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🌟 CEO @ZEROBASEzk & @SALUS_sec 🎖️Prof at @sjtu1896 ✨Alum with @bjtu1896 @MITidss @UBAonline 😘Funded by @NSF @EF_ESP @PrivacyScaling Chinese @mirrorzk

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DJ https://t.co/m4gMqKwZM6

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After the guy was killed, his family and the whole neighbourhood would come out and say he was a good man, good son, good father blah blah blah

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Classic Examples of Data Flywheel Models

The data flywheel is a data-driven growth model with a core logic:

More users → More data → Better models/products → Better user experience → Attract more users → Stronger data leverage → Larger moat

Web2 Examples (briefly mentioned)

One representative case is Amazon’s e-commerce recommendation engine:
User behavior data (search, purchases, reviews) → Train recommendation algorithms →
Increase conversion rate and user satisfaction → More engagement and sales →
System gets more accurate and drives exponential growth.

Another one is TikTok’s content recommendation system:
User viewing, likes, watch time → Train personalized recommendation engine →
More accurate content delivery → Higher user retention → More UGC and engagement →
AI gets better, users get more addicted.

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Let’s talk Web3, because that’s what actually matters.

In our space, there are two canonical data flywheel models, and it’s no surprise people keep trying to build them over and over again:

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1. Exchange Flywheel

Binance is a textbook case of an operational data flywheel:

User trading data → Product recommendations (IEO, Earn, etc.) →
Higher user stickiness → Increased user activity →
More trading depth and liquidity → New projects want to list →
Even more users onboarded.

The core is the multi-dimensional interplay between BNB Chain and the exchange, combining user behavior + product ops + financial incentives.

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2. Public Chain Flywheel

Ethereum is the best example of an ecosystem data flywheel (Bitcoin isn’t really a good example):

More users/developers deploy dApps → More transactions and interaction data →
More infrastructure upgrades →
More on-chain applications →
Ethereum’s credibility and standards rise →
More projects and devs come in.

Open data flywheels are far more powerful than centralized ones—in fact, they might be the holy grail of data flywheels.
I’ve been exploring this path for a while… haven’t made much progress though.
Ethereum’s current core is using data to feed back into L2 design, ZK proving, MEV strategies, and other technical upgrades. But honestly, it’s a bit sluggish—partly because we’re under-skilled but over-ambitious. Still exploring…

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Why Data Flywheels Matter More in Web3 Than in Web2

In Web3, code and product modules are easily forked and cloned.
But data is the one thing that can’t be copied—it’s the real competitive asset.

Whoever controls the data, controls the narrative, the resource flow, and the power to reshape the ecosystem.

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Today I saw someone say they suffered massive losses because an API went down. So I want to share how I personally lost $500,000 — simply because I trusted the wrong people.

This is a reflection I wrote for myself, and for anyone who’s ever lost money because they believed someone else.

I’d like to think I have some discernment. I’ve read books, I enjoy research. But still—

Information overload is not the same as upgraded judgment.

@finblox was a project backed by Sequoia and Dragonfly. I thought, this must be incredible, so I deposited funds. But behind the scenes, these guys were actually lending money to @zhusu — that bastard. When the collapse happened, the founder had the audacity to ask us to “settle for half.” The project has basically rug-pulled, and the founder has since moved on to launch countless other ventures.

I’ve aped into memes. Got caught in the moment. Sometimes I didn’t even check who posted the call before blindly following. And the result? My balance quickly went to zero.

How did I comfort myself back then?
•“Even Sequoia invested — it must be legit.”
•“All the KOLs are shilling — it’s bound to pump.”
•“It’s labeled as a deposit — how bad could it be?”

Looking back, that wasn’t judgment — that was laziness and wishful thinking. Truth is, I made money too fast and got cocky.

I outsourced my decision-making to others — and deserved to be harvested.

In crypto, it’s not about how smart you are. It’s about whether you can think for yourself.

Is liquidity locked? Is the contract open-source? Do you know the VC unlock schedule?

If you don’t know any of this, it doesn’t matter how much you lose — because fundamentally, you didn’t make a decision. You just followed the herd and made a bet.

Trust others, and you’ll lose money.
•Hold your own keys
•Evaluate your own risks
•Manage your own positions
•Own your own outcomes

Every place you think you’ve found “trust” — there’s a hidden sickle waiting to cut you down.

Since then, I’ve made myself a few iron rules:
•Only invest meme money I can afford to lose
•Never deposit large funds into unknown wallets or exchange addresses
•If I don’t have time to research, I skip the hype

That’s the $500,000 lesson I learned.

If you’ve taken a similar path, I hope you won’t pay the tuition a second time.

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@realsimon I appreciate your directness, but I’d also like to ask — why should I accept the $5 million valuation you’re offering me?

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Shawn overcame many tough challenges and achieved remarkable success at Salus and ZEROBASE. I look forward to seeing him create his next miracle once he recovers from depression.

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"7 Years Crypto Grind Halt: Becoming a Knowledge Nomad"

gm frens, I'm Shawn - a serial context-switcher juggling Blockchain/AI/macroeconomics/occult/I-Ching metaphysics studies. After 7 years of non-stop grinding in crypto (since ICO era 😉), finally pulled the plug on my projects @salus_sec & @zerobasezk this year to begin my digital detox era, all part of my new philosophy that sometimes slow is fast.

Current vibes:
• Crypto refugee on spousal welfare program, transitioning from founder to student (shoutout to @mscryptojiayi wifey's HODLing strategy)
• ADHD whisperer conducting "shitpost-to-enlighten" behavioral experiments/cognitive therapy
• 玄学 Chinese Metaphysics quant building bridges between candlestick charts & Hetu Luoshu diagrams

This account documents my Cognitive Rehab Program with one sacred mission:
Rebuild fragmented learning into a verifiable knowledge system.

Content architecture (chad sandwich model 🥪):
🚨 Breaking Events → 🧠 Institutional Frameworks → 🔮 Metaphysics Backtesting
(Disclaimer: Treat as open-source brain dumps. DYOR before inverse-ing my takes)

This feed is a side effect of my self-therapy, and any viewpoints might contain:
30% Peer-reviewed financial theory
40% Adderall/Ritalin-powered mental leaps
30% Esoteric speculation that might require incense and chanting to fully decode

kthxbye. 🫡

(Not financial advice nor Taoist enlightenment. Possibly both.)

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Your boss is stingier than Scrooge McDuck? Say no more. Welcome to the ultimate “Broke BD in Cannes + Casual Networking” series.

I even consulted local friends to help you play it classy, spend next to nothing, and still crush your KPIs.

Play = free spots + picnic squads
Network = DAO-style wandering + outdoor demos + zero-budget collab “soirées”

Day 1｜We’re not at a conference—we’re exploring the off-chain world

Morning: Local vibes + free clout content
•Meetup point: Marché Forville
•Post on Twitter: “Web3 Builders’ Morning Market Walk — who’s in?”
•Plan: Grab cheap snacks (cheese, bread, fruit – €3-5 total) → Sit on steps and picnic like a local.
•Icebreaker: “Which L2 has the cheapest gas?” / “Which chain is most like this market—crowded, chaotic, but flavorful.”

Noon: Hike & Clout Shot
•Walk up to Le Suquet (Old Town), snap views from the church square.
•Group photo idea: “We don’t run ads in Cannes—but we aim higher.”
•Post with hashtag: #zkInTheWild

Afternoon: Island Adventure DAO
•Sainte-Marguerite Island (ferry €14 round-trip)
•Free beach, shady forests, no entry fee — ideal for a spontaneous “On-chain vs Nature” circle chat.
•Pro tips: Bring a Bluetooth speaker, tiny project flag, cold brew, and Web3-style paper biz cards (they will love this).

Evening: Zero-Cost Social DAO
•Plage du Midi — fewer people, better sunset
•Name the vibe: “Cannes Sunset zkChill” (create a fake Eventbrite link to make it look official)
•Everyone BYOB (e.g., €10 bottle of red), a blanket, and a spicy question:
•“If ZK tech were a wine, would it be a Rosé or a Shot?”

Day 2｜DAO-style wandering + solo flow + pretending we’re rich

Morning: Soft community walk
•Stroll down Rue Hoche (cheap cafés) → end at Palais des Festivals (red carpet spot)
•Pose like stars, post: “We don’t have celeb deals, but we have conviction.”

Midday: Super-budget lunch + squad recap
•Monoprix supermarket on the main street: grab salads/sandwiches (€3-6 per person)
•Eat on benches by the sea/port, while doing impromptu NFT-style squad voting:
•“Who had the best demo pitch today?”
•“Which chain is totally mid but has S-tier marketing?”

Afternoon: Quiet hustle / investor meetings / laptop mode
•Location: Médiathèque Noailles Garden
•Free WiFi, clean restrooms, shady trees = perfect for working, DM’ing VCs, or pretending you’re coding.
•Bonus: Host a mini “Buidl in Public Bench Jam”

Evening: Fake Fancy Dinner DAO
•Invite post: “This isn’t a VC dinner, but tonight we’re throwing a zero-budget zkTasting in front of Carrefour.”
•Plan:
•Buy Rosé, mint water, cereal, salad, and cheap dessert — under €10 each
•Set it up on a harbor bench with lo-fi beats in the background
•Group pic post: “Cannes doesn’t need yacht parties to connect builders.”

Bonus XP:
•Bring a flag with your project logo and tag investors/partners in your sunset photos.
•Carry 2 A4 sheets + a whiteboard marker = instant outdoor pitchboard.
•Launch a Telegram or WeChat group: “Cannes Web3 Monk Squad” and onboard everyone you meet.

@Gink5814 if you don’t drop the pics, you’re done.

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@TrumpDailyPosts Gold prices are rising sharply

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@TrumpDailyPosts @grok After reading this post, do you believe that Jesus will bless Trump?

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In my young days,
I had tasted only gladness,
But loved to mount the top floor,
But loved to mount the top floor,
To write a song pretending sadness.

And now I have tasted
Sorrow’s flavours, bitter and sour,
And can’t find a word,
And can’t find a word,
But merely say, “What a golden autumn hour!”

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The Ethereum Scam

It’s the year 2049. You are an ordinary student named Nobita, living in a world mentally controlled by the Ethereum Foundation. Giant, holographic slogans like “ETH Creates the Future” float permanently in the sky. Adults stare blankly at the chips embedded in their wrists, obsessed with their virtual lives on the Ethereum network, mindlessly reposting on social media: “RISC-V to the moon!” and “We’re changing the world,” as if the real world didn’t exist anymore.

At school, every lesson glorifies Ethereum and the divine wisdom of its founder, Vitalik. Teachers preach that the Ethereum network has brought peace and prosperity. Nearly every class has an “ETH geek” proudly wearing Ethereum logo T-shirts, endlessly praising decentralization and the power of ZK, with an air of superiority.

Until one night—you’re jolted awake by a faint whisper. You open your eyes and see Doraemon by your bedside. He speaks quietly but firmly: “Ethereum is a scam. Wake up!”

At first, you don’t believe him. After all, you’ve been raised to think Ethereum saved the world. But then Doraemon pulls out a special gadget: the Memory Lens. When you look through it out the window, reality distorts—revealing your city’s true condition: decaying streets, lifeless people, and heaps of electronic waste.

“The Ethereum network is just an illusion,” Doraemon says grimly. “It hasn’t improved our lives. It implanted chips into our brains, hijacked our thoughts, and trapped humanity in a fake prosperity—blinding us to the collapse of the real world.”

Doubt begins to take root. Doraemon tells you that there are others who’ve awakened—some were once die-hard Ethereum fans who spent all their savings on NFTs and gas fees, obsessively voting on meaningless DAO proposals, only to realize it was all a lie. Now, they’re organizing to overthrow the Ethereum Foundation’s control and free humanity from mental enslavement.

In the days that follow, you secretly connect with other awakened individuals. Slowly, the illusion begins to crack. Despite great risk, you know you must fight—because true freedom and hope lie just ahead.

AI is the real scam draining wealth from Crypto natives. Run!

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It’s a pity that @ABCDELabs won’t be raising a new round. I chose to post this during a quieter moment, hoping everyone would calm down and think more clearly.

In April 2024, the Bitcoin halving directly slashed miners’ primary source of income. The current Bitcoin hash price is near its five-year low. If Bitcoin’s price continues to fall, more miners will shut down, potentially exposing BTC to security risks.

PS: Bitcoin isn’t that fragile. If miners drop off, the Bitcoin protocol automatically adjusts mining difficulty to maintain block production speed (though it could become vulnerable to attacks).

So, the 2024 Bitcoin ecosystem boom is essentially a self-rescue movement led by Crypto OGs. The emergence of protocols like Runes and OP_CAT is aimed at boosting on-chain activity to increase miners’ income. The core problem boils down to two key points:

1.Most Bitcoin ecosystem projects provide zero value to Bitcoin itself. Instead, they launch their own chains and pocket the revenue.

2.Due to its slow block times and high costs, the Bitcoin network is better suited as a settlement layer and source of trust for projects that deliver real value.

Entrepreneurs are quick to copy. Once a model succeeds or becomes convincing, a flood of imitators rush in. But Bitcoin’s core maintainers are smart and rational—they aren’t driven by charity or idealism, but by pure logic and freedom. So the bubble gets popped quickly. That’s why Bitcoin remains the largest and most decentralized electronic cash system in the world. Its underlying ideology—incentive-driven systems—is the foundation of the blockchain universe.

There are “Ethereum killers”, but never a “Bitcoin killer.” Over the past four years, many of us have been misled by the noise and warped ideology of the Ethereum ecosystem. History repeatedly shows us that the world runs on incentives. Every person, every country, every race is fighting for survival. The true value of Bitcoin lies in its core of absolute rationality and freedom.

Making money in the Bitcoin ecosystem doesn’t require launching a token—especially now, token issuance in this space has become highly inefficient. Newcomers should consider building high-leverage services directly around Bitcoin itself—a far more efficient route.

@DujunX made an upright and admirable decision. As for @ABCDELabs, I don’t think their investment direction was wrong—it’s just that the right targets weren’t found. By the way, those mocking ABCDE are the real clowns. 🤡 I sincerely hope Du Jun doesn’t lose faith in Crypto and fall into another trap.

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@shaneqiu 是的

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@lidaxiong_meme 目前是亏损的 没到点位 扛单中