Hey everyone! I know this is a break from the regularly scheduled weekly posts, but I want to explain why, what I've been up to, and what's next for Next in Tech. Since January, I've been taking this newsletter Next in Tech pretty seriously, posting general tech news recaps almost every Saturday morning, as well as longer updates or opinion pieces on select weekdays. Posting so often has been a great practice for a few reasons. First, doing the research for opinion posts and we...

Hey everyone! I know this is a break from the regularly scheduled weekly posts, but I want to explain why, what I've been up to, and what's next for Next in Tech. Since January, I've been taking this newsletter Next in Tech pretty seriously, posting general tech news recaps almost every Saturday morning, as well as longer updates or opinion pieces on select weekdays. Posting so often has been a great practice for a few reasons. First, doing the research for opinion posts and we...

Check out the piece and accompanying free launch NFT I shipped earlier this week about product launch NFTs! Apple’s preparing to launch headsets, Twitter and Substack are at odds yet again, and Farcaster’s ecosystem and protocol are seeing some exciting new changes on this week’s Next in Tech:Apple HeadsetsApple recently unveiled that WWDC 2023, their annual developer conference where they’re rumored to be unveiling a mixed reality headset, will take place on June 5th. In a Bloomberg article ...

Check out the piece and accompanying free launch NFT I shipped earlier this week about product launch NFTs! Apple’s preparing to launch headsets, Twitter and Substack are at odds yet again, and Farcaster’s ecosystem and protocol are seeing some exciting new changes on this week’s Next in Tech:Apple HeadsetsApple recently unveiled that WWDC 2023, their annual developer conference where they’re rumored to be unveiling a mixed reality headset, will take place on June 5th. In a Bloomberg article ...

From Passive Collectors to Passionate Users NFTs create a fun and engaging way to share your browsing history with your friends and broader network. A web3 enthusiast’s portfolio becomes a representation of the projects they’re interested in, the tools they use, the podcasts they listen to, the events they attend, and more. It’s also the signal of these NFTs that makes others want to invest in the same project, go to the same event, or even sometimes hire someone based upon their on-chain rep...

From Passive Collectors to Passionate Users NFTs create a fun and engaging way to share your browsing history with your friends and broader network. A web3 enthusiast’s portfolio becomes a representation of the projects they’re interested in, the tools they use, the podcasts they listen to, the events they attend, and more. It’s also the signal of these NFTs that makes others want to invest in the same project, go to the same event, or even sometimes hire someone based upon their on-chain rep...

How the Internet will become a part of the operating system and what that looks like. For the first time I’m publishing a video essay — it captures the essence of a talk I’ve been giving to many people about my views on the Internet and operating systems. Have any questions about the content or comments on the format? Get in touch! Our menu bars are shrinking and the browser is eating the desktop. Instead of using apps in different windows, people use web apps in different browser tabs. The o...

How the Internet will become a part of the operating system and what that looks like. For the first time I’m publishing a video essay — it captures the essence of a talk I’ve been giving to many people about my views on the Internet and operating systems. Have any questions about the content or comments on the format? Get in touch! Our menu bars are shrinking and the browser is eating the desktop. Instead of using apps in different windows, people use web apps in different browser tabs. The o...

How ERC-4337 is changing on-chain interaction Wallets and accounts are key primitives in web3. Although the terms "wallets" and "accounts" are vital components in the web3 landscape, their interchangeable usage can lead to confusion. Additionally, leading wallet platforms often lack user-friendly interfaces that clearly differentiate between the roles of wallets and accounts, creating further confusion. However, recent advancements in the Ethereum ecosystem, such as the introduction of accoun...

How ERC-4337 is changing on-chain interaction Wallets and accounts are key primitives in web3. Although the terms "wallets" and "accounts" are vital components in the web3 landscape, their interchangeable usage can lead to confusion. Additionally, leading wallet platforms often lack user-friendly interfaces that clearly differentiate between the roles of wallets and accounts, creating further confusion. However, recent advancements in the Ethereum ecosystem, such as the introduction of accoun...

Want to read my latest research article on the boom of Farcaster's developer ecosystem & how it mirrors early Twitter apps? Check it out here! Happy Saturday and welcome back to Next in Tech! We have another jam-packed newsletter covering the latest in crypto regulation, a leadership change at YouTube, and newly highlighted limitations on large language models. Let's dive in:Update on Crypto RegulationIt's already been a busy 2023 for crypto regulation, but it feels as though t...

Want to read my latest research article on the boom of Farcaster's developer ecosystem & how it mirrors early Twitter apps? Check it out here! Happy Saturday and welcome back to Next in Tech! We have another jam-packed newsletter covering the latest in crypto regulation, a leadership change at YouTube, and newly highlighted limitations on large language models. Let's dive in:Update on Crypto RegulationIt's already been a busy 2023 for crypto regulation, but it feels as though t...

Happy Saturday and welcome back to Next in Tech! Hope everyone had a great week. We're back with many new developments after a short hiatus last week:Coinbase launches Base L2Base by CoinbaseWhen describing their motivations and goals for building Base, the Coinbase Team outlined how crucial they think it is for the growth of web3 to build a platform that could support useful dapps and the next billion users web3. Coinbase also noted that their own stack was built mostly on web2 technolo...

Happy Saturday and welcome back to Next in Tech! Hope everyone had a great week. We're back with many new developments after a short hiatus last week:Coinbase launches Base L2Base by CoinbaseWhen describing their motivations and goals for building Base, the Coinbase Team outlined how crucial they think it is for the growth of web3 to build a platform that could support useful dapps and the next billion users web3. Coinbase also noted that their own stack was built mostly on web2 technolo...

In this week's Next in Tech, Arc has released a mobile companion, Farcaster has 10 hubs running on its testnet, Twitter open-sourced its algorithm, and Elon Musk and other prominent figures have signed an open letter calling for a pause in the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.Arc’s Mobile Companion is HereThe Browser Company has released a mobile companion to their desktop browser, Arc. Arc's mobile companion app, internally called Archie, is an app that does more tha...

In this week's Next in Tech, Arc has released a mobile companion, Farcaster has 10 hubs running on its testnet, Twitter open-sourced its algorithm, and Elon Musk and other prominent figures have signed an open letter calling for a pause in the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.Arc’s Mobile Companion is HereThe Browser Company has released a mobile companion to their desktop browser, Arc. Arc's mobile companion app, internally called Archie, is an app that does more tha...

From the SEC warning to Coinbase and the arrest of Do Kwon, to the TikTok CEO's congressional hearing and OpenAI's ChatGPT plugin store, here's what's Next in Tech:SEC Warns CoinbaseCoinbase has received a Wells notice from the SEC regarding an “unspecified portion of its listed digital assets, staking service, Coinbase Earn, Coinbase Prime, and Coinbase Wallet, after a cursory investigation”. This latest development is yet another blow in a year that has seen persistent n...

From the SEC warning to Coinbase and the arrest of Do Kwon, to the TikTok CEO's congressional hearing and OpenAI's ChatGPT plugin store, here's what's Next in Tech:SEC Warns CoinbaseCoinbase has received a Wells notice from the SEC regarding an “unspecified portion of its listed digital assets, staking service, Coinbase Earn, Coinbase Prime, and Coinbase Wallet, after a cursory investigation”. This latest development is yet another blow in a year that has seen persistent n...

And how it mirrors early Twitter API excitement Farcaster is one of the hottest decentralized social media apps with a loyal user base and a well-built protocol. And in the face of turbulent times at Twitter, Farcaster's developer ecosystem is booming like the early days of Twitter. In this article, we'll explore what makes Farcaster and its developer ecosystem unique, as well as how it’s leading the way for DeSo.What is FarcasterAs its GitHub says, Farcaster is a protocol for build...

And how it mirrors early Twitter API excitement Farcaster is one of the hottest decentralized social media apps with a loyal user base and a well-built protocol. And in the face of turbulent times at Twitter, Farcaster's developer ecosystem is booming like the early days of Twitter. In this article, we'll explore what makes Farcaster and its developer ecosystem unique, as well as how it’s leading the way for DeSo.What is FarcasterAs its GitHub says, Farcaster is a protocol for build...

Welcome back to Next in Tech, I hope everyone had a great week! Before we dive into this wild week, I wanted to quickly highlight my digital garden that I just covered yesterday. It has all of my articles, tweets, and casts from Farcaster. I’m happy it’s finally out and have really appreciated everyone’s comments. Without further ado, let’s dive in!SEC Has its Eyes Set on StakingOn Thursday, news broke that the SEC was shutting down Kraken’s staking program in a $30M settlement. In their pres...

Welcome back to Next in Tech, I hope everyone had a great week! Before we dive into this wild week, I wanted to quickly highlight my digital garden that I just covered yesterday. It has all of my articles, tweets, and casts from Farcaster. I’m happy it’s finally out and have really appreciated everyone’s comments. Without further ado, let’s dive in!SEC Has its Eyes Set on StakingOn Thursday, news broke that the SEC was shutting down Kraken’s staking program in a $30M settlement. In their pres...

GM and Happy Monday! Let’s dive right into last week’s hottest stories:What The GPT-4 Takeover Looks LikeAt the beginning of last week, everyone in tech quickly switched their attention from the banks to AI. Last Tuesday, OpenAI released GPT-4, the newest model in their series of LLMs. Unlike GPT-3, GPT-4 accepts image input, can process longer lengths of text, and performs very well on professional and academic tests. GPT-4 is currently available on ChatGPT Plus, which is $20 a month, but it...

GM and Happy Monday! Let’s dive right into last week’s hottest stories:What The GPT-4 Takeover Looks LikeAt the beginning of last week, everyone in tech quickly switched their attention from the banks to AI. Last Tuesday, OpenAI released GPT-4, the newest model in their series of LLMs. Unlike GPT-3, GPT-4 accepts image input, can process longer lengths of text, and performs very well on professional and academic tests. GPT-4 is currently available on ChatGPT Plus, which is $20 a month, but it...