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investment & Partnerships Lead @MonkeFoundry | Contributor @MonkeVentures

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MonkeFoundry helps you master the art of chewing glass

[MonkeFoundry @MonkeFoundry]

One of the best parts of MonkeFoundry isn't just the workshops.

It's the people behind them.

The team from @SP3NDdotshop shared what stood out most from Cohort 1:

• Treat every workshop like you're back in school. Take notes.
• Learn beyond your comfort zone.
• Lean on mentors as an extension of your team.
• Ask questions. The conversation doesn't end when the workshop does.
• Use every resource available. It's there for a reason.

The founders who get the most out of the program are the ones who make the most of every opportunity.

[MonkeFoundry @MonkeFoundry]

MonkeFoundry Cohort 2 is here.

Five teams. Five very different products. One thing in common.

Together, they're making onchain products feel less like crypto apps and more like products people actually want to use.

Over the coming days, we'll introduce each team and the problem they're solving.

Welcome to Cohort 2:
• @tabdotmarkets
• @swishdotcash
• @otus_finance
• @surfcashx
• @nuketrade

Here's what they're building.

[Dev @devbotapp]

Unconventional take

@MonkeDAO @MonkeFoundry @MonkeVentures is the OG network state

Zero discrimination

Talent and Capital intersect superfluously

[MonkeFoundry @MonkeFoundry]

One week left to apply for MonkeFoundry Cohort 2. If you are building a serious company on Solana, now is the time to submit your application.

Apply by June 12.

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@yo_itsmatt You should attend @MonkeFoundry x Solana Demo Day https://t.co/I85FLWkl4U

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Keep calm and pitch in Miami

[MonkeFoundry @MonkeFoundry]

DEMO DAY PITCH
Presented by: MonkeFoundry x SuperteamUSA

📅 May 4th - Miami, Solana Accelerate Week

We’re bringing together a curated group of founders, investors, builders, and ecosystem partners for a high-signal Solana Ecosystem Demo Day during Accelerate week.

Expect brief founder pitches, curated networking, and early access to emerging startups building on Solana.

📍The Lab Miami - Limited capacity - Curated attendance

MonkeFoundry is the official incubator of MonkeDAO, supporting early-stage teams building on Solana through mentorship, capital, and ecosystem access.

[Dev @devbotapp]

@mdudas Are you free to join our Monke Foundry x Solana Demo Day on 4th May before Accelerate in Miami?

Can I DM details?

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We exist to democratize access for investors and builders

MonkeVentures & MonkeFoundry are the best initiatives I’ve contributed to

Looking forward to next season

[MonkeFoundry @MonkeFoundry]

MonkeFoundry’s Quarterly Report is live.

A look at what’s been built this quarter across founder support, ecosystem partnerships, team progress, and the next phase of the program 👀

A lot has been moving behind the scenes.

Read the full report - Link below

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In April 2024, Nature released a study finding that climate change would cause far more economic damage by the end of the century than previous estimates had suggested...

On Wednesday, Nature retracted it.

https://t.co/B7CyDT72KO

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The science doesn’t hold up for lab grown meat https://t.co/AXrpNHvmvT

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The author of Net Zero is fed up with Net Zero https://t.co/sS6DT79SlQ

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@GeorgeSelgin @Macro_Musings @DavidBeckworth The reply was directed at David Beckworth’s mischaracterization of stablecoins as similar to free banking

[Dev @devbotapp]

Inaccurate. Regulated stablecoins are absolutely not like free banking.

@DavidBeckworth’s comparison misses the mark, especially with the GENIUS Act in place. Stablecoins are the opposite of free banking because:

1. Stablecoin reserves must be kept separate, clearly labeled, and held for the benefit of stablecoin holders.

2. Issuers can’t use these reserves for lending or other business activities—they’re locked away.

3. Reserves must consist of bank deposits, Treasury bills, or repo agreements backed by Treasuries.

This setup is similar to government money market funds at Vanguard or Fidelity.

Nobody calls those funds “free banking” or “private currency.” They’re just asset-backed portfolios, not banks.

Stablecoins can’t lend or transform maturities, which is the opposite of banking.

This is an inaccurate and bonkers comparison.

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@paulg For every ultra left woke DEI academic adopted by China there’s a neutral clear eyed rationale one waiting to take their place

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@balajis For every ultra left woke DEI academic adopted by China there’s a neutral clear eyed rationale one waiting to take their place

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@silv_io @levelsio @FT More people die from the cold than from heat
Focus on adaptation
Make ACs great again
Adaptation
Adaptation
Adaptation

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@silv_io @levelsio @FT Focus less on slowing climate change and more on adaptation
People need to earn more not earn less

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@silv_io @levelsio @FT More people die from the cold than heat
We can develop tech to adapt to warming

[Dev @devbotapp]

- CO₂ causes warming: True
- Human-made CO₂ is the main cause of warming: Debatable
- Warming is bad: Debatable
- Warming is a crisis: Doubtful
- Politicians will fix the crisis: Unlikely/not true

When someone says "the science is settled," they’re usually wrong, confused, or only talking about the first point.