Author: aleon
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One Step Beyond
This morning I played with Google’s NotebookLM tool to take a handful of articles here on this site and turn them into a podcast format with two Ai voices talking about the content. Soon, a swarm of AI agents will be doing outreach to other AI agents to help network and help match the right…
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Brand identity in the age of a billion AI agents
The opportunity is in front of us – reinforcing trust, brand values, and brand character while leveraging AI + blockchain technology. One of the surprises from the most recent conversations I’ve had on this subject with builders, creators, and brand leaders is how few people are really aware of how fast this change is coming…
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The Role of Crypto Wallets in Enhancing Customer Loyalty
Our previous article, “The Power of Digital Asset Loyalty Campaigns,” unveiled the potential of digital assets to redefine brand loyalty in a highly competitive market. Building upon this foundation, this article will outline how the integration of crypto wallets into loyalty programs emerges as an innovation and as a paradigm shift in cultivating customer loyalty,…
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The Power of Digital Asset Loyalty Campaigns
The first in a series of articles to help business owners get ready for loyalty rewards programs powered by crypto. The evolution of loyalty programs from traditional schemes to digital asset-based campaigns marks a significant transition in customer engagement strategies. Blockchain technology and NFTs offer transparency, security, and interoperability, paving the way for brands to…
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Crypto Wallets Emerge as the New Battleground for the Next Billion Users
Solana’s recent resurgence has been a watershed moment in the crypto world. After years of grappling with outages and associations with notorious entities like SBF and Alameda Research, Solana’s return to prominence is a now legendary comeback. This revival is not just restoring faith in a blockchain platform; it’s fundamentally changing the game in the…
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Open Role: Smart Contract Creator
The Role As a Smart Contract Developer, you will design, develop, and optimize smart contracts on Ethereum and Polygon platforms. Your expertise will drive the functionality and efficiency of our blockchain applications. Key Responsibilities: Qualifications: Contractors Who Work With Us You are empowered to work on projects you’ve never tackled before, with the freedom to…
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Open Role: Front-End Developer
The Role As a Front-End Developer specializing in Web3, you will play a critical role in developing user-facing parts of blockchain-based applications. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the decentralized web, contributing to the development of innovative and accessible digital products. Key Responsibilities: Qualifications: Contractors Who Work With Us You…
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Embracing Smart Contracts: The Top 10 Advantages
While the broader public may be distracted by the more flamboyant aspects of cryptocurrency – the scandals, the thefts, the enormous windfalls – smart contracts are quietly emerging as a transformative force for startup founders of every stripe. These digital agreements are carving a niche far beyond the buzz of digital currencies, offering practical, real-world…
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Design Leaders Getting Ready to Work with AI
Originally created as a paid daily lesson arriving in inboxes via email, here are all the lessons available now for free. Your first lesson: Leadership – Guiding, inspiring, and influencing your team as AI tools are integrated into the design process. Exercise: Create a brief outline for incorporating AI tools into your team’s design workflow. Preparing…
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Storytelling for Designers
Originally created as a paid daily lesson arriving in inboxes via email, here are all the lessons available now for free. Your first lesson: Establishing a Narrative Write a brief narrative introducing a software product’s (fictional or real) core features and benefits, ensuring it effectively communicates the product’s value proposition. Exercise: Draft a narrative for a…
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Understanding UX for Founders
Originally created as a paid daily lesson arriving in inboxes via email, here are all the lessons available now for free. Your first lesson: Identifying Patterns in User Feedback and Viewing User Sessions Learn to recognize trends in user feedback and analyze user sessions to identify areas for improvement. Materials Needed: Exercise: Example Takeaways: Additional…
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Strategic UX Insights for Founders
For every business aiming for success in 2024, founders and product leaders must master the language of user experience (UX) or face the stark reality of becoming obsolete. Harnessing UX for Strategic Advantage Understanding UX’s strategic importance is crucial in startups. It’s more than design aesthetics; it’s a roadmap for aligning your product with market…
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Unlock Success in the First 6 Months of Your Business Website
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of a well-strategized website for startups, especially in the age of AI and social media walled gardens. It outlines key considerations in various areas, from defining your brand and social media strategy to technical aspects and ongoing management. The article stresses the need for a cohesive brand experience, clear objectives,…
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Amplifying Growth through PLG, UX, and HCD
A staggering 99.5% of consumer apps fail. The success rate is incredibly low, with only 0.5% of consumer apps succeeding. 40–60% of users will not open your app more than once. New application downloads are rare. Amidst the cacophony of social media, spam, scams, and a contracting economy, the importance of providing significant value to…
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Communities for Brands
We’ve gone deep into what makes great online communities and what you need to know if you’re just getting started or if your existing online community needs a bit of help. Our evaluation included doing an analysis into thriving communities with committed, lifelong members. We looked at what they offered, how they offered it, and…
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Open Role: User Experience Research
We are looking researchers, user testing specialists, and designers who want to do the best work of their career, contributing to our clients’ most important projects. Your role will occasionally be as a lead on aspects of projects, often in support roles with our multi-disciplinary teams. What You’ll Do Background Requirements Contractors who work with us You…
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Open Role: User Interface Design
We are looking for designers who want to do the best work of their career, building and contributing to design systems. Your role will occasionally be as a lead on aspects of projects, often in support roles with our multi-disciplinary teams. What You’ll Do Background Requirements Contractors who work with us You are empowered to…
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AppSeed
Overview of Our Innovative Mobile App Project Transmitter embarked on a pioneering project, utilizing cutting-edge computer vision technology to revolutionize the prototype workflow for application developers. The project was initiated based on Greg Goralski’s ability to capture hand-drawn sketches with a smartphone camera and add interactivity to these shapes. Objective: The goal was to create…