500 crypto users to see how they were using crypto, specifically stablecoins.
Turkey likes to yield farm
India uses stablecoins to obtain better currency rates
Nigeria uses it to save money in dollars
Brazil uses it for conversion
Indonesia uses it for international transfers
and ofcourse a conference isnt complete without a surprise ama with @VitalikButerin
as a side, general event org was top-notch, food was great, venue was great, team in eye-catching Dune shirts making sure everyone was doing ok (I was walking around trying to get my first cup of coffee, and someone at Dune stopped me to ask if they can help me find what I’m looking for, love the initiative and helpfulness!)
Thanks @Dune and congrats on the new launches and two movies
james retweeted
ITS HERE! Today is launch day for Onchain Capital Allocation Handbook: Explorers edition.
Everytime you make a decision about how to spend money, you are allocating capital. At scale, VCs and grant administrators are allocating billions of $$ of capital.
Onchain Capital Allocation: Explorer Edition invites you on an exhilarating journey through the frontier of resource allocation. This is your roadmap to the future of finance, where traditional wisdom meets blockchain innovation in a dazzling dance of possibilities.
Imagine a world where capital flows as freely as ideas, where transparency isn’t just a buzzword but a foundational principle, and where communities shape their financial destinies. That world is no longer a distant dream—it’s unfolding right before our eyes, and you’re about to become a part of it.
Inside, you’ll discover:
• A treasure trove of funding mechanisms, from Participatory Budgeting to AutoPGF, that transform how we raise and allocate resources.
• Decentralized governance models that make democracy more accessible, alongside contribution metrics that recognize value in new ways.
• Cooperative approaches like digital-age ROSCAs and innovative revshare models, breathing life into community-driven economics.
• Real-world examples from pioneers like @artizen , @hypercerts , @gitcoin, @OctantApp, @1HiveOrg, and @Optimism @retropgf , turning theory into practice in onchain allocation.
This book is more than information—it’s an invitation to join a vibrant community shaping the future of finance. Whether you’re a developer, academic, or believer in innovation’s power for good, this revolution has a place for you.
The future is calling, Explorer. It’s time to answer.
Get ze book @ allobook.gitcoin.co
james retweeted
Nearly 100 Ecosystem Projects are building blockchain's next killer apps on Story.
Many are already live on Odyssey Testnet, with others launching soon on Mainnet.
Check out these projects in the thread below.
꧁IP꧂ is inevitable.
james retweeted
I am working with TED AI this year to feature the best AI short films/videos! If you’d like to be featured or think we should be featuring a film you love, please reply to this with a link! I’m looking for AI shorts that showcases the latest and best tools and techniques. Thanks!
Opening! Welcoming all fellow filmmakers in town
Announcing the program lineup for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival: Asia in Taipei on 21-25 August!
With ten specially curated feature films from the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, the program is full of international titles from Europe, Asia, the United States, and South America. The Festival kicks-off with opening film DIDI (弟弟) and others include GOOD ONE, KNEECAP, LITTLE DEATH, SUJO, THELMA, and YOUR MONSTER. Documentary features include PORCELAIN WAR, A NEW KIND OF WILDERNESS, and THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF IBELIN.
Catch the Taiwan premieres of these movies and mark your calendars as tickets go on sale July 23rd. Stay tuned updates and visit SundanceFFAsia.com for more information.
Irina Aristarkhova, Virtual Chora: Welcome, 1999. Snapshot at Cyber-feminism Index edited by Mindy Seu.
james retweeted
We launched Onchain Summer Coffee Days today at ~9:30am. 🤷♂️
Chart needed some caffeine. ☕️
Lesson: keep building. 💪
It is these intimate sharing and honest questionings that makes @FWBtweets FEST a special gathering. With @binji_x @bobajeanjacques @deebee @thisispaff @ryanouyang
@Optimism X @iyk_app
If only every tech conference is like this. c/acc with @FWBtweets . Tirzah at FEST24.
