Ahri's unqualified thoughts #42

Random articles, quotes, videos, musings. Easy to consume content: 1 quote, 1 tweet/storm and 1 article/video.

In today's edition, we're featuring a long tweet about a potential path forward for crypto/crypto influencers and a short article about Okonomiyaki.

1 quotable thingy to look brilliant in your next young socialites’ meet-up

“You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequence of your choice.” – Unknown.

1 tweet/storm to keep you up to date

In his insightful tweet, the excellent 0xMert_ (CEO of Helius.dev, specializing in RPCs for Solana) sheds light on some harsh realities often left unsaid, or not repeated enough.

In the realm of crypto, a select few gain riches/wealth and followers primarily due to timing, connections, insider trading, or charisma rather than technical skill. Newcomers tend to gravitate towards this influential group, mistakenly attributing their success to genuine expertise.

One of the unique challenges in crypto is the token-based incentives, leading holders to irrationally defend their stakes. This industry is awash with voices lacking credibility, disseminating misinformation for their own profit. There’s a lot to be said, as this is pretty much due to human nature, and social dynamics…

Mert's comprehensive post not only highlights these concerns but also proposes a solution, or path to go towards at least: to foster a balanced crypto future, we must challenge dominant narratives and be actively engaged in both dialogue and innovation.

1 article/video to discover something new, maybe

In an article from Nippon.com (which I highly recommend subscribing to their newsletter!), they delve into one of Japan's renowned dishes: Okonomiyaki.

They draw parallels, but also differences between the two-leading genres: Kansai, and Hiroshima. On a personal level, I’ve had both, and I prefer the Hiroshima version, sorry not sorry.

TLDR, but please read the piece as it gives background on each, and how/why they were created:

Kansai-Style Okonomiyaki
Ingredients are blended into the batter, resulting in a unified pancake. Often, diners cook it themselves at their tables on a teppanyaki plate.

Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki
The layered pancake is flipped, placing the batter on top to steam-bake the ingredients underneath. Additional layers of stir-fried noodles and eggs are then added.