Tulum is at a crossroads. On one hand, we face immense pressures—fragile ecosystems, unchecked development, and a heavy economic dependency on tourism, a sector that has recently seen an unprecedented downturn. On the other hand, we are blessed with a vibrant, creative community that refuses to accept business as usual.
In an age of algorithmic addiction and commodified identities, the creator economy is both the promise of liberation and the risk of deeper enclosure. Today’s platforms reward attention over intention, conversion over connection. But the future cannot, and must not, be built on extraction. The next era of digital creativity will be built on consent. […]
In Tulum, the ocean is not just a backdrop — it’s the heart of a movement. This June, two powerful gatherings reminded us that regeneration is not a future goal, but a living, breathing act of community, ceremony, and radical love.
Orange DAO isn’t your typical accelerator. Born from a collective of Y Combinator alumni, it’s taking a decentralized approach to venture funding, where builders fund builders and the startup support model itself evolves alongside the very technologies it backs. In an industry defined by rapid disruption, Orange DAO aims to be just as agile as […]
When I first met LaQuida Landford, I was immediately drawn to her vibrant and passionate love for her community and her unwavering commitment to uplifting Black and Brown people through AfroVillage, a regenerative cultural initiative founded to create intentional spaces for healing, creativity, and economic opportunity for people of color globally. AfroVillage PDX, based in […]
As Web3 evolves, so do its exploit vectors. What began as a code-hardening arms race has metastasized into a multifront battlefield, smart contract vulnerabilities now duel with psychologically sophisticated phishing schemes and systemic economic attack surfaces. The attack surface has fractal complexity. The stakes have never been higher, with the recent Bybit hack of $1.5 […]
In a rapidly evolving digital world, gaming has emerged as a dynamic frontier where technology and entertainment converge. With the United States entering a pro-crypto era under recent political developments and a renewed focus on mainstream appeal, Virtually Human Studio (VHS), under the visionary leadership of CEO Nir Efrat, has positioned itself as a key […]
Certora is making smart contract security more accessible by open-sourcing the Certora Prover, the most advanced formal verification engine for Ethereum (EVM), Solana (sBPF), and Stellar (WASM). Developers can now leverage this powerful tool for free, ensuring that their smart contracts are secure, transparent, and community-driven. What Is Certora Prover? The Certora Prover has been […]
It has only been a few short weeks, but the crypto landscape in the United States has already undergone a seismic transformation. With the departure of Gary Gensler and the arrival of a new administration, there is a palpable shift in the tone and approach to digital asset regulation. For years, the industry lamented unclear […]
We’ve covered Redg Snodgrass a few times over his career, with the most recent coverage taking a look at his platform to replace Crunchbase or Linkedin. He’s a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur with a solid reputation for supporting builders and getting into the bleeding edge of new, emerging, and often turbulent markets. Redg and his […]
