What Are We Working On?
The team is focusing on relaunching the website to enhance user experience, with current efforts centered on improving service pages. Leo is researching Layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum, particularly examining zkSync. These solutions aim to accelerate transactions, reduce costs, and increase throughput. Additional projects include content creation about cryptocurrency and development of a comprehensive digital nomad packing list featuring their preferred services and travel gear.
Bangkok Update
The team visited Benjakitti Park in Khlong Toei District, finding peaceful greenery amid Bangkok's urban landscape of skyscrapers and traffic. They welcomed news from City Hall about the "15 Minute Pocket Parks" initiative, which plans to construct over 100 small parks throughout the city within three years to improve residents' access to green spaces.
Cryptos
Despite the current bear market, major brands continue adopting Web3 solutions seriously.
Currently Listening
Leo frequently listens to Lex Fridman's long-form interviews for their meditative quality in today's fast-paced world, particularly the episode featuring FBI Agent Chris Tarbell discussing the Silk Road takedown.
Currently Watching
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with several memorable matches and surprising results observed so far.
Tool of the Week
Following the FTX scandal, hardware (cold) wallets are emphasized as essential security tools, with Ledger and Trezor highlighted as industry standards for protecting significant digital assets.
Current Habits
Leo's habits:
- Headspace Meditation: 575 days
- Language Learning (Spanish/Thai): 582 days
Maja's habits:
- Duolingo (German): 808 days
- Thai Language: Transitioning to the YouTube channel "Let's Learn Thai!"
- 10-minute daily yoga practice using Yoga with Kassandra
Something to Think About
James Clear: "Good choices create opportunities. Good habits make the most of them." Additionally, "Consistency before intensity. Start small and become the kind of person who shows up every day."
Marc Andreessen: "The world is a very malleable place. If you know what you want, and you go for it with maximum energy and drive and passion, the world will often reconfigure itself around you much more quickly and easily."