Robin A. (@degenroot) • Hey
VC & Engineer | Helping startups in Web3 with product development, technical execution & fundraising.
Publications
- Great boat trip yesterday, here is St Mark’s Square & Doge’s Palace in Venezia, Italy 🇮🇹
- The city has another vibe in the night
- I was so shit planning my holiday itinerary before Google Bard, now I feel like a pro.
- The next catalyst will be applications and networks built on top of pooled security, enabling the modular thesis. It will be similar to what we saw in 2017, only without the crazy ICOs.
- The Elder Scroll VI using LLMs for NPCs would be sick.
- What technical innovation / project most excites you in the Web3 space?
- For me, entrepreneurship means having hope against all odds. It’s means believing in the impossible until it becomes possible. It’s about tomorrow. inspiring the next generation to come.
It’s a privilege working with every entrepreneur out there. Thank you for all your hard work. ✊
- Coming from Europe to the US, they have a crazy amount of sports going on all the time here in the US, love it!
- At Consensus, Austin if anyone wants to meet up.
- *“It’s **not about choosing one network to rule them all** — that is crazy Silicon Valley logic,”....*
*"The future is that you’re a member of dozens of different communities, because as human beings, that’s how we are.”*
Topical read on the trend back to smaller internet spaces: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/19/technology/personaltech/tiktok-twitter-facebook-social.html
If you're building a community-oriented app on Lens pls reach out or comment below!
- gm #lenscircle, some familiar faces here.
- DEX trading is at a high right now which means so are rewards for LPs.
In March alone, Uniswap LPs earned $77M in fees.
- Hello everyone! 👋
I'm thrilled to be joining the Lens community to share my insights on Web3 VC and market trends. 🚀
As a passionate investor and observer of the space, I'll be focusing on a few core verticals: Web3 Social, Infrastructure/Middleware, and Accessible DeFi.
In Web3 Social, I'll be sharing my thoughts on the latest social media platforms and decentralised social networks such as Lens Protocol. In Infrastructure/Middleware, I'll explore topics like scaling solutions and network interoperability. And in Accessible DeFi, I'll be sharing interesting novel projects exploring how DeFi can be made more accessible to everyone.
If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest Web3 investment thesis and market trends, be sure to follow me. I'll be dropping articles soon and can't wait to engage with this community of fellow Web3 enthusiasts!
- I find Nerdwriter's short video essays on art, culture, politics, and philosophy to be both educational and therapeutic. In particular, the ones about art are enlightening, and they cover topics that I wouldn't typically explore on my own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjLk5pNn2Js
- Good episode from @bankless.lens hosting Lyn Alden covering the dynamics of FED policy, Dollar as reserve currency, etc. Good macro overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sNCrPAwt6w
- Curious to see what the timeline / feed recommendation algorithms looks like for Lens clients.
Blow is a pretty great tweet summarizing how the Twitter algorithm works.
https://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976869460275201?s=46&t=5t9P12ywc6_g9XMbTiMX6w
- gm good folks.
- Wrote an article about the Decentralization journey,
feel free to read:
https://aavechan.notion.site/The-Decentralization-Journey-53e9ae37f3ac42809e92b7007ff91a7f
- `getting started` with #lens in 5 steps 🪴 [March 2023 update]
(0 a) maybe consider adding some information about yourself and a pfp to your profile before you start.
(0 b) "hello world" posts get quite some attention ... 😉 . (if you can post something related to what you are interested in ... 🎇 -> People you start following might take a look at your profile and follow if they are interested in the content you share.) Find one great example at the end of the post.
(1) https://lists.inlens.xyz/lists/818891525288558593 *updated* - list of great profiles to start your lens journey ... you will discover a ton, worth following profiles in the communities of people in this list. lists.inlens.xyz/ in general is a great starting point.
(2) find your twitter contacts on lens: inlens.xyz/ (not everyone with a lens profile, active on twitter, is very active on lens (yet ;-)). Maybe consider connecting with new people, sharing interesting content on lens.)
(3) probably you read this post on @lenster.lens . If you are interested in lens mobile apps, @orbapp.lens and @buttrfly.lens (iOS only) are at the moment - imo - the most advanced general purpose lens mobile apps. One of the beautiful things regarding lens is that it doesn't matter which lens app you use, every lens app has access to the same content and social graph.
(4) what you share on lens is stored and publicly available for a very long time. Probably *forever*. You can hide posts, comments and mirrors. But that's a front-end feature, the data is still available and publicly accessible.
(5) "collects" are a very powerful concept, adding a NFT version of the post to your address (4th symbol below a post on @lenster.lens ). Collects can be monetised -> creators can use collect fees to earn money on lens.
`advanced topics`
other mobile apps: @lentilapp.lens (iOS native general purpose app), @converseapp.lens (iOS @xmtplabs.lens mobile messaging app pls contact @polmaire.lens if you are interested), @lenstaxyz.lens image focused lens mobile app.
other browser apps: @pinsta.lens pin lens content, create and publish pinsta boards. @beatsapp.lens music focused lens app . @focalize.lens browser extension for posting on lens. @youfolio.lens trading lens creator tokens. @dumpling.lens video platform on lens.
market place: @lensport . Buy and sell collects, create token gated posts.
fun: @thesmurfssociety.lens smurfs game, get early access with your lens profile. Mix recipes, find potions and crystals. Be careful highly addictive. @memester-xyz.lens create memes easily and publish directly on lens. lenstube.xyz/ videos on lens. www.lyrical.world (#LensAI) create ai generated images and publish on lens. @amnisiac.lens listen to music in your feed or other profile's feed (e.g. @mixtape.lens ). @truthordare.lens ;-).
tools: @chainjet.lens automate processes, like notifications ( @remindmebot.lens 👀). @lensdropxyz raffle tokens based on constraints (e.g. 1 of the profiles who collected post xyz will get a NFT). @wav3s.lens incentivise people to mirror or comment content. @madfinance.lens Lens Bounties, allowing creators to earn "by creating a Lens post using the creative direction of a brand". @theshr.lens decentralised publishing platform. @letsrally.lens lens spaces. @wagmifund.lens decentralised crowd funding platform. @ethpass.lens add your lens profile to Apple or google wallet.
data: profile.lenskit.xyz profile overview with a github like activity board. https://dune.com/xmc2/lens-profiler get an overview of your lens statistics.
coming soon: @onboardapp general purpose app. @ensocollective digital closet. @lensplayxyz.lens video browsing. #theDial by @emmajane1313.lens . @lenstags.lens content discovery and organisation . #LensGarden dynamic activity based NFTs and more ;-).
lens protocol stats - provided by @buttrfly.lens (weekly posts + comments):
@lenster.lens 58.9%
@phaver.lens 27.4%
@orbapp.lens 8.0%
#lenstube 1.3%
@lensport.lens 0.5%
@buttrfly.lens 0.4%
lens history: approx 5 months ago #lensBeats appeared promising $BEATS airdrops for following and interacting with (collecting) its content. A few weeks, lots of attention and a few K WMATIC later #lensBeats burned its lens profile.
If you are interested in content distribution and increasing your reach on lens, maybe the following post is a good starting point: https://lenster.xyz/posts/0x017566-0xdf (e.g. @bvdaniel.lens combined his introduction post with an eye catching visual (only follower can collect) and an incentivised mirror (+100 followers ). 120+ collects, 80+ mirrors, 40+ comments ...)
list of all lens apps: www.lens.xyz/apps
#gettingstarted #5steps #newonlens #howto #onboarding #0to1
- Look, its Lens island.
- Anyone remember life before the internet?
- Dear Lens fam, what is the Future of Social for you?
At t2, we believe the future social networks should revolve around our values, not just what grabs our attention. We want to foster meaningful connections with others, share what helps us achieve our goals, and enjoy articles that empower us.
We have witnessed how the Lens community celebrates genuine creativity and friendship. We believe our values and mission align closely with those of the Lens community. So, we are excited to bring a new type of writing and reading platform to @lensprotocol, starting with our manifesto. manifesto.t2.world
⏳ If you are on board with this vision, **sign the Manifesto** with your value propositions and complete all steps. You will receive a personalised card to showcase your values and **early access to the t2 alpha product**.
**If you are a writer, follow us and comment below with your favourite piece of writing by you. We will follow back!**
- Found another promising project on arbitrum.
No fork, completely new code
Nice design
Interesting defi strategy
Easy to use
Need to do a deep dive now.
- It's me!
how about you?
- Hah ok.
- "Crypto" means different things to different people.
The public figures who stake their identity on being against it have a completely different view of it than the people building in crypto during this bear market.
Detractors see crypto as a threat to everyday citizens and consumers.
But what if crypto is or at least has the potential to be exactly the opposite of what these detractors believe? 🤔
For us, being "pro-crypto" means being pro...
🦸🏽♀️ Human
🔒 Privacy
🌐 Internet
🧫 Science
🛡️ Security
🕊️ Freedom
🤗 Inclusivity
💪 Resilience
💡 Innovation
📈 Scalability
🫂 Mutual Aid
👥 Community
👑 Sovereignty
🌱 Regeneration
🔎 Transparency
🤝 Collaboration
🌐 Global access
🔗 Trustlessness
♻️ Sustainability
🗽 Independence
🔀 Interoperability
🌐 Decentralization
🚀 Self-governance
🧱 Supermodularity
🔬 Experimentation
💰 Financial Literacy
🔑 Digital Ownership
💸 Quadratic Funding
🗳️ True Democratization
🛍️ Borderless Commerce
🔄 Peer-to-Peer Networks
💪 Economic Empowerment
🌍 A Better Future For Everyone
For those of you in the industry, what does crypto mean to you?
- FOLLOW is the new JOIN.
LENS HANDLE is the new COMMUNITY.
Introducing, Lens Communities...! 🎉
1. Make your handle a Lens Community
2. If you are following the handle, you have joined the community, you can submit a post request
3. Creator reviews and accepts or rejects the post (depends highly on mood)
4. On accepting, your post will be published on the Lens Community / Lens Handle
DM @rathod or @tahakhak for early access.., if you have a community on lens protocol (or want to be )..!
OR tell us and mention those communities/pages you want to see in comments
Mainnet Whitelist access will close in 24H (after that waitlist), collect this post now for FREE and you are in!
- I am writing an Open Investment thesis on Web3 social applications, including the likes of Lens and Farcaster protocol with its relevant clients, services and etc.
Before it gets published, I am looking for 5-8 individuals to peer review the work. Anyone here on Lens interested?
- ConsenSys zkEVM officially announced its name change to Linea. I found something interesting on the Linea website.
A bold speculation: If Lens opens registration in the future, the current performance of Polygon network will definitely not be able to support a large amount of user data. What if use zkEVM, such as Linea?
- This has now taken an interesting turn, Italy has blocked ChatGPT due to privacy concern.
- Lens will be a critical piece in the Internet video creator stack. It’s only a matter of time.
Creative content distribution is outdated. Creativity will be enabled by real relationships between creators and their supporters.
Many of those relationships will be made here - on Lens.
Glass is a protocol for creating on-chain video experiences. Lens is how video creators will tell the story and build a community around those experiences.
In the coming weeks, we want to release a playbook for making the most of that synergy. Collect if you're interested ✨
- LensGarden NFT is the first dynamic NFT collection on Lens Protocol, it is a unique blockchain-based platform that is part of the LensProtocol ecosystem. It rewards users for creating and curating high-quality content, providing incentives to engage with the LensProtocol community and build their profiles.
Users can earn XP by completing activities such as joining liking, commenting, following Lens users, and completing challenges. As they progress through the levels, they have the opportunity to mint exclusive NFTs that cannot be traded on marketplaces, adding further value to the platform.
Here are some tips on how to increase your XP:
Gain followers: For each new follower, you'll earn 50 XP points.
Create new posts: Every post you create on the Lens Protocol ecosystem will get you 30 XP points.
Leave comments: For every comment you leave, you'll earn 20 XP points.
Collect : Each post of yours that is collected on the Lens Protocol ecosystem will get you 20 XP points.
Mirror other users: Each time you mirror another user's post, you'll earn 30 XP points.
Lens Garden NFT presents an exciting opportunity to invest in a growing blockchain ecosystem that rewards engagement and incentivizes high-quality content creation. The potential for growth and innovation is significant. Additionally, in Q2, you can look forward to the launch of Lens Tunes and an exciting new game.
Join us today and become a part of this innovative and exciting ecosystem.
- Can't believe it's already been a year since the awesome open-source project #Lenster was born at the #LFGrow hackathon!
Thanks to the incredible contributions from our community, Lenster has amassed over 18k+ stars on GitHub and trended more than five times! We couldn't have done it without you.
Huge shoutout to everyone who's contributed to this community-driven initiative.
- Can't believe it's already been a year since the awesome open-source project #Lenster was born at the #LFGrow hackathon!
Thanks to the incredible contributions from our community, Lenster has amassed over 18k+ stars on GitHub and trended more than five times! We couldn't have done it without you.
Huge shoutout to everyone who's contributed to this community-driven initiative.
- Can't believe it's already been a year since the awesome open-source project #Lenster was born at the #LFGrow hackathon!
Thanks to the incredible contributions from our community, Lenster has amassed over 18k+ stars on GitHub and trended more than five times! We couldn't have done it without you.
Huge shoutout to everyone who's contributed to this community-driven initiative.
- 🌟 Calling All Web3 Enthusiasts & Experts! Contribute to an Open Investment Thesis on Social Applications 🌟
Are you passionate about Web3 and its potential to revolutionize social applications? If you have the expertise and a keen eye for detail, we need your insights! 🚀
I'm developing an in-depth Open Investment Thesis that explores the future of social applications built on Web3, with a spotlight on innovative platforms like Lens Protocol and its associated ecosystem apps. As the Web3 landscape evolves rapidly, this thesis aims to be a dynamic, living document. 💡
📢 SEEKING PEER-REVIEWERS:
Before the thesis is unveiled, I'm looking for a few bright minds to offer valuable feedback and peer-review the work. Your suggestions and insights will be crucial in refining the final document.
🔍 WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Individuals with Web3 engineering experience or a strong understanding of the Web3 social applications landscape
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to provide constructive feedback
- Willingness to collaborate in shaping the future of social applications on Web3
📩 INTERESTED?
Let's connect! Drop a comment below, and I'll reach out to you via DM to discuss further.
Thank you, and let's build the future of Web3 social applications together! 🌐💫
- Are you thinking what I am thinking?
- I recommend taking 5 minutes to read this excellent piece on executive order 6102, I bet you it will sit well.
https://whiskeyandwhine.substack.com/p/golds-tanned-herd
- I recommend taking 5 minutes to read this short piece on executive order 6102. I bet you it will sit well.
https://whiskeyandwhine.substack.com/p/golds-tanned-herd
- Check out @buttrfly.lens, an iOS app for @LensProtocol 🦋×🌿
- Hey there! 👋 Are you ready to try LensTrens?
LensTrens provides you with data trends that can help you optimize your content, track your performance, and grow your audience. 🚀
Don't just take our word for it, try it out yourself at https://lenstrens.xyz! 😎
#Lensverse #Lenstrens #LensProtocol #Analytics
- Analyzing your audience on @lensprotocol
I'm going to start posting more ideas on the Lens ecosystem, it's a fascinating environment to watch and its potential excites me the most.
I'm hoping that the collects I bring to each post will emphasize the importance of these ideas coming to life and hopefully spark a sense of excitement in the current and future builders of this space.
The community is just getting started and the possibilities are endless.
0.69 matic to collect, only open for 24 hours and 10% goes out to @alense.lens for her wonderful idea.
- 💥 🚨 💥 🚨 💥 🚨 💥 🚨 💥
Buttrfly Android Beta is here!!!!!!
This is an early beta, so we need users to help test the app on as many devices as possible.
If you see any issues, please send a screenshot with what android version and device you use.
Download:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.buttrfly.buttrflyapp
- Should Lens be on its own network or rollup?
- Safe to say that Lens activity has boomed in the past 1-2 months.
- What are your AI service subscriptions so far?
Mine are:
- ChatGPT
- Midjourney
Any other services you recommend?
- New track!!
Something chill for this new season.
- New track!!
Something chill for this new season.
- at this point i only go to twitter to learn about whether sentient AI has taken over the globe or to check if de-dollarization in the new world order has happened yet. 🤖🔥
and then i come home to Lens to appreciate good art, music, memes and positive discussions 🌱🤗
- Finally #chinatown opening in Dubai! @cryptogirls.lens waiting for your here to eat Chinese food together 🇨🇳😋