🎧 As a modern founder, one of the most important skills isn’t talking more than your team—it’s knowing how to listen.
☝ Real success comes from being able to hear what people are saying, not just nodding along. When you master that, you’re already halfway there.
🥽 Meta just dropped the Meta Quest 3S, a new virtual reality headset that’s a little easier on the wallet. The price starts at $299.
It’s got a cool design and some fun features, but the resolution isn’t quite as sharp as its big brother, the Quest 3. Still, it’s all about having a good time exploring virtual world.
🎮 And, you get a free Batman game.
🛤 When the hype train's rolling, it’s smart to hop on and ride it right.
Hype brings opportunities.
Take mini-apps in Telegram, they’re not just fun and games. It’s a whole new world for business. You can build, develop, and reach users in a way that’s quick and effective.
Whether it’s crypto, Web3, or something else entirely, using trends gives you a chance to create something extraordinary.
💸 Fair pay isn’t a privilege – it’s just common sense. I’ve been meeting with people deeply involved in creating job opportunities, and one thing keeps coming up: freelancers are tired of being underpaid or waiting forever to get paid.
The idea that fair pay is some kind of luxury is ridiculous. It’s just common sense. And thanks to crypto, we now have a way to make sure people get paid what they’re worth—quickly and fairly.
🏛 Louisiana is now accepting crypto payments. State Treasurer John Fleming just announced that residents can use Bitcoin and USDC for state services. The first payment has already been made.
Kinda fun how the US has such mixed feelings about crypto. Some states are super progressive, others are still resistant. I wonder how this all plays out.
💡 Came across the Web3 Workforce Survey by Consensys. It states that the majority of Web3 professionals—86%—are optimistic about the future of the industry.
Key findings include a strong preference for flexible pay options, with many wanting a mix of crypto and fiat, and a high value placed on remote work. Very encouraging!
🌱 The survey also highlights a need for greater diversity, as the industry is currently skewed toward younger, predominantly male professionals. Surerly, mix of voices will keep things fresh and help us thrive.
⚖️ Balancing the drive to make money with a desire to do something meaningful can be tricky.
On one hand, you want to earn a good living; on the other, you want to create something that truly helps people.
I’ve realised these goals can work together. When you focus on building something valuable that solves real problems, success and profits often follow.
💡 Chasing money is short-term, but creating something with purpose leaves an impact.
Aim for both.
💯 Vitalik’s push for higher ecosystem standards resonates with me. At Chrono.tech and LaborX, we’ve come across many enthusiastic startups looking to partner with us. However, we quickly realized that excitement alone isn’t enough. High standards for security and reliability must be in place.
Until now, we carefully choose who we work with. Just like Vitalik emphasizes higher standards for L2s, we prioritize working with partners who meet certain criteria.
🍓 We don’t have all the details on Strawberry yet, but what we do know is exciting. The new OpenAI model promises to handle complex, multi-step problems with a focus on text.
It might be slower (10-20 seconds per query) and pricier, but when it comes to solving tough problems, can we really expect quick solutions?
🤝 Web3 is all about going global, and that’s awesome. But hear me out: you need to play by the local rules.
Think of it like moving to a new country. Complaining about local laws won’t get you far—learning and adapting will.
The same principle applies to business. Every region has its own set of regulations, and getting familiar with them can turn potential hassles into opportunities.
🚀 A crypto project that respects and works with local regulators won’t survive… It’ll thrive.
🇰🇬 I’m in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, right now, and the more I get to know the crypto community, the more impressed I am by how crypto-friendly this country is. They’ve got regulations in place for crypto exchanges and mining, which is pretty forward-thinking for a small country in Central Asia.
A big part of the population works abroad and sends money back home to support their families, and crypto transfers are really handy for that. I can't stop thinking about all the possibilities here—this country has so much potential, and I’m really excited to see what we can do here.
💻 The teams I've led were mostly remote, and they consistently outperformed expectations. I’ve seen the difference firsthand—it's not about how many hours you spend in the office, but the impact you make.
As for pay, it should be tied to your contributions, not the time clocked. The world’s changing fast, and so should we. It’s a shame not everyone’s catching on to that.
Do you own any NFTs? I’ve got a couple of apes, which are pretty awesome and their website is a work of art. But what about the entire NFT market?
According to the latest report, 96% of NFTs are basically done for, and almost half of the holders are in the red. That’s tough, but in a market as wild as this one, it’s not shocking.
Like with many other crypto (and non-crypto) projects, the hype doesn’t always match reality.
Sure, some projects are still holding on, but let’s be honest—most NFTs didn’t stick around long enough to be worth it.
🎨 This might not be the end for NFTs, but it’s definitely a time to rethink our approach. Quick gains are tempting, but creating real value pays off a lot more in the end.
🦥 Also, I see that tools like ChatGPT are making us lazier. Even Googling takes some effort, but Chat confidently answers my questions, so I don’t even bother to double-check the facts. The problem is, it makes a LOT of mistakes.
So, before you take anything at face value, do yourself a favor and double-check your info.
Trust, but verify—or better yet, just verify!
📴 Had an offline Sunday yesterday, which I don’t do nearly as often as I should. Being a Web3 founder means staying online 24/7 is part of the deal, but let’s be real—it’s not exactly a recipe for perfect life-work balance.
So, I unplugged for a bit, and it somehow felt like I was away for a month, not just a day.
Funny how a "digital detox" makes you realize how much noise we’re all swimming in. Maybe I should do this more often... or at least until the next major project needs my undivided attention.
🪙 SECOND Payments: A Huge Milestone For Time Farm
We’ve just upgraded Time Farm with a new feature. Users can now create tasks in the app and pay other community members SECOND to complete them. For example, anyone can pay users to like and repost on X, or join a Telegram group they’re involved with.
This is a really exciting moment for Time Farm and our members, for at least two reasons.
The first is that this service has genuine, real-world value. It’s the kind of thing you’d typically pay a marketing company to do. And that means it brings real value to SECOND, too, as our native currency.
The second reason is that it shows just how powerful a Web3 approach can be — leveraging huge, global communities to market projects and establish a stronger presence on social media. It shifts the balance of power a little further away from those giant internet corporations who typically control advertising.
That has always been our vision at Chrono.Tech, and it’s fantastic to bring it a step closer to reality!
🏛 It’s good to see more Web3 companies building relationships with governments around the world. This kind of regulation helps protect people from scammers and shows respect for local laws.
If you want to grow in a country, you need to play by the rules—it benefits the entire economy.
In the US market, the regulations are tough, and not everyone can just jump in and start building. But those who do, prove they can adapt and scale. A win-win for everyone.
🤦♂ A friend of mine recently complained that it took his company three whole months to close a marketing position. Three months! And we’re not talking about some niche, hard-to-find talent either.
Turns out the issue wasn’t the talent pool—it was their hiring process.
They had candidates going through five rounds of interviews, a written test, a personality assessment, another task (I’m not even sure which one), and a final panel interview. By the end of it, most candidates had already ghosted.
Sure, you want top talent—but dragging candidates through an endless process doesn’t guarantee that. If anything, you’ll just lose the good ones who can see it’s not worth the hassle.
🤔 What’s with all these crypto and tech celebrities wanting to fight people, even as a joke? Is it just passion, or should they channel that energy into something more creative? Like that sing-off Vitalik did earlier.
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🕺 Vitalik took the stage at Token 2049 and performed Castle in the Sky in Japanese like he was born to be a J-pop star. If he’s this fearless with his vocals, imagine what he can do with Ethereum...
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🏢 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sent out a letter addressing the company’s culture and management bloat. He’s cutting down layers of managers and tackling the bureaucracy that’s slowed Amazon down—calling out dreadful things like "pre-meetings for the pre-meetings."
Jassy is also pushing for a full return to the office five days a week. I obviously think that’s a step backward.
Pretty sure that forcing people back into the office doesn’t fix Amazon’s deeper problems and might even add unnecessary friction.
🌱 Binance stepping in with $1 million in BNB to help those affected by typhoon in Vietnam is a good example of how crypto can save the day.
Charity needs blockchain: you know exactly where the money’s going. No disappearing acts.
Charity with receipts—because transparency matters. Plus, no waiting weeks for bureaucracy to catch up. Crypto’s got speed and accountability all in one.
🏦 Interesting piece by WSJ on Tether. While Bitcoin grabs most of the spotlight, USDT is creating what the Journal calls "a parallel economy." Based in the British Virgin Islands, it facilitates cross-border transactions, serving as a bypass for US sanctions. It’s also helping less savory activities.
But let’s be real: Tether’s influence is massive—$190 billion flows through it daily, almost as much as Visa. And despite its enormous profit last year, $6.2 billion, the company operates with minimal oversight.
Tether claims to work with law enforcement and is enhancing its transaction monitoring, but the scope of its impact is impressive. And a bit concerning.
📱 Apple's latest updates were pretty much what I expected—AI is everywhere, and that’s exciting because AI rocks!
The dedicated photo button on the iPhone 16 and reducing the number of cameras are smart moves. It was starting to get a bit ridiculous with all those lenses. Sometimes, less is more.
🌍 Traveling opens up the mind, and business travel is a whole new level of inspiration. I’ve found that some of my best ideas come while I’m at airports or on planes, reflecting after networking events or partnership meetings.
I also noticed that every country has its own unique approach to business, and there’s always something new to learn if you keep your eyes open.
🚻 I was thinking about how Web3 is still a 'boys’ club'. Apparently, only 13% of startups have female founders, and just 10% of teams have a decent mix of men and women.
From what I’ve seen working in the space, having more women involved is a game-changer. Maybe that's exactly what we're missing? More creative women energy to shake things up and push the industry forward.
🤑 Greed has powered many new initiatives in the crypto space, but not in a good way. Remember the Squid Game token? It launched with a ton of hype, riding on the popularity of the show. The founders made big money almost instantly, but then the project vanished, leaving investors with nothing.
👎 That’s not just bad business—it’s harmful to the entire industry. Projects like these are a stain on the crypto world. They create hype, exploit people's trust, and then disappear. I have zero tolerance for that.
Sure, making money is great, but not at the cost of integrity. The only way forward is to build projects that offer real value and stand the test of time. Quick cash grabs hurt everyone and damage the reputation of the entire ecosystem.
🇧🇷 It's interesting to see how Brazil's decision to uphold the ban on Twitter has shaken things up. I can see both sides of the argument here—freedom of expression vs the spread of disinformation. There's surerly a deeper tension between tech companies and governments on content regulation.
What’s happening in Brazil feels like a broader trend we’re seeing all over the place: governments trying to take a stronger hand in moderating what’s allowed online, especially when it involves politics.
Meanwhile, we see how quickly users find and embrace alternatives. Yet another reminder of how quickly we can adapt.
🤖 Lately, I’ve noticed something odd with AI tools like ChatGPT—they seem to be getting dumber. I’ve been using it for brainstorming, post editing, and some other tasks, but it’s clearly losing its edge.
🤷♂️ Sometimes, ChatGPT struggles to understand the simplest tasks and the answers are getting less reliable.
I stumbled across an article that confirmed my confusion: these generative AI tools aren’t as smart as we think, and they’re getting worse over time, recycling the same low-quality content. The author pointed out that as AI continues to rely on poor-quality data and content generated by other models, it’s bound to lead to even more errors and “model collapse.” Basically, Garbage In, Garbage Out.
💡 If companies are really hoping to replace knowledge workers with general-purpose AI chatbots, they’re in for a rude awakening.
📉 Toncoin may be taking a hit after recent events isn’t the end of the world. The crypto space has seen its fair share of drama, and judging by its history, TON is surerly no stranger to a challenge.
With a solid community actively supporting the network and its CEO, there’s a good chance it’ll bounce back.
🎯 Sure, the market’s down now, but that’s part of the ride. What really counts is how TON handles this rough patch. I think this could actually set the stage for a stronger comeback.
