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There's a thin line between Protocol and Bureaucracy
It's interesting to see that even YouTube, what I consider to be the best tuned recommendation algorithm out there, is turning to self-curation for their feed. There's just something special about actively owning the stuff you like (They probably want to show me better ads)
"I'd rather get hacked" - my girlfriend when confronted with a 4-step verification method on an exchange
https://kairon.mirror.xyz/NecN36PnnXcrY5Hw0mst5Ip0RdTFMG2PGEFaxeFyJSY Another Kairon piece for the history books, this one just felt right
https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x7cc1dc780ad70f3943a20d326a390a4542011685/4 New comic is out! I'm looking to turn Henry and Toussaint into a cool experiment with onchain publishing. Is there anything in the Lens stack that could lend itself for webcomics @lens/bradorbradley @lens/mirran
Fuck it. I'm posting shit onchain https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x7cc1dc780ad70f3943a20d326a390a4542011685/1?referrer=0x0BB602F88BF886282fF69d4Cec937cc2A7d9E19A
Just bought my tickets to Devconnect and I'm appalled at how the hidden fees add up. Ended up paying for +$100 above the asking price How TF is that legal??
I just got called a human palantir and I'm seriously conflicted with that allegation
https://aleo.org/post//gaming/zkgaming-building-privacy-powered-games-using-snarks/ zk today feels like web3 in early 2021. So many questions, so many paths to take. This one may feel a different to my other pieces, but it's a fun exploration. Plus, cool ideas and MJ screenshots of what a zk game could look like
We used to come up with stories for our Pfps
F it, I'm bookmarking this moment @seedclubhq.lens The Event: 09/28/2023 https://zora.co/collect/zora:0xd449856a0058e6ac4ee4c6ad6391e3c875174442
Currently sat down in a café, with my gf, picking which Michelin starred restaurants we should go to before she leaves Madrid in November I'm not flexing, pray for my wallet
https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x69e5fab509bddba026a18148397a3fc928be3bed Just testing the native embeds with my Zora free mint
I'm starting to wonder about the cool stuff I can build using FriendTech (While it lasts) and Lens (to make it sustainable)
Barcelona talk ✅ Paris hangouts [?]
frens https://orb.ac/post/0x01b377-0x0128
As twitter implodes and people start asking themselves whether "an open and decentralized version of the features we love is enough" I can't help but feel like that's not thinking big enough. Decentralized social, to me, is closer to synesthesia. It allows you to "taste" the sound of a tweet, or "smell" YouTube videos. The power of a social graph can only be grasped when you stop thinking in terms of individual platforms and look at the intersection between them Nowhere else on the internet is this possible
Today I started posting Rehash clips from @moreof.lens as an experiment on helping web3 media go further through community syndication https://orb.ac/post/0x01cd78-0x08 Essentially, I'm opening up a space for all of us to suggest our favorite podcasts, publications, videos, etc. And seeing how we can spread the word together I've got a big list of @rehash.lens episodes cut up into shorts and ready to go (been preparing this for the past month), and now I'd love to know what your favorite episodes are so I can get them in there as well! Share your reccos in the comments pls
The experiment has begun 🔥 give us a follow! https://orb.ac/post/0x01cd78-0x08
The Creator Economy Avengers have assembled https://orb.ac/post/0x01a5c1-0x7b
gm Rehash fam!
https://kairon.mirror.xyz/g5mumhIKi_r06iYW-uGTQyKU-pRC3qg_wvpFJ1hhyR4 I was so close to scrapping this article. Felt like just commenting on our popularity contests would just come off as complaining Thankfully, the time came when some life changes aligned perfectly with what I had to say here. Lesson learned. Never discard a draft, the time to share it will come eventually
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Gotta love how the most random posts go viral in Lens out of nowhere
Turns out the real bull market is the memes we made along the way
AuthorGPT Day 2 Update: - Day two was all about understanding how to break the book into bite sized chunks that can be generated within ChatGPT's character limit I found that asking it to outline what each essay should include, & then asking it to generate each section worked wonders in keeping the flow. This approach also helps me have a lot more granular control of the contents, being able to address specific sections without having to re-generate the entire essay every time whenever ChatGPT pops a generic reply - After generating the first ~15 pages, we chilled & discussed an important aspect of this experiment Specifically, How to involve a community in a way that's meaningful. I really want to bring all of you on board into this adventure, but I haven't found the best way (I'd love some input here!) - In other news, the results are out! The book will officially be named "Unwritten Authority"! That's about it for now! Can't wait to kickstart the editorial fun tomorrow and start getting feedback on the process. Remember to share this around and participate, this book will only get better the more you share your insight As always, remember to stay posted on this experiment via its official Quests page I'll start letting those who volunteer to join little by little as the main challenge of this quest unfolds https://quests.com/q/01GWW7M3N8V55CKXX84WYYKJY9
I'm bringing my latest experiment over to the Lensverse! Introducing: AuthorGPT To catch you up. I've partnered with Quests to write a book using ChatGPT in 10 days. I officially got started yesterday, and I've been doing a ton of progress. Here's the breakdown of what happened on AuthorGPT day 1: - I spent most of the day figuring out the structure of the book with ChatGPT. I knew I wanted to address people's concerns and doubts, but I didn't want to just make an 100-page FAQ doc (Subtle callout for y'all to start sending me input and questions to ask it) - We drafted both the introduction and a couple of the first chapters As we pumped through the content, I realized this quest won't be so much about getting *something* written down, but more about editing it in a way that makes it sound human + actually says something meaningful - I've been wondering about the potential community touchpoints I could build into this Quest a lot. And I think I may have found the first one. Here's some name ideas for the book. Which ones do you prefer, do you like the angle that I'm taking? Input is extremely welcome - Besides that, it's been easy riding, a bunch of editing & adding my personal flair. I really like the way this is headed Today, I'll be working on feeding it some reading material based on your input (you're still on time to share some) That's it for today's AuthorGPT update! I'm gonna be needing some help with the community and outreach aspect of this, so stay posted on more ways you could get involved! Remember to check out the official @QUESTS__ to watch the story unfold https://quests.com/q/01GWW7M3N8V55CKXX84WYYKJY9
Touch kindling
SO awesome to see creators promoting their drops and paid moments on Lens, this is a fantastic use of your social graph BUT remember - if the only time we're hearing from you on Lens is when you are asking followers to consider buying something, you're limiting your potential reach AS a basic rule of thumb, for every "please buy/collect this" post you should have at least 4 others that are quality posts about you, your project, and things going on you want your followers to hear about Lens is best used when you TELL THE STORY of your project BEFORE/DURING/AFTER the actual drop takes place Like all stories, there's a beginning, middle, and end! Don't just jump to the conclusion, tell me why I should care! An example: i'm releasing a paid collect for a song on Lens/link to NFT drop off Lens in 1 week i post about the project, why im doing it, who's involved i post clips of the song, studio recording footage, pics and BTS content i share the artwork as a 24 hr open edition i whitelist my most engaged fans from all these posts to pre-mint the actual song THEN i do the drop/paid collect of the full song
Navigating the web 3 space is hard enough, especially coming from a 9-5 job or a freelance gig. Where should you start if you want to work in web 3? What skills do you need to make it in the new paradigm of work? What platforms should you use in your day-to-day, and what sort of work benefits are there? We're setting out to answer those questions To launch an educational resource for the professionals out there People in comfortable positions and a career that are just looking for that new adventure to engage and challenge them, and obviously, to offer them room for growth We’ll harness our collective experience to teach a new wave of contributors : - How to Properly present their work to a DAO or protocol - How to participate in projects they feel passionate about - How to reap the benefits that can only come once web3 goes pro. Our goal is to put out the resources to help top talent from all across the globe navigate the ins and outs of working on-chain through educational design, creative media, and events. Think of us as the guidance counselor for working in web3 gm.
AI needs unmeasurable amount of computing power to reach the heights we want it to reach Web3 aims to distribute computing power to every device so that there's no single point of failure It's kinda surprising that there's not that many AI x Web3 projects exploring the possibilities from the infrastructure layer
Coming soon 👀https://app.manifold.xyz/c/write3
https://kairon.mirror.xyz/8MrhO4WJLSwe6mbQaNA98cUXLNJnI0gVzXDlUrle-tA I wonder what would happen if I did a @wav3s.lens for those who share the best feedback on this piece... 🤔🤔🤔
No better time than the weekend to stop all of that "touching grass" and get some algorithm-fueled existential dread (and hopefully some excitement for what's to come). New piece is out on Mirror where I discuss some of the shortcomings of social graphs, and how we could leverage Lens to improve the world around us. https://kairon.mirror.xyz/8MrhO4WJLSwe6mbQaNA98cUXLNJnI0gVzXDlUrle-tA Also, to make this fun, I'll make this Lens post collectible for 0.1 MATIC for the next 24 hours! Remember to LMCC folks, if you read the piece you'll know why it's important.
😎 You were waiting for this... Wanna make your rewards more exclusive? Now, you have new tools to reward the surfers. You can now filter by: - Apps 🤳. Only people who mirror from a specific app can earn the rewards (Orb, Phaver, Lenster or Pinsta) - POAPs❤️. Only people that have a specific POAPs can earn the rewards (you were at our Space last week ? Only you get the reward) - Token 💎. Only people that hodl a specific token can earn the rewards (where are you $AAVE maxis ??? ) Keen to try this new feature out ? Go to: https://wav3s.app & try it yourself ! #Wav3sisthefutureofcontentamplification 🌊🌊🌊🌊 If you have the first community call POAP of wav3s you can receive this reward!
Anyone thinking of building the ability to shop on Lens? I know Boson Protocol was working on something similar and @ensocollective.lens for fashion
What is earnable proof of humanity and how should it work? Proving you're human could be extremely rewarding, basing human verification on the idea of earnable proof of humanity points could revolutionize Lens Protocol. These innovative points allow you to earn credit for completing tasks attesting that you are more likely real person, and could potentially unlock a variety of benefits in the online world. In this article, you will discover how proof of humanity points can change the way we think about online security and verification, and how they could help you take control of your online identity. There is many sound ways to prove humanity if you are willing to dox yourself like the infamous world coin’s scan your eyeball for tokens, which attests to your unique humanity. However, it is important that we be able to prove humanity without such rigorous breaches of humanity. This is where earnable proof of humanity points come in. Earnable proof of humanity points do not guarantee that an online account is human, instead the amount of points attest to the amount of human like tasks the online entity has performed. Or better said, the likelihood that a profile is being operated by a human is shown by its humanity points. One quick easy and dirty way to make the biometric test available without doxing is to generate zk-proofs off chain attesting to the unique humanness of your data, however this can be gamed like all other methods. Although, it could confirm the operator is human, with only zk-proofs on-chain it cannot attest that you have not been attested on-chain before, so the zk-proofing should only reward a capped amount of proof of humanity points. Then, there is another method of earning proof of humanity points through public attestations of past actions. This method would reward a capped amount of points to addresses that demonstrated publicly a proof of potential humanity. Did you use Uniswap 3 times this year? + 300 humanity points. Did you deposit onto AAVE? +350 humanity points. Did you mint a paid collect on lens? +1000 humanity points and so on. Additionally, this concept of earnable proof of humanity by a points system gets rid of the all or none idea that an actor is either a bot or human due to the goal of differentiation because that differentiation does not allow or account for errors in the model. Instead, earnable proof of humanity points provides a spectrum of chances that an online actor is a human as opposed to being objectively human. Another good example of a way to earn humanity points would be pop-up-shop quests. These quests would pop-up at random times for random durations. The quests should be things that are not predictable and easily botted, but able to be done by a human with on-chain verification. While not a perfect example of decentralized on-chain verification the “OP Quests” were an exemplary showcase of how this could work. A really strong way to have consistently well done quests in awarding points is to incorporate human intelligence tests into the quests especially by using visual illusions. Using visual illusions help humans combat bots because the bots do not have the same perception of the stimulus. Take the Titchener illusion for example, if you show a photograph of two equally sized balls, but one is surrounded by smaller balls and the other surrounded by larger balls, the equally sized balls will no longer look equal in size. A computer would perceive that the balls are equally sized no matter what, so this sort of test would generate high quality humanity points. Furthermore, there is the more rigorous proof of humanity test processed by humans themselves. You could fund and operate a peer to peer Turing test on people to prove their humanity. In this test, there would be a tester that would pay an arbitrary fee, then they would communicate in text chat with assessors that discern whether you could be human and get paid if their assessment is within the majority of the assessor votes, but acutely slashed if their vote is against the majority of assessor opinions. The amount of variations that can be brought about by these type of tests illustrate that no matter what, there are seemingly infinite ways to assess and give humanity points, but whose humanity points should be considered valid? Well, social consensus via a DAO should decide this manner. Humanity points should be issued by individual actors, apps, and protocols and a DAO should weigh the merit of each type of points value, and cumulate it into an universal humanity point super score that can be used to unlock human gated services and content. Therefore, an earnable proof of humanity points system would be extremely useful when screening bots in order to propagate the majority of services and content to potential humans.
currently at an NFT movie premiere, @tkthelegend.lens wen next IRL appearance? Just say when and I'll hop on a plane
No better time than the weekend to stop all of that "touching grass" and get some algorithm-fueled existential dread (and hopefully some excitement for what's to come). New piece is out on Mirror where I discuss some of the shortcomings of social graphs, and how we could leverage Lens to improve the world around us. https://kairon.mirror.xyz/8MrhO4WJLSwe6mbQaNA98cUXLNJnI0gVzXDlUrle-tA Also, to make this fun, I'll make this Lens post collectible for 0.1 MATIC for the next 24 hours! Remember to LMCC folks, if you read the piece you'll know why it's important.
I've mentioned how I'm a fan of Alfred Rethel in the past, specifically his 1848 Totentanz print series. https://www.theomag.de/101/am540.htm (Auto-translating the site heavily encouraged lol) I even shared the images I made a couple months ago with Midjourney trying to give that series my own spin. Well. Now I'm doing a little experiment with it. Without fear of sounding patronizing, I want to spread a little message of caution for the Lensverse and web3 as a whole. A tale of keeping your eyes peeled and standing your ground for what we believe in. I call this "Fear the False Leaders". But it could very easily be the false neighbors, friends, idols. Whatever you may call it. This is not me being pessimistic, just looking to motivate those of you who are really here to build a better future. So, without further ado, here's a little booklet I did, with the original poem (translated into english) as well as my original illustrations (Midjourney, DALL-E 2, some hand illustration, and a lot of tweaking) to accompany the story. https://app.ardrive.io/#/file/62166e29-3816-4d97-8fd7-cc7865cdeba7/view Hope y'all enjoy it, collects will be limited to only my followers on Lens, as well as a 90% referral fee for anyone looking to share. So go out there and spread the message!
Looking to post my first long form piece on the Lensverse this week, what's your recco on where to do it? Should I stick to Mirror? Or do it with a Lenster post? Need insights urgently
Just read this fantastic piece shared by Matt de Caussin (@ mattdecaussin on TW) as a complement to my recent DAO north star one. https://tally.mirror.xyz/ltXkmG3orcWwJNH8TAQzYvvwejTI1V4prAU-W5tW3MU I am mind blown at how cohesively they tied together that mountain of research, props to Yak Collective for a thouroughly enjoyable read https://yakcollective.mirror.xyz/aJdO_SO3gw34cLtwBwNC2OD3s0YT3us9C-C2NNPQ_us
remember to touch grass folks
https://tally.mirror.xyz/ltXkmG3orcWwJNH8TAQzYvvwejTI1V4prAU-W5tW3MU I've been thinking a lot about network effects and ways to deploy DAOs in a less extractive way Would love to hear what you think about this one and how it applies (or doesn't) to your communities, there's a lot left unsaid in this one in hopes of exploring it in public!
16 Amplifying Tokenized Communities with Forefront — Jihad Esmail Jihad Esmail is a core contributor at Forefront ~ proliferating collective creation. Key author for Tokenized Communities Year In Review ~ the third edition was just released. Researcher at Other Internet, an applied research organisation studying social technology. In this episode we go into all things governance, memes, NFT memberships, onchain media and trends seen in recent years for web3 communities from social tokens and ERC20s to PFP NFT collections, web3 social and the emergence of nounish projects. listen — https://ufo.mirror.xyz/lPb3rI6x6GubTxmNmikyQcNvuqzNziKUv3sshHze5Ik sponsors — @LensProtocol + @zerion
🌺 PETAL POWER 🌺 I'm excited to announce the launch of "Petal Power" — a crypto superpower that will help us spread the seeds of the Eternal Garden across the petalverse. I've partnered with @bondwithmochi & @the402HQ to create the first ever web3 Digital Street Team. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/a26nuyt8
LENS CREATORS 🚀 🚀🚀 LENS CREATORS 🚀 🚀🚀 Lens Creator Lab Cohort #3 just launched @creators.lens featuring some rockstar creators! Pay special attention to the 32 new creators bringing some 🔥 content. Follow them all! They're: @marcus.lens @fredriko.lens @k41r0n.lens @nosleepclub.lens @0xjim.lens @helfetica.lens @pooria.lens @chaoticmonk.lens @leopastel.lens @valcryptoast.lens @ryanfox.lens @goodkrak.lens @g-art.lens @sakky.lens @zkfruitrollup.lens @stoneztheorganic.lens @p3t3rango.lens @dominosmusic.lens @domdeshawn.lens @ladidaix.lens @vibing.lens @carlathepoet.lens @finkel.lens @rosaliesongs.lens @violetverse.lens @fifirongmusic.lens @violetta.lens @cybershakti.lens @jessyjeanne.lens @evanmann.lens @winny.lens @xandforshort.lens @niftysax.lens . And they're being mentored by the Lens Creator Team @mirran.lens @visualswithsam.lens @bradorbradley.lens @christina.lens . Good luck!! :) #lens #lenstube #creators #lenscreatorlab #LMCC #bytes —------- If you liked this content, please consider giving a like, mirror (retweet) and follow this channel at @chriscomrie.lens :) #LMCC Consider subscribing to a new newsletter about Top News, Alpha and Highlights from this week in Web3 Social here: https://forms.gle/2DhjikvMBp6LBZci7 Looking for investment? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/YXmhXGpM51uAd6gq8 You can also find me on twitter at @ christafarious Join Phaver app with my code to access Lens on mobile: https://phaver.app.link/chriscomrie If you like this video you might also like other popular ones like: ULTIMATE BEGINNERS GUIDE LENS PROTOCOL https://lenstube.xyz/watch/0x011f55-0x05d7 NEW TREND FOR CREATORS TO 💰 MONETIZE COMMUNITY https://lenstube.xyz/watch/0x011f55-0x0752 MUSEUM OF LENS🌿 - MOLENS- EXPLAINED https://lenstube.xyz/watch/0x011f55-0x04f5
**The Rise Of UGC 2.0: User Generated Collects** Everyone has seen the power of User-Generated Content 'UGC' in the age of social media. Here's why UGC 2.0 or 'User-Generated Collects' will be the next evolution of this format unlocked by the blockchain. I have been posting snippets here on Lenster the last few weeks about these themes as I framed out my article. Here is the final piece: **https://mirror.xyz/chrissyb.eth/r0SyE9QdvQribykjXvdMqYElGQT8ZFnthV_rUlyNqNk** #LMCC Inspired by the following people: @ladidaix, @ryanfox, @bellosights (@levychain), @stani and @azeem. **Cliff notes:** In today's one-directional social media interactions, "likes'' are abundant & meaningless when it comes to generating authentic connections or content discovery. Instead of simply liking something, we would rather participate. UGC 2.0 is not just a new format, it will revolutionize social media by unlocking far-reaching effects on content consumption than its predecessor. Collectable social content will enrich our experiences and create new forms of digital engagement between creators and users alike. By giving creators and users ownership & control of their content without the impediments of gatekeepers they can leverage it into new opportunities across fandom, community connectivity, curation, data and monetization. Creators aren’t defined by one platform or medium anymore. The creators, curators and communities of tomorrow will be empowered by data transparency aggregated across the entire social ecosystem without the gatekeepers and centralized databases of today. A more sustainable environment for the long tail and micro-creator to flourish as a result. Indexing less on numbers such as reach and likes, instead providing the tools to focus on quality and depth of relationship and content. It will also mark the future of brand creation. Changing how brands interact with consumers as active participants in their own social consumption. This is what @lensprotocol strives for. I hope this piece helps scratch the surface and inspires creators, users and builders to explore the possibilities.
Just realized I've never introduced myself to the Lensverse. Let's fix that 🌿 Gm folks! I'm Kairon, I've been working full time with DAOs for two years now, coming on my third soon. As I've delved into this space, I've started to notice some interesting questions pop up along the way. *"Why and how do we trust people?"* *"Why must I become an "expert" in order for my ideas to be heard? (at least most of the times)"* *"Is there such a thing as a non-extractive influencer?"* All of these and plenty more are probably questions I'm not individually equiped to answer. But I've been pushing at the edges to find a deeper understanding with you and the communities I have had the privilege of joining. If you wanna hear more about my musings on these topics, there's no better place than my Mirror publication : https://kairon.mirror.xyz/ It's also a good idea to listen to some of my podcast appearances as a companion piece to my articles, I may be bumbling my way through most of them, but a good chunk of the thoughts I'm exploring make their way there before getting posted as an article. https://bio.site/K41R0N I'll be exploring the Lens ecosystem very actively in the coming months, so expect to see a lot more of me around these parts in the near future If you'd like to join me in this journey, remember to LMCC this post to gain access to some potential token experiments down the line 😉
**Lens Creator Lab Class #3 has officially kicked off!!** Over the next 4 weeks, 32 creators from a wide array of backgrounds and interests will work with the Lens Creator team to learn, experiment, and collaborate together about how to succeed as a creator on Lens. We will be sharing updates from this profile, but go and check these creators out in the meantime! We are excited to welcome: @marcus.lens @fredriko.lens @k41r0n.lens @nosleepclub.lens @0xjim.lens @helfetica.lens @pooria.lens @chaoticmonk.lens @leopastel.lens @valcryptoast.lens @ryanfox.lens @goodkrak.lens @g-art.lens @sakky.lens @zkfruitrollup.lens @stoneztheorganic.lens @p3t3rango.lens @dominosmusic.lens @domdeshawn.lens @ladidaix.lens @vibing.lens @carlathepoet.lens @finkel.lens @rosaliesongs.lens @violetverse.lens @fifirongmusic.lens @violetta.lens @cybershakti.lens @jessyjeanne.lens @evanmann.lens @winny.lens @xandforshort.lens @niftysax.lens Cheers, **The Lens Creator Team 🌱** @mirran.lens @visualswithsam.lens @bradorbradley.lens @christina.lens