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21: Geoffrey Litt: Software You Can Shape

Geoffrey Litt (Website, X) is a designer, engineer, writer, and researcher at Ink & Switch, where he champions malleable software: the idea that ordinary people should be able to mold the digital tools they rely on every day. Ink & Switch is an independent research lab focused on how computers can help us think and work. While researching and writing, Geoffrey and team also build products and prototypes to explore how their ideas can exist in practice. Geoffrey got his PhD at MIT CSAIL, where he built on his inspiration around computational media like spreadsheets, hoping to push more software toward the ethos of end-user programming, but without the technical complexity. In a sense, why should using software and changing it be any different? Previously, he built software for teachers at Panorama Education, which he joined out of school as one of the first employees.Geoffrey and collaborators recently published a definitive piece on malleable software and we discussed it in detail. We dig into why most modern apps feel like sealed boxes rather than flexible tools and environments, and what changes when your app, document, or workspace, feels more like Lego than machinery. Geoffrey makes his case that we want software tooling to feel like a chef knife, not an avocado slicer, and we talk about how the best designed tools help users up a smooth slope of learning and ability. He argues in favor of deeper understanding, illustrated by one of my favorite ideas: The Nightmare Bicycle. We talk about how LLMs are enabling malleable software and how local tinkerers might be able to build systems for themselves and their team or communities that understand their needs more deeply than any professional designer could. Finally, Geoffrey lays out a call to arms for founders: build products that treat users as co-authors who understand their own needs, not just consumers.On one level, this is a conversation about software and design. But it is really about agency. I hope it inspires you to pop open the hood on various aspects of your life, look at what's inside, and trust yourself to tinker. As Steve Jobs said many years ago, "the minute you can understand that you can poke life, and if you push in, then something will pop out the other side; that you can change it, you can mold it—that's maybe the most important thing."All links and transcript: https://dialectic.fm/geoffrey-litt---This episode is brought to you by Hampton, a private, highly vetted membership for founders. Hampton surveyed over 100 members with net worths of $1M-100M to create its 2024 Wealth Report. They asked about financial goals, spending habits, how much founders themselves, investment portfolio breakdowns, risk tolerance, estate planning and philanthropy, and more. Visit https://joinhampton.com/community to access the report.---Timestamps2:12: Agency in a Digital World and Geoffrey's Creative Medium: Software12:17: Intro to Malleable Software20:42: "Popping Open the Hood" & The Nightmare Bicycle: A Case for Understanding How Systems Work27:47: Computational Media, Spreadsheets, and Digital Informality34:01: Legos and Home Cooking as Metaphors for Software42:30: Two Types of Malleable Software: Modular-by-Design and Hacking48:35: Hampton50:13: Designing for a Smooth Slope58:20: Unbundling Apps into Environments and Tools1:17:58: Why Do the Work at All When AI Can Do It? When Should We be in the Details?1:29:22: Empathy & Design: Enabling "Local Developers" Who Know Their and Their Community's Needs1:38:23: A Case for Optimism About Human Agency1:51:09: AI's Impact on Malleable Software1:59:03: Commercial Incentives and Ecosystem Change2:04:17: Research and Ink & Switch2:11:46: ChatGPT as a Muse2:15:34: Working at MUBI and Solving the "Too Many Things to Watch" Problem2:18:27: Japan's Culture of Care2:22:15: Mastery and Variety2:24:34: Joy and Clarity as a Parent2:25:30: Expressing Care Through What we Make

Onchain Media Episode #011 with XMAQUINA | DAOs, Robotics & AI | Hosted by Rachel Onchain

In our latest episode of Onchain Media, we’re joined by Mauricio, one of the founders of XMAQUINA 🤖🧠💥 This one’s for the builders, the dreamers, and anyone curious about what happens when you combine robotics, artificial intelligence, and decentralized governance. In this episode, we explore: ➡️ How XMAQUINA is reimagining the future of robotics using onchain infrastructure ➡️ What it means to structure a robotics project as a DAO — and why that matters ➡️ The practical implications of open, autonomous systems powered by AI ➡️ How token incentives, contributor dynamics, and governance frameworks play into it all ➡️ The team’s long-term vision to build a decentralized robotics network governed by the people who use and contribute to it If you’re excited about the intersection of intelligent machines and collective ownership, this conversation is your gateway into the next evolution of onchain coordination. Tune in as we unpack how XMAQUINA is pushing the boundaries of what's possible at the edge of autonomy, AI, and DAO innovation. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives from the frontiers of the onchain world. — 🌐 Resources & Links: 🔗 XMAQUINA Website – https://xmaquina.xyz 🔗 Join the DAO – https://discord.gg/xmaquina 🔗 Follow XMAQUINA – https://x.com/xmaquina_xyz 🔗 Learn More – https://xmaquina.xyz/whitepaper — 🎥 Produced by: Onchain Media 📍 Join the conversation: http://t.me/letstouchbase

DePIN Roundtable Ep.2 with Helium | Amir Haleem, Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Connor Lovely

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor, Mahesh, Santi, and Jason are joined by Amir Haleem of Helium to explore the evolving landscape of decentralized networks. They dive into Helium’s impressive revenue growth - from $400K to $2.7M per month - driven by its mobile subscriber base, and discuss the complexities of blending off-chain and on-chain revenue. The conversation covers tokenized equity, sustainable business models beyond token sales, and the convergence of crypto with traditional finance. Amir shares how Helium has shifted from a crypto-first approach to prioritizing service delivery and user satisfaction, offering key lessons in product distribution, user retention, and innovative tokenomics. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Microstrategy and Digital Asset Accumulation  03:42 - Market Trends: Crypto and Wall Street  05:03 - Santi's Perspective on Market Efficiency  06:19 - DePIN Projects and Public Market Strategies  06:41 - Helium's Potential for Going Public  08:50 - Cash Flow and Tokenomics in DePIN 12:07 - Helium's Recent Revenue Growth  12:55 - PMF for DePIN Networks  18:03 - User Engagement and Helium's Growth  19:05 - Helium's Revenue Sources Explained  21:06 - Convergence of Off-Chain and On-Chain Revenue  24:12 - Learning from Helium's Evolution  25:03 - Focus on Distribution Over Product  27:27 - Daily Active Users and Their Interaction  31:26 - Valuable Users and Helium's Ecosystem  33:45 - Cloud Points and User Experience  36:44 - Retention Curves: Crypto vs. Traditional Users  39:59 - Aligning Token and Equity Interests   Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

EP. 168 - Streamlining AI Agent Development with mkinf featuring CEO Veronica Nigro

In this episode of DevNTell we will be joined by Veronica Nigro who is the Co-Founder and CEO of mkinf. Mkinf is a library of hosted agents to streamline development and deployment of your agentic systems. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Veronica tell us her story behind how she co-founded the company, give us an overview of the platform and how you can get started today. Brought to you by our friends at Arbitrum 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Sponsor Message from Arbitrum 01:23 Welcoming Veronica Nigro: Co-founder and CEO of Mkinf 01:59 Veronica's Journey into AI and Technology 04:50 The Mkinf origin story 06:10 Mkinf's Unique Approach to AI Agents 14:25 Live Demo: Exploring Mkinf's Platform 29:03 Future of AI Agents and Mkinf's Roadmap — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Veronica, Co-Founder and CEO @ mkinf - https://x.com/veronicanigro_ 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — Sponsor To help support this podcast, build your next dApp using Arbitrum ℹ️ Docs: https://devdao.to/arbitrum ℹ️ Tutorials: https://devdao.to/arbitrum — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://mkinf.io/ ℹ️ Minf Platform - https://hub.mkinf.io/ ℹ️ GitHub - https://github.com/mkinf-io ℹ️ Mkinf Slack Channel - https://bit.ly/mkinf-slack ℹ️ mkinf X Account - https://x.com/mkinf_io ℹ️ mkinf Linkedin Account - / mkinf 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on X - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup

Hangout 7: Demo Day: AI Agents, Mini Apps & Frictionless DeFi with Samuel Huber, Vishal Mathur & ViperNFT

Join hosts Chinmay Patel and Marvyn Paul as they explore the cutting edge of Ethereum development with three innovative builders. Samuel Huber (dTech Founder) demonstrates his Morpho DeFi mini app, Vishal Mathur shows off viral Farcaster games like FarGuessr and FarFaucet, and ViperNFT shares insights from the Banker AI agent community. Discover how mini apps are creating an open app store within social feeds, why AI agents are revolutionizing financial interactions through natural language, and how friction reduction compounds into massive adoption opportunities. Products Featured: Morpho Mini App (DeFi lending) FarGuessr (Social gaming) FarFaucet (Developer tools) Banker AI Agent (Natural language trading) Connect with Our Guests: Samuel Huber – Founder of dTech, Farcaster Development Expert Twitter: https://x.com/samuellhuber dTech: https://dtech.vision/ Vishal Mathur – Mini App Developer & Creator Twitter: https://x.com/vmathur_ ViperNFT – Banker AI Community Contributor Twitter: https://x.com/VIPERnftDOTeth Meet Your Hosts: Chinmay Patel – Builder and Developer Advocate Twitter: https://twitter.com/chinmaydoteth Farcaster: https://warpcast.com/chinmaydoteth Marvyn Paul – Web3 Content Creator & Podcast Host Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpweb3wordsmith Podcast: https://pods.media/is-this-the-new-internet Part of our 10 Years of Ethereum celebration series Listen: https://pods.media/10-years-of-ethereum #Ethereum #DeFi #MiniApps #AIAgents #Farcaster #Web3

Inside Cat Town: Cozy Onchain Worlds, Fishing, Collectible Cats and a Top Mini App on Coinbase Wallet

n this episode, I sit down with the creators of Cat Town, one of the most charming and community-driven projects on Base. Cat Town is more than a cute collectible project — it’s a fully onchain world with interactive quests, digital cat companions, and a growing ecosystem of games, storytelling, and lore. We dive into: How Cat Town blends cozy aesthetics with deep onchain mechanics The vision behind building a persistent, evolving world on Base How player actions shape the lore and future of the game Upcoming features like quests, crafting, and social experiences Why fun, charm, and story are the secret weapons of Web3 adoption Whether you’re a cat lover, builder, or collector — this episode explores how Cat Town is creating a whimsical, lasting home in the onchain world. 🔗 Learn More & Follow: 👉 Visit Cat Town: cat.town 👉 Follow Cat Town on X: @cat_town_ 👉 Follow me for more Web3 deep dives: @latenightonbase 💬 Want to be featured on the show? DM me! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more convos with Web3’s most creative builders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The content on this channel is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. I am not a financial advisor, and all opinions expressed are my own. Always do your own research (DYOR) before making any financial decisions. Cryptocurrency and investing involve risks, and you should never invest money you can't afford to lose. This video may contain speculation, opinions, and commentary on publicly available information. Any references to individuals or projects are based on publicly available data and should not be taken as factual claims. Viewers are encouraged to form their own opinions and consult with a professional before making any financial decisions. By watching this video, you acknowledge and agree that this channel is not responsible for any financial losses or decisions you make. Always verify information independently and be cautious when investing in any asset. #DYOR #CryptoNews #FinancialDisclaimer #EntertainmentPurposesOnly