Our journey as a Web3 startup thus far…
It’s 2024, and I’m still super enthusiastic about our mission to secure and analyse connections between the world and blockchains. Let's dive in and share our journey and how things have evolved. Understanding the purpose of Web3 and blockchains can be tricky. Essentially, it all boils down to trust. If I upload a controversial opinion to YouTube, can I trust them to keep it available for my audience? If I transfer money to family in Iran or China, will it get blocked due to geopolitical...
Our journey as a Web3 startup thus far…
It’s 2024, and I’m still super enthusiastic about our mission to secure and analyse connections between the world and blockchains. Let's dive in and share our journey and how things have evolved. Understanding the purpose of Web3 and blockchains can be tricky. Essentially, it all boils down to trust. If I upload a controversial opinion to YouTube, can I trust them to keep it available for my audience? If I transfer money to family in Iran or China, will it get blocked due to geopolitical...
Secure Web3 with Trusted Data
Welcome, welcome! I hope you’ve been ushered comfortably into your seat. You’re about to discover why I locked myself in a room to tackle a data problem within the realm of blockchains. Before we dive in, let me introduce myself. I’m Ryan, a long-time programmer, tinkerer, and product enthusiast. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to create value for the world through my craft, skills, and authenticity. In 2022, I founded a company called Usher Labs to pursue this goal. It’s been ...
Secure Web3 with Trusted Data
Welcome, welcome! I hope you’ve been ushered comfortably into your seat. You’re about to discover why I locked myself in a room to tackle a data problem within the realm of blockchains. Before we dive in, let me introduce myself. I’m Ryan, a long-time programmer, tinkerer, and product enthusiast. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to create value for the world through my craft, skills, and authenticity. In 2022, I founded a company called Usher Labs to pursue this goal. It’s been ...
A DAO for Promoters, Influencers, and Affiliates
At Usher, we’re conceptualising and developing new ways for people to engage in partnerships where the terms of such partnerships are transparently determined in Smart Contracts. Traditionally, partnerships between brands and influencers typically exist over document-based contracts, where influencers/partners must trust that their efforts will be compensated appropriately. Software platforms like CommissionJuction and Impact.com have expedited the process of establishing contractual agreemen...
A DAO for Promoters, Influencers, and Affiliates
At Usher, we’re conceptualising and developing new ways for people to engage in partnerships where the terms of such partnerships are transparently determined in Smart Contracts. Traditionally, partnerships between brands and influencers typically exist over document-based contracts, where influencers/partners must trust that their efforts will be compensated appropriately. Software platforms like CommissionJuction and Impact.com have expedited the process of establishing contractual agreemen...
Gangen Alumni — the AI-produced meta-Show
Gangen Alumni, at its surface, is a digital art NFT collection of 10,000 characters — with unique art, a suitable narrative, and a pragmatic roadmap. In this entry, we’ll explore the concepts encapsulated by the collection and detail what went into the production of the NFT characters.The ArtLet us first discuss the current standard of NFT art and why changing methodology is important to keeping the NFT art market fresh. It’s become quite clear that the simplest and most commonly used approac...
Gangen Alumni — the AI-produced meta-Show
Gangen Alumni, at its surface, is a digital art NFT collection of 10,000 characters — with unique art, a suitable narrative, and a pragmatic roadmap. In this entry, we’ll explore the concepts encapsulated by the collection and detail what went into the production of the NFT characters.The ArtLet us first discuss the current standard of NFT art and why changing methodology is important to keeping the NFT art market fresh. It’s become quite clear that the simplest and most commonly used approac...
