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🏡 Internet friends building a network city of modern villages -- cabin.city
I’m so fucking frustrated right now about how hard it is to articulate and quantify non-financial value
the value of relationships, community, public goods, or neighbors who care about you
the value of relationships, community, public goods, or neighbors who care about you
The Lowkey Comfort of Long-Term Narrowcasting
Reflections on a decade's worth of check-ins on the old school app, Swarm and the power of hyper-niche, cozy connections in a digital age
If I’ve learned anything from Swarm over the past decade, it’s that it’s really nice to find a burrow into a cozy corner of the Internet, one that feels a lot less like a fire hose and a lot more like that neighborhood cafe down the street.
https://hardmodefirst.xyz/the-lowkey-comfort-of-long-term-narrowcasting
Reflections on a decade's worth of check-ins on the old school app, Swarm and the power of hyper-niche, cozy connections in a digital age
If I’ve learned anything from Swarm over the past decade, it’s that it’s really nice to find a burrow into a cozy corner of the Internet, one that feels a lot less like a fire hose and a lot more like that neighborhood cafe down the street.
https://hardmodefirst.xyz/the-lowkey-comfort-of-long-term-narrowcasting
deep /cabin lore: some pirates put a private key into a treasure chest and buried it somewhere outside Austin, TX
the chest has never been found. there's at least 5 Eth inside
https://creators.mirror.xyz/5heGuW5JIkDp67D4j4DtRpAi4ToiJzCeNFunU4cjkBw
the chest has never been found. there's at least 5 Eth inside
https://creators.mirror.xyz/5heGuW5JIkDp67D4j4DtRpAi4ToiJzCeNFunU4cjkBw
I wanna build Cabin RPG
been thinking on this for a long time (with @hillis and @savannah) and I finally put it in writing
its my vision for how /cabin puts the "network" into network city
https://forum.cabin.city/t/cabin-rpg/343/3
been thinking on this for a long time (with @hillis and @savannah) and I finally put it in writing
its my vision for how /cabin puts the "network" into network city
https://forum.cabin.city/t/cabin-rpg/343/3
You all want weird? I have your weird right here.
After hosting my first official meeting of our block association last night, I made you a video about how to take all of the hand-written notes and turn it into digital records with action items, summaries, and follow-ups in just 10 minutes.
Just one example of how AI is making the lives of community builders easier than ever before...
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/[video]-effortless-meeting-notes-the-10-minute-meeting-follow-up-workflow
After hosting my first official meeting of our block association last night, I made you a video about how to take all of the hand-written notes and turn it into digital records with action items, summaries, and follow-ups in just 10 minutes.
Just one example of how AI is making the lives of community builders easier than ever before...
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/[video]-effortless-meeting-notes-the-10-minute-meeting-follow-up-workflow
Block associations about to make a major comeback…
community-building tip: listen carefully to each person's passions and gifts, then make thoughtful asks for them to share those gifts with the community.
its a great way to make them feel valued and like owners/leaders in the group
its a great way to make them feel valued and like owners/leaders in the group
This is the best podcast interview I've done about Cabin and network societies recently: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea0bvUQ8Uv0
New post: The invisible impact of everyday community
The longer I work among online and offline communities, the more I think about communities as less like a dessert, and more like taking vitamins.
Community-building takes long-term, consistent impact to nudge things along. Focusing too much on short-term vanity metrics will not only discourage you from progress but also distract you from this end objective.
More on this, and some reflections on my own work as a relatively new block steward for my community on the Upper West Side in NYC.
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/the-invisible-impact-of-everyday-community
The longer I work among online and offline communities, the more I think about communities as less like a dessert, and more like taking vitamins.
Community-building takes long-term, consistent impact to nudge things along. Focusing too much on short-term vanity metrics will not only discourage you from progress but also distract you from this end objective.
More on this, and some reflections on my own work as a relatively new block steward for my community on the Upper West Side in NYC.
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/the-invisible-impact-of-everyday-community
New post: The Egg Test - Measuring Community Like We Measure Engineering Teams
It's common to measure the health of an engineering org by how long it takes to change a single line of code
Can we apply this in how we measure the health of a community?
Ent: The Egg Test 🥚👇
This weekend I needed an egg while cooking so texted my building messaging thread to see if anyone could offer me an egg.
This so-called "egg test" revealed how long it took for someone to step in and support me (and maybe a little bit more)
Full post at: https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/the-egg-test-measuring-community-like-we-measure-engineering-teams
It's common to measure the health of an engineering org by how long it takes to change a single line of code
Can we apply this in how we measure the health of a community?
Ent: The Egg Test 🥚👇
This weekend I needed an egg while cooking so texted my building messaging thread to see if anyone could offer me an egg.
This so-called "egg test" revealed how long it took for someone to step in and support me (and maybe a little bit more)
Full post at: https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/the-egg-test-measuring-community-like-we-measure-engineering-teams
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grin
@grin·15:41 08/10/2024
/cabin is hiring for content & community growth.
post wholesome bangers for a living.
create deep relationships at scale.
build an actual network city.
work with me 🥰
https://cabin-fellowship.notion.site/Content-Community-Growth-Cabin-Labs-115a95639b9980d89a44d3a7a463c272
post wholesome bangers for a living.
create deep relationships at scale.
build an actual network city.
work with me 🥰
https://cabin-fellowship.notion.site/Content-Community-Growth-Cabin-Labs-115a95639b9980d89a44d3a7a463c272
/cabin's accelerator program is accelerating
cohort 0: 7 participants
cohort 1: 15
cohort 2: 25
🚀
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1843336876931068338
cohort 0: 7 participants
cohort 1: 15
cohort 2: 25
🚀
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1843336876931068338
I was just appointed to the Citizen's Tax Oversight Committee in my local town
Local governments are basically just like DAOs! There’s public info and you can go online and get informed and participate!
Here's my interview for the role:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMa8jd1hY-o
Local governments are basically just like DAOs! There’s public info and you can go online and get informed and participate!
Here's my interview for the role:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMa8jd1hY-o
New post: Bootstrapping Neighborhoods on the Cabin Podcast
Loved hearing how others in the Neighborhood Accelerator built community! @savannah got a friend to move into her building, and Shani showed us how to inspire people to lead with just a light nudge. Tune into these stories and more here:
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/tune-in-bootstrapping-neighborhoods-on-the-cabin-podcast
Loved hearing how others in the Neighborhood Accelerator built community! @savannah got a friend to move into her building, and Shani showed us how to inspire people to lead with just a light nudge. Tune into these stories and more here:
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/tune-in-bootstrapping-neighborhoods-on-the-cabin-podcast
This is what peak performance looks like
(From a Cabin neighborhood that does Starlink coworking in the park)
(From a Cabin neighborhood that does Starlink coworking in the park)
There’s no local politics channel so I’ll be live casting here the town meeting I’m it.
We’re taking about a feasibility study about an unused piece of land near the park by my house
First 10 min have been spent on introductions and discussion of why more ppl didn’t get notified about the meeting 😔
We’re taking about a feasibility study about an unused piece of land near the park by my house
First 10 min have been spent on introductions and discussion of why more ppl didn’t get notified about the meeting 😔
Just dropped a new episode on building neighborhood communities w @cabin @jxn @bethanymarz & Shani Graham. 😎😎😎
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0B3zqg6nLBgB2jR9qRrUOO?si=5851e32668664219
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0B3zqg6nLBgB2jR9qRrUOO?si=5851e32668664219
There’s still time to apply for the next cohort of neighborhood builders with @cabin !
In case you’re curious about what goes into bootstrapping a neighborhood, you can hear some stories in this podcast 👇👇
P.S. If you’re in NYC, we’ll get to collaborate together on community!
In case you’re curious about what goes into bootstrapping a neighborhood, you can hear some stories in this podcast 👇👇
P.S. If you’re in NYC, we’ll get to collaborate together on community!
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hillis
@hillis·16:20 06/09/2024
I am so proud of the incredible work being done by neighborhood stewards across the world as part of Cabin's Neighborhood Accelerator.
Here are some of their stories:
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1832082795797401851
You can join the next cohort (apply by Sept 8th!) at cabin.city/accelerator
Here are some of their stories:
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1832082795797401851
You can join the next cohort (apply by Sept 8th!) at cabin.city/accelerator
I am so proud of the incredible work being done by neighborhood stewards across the world as part of Cabin's Neighborhood Accelerator.
Here are some of their stories:
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1832082795797401851
You can join the next cohort (apply by Sept 8th!) at cabin.city/accelerator
Here are some of their stories:
https://x.com/cabindotcity/status/1832082795797401851
You can join the next cohort (apply by Sept 8th!) at cabin.city/accelerator
New post: Apply to the Cabin Neighborhood Accelerator (and Join our Story Slam!)
umm... what's a neighborhood accelerator, anyway?
Get a peek into what I've been up to on my block all summer, hear stories from other community builders at @cabin's Story Slam next week, and apply to be a part of the fall cohort of neighborhood stewards!
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/apply-to-the-cabin-neighborhood-accelerator-and-join-a-story-slam
umm... what's a neighborhood accelerator, anyway?
Get a peek into what I've been up to on my block all summer, hear stories from other community builders at @cabin's Story Slam next week, and apply to be a part of the fall cohort of neighborhood stewards!
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/apply-to-the-cabin-neighborhood-accelerator-and-join-a-story-slam
met a family this week: living in NYC, three kids, mostly talked about how hard it is to raise kids in the city and also how hard it is to leave the city (because jobs and friends). might move to europe
“cabin’s got you!” I wanted to shout, but we have so much work to do still
this is what drives me
“cabin’s got you!” I wanted to shout, but we have so much work to do still
this is what drives me
Cabin's Bi-Annual State of the Network is kicking off in just under an hour! Join us for great vibes and the latest from across our incredible community:
https://lu.ma/dnvug62z
https://lu.ma/dnvug62z
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Darryl Yeo 🐬🐬🐬
@darrylyeo·14:23 27/08/2024
Acorn Land Labs just dropped an 8-hour guide to building localized, decentralized living systems.
Fantastic resource for anyone curious about homesteading, off-grid living, permaculture, and/or opting out of the inherently unsustainable food/water/housing/energy systems that most of us take for granted.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7GKB70cB0nBLBjTd-uKQ1M6Dd9A4vFF
Fantastic resource for anyone curious about homesteading, off-grid living, permaculture, and/or opting out of the inherently unsustainable food/water/housing/energy systems that most of us take for granted.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt7GKB70cB0nBLBjTd-uKQ1M6Dd9A4vFF
Front yard happy hour is back on!
5 families
Beer
🍻
5 families
Beer
🍻
Anyone get on perspectives on local coins? as in having a erc-20 for my town?
I don't know where to start looking or thinking about this. Is it an idea with any potential? Anyone working on it?
I don't know where to start looking or thinking about this. Is it an idea with any potential? Anyone working on it?
one of my fav things about working with @hillis is that he's S-tier at this
https://warpcast.com/grin/0x7e5534f9
https://warpcast.com/grin/0x7e5534f9
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grin
@grin·17:17 21/08/2024
turns out writing's easy. the hard part is clarity on what you want to say
once you've done the work of understanding your goal and how you'll get there, the writing practically writes itself
once you've done the work of understanding your goal and how you'll get there, the writing practically writes itself
Update
She's hosting a weekly walk in the neighborhood and she's going to teach me to cook Chicken Curry
She's hosting a weekly walk in the neighborhood and she's going to teach me to cook Chicken Curry
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McBain
@mcbain·19:32 20/08/2024
My neighbor Raj Shree just lost her husband of fifty years
She’s been taking care of him for the last decade and now she has nothing to do and feels lost
I’m here in her house helping her create a community so she has something to look forward too and people to connect with
She’s been taking care of him for the last decade and now she has nothing to do and feels lost
I’m here in her house helping her create a community so she has something to look forward too and people to connect with
What if the future of cities isn't about building bigger metropolises, but creating tight-knit neighborhoods where people actually know each other? 🤔
In this episode, we explore how @cabin is building a "network city", aiming to combat loneliness and the rising costs of living in big cities, to create more fulfilling ways of living in our increasingly disconnected world.
Things discussed
- From remote residencies to local communities
- Difference between Network City and Network State
- Neighborhood Accelerator Program 👀👀👀
- Building thriving neighborhoods
- Starting small & growing organically
- Potential uses of crypto in neighborhoods & towns
- Community currencies and reciprocity economies
- The Meta: Looking to History for Inspiration
https://pods.media/nextmeta/building-thriving-neighborhoods-w-jon-hillis
In this episode, we explore how @cabin is building a "network city", aiming to combat loneliness and the rising costs of living in big cities, to create more fulfilling ways of living in our increasingly disconnected world.
Things discussed
- From remote residencies to local communities
- Difference between Network City and Network State
- Neighborhood Accelerator Program 👀👀👀
- Building thriving neighborhoods
- Starting small & growing organically
- Potential uses of crypto in neighborhoods & towns
- Community currencies and reciprocity economies
- The Meta: Looking to History for Inspiration
https://pods.media/nextmeta/building-thriving-neighborhoods-w-jon-hillis
New post: Beware the clipboard
Sometimes even the simplest tool can unintentionally send the wrong message.
Thanks @savannah for calling me out on this on last night's call. No more clipboards!
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/beware-the-clipboard
Sometimes even the simplest tool can unintentionally send the wrong message.
Thanks @savannah for calling me out on this on last night's call. No more clipboards!
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/beware-the-clipboard
long on belonging
This year for my annual lawn games extravaganza we are upping the bar
There will be a boat building contest and "sea" trials
Pretty amped about this
There will be a boat building contest and "sea" trials
Pretty amped about this
think we need a "cabin in 1/10/100/1000 words" page for cabin.city
i'll start
1: Cabin
10: a network of neighborhoods you'd want to grow up in
i'll start
1: Cabin
10: a network of neighborhoods you'd want to grow up in
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rafa
@rafa·16:17 03/08/2024
I’m onboarding someone to Cabin, what are the 3-5 essays / blog / forum posts they should read?
I had:
- Tech Stack for Decentralized Cities, May 2021
- Cabins Litepaper, October 2022
- Network State Presentation (Video)
- Vision from the Website (July 2024)
@grin thots?
I had:
- Tech Stack for Decentralized Cities, May 2021
- Cabins Litepaper, October 2022
- Network State Presentation (Video)
- Vision from the Website (July 2024)
@grin thots?
Cabin
Neighborhoods that you’d want to grow up in
cabin.city
I made an image-only documentary review about the movie, "Join or Die" for you all today.
Such a fun thing that is only possible thanks to AI. Took me less than an hour.
Also, some pretty good nuggets in there about how community can save the world. But you know, the AI images are cool too.
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/image-only-documentary-review-join-or-die
Such a fun thing that is only possible thanks to AI. Took me less than an hour.
Also, some pretty good nuggets in there about how community can save the world. But you know, the AI images are cool too.
https://paragraph.xyz/@bethanycrystal/image-only-documentary-review-join-or-die
the best hedge to global financial downturns is local community
A short guide to accelerating neighbourhood development in less than 3 years:
1. Be unapologetic about your interests. In every channel, broadcast you curiosities consistently. If you don’t have an interest, adopt one and love it wholeheartedly.
2. Learn to be a good host, by practicing hosting: dinners, tea, picnics, games, sports, reading groups. Attend events to learn about how others host, help them host.
3. Create a central channel of communication (the group broadcast chat) with people who are curious about your interests, or whose interests are interesting to you.
4. Host more events, make sure to encourage others to have +1s and +2s to increase the density of weak ties between those with shared interests.
5. Stimulate trade and help between the network. Swap clothes, recipes, ask for tips on fixing things at home, move furniture together, ask for favors, and address requests. Bonus points if you give ideas to others “did you know Alice also has a tomato plant?”
/ cont.
1. Be unapologetic about your interests. In every channel, broadcast you curiosities consistently. If you don’t have an interest, adopt one and love it wholeheartedly.
2. Learn to be a good host, by practicing hosting: dinners, tea, picnics, games, sports, reading groups. Attend events to learn about how others host, help them host.
3. Create a central channel of communication (the group broadcast chat) with people who are curious about your interests, or whose interests are interesting to you.
4. Host more events, make sure to encourage others to have +1s and +2s to increase the density of weak ties between those with shared interests.
5. Stimulate trade and help between the network. Swap clothes, recipes, ask for tips on fixing things at home, move furniture together, ask for favors, and address requests. Bonus points if you give ideas to others “did you know Alice also has a tomato plant?”
/ cont.
For the last five years I've been building a community in my neighborhood
It's been the best thing I've done outside of raising a family
Now I get to watch others like Bethany have that same experience!!
It's been the best thing I've done outside of raising a family
Now I get to watch others like Bethany have that same experience!!
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Bethany Crystal
@bethanymarz·02:37 30/07/2024
I promised my @cabin cohort that I would take a week off community building to recharge a bit this week…but just had to share how a neighbor left me some boxes to start a communal bookshelf for our building 🥹❤️
cabin-coded
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Naomi
@naomiii·11:29 22/07/2024
Hear me out... Long tables at all the crypto dinners.
https://psyche.co/ideas/take-a-seat-the-long-table-is-an-antidote-to-loneliness
https://psyche.co/ideas/take-a-seat-the-long-table-is-an-antidote-to-loneliness
hard to make friends with your neighbors if you’re always on the move
https://warpcast.com/androidsixteen.eth/0x193875ae
https://warpcast.com/androidsixteen.eth/0x193875ae
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androidsixteen
@androidsixteen.eth·23:46 22/07/2024
There is a lost art of staying put in one place
Most people nowadays (especially the higher classes) are traveling frequently - for vacations, conferences, toggling between summer/winter homes, etc.
There are certain things you only perceive when you stay in one place. Particularly things related to nature’s rhythms
Most people nowadays (especially the higher classes) are traveling frequently - for vacations, conferences, toggling between summer/winter homes, etc.
There are certain things you only perceive when you stay in one place. Particularly things related to nature’s rhythms
qDAU?
How about qDANs (quality daily active neighbours)
How about qDANs (quality daily active neighbours)
We are meeting the moment y'all
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androidsixteen
@androidsixteen.eth·21:09 15/07/2024
Highly recommend listening to this podcast with Robert Putnam (author of Bowling Alone), which @brixbounty recommended
Great insights into the collapse of community in America and the rest of the developed world, the topic he has been researching for 30+ years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqZ4Po4vMAQ
Great insights into the collapse of community in America and the rest of the developed world, the topic he has been researching for 30+ years
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqZ4Po4vMAQ
Excited to welcome Graham as a Cabin contributor!
