A seismic shift reshaping the global financial landscape and nature of money is underway. The BRICS nations represent an emerging Global South who seek to reform the international economic system while reducing dependence on the U.S. Dollar and Western dominated financial institutions. BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) a bloc of developing economies, formally expanded membership to Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January 2024. Combined, BRICS n...

I am releasing a fun, new limited series of 9 hand-illustrated Bizarre BeastHoles, dropping each Monday between Nov 4-Dec 31, 2024 on Zora: Bizarre BeastHoles collection page. A snapshot will be taken on Jan 3, 2025 and wallets that collect all 9 Bizarre BeastHoles will be airdropped a limited edition BizarreBeasts comic the week of Jan 6, 2025! My Hypersub community will be receiving all 9 Bizarre BeastHoles in the series dropped to their wallets over the next several weeks AND receive the l...

the storm seeks witness

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For a long time, I’ve waited for that external nod, that validation from someone else to make me feel like I’m on the right path. But I’ve realized that waiting for others to affirm my journey just leads to frustration. So, instead of hoping to be chosen, I’ve decided to choose myself. Choosing myself means moving forward on projects that genuinely matter to me, even if they don’t fit the conventional mold. It means trusting my instincts and backing my own ideas, without waiting for permissio...

What I learned after spending the 2016 election alone abroad, then unexpectedly in the company of strangers with a greater perspective than me (and what I'm doing differently this time around)

Dive into Paragraph's editor: Start with an outline (AI-assisted if you want), use "/" for formatting tools, tap into AI for drafts and images, add cool embeds, and publish with optimized settings. Simple yet powerful!

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Engineering @XEng We’re starting to launch the block function update Engineering @XEng Soon we’ll be launching a change to how the block function works. If your posts are set to public, accounts you have blocked will be able to view them, but they will not be able to engage (like, reply, repost, etc.). 5,190 11:44 PM • Nov 2, 2024 The Land of X is becoming more barren. It’s so bad that I’ve made some graphics and art. (The X logo, Twitter Bird, and Bluesky logo were found with Google Images.)...

What a great way to end October and start up November! No tricks, just treats! This week we in addition to our usual shenanigans, we had @martin stop by to chat about @aethernet; streamed modules 3 and 4 of Farcaster 101 on frames; and launched The Hub with @dylsteck, welcoming him to the GM Farcaster Network!

Context for Paragraph readers: I put blog posts on WordPress as well, and a service that ties into WordPress has question prompts. Hey everyone, Bit here. This is my first time writing for one of Jetpack’s prompts, which seems like a question of the day.What are your favorite websites? - question from Jetpack PromptsWeb gamesThere are many games out there that run entirely in a browser, from simple casual experiences like Slow Roads to competitive-focused games like tetr.io and Krunker. Slow ...

Preparation turns potential into progress. I’ve learned that true knowledge creates leverage and an edge that’s hard to beat. Whether starting a new project or exploring complex ideas, research builds confidence and clarity, allowing me to adapt and excel. For me, preparation isn’t just about information; it’s about investing in success.

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Willingness to move toward and learn more about what energizes us, especially when it forces unanticipated growth, prepares us for a life of spontaneity and depth.

Each month, I'll be publishing a recap of everything happening with BizarreBeasts, and this month I'm thrilled to share that the project is experiencing explosive growth! October has seen strong community expansion with my Warpcast profile and the dedicated /bizarrebeasts channel. This incredible momentum is fueled by new artwork and NFT drops on Zora and to my Hypersub, strategic collaborations (including one with the AI agent @aethernet!), and impactful publications on Paragraph. Let's dive...

Growing up, my view of the world was called unconventional. My dad captured it best: “The weird works for you, Eric.” Over time, I’ve come to embrace that. My career in innovation, creativity, and exploring beyond boundaries is fueled by this “weirdness.” It’s my edge, reminding me to trust my instincts and create authentically. To anyone who feels different—embrace it; it’s often your greatest strength.

Introducing re-frame: a generative artwork that turns computational space into a metaphysical environment by recombining metadata of a digital archive database

Hey everyone, Bit here. Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment recently decided to block all Linux users from playing Apex Legends over alleged concerns of cheating on the OS. However, I would like to explain in my opinion how these concerns of cheating are unproven, as they relate to the entire concept of playing multiplayer video games on Linux.The news of the end of Linux support for ApexEA and Respawn put a blog post on the game’s official account @playapex@x.com. (X Articles don't pla...