This is a story about hunting frogs, a surprising adventure that unfolded at Devcon 2024 in bustling Bangkok. Picture a lively Ethereum conference, buzzing with innovative energy and filled with passionate people. Among this excitement, a simple frog-themed game became the gateway to understanding how movements begin and grow.The GameThe game...
Inspired by numerous people migrating their Next.js applications from Vercel to self-hosted VPS on Hetzner due to pricing concerns, I decided to explore self-hosting some of my non-critical applications. Additionally, I wanted to push my technical boundaries by running Llama 3.2 using Ollama and making its API available to power AI applications...
I've recently come across a new program by Block71, named SuperCharge, shared by some influencers on LinkedIn. On first glance, it looked interesting because it’s focused on marketing spend, which is a crucial area for startups. However, spending more time on the website led to alarm bells going off in my head as I noticed various red flags as a...
As an entrepreneur and founder I've spent considerable time on the YC Co-Founder Platform.In this post, I'll share my observations about how I use the platform, the types of people you're likely to encounter there and offer insights on whether it's worth your time if you're looking for a co-founder.Why I'm on the YC Co-Founder PlatformAs a solo...
As an entrepreneur who has experienced both venture capital-backed and bootstrapped startups, I'm often asked about the pros and cons of each approach. Recently, a fellow entrepreneur considering starting a new venture after leaving his job asked me how to choose between these two paths.My response?They're not as different as you might think.The...
Have you ever hesitated to start a blog because you thought, "What if no one reads it?"Well, I've got news for you – that excuse just flew out the window. I recently came across a brilliant idea from Manuel Moreale (Manu) who offered to be the first reader for anyone starting a blog. The concept is beautifully simple: start writing, send him your...
IntroductionAs developers and CTOs, we're always on the lookout for innovative ways to integrate AI into our business processes. Recently, I took on an exciting challenge: developing an agent-based sales outreach tool that sent over a thousand personalized emails for a side project.This technical blog post aims to share the insights gained from...
Angel investing has become an increasingly popular activity, especially with the rise of startup culture and success stories of people making life-changing returns. You've probably seen posts on social media or heard from friends about the allure of investing in early-stage companies and potentially hitting it big when one of them exits...
When I first heard about Angel Squad (by Hustle Fund), I was intrigued by the concept of a community for angel investors and startup enthusiasts. As someone based in Singapore, the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from around the world was incredibly appealing so I pulled the plug and joined the community.This is my review of...
Earlier today, I ran into an issue when trying to renew the road tax for my vehicle online. After entering my vehicle plate number and owner ID, I received an error message stating:We are unable to renew your road tax. Our records show that your vehicle has insufficient/no insurance coverage. Your current insurance is valid from xxxx to xxxx....
Singapore Government Securities (SGS) bonds are often a go-to investment choice for Singaporeans due to their low-risk nature and the assurance of returns. In 2022, the rates on these bonds ranged from 0.5% to 4.4%, offering a seemingly steady investment. However, even these 'risk-free' investments carry hidden risks, the most significant of...
What Does "High Risk, High Reward" Really Mean?In the world of personal finance, you've probably heard the phrase "high risk, high reward". This saying is a cornerstone of investment philosophy, often thrown around in discussions about stocks, bonds, or real estate. But what does it really mean, and how does it apply to you as a busy...
updated 7 Oct 2024This is my /now page. It tells you what I'm focused on in my life right now.Location📍 Singapore, JurongFamilyJovy & I have recently welcomed our 2nd kid, Rendell, into the family and he's been a bundle of joy. However, having "2 under 2" can be really trying and we are learning to figure out the new normal for all of us and we...
Projects on Ethereum get hacked every single day. In fact, you have an entire publication dedicated to hacked projects with a leaderboard of the greatest losers.If you have been a programmer, you know it is extremely hard to not introduce bugs into your software. Writing code is not just thinking about how to get a program to do what it’s...
“Hey, I think I might be depressed”I said that to my wife one day as I looked up the different signs of depression.Hopeless outlook? Checked.Loss of interest? Checked.Fatigue and sleep problems? Checked.Anxiety? Definitely checked - with the bouts of anxiety attacksIrritability? Yep, my wife can attest to that.What doesn't make sense is… “How,...
You feel a sense of disgust when your mum or spouse looking into your phone, but why is it that it’s alright for internet companies or your country to do the same?What is it that makes us feel repulsive when your parent looks into your phone?The answer is simple.You didn’t wanted to be judged - because you do not share the same opinions as your...
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) platforms are emerging from the decentralization movement citing how they will replace the traditional Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) model where Certificate Authorities (CAs) are in charge of controlling the identities, but that will not be the case unless our society becomes more egalitarian. Until then, a hybrid...
You’ve probably read many articles about ditching the $5 coffee, getting the right brokerage, bank, utility account, etc, and buying the right stocks. This article will tell you if you want to reach financial independence, ignore those articles.When I first started on my path on financial freedom I mistook financial freedom as a destination. That...
Following the discussion on how Zero-knowledge Proof (ZKP) can be used in the field of civic technologies (CivicTech) and specifically how it can be used by different NGOs to coordinate food distribution to the food insecured, I’ve embarked on creating a demo application to showcase how it can be done as part of my fellowship with RadicalXChange...
As a junior developer, I was very concerned about getting things done. With any task, how to make things work concerned me the most. Learning to do test-driven development (TDD) comes a long way to help me make sure the code works as I intended - for both positive and negative examples. However, as I come across the "Representable/Valid...
Multi-signature (or multisig) wallets presents a way for different participants to agree (or disagree) on a particular transaction on the blockchain (ie, issuance of a electronic bill of lading on a token registry), but is that the only way? In this article I explore various options to represent the signalling of the intent for a transaction that...