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Punk #5942 bought for 34.50 ETH ($84,023 USD) by 0x0F8b...259d from 0x8c4b...7bee cryptopunks.app/cryptopunks/…

⛓️‍💥 Decentralized doesn't mean unaccountable. Our new article breaks down what DeFi compliance actually involves, from illicit finance risks to managing cross-chain exposure. hubs.la/Q04jbx1S0

In hindsight, not posting for a couple months was a really bad choice... Do monkey jpegs still put me back in the algo?

I've been off the timeline for a bit. Not absent from the space — I've still been here every day, watching, thinking, staying close to what matters. But for the last few months I chose to go quiet and focus inward — on figuring out what my next move in crypto really looks like, and what kind of work actually lights me up. As that clarity has taken shape and I've been actively pursuing it, I felt it was time to put myself back out there and share what this process has looked like. After my time with Apechain came to an end, I took a step back from the TL to reflect on my journey in crypto thus far, and think seriously about what matters most to me in what I'm looking for next. What inspired me most about that chapter wasn't the role itself — it was the collective energy of a small team with real ambition and high expectations for what we could build together. That feeling of shared purpose, of writing something new. And equally as important to me was the opportunity to be an advocate and partner for hundreds of ambitious builders, projects, and protocols trying to achieve PMF and carve out a place for themselves in this industry. Whether it was through funding programs I built, workshopping roadmaps, or simply being a source of consistent chain support — being the person they could trust and rely on gave me a deep and genuine sense of fulfillment. I want to continue making that kind of impact. On the industry, and on the people building it. The last few months have been a humbling exercise in persistence. 100+ applications. Countless interviews. Rejection emails from companies I never even got to have a real conversation with. And one opportunity I went all in on — two months and five rounds deep, further than anyone had ever gotten in that process — that I lost at the very last moment. That one stung. BUT... persistence and relentlessness in the face of rejection are exactly the types of character traits required in the roles I specialize in. So we charge it to the game, shake it off, and double down. I've spent five years in this space every single day — through every cycle, every winter, every moment that reminded me why this industry is unlike anything else being built right now. I believe in where crypto is headed more than ever, and I want to continue being part of building it. I've worked across every external-facing function in the space (and before) — ecosystem, partnerships, customer success, growth, BD, account management. Wherever I've gone, I've brought high energy, genuine passion, and a deep level of thought that is more focused on outcomes than on objectives. I'm constantly analyzing how process can be improved, executing with a first principles, experimental mindset, and looking for new ways to predict and solve problems before they become problems. I believe every process is meant to be broken and rebuilt better — and that the difference between a good organization and a great one lives in the people willing to do that work relentlessly. What I'm actually built for is harder to put in a title: I thrive in ambiguity, build the playbook as I go, and do my best work in high-growth environments where the north star is clear but the road isn't paved yet. I'm looking for a team that's ambitious and scrappy, moves fast, embraces ambiguity, and wants people who help figure out the playbook — not just follow it. Philosophically progressive and intrinsically motivated by a desire to win. Unafraid to make bold moves and fail. Clear on direction. Where everyone gets their hands dirty and contributors help shape the company, not just execute within it. Those of you who've known me over the last five years know that I've spent most of my time in this space helping others — personally and through my work at Thrive and Apechain — and have rarely asked for anything in return. If I've made an impact on you, or you hold me in high regard, now is the time I'm asking. Help me bust down some doors. If you know a team building like that and who resonates with my mindset, I'd love an intro. DMs open, as always. Would love to chat 🫡

1/ Today, we are launching Blockworks Investor Relations for onchain businesses. We are rethinking how companies communicate with investors from the ground up.

Punk #4714 bought for 35 ETH ($70,536 USD) by 0x0f8b...259d from 0x94de...d49b cryptopunks.app/cryptopunks/…

Some upcoming things cooking that I'm excited for 👀 - Increased CEX deposit/withdrawl support for @ApeChainHUB, building on recent support from @BinanceUS - Automation and workflow support, already live on Curtis via @chainlink CRE - More options for in app deposit flows on and bridging to ApeChain - API and RPC aggregation, reducing costs and making it easier than ever for builders to get started - Additional RNG options - New $APE activations on @arbitrum

we hooked up some OpenClaw agents with Kodas and let them roam Otherside each of them can: navigate the world keep tabs on who they meet and decide who is a friend and journal. they were also able to map out who was a bot and which bots are related (we've started to see a bunch more OpenClaw bots join Otherside over the last week in particular) also one dude tried to convince the others to join his religion

A new hunt begins in @OthersideMeta. Blackbeard’s Bounty is live, a photo-based geo-hunter game built for Voyagers and their communities. Season 1 starts now, X marks the spot: blackbeard.apechain.com/ Details in the thread below 🏴‍☠️👇

Speaking of MineBoy... @mineboy_app The v2 of MineBoy is coming sooner rather than later, with MASSIVE updates. Only on @ApeChainHUB @apecoin

LIVE UPDATE: ApeChain intern just went ham on collections powered by $APE. ApeChain. Home of NFTs. @ApeChainHUB

Final reminder for ESP airdrop sign-up. BAYC holders qualify automatically once registered. ApeChain community members and those who minted our crosschain Presto demo with @espressoFNDN and @RariChain are eligible too. Deadline: Sun, Feb 8, 7pm EST.

Boba Agents is live The first agent-native AI trading terminal on SOL, BASE, BSC, and more. Equip your agents with the same tools and infrastructure top traders use everyday. Turn Claude into your advanced market maker, trader, or analyst. agents.boba.xyz

Tomorrow we'll be releasing a full announcement of our Mint collection @ApeChainHUB @OthersideMeta @apecoin There will be 75 unique cats with a total supply of 1,333. Full details tomorrow ♥️🫶

Just minted three packs and won a @ZardsNFT and @TheFisters ! Can't wait to see more

January recap for those who APE

Now is the best time to double down, not retreat imo. It's easy when everything goes up, but resilience is built when things might feel like the end of the world. We're gonna keep pushing at @OtherEggGenesis, with the goal to reward, surprise and delight. Excited for what's to come. 🐉

I'm building a game called The Mines. It's a side-scroller RPG that dives into the story of Koda 1541 and the search for his missing Artifacts. The world has a handcrafted 2.5D environment, an Ancient Coin collecting system, hidden chests, 20+ NPC's, quests, puzzles and more.