optics & design @bitcoinmagazine + @thebitcoinconf / building @thebtcmag / #bitcoin optimist / fiat deconstructionist

United States
Joined December 2020
I came to Bitcoin Twitter for the signal and stayed for the noise. You people are nuts.
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When a normal person asks me, “So are you using AI at work?”
I don’t use Figma anymore. For the past six months I’ve been uploading my consciousness directly into the ether and allowing the work to manifest through minor disturbances in the electromagnetic field. You think you are seeing the aurora borealis that's actually my brain waves. It’s a much more intuitive process. I sit completely still in my office until a founder somewhere develops a sudden inspiration for their brand positioning but in reality it was me clipping them in their brain stem, smiling down on them like one of God's children. People keep asking what tools I’m using. I understand the question. I used to think that way too. But asking me what tools I use is like asking a glass of water what software is wetness. Its a meaningless question. I don’t design anymore. I am the pixels. I am the logo. I am the little bit of space between the 'r' and the 'n' that you better make sure is kerned properly. When you increase the font size I experience physical growth. When you cut a vector point, my consciousness goes into quantum superposition. This is where the industry is going. If you're not on board, you're going to get left behind. My entire design system now lives in the collective unconscious. There’s no documentation. Your team will simply wake up knowing the button radius. If someone uses the wrong shade of blue they’ll hear a high pitched ringing sound until they correct it. Developer handoff has been so smooth since I started working this way. My effigy appears at the foot of the engineer’s bed and I open my mouth. The CSS comes out at a frequency only their fillings can receive. We’ve eliminated all meetings. I no longer send clients presentations. I enter their dreams as a white horse with an already complete interactive brand guidelines. They’re free to leave feedback by speaking into a bowl of room temperature water. I receive it immediately and disagree with it on a cellular level. Transcending this outdated material plane is my standing Tuesday meeting. Some people are uncomfortable with this. A procurement manager recently asked whether I could provide an SVG of the logo and I just told her to close her eyes and remember the first time she felt truly understood. She looked annoyed and just said their print vendor needed an SVG by today. A big adjustment has been personal. My wife asked if I could help bring in the groceries. I explained that I now exist simultaneously across every customer touchpoint. I think there’s a lot of fear right now about what happens when designers stop needing tools. But the people who adapt will be fine. You just have to be willing to let go of a few outdated ideas. Like having a body. Being legally distinguishable from a gradient. Anyway I am open for new branding projects this quarter.
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Ok, I need a strong PHP security key. I know....
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HRF's Anna Chekhovich on what Bitcoin changes for activists: "Before they were justs supposed to shut down their movement, if it was labeled a foreign agent or a terrorist movement because they couldn't accept donations anymore or they couldn't move funds." "Now they just feel so empowered and they just keep going, they can keep fighting."
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It felt great to be back at @bitcoinmagazine HQ as a guest on @watchbmtv. I appreciated @realseanhagan and @GraceRemiTV giving me some space to talk to talk about a number of incredible people, projects, and communities from around the world, including: @AfribitKibera @EcoBitz_21m @kevmakini @MukunguFelix @thecore21m @bitcoinindo21 @Silatoshi_id @bitcoinbharat_ @JimmyKostro @btc_dada @thebitmela @DecentraSuze @elsultanbitcoin @JraissatiJorge Enjoy!
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Belongs in a museum
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gm to all my fellow psychopaths.
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JUST IN: Anthropic says they’re highly profitable if you take out some of their biggest expenses.
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Great to be featured in today's very first episode at @watchbmtv ✌️
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Strike CEO Jack Mallers breaks down why Bitcoin is a better asset than gold: 🔸 Greater performer 🔸 Far scarcer 🔸 Gives you the "finite promise" "It's the obvious asset to hold." 🧡🚀
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It was great joining the BMTV team! Honored to be part of the first episode and hope to join again soon.
BPI's Executive Director Connor Brown: "AI and Bitcoin are becoming intertwined." 👀 "AI agents are going to be using bitcoin as money." "The protection of Bitcoin depends on open source AI."
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Senate sponsors released final Clarity Act text that “has really come together with a pretty compelling compromise here,” says Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive Director Conner Brown.
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If you're not here you are missing all the alpha.
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🚨 BMTV is going LIVE next Monday at 9:30 AM ET RSVP and tune in 👇 Youtube: youtube.com/live/0FZBdtoiYf8… Rumble: rumble.com/v7fcj4s-bitcoin-m… X: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1XxygwVNX…
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Reece retweeted
ANNOUNCEMENT: @CashApp is the official Price Sponsor of BMTV 💥 BMTV goes live on September 14th at 9:30 AM ET 🗓️
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Turned the Bitcoin mempool into a live generative musical instrument - Tempo follows transaction activity - Pitch follows fee rate - Value sets the reverb - Blocks change the scale Built on @OmarchyLinux @mempool + SuperCollider
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BMTV launches 9/14 🟧 Subscribe on Substack for guest announcements, segment previews, and the full schedule. 👉 watchbmtv.substack.com/
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Kimi is the legend that brought this event all together and made it sing. I think she slept in her chair for 30 minutes at a time between meetings the last few weeks. Insane determination and organizational prowess.
Thank you so much to everyone who attended our event! We’ve heard that so many people loved our mascot, Bao Bao! 🥰 If you took photos with Bao Bao, please don’t forget to tag us and share your happy moments from the event.
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Today, we remember Hal Finney 🧡 After passing away from ALS 12 years ago today, Bitcoin has crossed many milestones thanks to Hal's contributions. Thank you, Hal. "Running bitcoin" Forever. ♾️ 👟
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Bitcoin Asia backstage energy.
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