Dave Friedman

I still see a lot of people trying to do crypto for AI compute stuff, and the thesis just doesn't make any sense.

The vast majority of compute buyers are (1) fiat-denominated and (2) averse to crypto.

If you are to succeed with a crypto for AI compute endeavor you need to explain the mechanism by which enterprise adopts crypto payment rails and the record for that over the past ~15 years is not exactly in your favor.

Assuming the CFTC signs off on compute derivatives the biggest hurdle is market education.

While it’s fun to watch Keira Knightley prance around in a cocktail dress and heels, the notion that she could fight a grown man in hand to hand combat is risible.

(A comment on the new Netflix show Black Doves.)

It’s too bad Wallace Shawn is such an execrable person, as this is a great film.

I don’t know who needs to hear this but your wired mouse won’t work if it’s not plugged in.