Nate (heynate)

Creativity isn't just for the arts—it's a key skill that drives innovation everywhere. The secret? A disciplined process. Choreographer Twyla Tharp said, "Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits."

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"Creativity is not a talent, it's a way of operating" - John Cleese I love how this quote reframes creativity as a mindset and process that anyone can cultivate, not just artists. With the way AI is trending, honing your own creative process feels like an essential skill.

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Spotify just announced a beta feature called AI Playlist, an early case study for what I like to call “proactive recommendations”. This feature allows users to create personalized playlists through simple prompts, putting Spotify’s extensive taste graph at their fingertips.

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For me, it all boils down to the economic advantage of protocol networks. Yes, there are a ton of morally strong reasons why decentralization is better for humanity — but that’s the reason I like web3, not the reason I think it can succeed.

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The unfair advantage is that protocol networks don’t need a middleman — the code regulates exchange and only needs to generate enough funds to maintain itself. Over the long run, a protocol ride share network should be able to charge significantly lower rates than Uber or Lyft.

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It’s not a given — pricing is only part of the equation. But it’s why I’m optimistic about success. To go deeper on the opportunities and challenges, check out my blog post on this topic: https://heynate.me/the-economic-case-for-web3-protocol-networks/

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Last week a friend asked me if I still thought web3 had a future. Tough question, but fair — AI is the hot new thing and we’re still waiting for the next bull cycle to really take off. It felt like a cosmic nudge to remind myself why I’m optimistic 👇

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