Posts from 2025
8 posts published in 2025
Against Token-gating
A critical examination of token-gating practices in crypto projects, arguing that gating access to product channels creates unattended siloes and often leads to project failure.
Builder Log #1: On Prediction Markets
A developer's exploration of prediction market platforms including Polymarket, MetaDAO, Long Bets, Good Judgement, and Manifold Markets - analyzing their architectures and potential for improving decision-making mechanisms.
Stablecoins will eat the stablecoins
On the emergence of institutional stablecoin L1s, the tension between purist decentralization and practical adoption, and why bridging traditional finance with crypto infrastructure is net positive for the ecosystem.
Building a Memex #1
An introduction to building a personal memex as a knowledge investment instrument, exploring the challenges of platform wars and the importance of maintaining a centralized hub for intellectual output.
Obscure Digital Corners: A Complete Guide to Underground Technical Communities and Alternative Internet Protocols
Discover authentic technical spaces beyond mainstream platforms - from Gopher and Gemini protocols to invitation-only communities, amateur radio networks, and mathematical archives that prioritize substance over scale.
NVIDIA vs Total Crypto Market Cap Dashboard
Real-time comparison dashboard tracking NVIDIA stock market capitalization against total cryptocurrency market cap. Built with Claude Code for instant market analysis and financial data visualization.
SP100 Financial Tracker
Comprehensive S&P 100 dashboard covering capex, earnings, revenue, and sector rotations. Rebuilt with Claude Code plus Cloudflare automation for fresh fundamentals and actionable insights.
On Relatives by Jeff Parker
A contemplative review of Jeff Parker's jazz fusion album 'The Relatives' - exploring guitar jazz softness, vinyl listening experiences, and the intersection of music and urban landscapes from Istanbul to experimental jazz sounds.