nairolf

strange how all of a sudden the energy around some projects has miraculously improved lol

(not so) hot take:

most infra projects shouldn’t build a community because they don’t actually need one

real question:

are seed phrases the worst idea we’ve normalized?

been testing more apps lately and the best ones all focus on UX

- clear tutorials so you get it right away
- simple, clean docs
- onboarding that takes like 10 seconds
- frontend that’s not overloaded with info

distribution matters but good UX hits different too

random thoughts:

- interop is the most underrated sector in crypto rn
- crypto is (too) demanding
- crypto shouldn’t aim to replace web2, but perfect it

focusing on quantity over quality is how projects kill themselves without even noticing

> you attract the wrong people
> you create hype that’s impossible to keep up
> you don't filter low quality

chasing vanity metrics might look good short-term, but long-term => rip

crypto problems tier list

we’re moving toward a future where different chains win on different niches

will be speed, expressivity, UX, etc

and in the end, users will just use what works best for them

playbook:

> build a solid distribution channel
> build an app
> push it through the channel you already own

way easier than building an app first and hoping people show up later

real question:

why do projects don’t put more effort into building regional communities?

the perfect chain will never exist
the perfect tokenomics will never exist
the perfect incentives will never exist

it’s all tradeoffs

ethereum confirmed the expressivity thesis with RISC V

tldr: the EVM is good but it must do more

there aren’t many communities in crypto that have actually stood the test of time when you think about it

probably bitcoin, ethereum and solana (maybe ripple?)

cool underrated things to watch:

- zkTLS
- specialized AI
- expressivity

what are yours?

crypto's biggest weakness is not tech, it's awareness

it honestly feels more attractive to build an app than a chain right now

less noise, less competition and way more room to find a real edge

plus, people actually want to do stuff again (you can tell that by how bored they are in general)

you can really feel that something shifted for ethereum lately

not sure if it’s just the vibe or if the ambition is back for real

but whatever it is, it feels good

success for a crypto project rn is:

10% tech
90% ecosystem/marketing

real question:

why is it so hard to manage expectations in crypto?

building in public is honestly my favorite part of crypto

when you share the process, i feel like im part of the journey, not just a small part of the audience anymore

it builds trust, grabs my attention and turns me into a believer lol