alexslobodnik

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by alexslobodnik 1mo ago
I get consistent, though tiny, value from having memorized the multiplication table up to 12.
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by alexslobodnik 4mo ago
https://github.com/aslobodnik/ai-model-databases
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by alexslobodnik 5mo ago
Unless the precondition to AGI is it being a slacker.
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by alexslobodnik 1y ago
There's a reason folks in ethereum use ENS. It supports BTC / Solana addresses too.
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GLP-1s are breaking life insurance(glp1digest.com)
441 points by alexslobodnik 1y ago|620 comments
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by alexslobodnik 1y ago
The binary perspective gives an excuse to give up. The reasonable perspective does not. It demonstrates that though agency is limited it does exist. Our life outcomes are connected to our actions. For many their circumstances make this an u
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by alexslobodnik 3y ago
Ethereum name service, more commonly known as ENS. In ethereum address appear like 0x233eb...042, ENS let's you associate a human readable name like nick.eth with that address. Works similar to DNS, turning IP addresses into something
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You can't tell people anything (2004)(habitatchronicles.com)
440 points by alexslobodnik 4y ago|182 comments
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
impressive site, impressive achievements hats off
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
There's also several projects attacking web3 social and identity: 1. https://ens.domains/ 2. https://nftychat.xyz/ [0] 3. https://www.farcaster.xyz/ 4. https://tryshowtime.x
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
it is a gradient of ownership do i own the house i bought? well, yes as long i keep paying property taxes. what is ownership really and how much more/less does one own crypto vs. money in bank. is it quantity dependent? is it time sens
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
time will tell i wonder if there is a /remind me in 5 years feature on hackernews
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
the initial hit of delight can help folks work through the parts of the app that are deficient. give value as soon as possible.
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
the KYC comes during off ramps back to the fiat system. the exchange i use has already KYC'ed me intensively and they know which wallets i use.
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
I can send DAI to my friends in Europe cheaper than an international wire. My real name is connected to my wallet publicly, I have no issues with KYC for my own wallets. I still find stable coins useful.
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
i'm not well versed on key management outside of the blockchain space. one key management wallet i like is https://www.argent.xyz/ maybe this is rudimentary by traditional standards but this an advancement for wallet m
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
after the franchise wars, all restaurants are taco bell.
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
that's a good question. would i rather have an entity that i have no power against (google) or only my own error? the outcome is the same, i had x, now i don't. personally, i'd prefer being responsible, but it is a by a thin
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
For those who are not aware Lyndon Johnson won by a mere 87 votes. Those votes were bought and paid for according to Caro. That chapter alone is worth reading the entire book for.
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
web3 is correcting this with censorship resistance usernames via ethereum name service[0]. a lot of famous folks have already using them [1]. [0] https://ens.domains/ [1] https://ethleaderboard.xyz/
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
they can pick a different name, i don't really understand what solution you are advocating. that no one can be vitalik because there are more than one?
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
web3 is taking a stab at reinventing this without the need of phone numbers. see [1] https://spkz.io/ [2] https://nftychat.xyz/ [3] https://gm.xyz/ *disclosure i'm a co-founder of #2
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'Askers' vs. 'Guessers'(theatlantic.com)
11 points by alexslobodnik 4y ago|0 comments
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
I wasn't aware that JustWorks can also handle state income taxes and franchise fees. Is this true?
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by alexslobodnik 4y ago
and yet folks keep registering new ENS names. https://dune.xyz/queries/5676/11222
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by alexslobodnik 5y ago
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less by Mark Kistler This was great.
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by alexslobodnik 5y ago
That works for some, for others they get used to the certainty, plus lifestyle inflation is a real risk. The next RSU vest is always right around the corner.
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by alexslobodnik 5y ago
if not now, when?
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by alexslobodnik 5y ago
Did your company start remote from day one? What were some of your painful lessons you wished you learned sooner?
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by alexslobodnik 5y ago
Spot on. Easy to destroy a poorly constructed argument. Those who could have a well constructed argument often choose to spend their explanation energy on those who are less skeptical.

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