1/ A highlight from my first Consensus was a powerful question posed by a friend/founder: WHOM are we actually building for?

lawyer and doggo lover passionate about using tech for public good and social validation

3/ We also discussed the fact that just because a product *can* be put on chain, doesn’t mean that it *should* be. Maybe, just maybe, the opportunity to incorporate novel tech into a product shouldn’t take precedent to actual human needs.

4/ As I reflect on the uncertain regulatory future for crypto in the US—and the unfortunate politicization of a neutral technology—I’m hearted by this and other “big picture” convos from my week in Austin.

5/ If you’re also looking for a bit of inspiration right now, check out @caphillcrypto latest newsletter featuring Lyudmyla Kozlovska, a human rights activist who’s used crypto to fight political oppression & deliver humanitarian aid.

5/ If you’re also looking for a bit of inspiration right now, check out @caphillcrypto latest newsletter featuring Lyudmyla Kozlovska, a human rights activist who’s used crypto to fight political oppression & deliver humanitarian aid. https://ckarchive.com/b/v8u3hrhx9nwnvblq229q5sz7kolllu9

6/ I’d also recommend taking a look at CCI’s Center for a Digital Future & the newly launched Impact Base for further examples of how blockchain, AI & other emerging technologies are making a real difference in people’s lives. /END

6/ I’d also recommend taking a look at CCI’s Center for a Digital Future & the newly launched Impact Base for further examples of how blockchain, AI & other emerging technologies are making a real difference in people’s lives. /END
https://www.centerforadigitalfuture.org/

2/ She reminded me that if crypto is truly as revolutionary as we say it is, then its most promising use cases shouldn’t just benefit those who already have access to traditional financial & labor markets.

Decentralizing infrastructure with Kleomedes.

Building collaboration with Nearchos.

Funding Public Goods with Octant 

The tricky part is that the people who need web3/crypto are the ones that can't afford to build it. 

So we have to have a balance of attracting funding as well as building for the right use-cases. 

That's why I see public goods funding as the foundational application we need to focus on first and foremost.

Crypto Regulation; Ex-Circle Public Policy, Crypto Startup Advisor

We definitely need more people asking these questions. I’m not sure the answers are satisfactory yet, but thanks to your friend for raising them. 50 $degen.