What are we working on?
The team is finishing Q1 OKR iteration with plans to review progress and prepare Q2 objectives. They emphasize that quarterly reviews are essential for identifying obstacles and making improvements.
Cryptos
Recent developments include:
- SEC lawsuits against crypto entities including Coinbase and SushiSwap
- Arbitrum launched its $ARB token and became a DAO
- Flagstar Bank refusing cash deposits from crypto companies
- IRS planning to tax NFTs like physical art
- Do Kwon's arrest
- Ongoing Ripple vs. SEC legal battle
Travel Update
The team celebrated Nyepi Day in Bali, Indonesia — a Hindu "Day of Silence" featuring complete island shutdown, meditation, and the Ogoh-Ogoh Parade with giant demonic statues warding off evil spirits.
Currently Listening
Lex Friedman Podcast episode featuring Sam Altman discussing "GPT-4, ChatGPT, and the Future of AI"
Currently Watching
Shark Tank season 14
Tool of the Week
Screaming Frog SEO Spider for website crawling, link analysis, and technical SEO optimization.
Productivity Tips
Eliminate distractions through boundaries, notifications management, dedicated workspaces, and clear communication with colleagues about focus time.