Welcome on my blog. I share my perspectives on different things.

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Reflections from a Deindustrialized Hometown: Finding Common Ground Through Crypto Amid Political Disconnect and Education Polarization

By exploring Todd's analysis of the rise of the educated class and its impact on societal divisions, I delve into the widening gap between the elite and the working class. This gap not only influences political dynamicsā€”evident in the unexpected electoral victories of figures like Trumpā€”but also shapes perceptions of emerging technologies like crypto and Web3. These technologies hold the potential to empower and unite those left behind by traditional systems, offering a common ground for all.

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On Reflexivity, Simulacra, and the Market

When I first stepped into the world of capital markets just over three years ago upon joining CoinShares, I felt like an outsider peering into a complex maze. Coming from a background where shaping perceptions and ideas was my daily bread, I was struck by how many seasoned investors still clung to the belief that markets are rational. They seemed convinced that the market accurately reflects the true intrinsic value of assets and that their mission is to uncover undervalued gems hidden from ever

#market#goat#meme#ai#brrr#bitcoin#simulacre#baudrillard#debord#soros#gamestop#a16z#reflexivity#spectacle#ark#invest#wood#coinshares
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Why Web3 Adoption Is Inevitable: Exploring the Cultural 'Structures of Feeling'

Just yesterday, over a casual lunch with one of the most brilliant lawyers in our industry, he leaned in and admitted, "When it comes to DeFi or Web3, I'm not even sure this will happen at some point." His skepticism struck a chord with me because it's a sentiment I've grappled with for a long time. Will crypto, Web3, and DeFi ever be adopted by the masses? Will they profoundly transform our digital behaviors and reorganize our society? I don't want to inundate you with adoption metrics or th...

#web3#crypto#adoption#raymond#williams#marx#theory#wallet#daos#nfts