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Back when Americans used to think outside of the box. πŸ˜₯
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I've been moving my long-form posts off of sites like these and minting them directly on #Tezos. It's been a while since I wrote about housing. But I still believe that even now, it's *still* the #1 problem in the West. A crash can't come any sooner. https://teia.art/objkt/867838
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The markets in crypto suck right now, but think back to the "good ol' days" of 2020. What happened economically back then that is also going on right now? The pandemic - the lockdown - and more specifically, the massive disruption in the world's supply chain network. Last time it was the government telling people not to go out, this time it'll be because businesses and services will shut down permanently and there will be nothing for us to do, if you can even afford to do so. So - we might be seeing a revival of that austerity all over again. This time, though, throw in the downfall of the US dollar, a fragmented business environment, and massive tariffs on fiat - which may actually push people into using crypto - not because they want to, but because they *have* to, becoming the hedge it always claimed itself to be.
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If the USD is about to enter a period of volatility, most stablecoins are about to go under, too. How did Ethereum's "algorithmic stablecoin" RAI-Reflex Index hold up during these last few months? Hmm, not that great. I was afraid of this but they may have cut a few corners.πŸ˜… But the idea itself is still very interesting - the idea of a stablecoin that's not pegged to fiat is something that noone has been able to figure out yet as far as I know. Anyone in #Tezos working on anything like this? πŸ€”
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Tezcon 2025 is coming along - we got a lot done today at our weekly meeting. What is Tezcon? Something like this, but 10x better this year. We got a great venue, sponsorships, and of course, music! We're all hyped. (June 28th, West Seattle at Kenyon Hall) 😁 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBUF_RYMcbU #Tezos
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Tezos is currently working on an L2 that will allow for industry-level speeds without compromising its decentralization or security or transparency. The idea of the "enshrined" rollup is potentially a game changer because the rest of the industry struggles with mass fragmentation and confusion - which erodes trust and leads to bad user experience. We're on top of things, here. πŸ™‚
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#Tezos town hall, part 2. As long as people continue to show up, there will always be hope. πŸ™‚
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There is no method to the madness this time. Only madness. πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«
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And the food and host πŸ˜‚
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Prototyping a few iterations of liquid lamps for #Tezcon - over a delicious dinner at @fendel's house. πŸ˜‹ The lamps sure have come a long way since the beginning!
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If you saw one of my posts and are curious about #Tezos. This interview with Arthur Brietman gives a pretty good overview of the history and what it's working on now. I'm well aware of the reputation the industry has right now, which is not good, to say the least. But XTZ stands out as a serious project in a market full of noise and speculation for it's own sake. https://coinshares.com/us/insights/knowledge/arthur-breitman-tezos-interview/
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Liquid lamp v2. Freshly made bottles look the best since they retain some of the bubbles. πŸ˜‰ Will be on display/sale at #Tezcon Seattle this year, June 28th. #Tezos
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Someone hacked the crosswalk system in Seattle to say political messages. πŸ˜‚ May be related to the new "Flipper" system that has been going around lately. Hacking - in a compact, user-friendly interface for hackers of all ages! I think they're probably gonna ban it soon but enjoy it while you can. We really are living in a cyberpunk dystopia, aren't we? https://www.geekwire.com/2025/seattle-crosswalk-buttons-hacked-to-sound-like-jeff-bezos-who-tells-pedestrians-dont-tax-the-rich/
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Kudos to all the folks out there who haven't given up on the idea of progress and are still pushing.
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We're one big family in a way. Including some of the dysfunctions. πŸ₯°
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Funny thing is that my mom offered to help out financially with Tezcon when I mentioned that we were having issues getting artists paid. Funny, because my parents have never given me money for any of my crazy projects, even once, but as soon as someone else needs something, they are there. πŸ˜‚ One thing that Tezos doesn't sell enough, imo, is the fact that our community is very wholesome and "family friendly". That is a huge draw for people who don't identify as "degen" so it's just something to keep in mind. If you're gonna market, market the stuff people care about.
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Change: Easiest -> Hardest Short-term - > Long-Term What You Do -> What You Think -> How You Feel
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De-dollarization is that "something worse". But maybe America having to compete with other currencies or countries may just be the wake-up call that it needs right now. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/investor-predicted-2008-financial-crisis-163740903.html
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A reminder that AI already controls Wall Street. I think the AI hype will end once this turns into a disaster. People will be angry at robots for an entirely different reason. πŸ€– der that AI already controls Wall Street. I think the AI hype will end once this turns into a disaster. People will be angry at robots for an entirely different reason. πŸ€–
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Will be doing an interview about updates for @TeiaCommunity, teia.cafe, TEIA's new copyright registration system and the #Tezos ecosystem in general. Come on by! (Right before the usual @TezosCommons Tuesday spaces.) πŸ™‚ https://x.com/i/spaces/1YqKDZbWYVNJV/peek
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