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Reflections on building developer tools, the programmable economy, and product engineering.
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Agent Launchpad Wallet Architecture
A dual-key architecture using TEEs that balances security, autonomous operations, compliance, and ease of use for blockchain-based AI agent platforms.
Jan 11, 2025
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Ramblings about Distribution. Part I: the Meme Factory
Duolingo's secret isn't better language learning - it's better distribution technology. How memes became the fundamental unit of distribution in the attention economy.
Jan 01, 2025
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The First Startup: What Columbus Can Teach Modern Founders
Columbus wasn't just an explorer - he was the archetypal founder. His pitch to the Spanish Crown reads like a modern Y Combinator application.
Dec 31, 2024
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Ramblings about Power and Politics. Part I: the Real Game
Democracy in America isn't what you think it is. The real power has always flowed through Wall Street's trading floors and Silicon Valley's board rooms.
Dec 28, 2024