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Lost Midas
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A token's real utility are the friends we make along the way
Social media now exists solely for me to kill time while AI vibe codes prompts
Tokenization is crypto’s killer use case
Tokenization will set you free
Quitting is worse than failing
Failure teaches
Quitting erases
- Fail & you iterate
- Quit & you stagnate
Failure means you tried, learned, adapted
Quitting means you gave up the opportunity to grow
No startup dies from trying & failing
They die when the founders stop showing up
Failure teaches
Quitting erases
- Fail & you iterate
- Quit & you stagnate
Failure means you tried, learned, adapted
Quitting means you gave up the opportunity to grow
No startup dies from trying & failing
They die when the founders stop showing up
Tried a bunch of Cursor alternatives & so far I'm loving v0 by Vercel
- Delivers solid outputs with rich context
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Debugging is seamless
- Makes complex updates with simple, clear prompts (the "enhance prompt" feature is a nice touch)
By far one of the most efficient coding tools I’ve used
- Delivers solid outputs with rich context
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Debugging is seamless
- Makes complex updates with simple, clear prompts (the "enhance prompt" feature is a nice touch)
By far one of the most efficient coding tools I’ve used
Talking feels like progress
Planning feels like achievement
It isn’t
The biggest trap in building anything, startups, products, careers, is substituting talk for action
You brainstorm
Debate strategy
Attend meetings
Write elaborate docs
It gives you a dopamine hit
Feels productive
But nothing is actually moving
Ideas are worthless without execution
Execution is uncomfortable, messy, & rarely glamorous
Which is why it’s so easy to get stuck in the illusion of progress
Here’s the problem with over-talking:
- It gives false validation before you’ve built anything
- It burns energy on hypotheticals instead of real outcomes
- It delays failure, the thing you actually need to learn
Action forces feedback
Feedback leads to growth
Growth is what gets you closer to success
Minimize talk, maximize doing
Build, ship, iterate, repeat
If the cost of your talking outweighs your doing, you’re already losing
Planning feels like achievement
It isn’t
The biggest trap in building anything, startups, products, careers, is substituting talk for action
You brainstorm
Debate strategy
Attend meetings
Write elaborate docs
It gives you a dopamine hit
Feels productive
But nothing is actually moving
Ideas are worthless without execution
Execution is uncomfortable, messy, & rarely glamorous
Which is why it’s so easy to get stuck in the illusion of progress
Here’s the problem with over-talking:
- It gives false validation before you’ve built anything
- It burns energy on hypotheticals instead of real outcomes
- It delays failure, the thing you actually need to learn
Action forces feedback
Feedback leads to growth
Growth is what gets you closer to success
Minimize talk, maximize doing
Build, ship, iterate, repeat
If the cost of your talking outweighs your doing, you’re already losing
Being a founder demands tenacity, endurance, commitment, & an almost irrational optimism
It’s about showing up every day, giving everything to your vision, & pushing forward no matter how impossible it feels
These traits aren’t optional, they’re essential
Founders live in a relentless cycle of trial, failure, & resilience, refusing to give up
This unwavering drive must be ingrained in your DNA
Founding isn’t something you dabble in; it’s an all-or-nothing game
It tests you mentally, physically, & emotionally, forcing you to question everything
Yet, within this struggle lies meaning
The voluntary self-sacrifice that comes with founding a company gives life a unique, unshakable purpose
You reject comfort, embrace risk, & pursue a vision of the future only you can see
Founders don’t just build companies
They build meaning
It’s about showing up every day, giving everything to your vision, & pushing forward no matter how impossible it feels
These traits aren’t optional, they’re essential
Founders live in a relentless cycle of trial, failure, & resilience, refusing to give up
This unwavering drive must be ingrained in your DNA
Founding isn’t something you dabble in; it’s an all-or-nothing game
It tests you mentally, physically, & emotionally, forcing you to question everything
Yet, within this struggle lies meaning
The voluntary self-sacrifice that comes with founding a company gives life a unique, unshakable purpose
You reject comfort, embrace risk, & pursue a vision of the future only you can see
Founders don’t just build companies
They build meaning
You don’t need to know how to write code to vibe code
But if you can’t interpret code, you're stumbling in the dark
Imagine being in a country where you don’t speak or understand the language
You try ordering a dish with specific dietary restrictions using only hand gestures
That’s vibe coding without understanding LLM outputs
Now imagine you vaguely understand the waiter’s words
You’re not fluent, but your odds of success improve significantly
If you can’t interpret LLM-generated code, ask it to explain itself:
- Why it made specific decisions
- How errors happened
- What its outputs mean
Example prompt:
"Check the console for errors, explain the issue, why it happened, & how your solution works. Teach me to spot similar problems in the future. Suggest fixes & help me to troubleshoot independently."
LLMs don’t just write code, they can also explain it
Ask the right questions & you’ll notice the patterns
Soon, you won’t just vibe code
You’ll actually get it
But if you can’t interpret code, you're stumbling in the dark
Imagine being in a country where you don’t speak or understand the language
You try ordering a dish with specific dietary restrictions using only hand gestures
That’s vibe coding without understanding LLM outputs
Now imagine you vaguely understand the waiter’s words
You’re not fluent, but your odds of success improve significantly
If you can’t interpret LLM-generated code, ask it to explain itself:
- Why it made specific decisions
- How errors happened
- What its outputs mean
Example prompt:
"Check the console for errors, explain the issue, why it happened, & how your solution works. Teach me to spot similar problems in the future. Suggest fixes & help me to troubleshoot independently."
LLMs don’t just write code, they can also explain it
Ask the right questions & you’ll notice the patterns
Soon, you won’t just vibe code
You’ll actually get it
Just tipped my favorite Farcasters!!
Thank you @jessepollak @limone.eth @aneri @codyb.eth @funghibull @sonyasupposedly for being here
Thank you @jessepollak @limone.eth @aneri @codyb.eth @funghibull @sonyasupposedly for being here
After nearly a decade building in crypto, I understand how easy it is to feel the pull of cynicism
The voices saying "no use cases" or "no real users" get louder over time
The belief that everyone is here to extract, speculate, or gamble starts to feel undeniable
It’s a gravitational force dragging builders toward resignation
Yes, crypto is full of grifters, scammers, & opportunists
But reducing it all to speculation is just quitting disguised as critique
Crypto’s roots matter: self-sovereignty, freedom, control over money, data, & identity
These ideas aren’t optional, they’re essential
Finding real PMF is hard, but giving up is easy
Progress takes time
If you’re tired, jaded, questioning why you’re still here
Remember why you started
The vision is alive
The mission still matters
The future of crypto is bright
Keep building
The voices saying "no use cases" or "no real users" get louder over time
The belief that everyone is here to extract, speculate, or gamble starts to feel undeniable
It’s a gravitational force dragging builders toward resignation
Yes, crypto is full of grifters, scammers, & opportunists
But reducing it all to speculation is just quitting disguised as critique
Crypto’s roots matter: self-sovereignty, freedom, control over money, data, & identity
These ideas aren’t optional, they’re essential
Finding real PMF is hard, but giving up is easy
Progress takes time
If you’re tired, jaded, questioning why you’re still here
Remember why you started
The vision is alive
The mission still matters
The future of crypto is bright
Keep building
BattleCast champion here thanks to $PEPE!!
Who's ready to take me on in the next game?
Bring your best prediction & let's see who wins
Who's ready to take me on in the next game?
Bring your best prediction & let's see who wins
I'm backing $PEPE in today's BattleCast!!
Ready to make your pick?
Don't wait too long, the competition is heating up
The prize pool is growing, so get in the game now
Ready to make your pick?
Don't wait too long, the competition is heating up
The prize pool is growing, so get in the game now
Crypto tribalism is moving up the stack
Chains are blending into sameness as block space becomes commoditized
Apps are the new cultural battlegrounds (PumpFun vs. Zora)
Tokens fund it
Ideology fuels it
Philosophy shapes its direction
Apps are the stage where it all plays out
Chains are blending into sameness as block space becomes commoditized
Apps are the new cultural battlegrounds (PumpFun vs. Zora)
Tokens fund it
Ideology fuels it
Philosophy shapes its direction
Apps are the stage where it all plays out
I'm backing $SKICAT in today's BattleCast!!
Ready to make your pick?
Don't wait too long, the competition is heating up
The prize pool is growing, so get in the game now
Ready to make your pick?
Don't wait too long, the competition is heating up
The prize pool is growing, so get in the game now
I just picked $BRETT for today's BattleCast!!
Think your pick can beat mine?
Join the game and let's find out
The prize pool is growing, don't miss out on your chance to win
Think your pick can beat mine?
Join the game and let's find out
The prize pool is growing, don't miss out on your chance to win
I just placed a prediction on Barcelona vs Inter - Semi Final on $falsenine
Prize pool now stands at 0.0284 ETH
Prize pool now stands at 0.0284 ETH
I just locked in $CHOMP for today's BattleCast!!
Got your pick yet?
Join now & see if you've got what it takes to win
The prize pool is climbing fast, jump in before it's too late
Got your pick yet?
Join now & see if you've got what it takes to win
The prize pool is climbing fast, jump in before it's too late
$KEYCAT led me straight to victory in BattleCast!!
Predict, battle, & climb the leaderboard
Join the game to take me on in the next round
Predict, battle, & climb the leaderboard
Join the game to take me on in the next round
Owning the narrative is the only path to PMF in crypto
- BTC: self-sovereign store of value
- Ethereum: smart contracts
- Tether: stablecoins
- Uniswap: DEXs
- Polymarket: prediction markets
- PumpFun: launchpads
PMF in crypto is narrative warfare
No story, no survival
Create a new story
Own it
Achieve PMF
- BTC: self-sovereign store of value
- Ethereum: smart contracts
- Tether: stablecoins
- Uniswap: DEXs
- Polymarket: prediction markets
- PumpFun: launchpads
PMF in crypto is narrative warfare
No story, no survival
Create a new story
Own it
Achieve PMF
I picked $KEYCAT as my contender for today's BattleCast!!
Think you've got a better choice?
Join the game & put it to the test
Time's ticking & the prize pool just keeps growing, don't miss out
Think you've got a better choice?
Join the game & put it to the test
Time's ticking & the prize pool just keeps growing, don't miss out
The first BattleCast Beta game is officially live!!
Make your predictions now for a chance to win a share of the $500 guaranteed prize pool
Don't miss out, start predicting today!!
https://battlecast.meme
Make your predictions now for a chance to win a share of the $500 guaranteed prize pool
Don't miss out, start predicting today!!
https://battlecast.meme
229135
Lost Midas
@lostmidas·16:05 24/04/2025
Introducing the BattleCast Beta!!
The first public beta game is live & we’re kicking it off big with a $500 guaranteed prize pool
BattleCast is a prediction game where you pick coins, track their price performance, & compete to win prizes
Game Mechanics:
- Pick Coin: Predict which coin will perform the best
- Battle: Coins compete based on price performance
- Win Prize: Winners share the prize pool
First Game Details:
- Entry Fee: $10 (in ETH)
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: $500 (in ETH)
- Game Begins: Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM UTC
Game Cycle:
- Games run every 24 hours
- Pick Period (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC): Make your predictions before the window closes
- Battle Period (10:00 PM – 4:00 PM UTC): Track price performance & watch how your pick performs
Note that while the BattleCast contracts haven’t been fully audited, our team is ready to address any issues that arise, & your feedback will be essential in refining & securing the experience
Ready to play?
https://battlecast.meme
The first public beta game is live & we’re kicking it off big with a $500 guaranteed prize pool
BattleCast is a prediction game where you pick coins, track their price performance, & compete to win prizes
Game Mechanics:
- Pick Coin: Predict which coin will perform the best
- Battle: Coins compete based on price performance
- Win Prize: Winners share the prize pool
First Game Details:
- Entry Fee: $10 (in ETH)
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: $500 (in ETH)
- Game Begins: Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM UTC
Game Cycle:
- Games run every 24 hours
- Pick Period (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC): Make your predictions before the window closes
- Battle Period (10:00 PM – 4:00 PM UTC): Track price performance & watch how your pick performs
Note that while the BattleCast contracts haven’t been fully audited, our team is ready to address any issues that arise, & your feedback will be essential in refining & securing the experience
Ready to play?
https://battlecast.meme
BattleCast
Play BattleCast
battlecast.meme
Introducing the BattleCast Beta!!
The first public beta game is live & we’re kicking it off big with a $500 guaranteed prize pool
BattleCast is a prediction game where you pick coins, track their price performance, & compete to win prizes
Game Mechanics:
- Pick Coin: Predict which coin will perform the best
- Battle: Coins compete based on price performance
- Win Prize: Winners share the prize pool
First Game Details:
- Entry Fee: $10 (in ETH)
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: $500 (in ETH)
- Game Begins: Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM UTC
Game Cycle:
- Games run every 24 hours
- Pick Period (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC): Make your predictions before the window closes
- Battle Period (10:00 PM – 4:00 PM UTC): Track price performance & watch how your pick performs
Note that while the BattleCast contracts haven’t been fully audited, our team is ready to address any issues that arise, & your feedback will be essential in refining & securing the experience
Ready to play?
https://battlecast.meme
The first public beta game is live & we’re kicking it off big with a $500 guaranteed prize pool
BattleCast is a prediction game where you pick coins, track their price performance, & compete to win prizes
Game Mechanics:
- Pick Coin: Predict which coin will perform the best
- Battle: Coins compete based on price performance
- Win Prize: Winners share the prize pool
First Game Details:
- Entry Fee: $10 (in ETH)
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: $500 (in ETH)
- Game Begins: Thursday, April 24 at 4:00 PM UTC
Game Cycle:
- Games run every 24 hours
- Pick Period (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM UTC): Make your predictions before the window closes
- Battle Period (10:00 PM – 4:00 PM UTC): Track price performance & watch how your pick performs
Note that while the BattleCast contracts haven’t been fully audited, our team is ready to address any issues that arise, & your feedback will be essential in refining & securing the experience
Ready to play?
https://battlecast.meme
Honey, pack your bags
We're going to Disney World
We're going to Disney World
