What are we working on?
The team is winding down from a busy year of work and travel. They plan to take holidays at year's end to recharge while traveling around Vietnam, with Ho Chi Minh City as their base.
Despite perceptions that constant travel means less work, they emphasize the importance of disconnecting during holidays. Before their December break, they must complete several tasks: site improvements, record a video course on becoming a digital nomad, and finish an article about recommended travel tools and equipment.
Cryptos
The update highlights a quote from Vitalik Buterin: "In the medium to long term, ZK rollups will win out in all use cases as ZK-SNARK technology improves."
Leo examines zk-Sync, which launched its Baby Alpha on Mainnet, with a full mainnet opening expected in early 2023 and a token launch anticipated. The project recently completed a $200 million Series C funding round. While acknowledging technological risks inherent in innovation, Leo attempted to qualify for a potential airdrop.
Bangkok Update
The city displays Christmas decorations and holiday playlists despite 30-degree daily temperatures. The team recently attended a stand-up performance by Jim Jefferies at CentralWorld Live, praising his storytelling abilities and Netflix specials.
Tool of the Week
AeroPress Coffee Maker
The team recommends the AeroPress for digital nomads, citing three advantages: portability, durability (plastic construction), and quality coffee preparation comparable to French Press methods.
Something to Think About
A reflection from Lex Friedman about choosing to celebrate rather than resent others, emphasizing how this mindset cultivates happiness and growth.
Current Habits
Leo's daily practices:
- Headspace Meditation: 589 days
- Language Learning (Spanish/Thai): 596 days
Maja's daily practices:
- Duolingo (German): 822 days
- Thai morning practice
They've noticed Thai language improvements and plan to add Vietnamese—a challenging tonal language with six different tones—as they relocate to Vietnam.