on the blockchain
The state of scaling Ethereum.
There are many projects working to improve scalability on the Ethereum blockchain. ConsenSys Media has a nice summary of them, including latest statuses. | learn more
Author: Man
on the blockchain
The SEC joins the ICO party.
Step 1: Check out HoweyCoins. Step 2: ? Step 3: Profit. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Basecamp’s employee handbook published on github.
I admire a company that opens the kimono and publishes their handbook for the world to see. Especially one as well-put-together as this! | learn more
oh, chicago
Chicago’s Yolk is profiled in Forbes.
With one of their newer locations located directly behind our house, Yolk has quickly become our go-to breakfast spot. They are a small chain with a strong presence in Chicago (and now beyond!). | learn more
oh, chicago
The history of O’Hare Airport.
I really geeked out on the detailed story of how the airport has developed over 73 years. I learned so much, including why we don’t have a Terminal 4 today. | learn more
fun facts
True story of hiring manager catfished by job candidate.
“SaaStr CRO Dayna Rothman’s true story of how she was catfished by an AE candidate…” | learn more
fun facts
What are water towers for?
If you’ve ever wondered why all cities seem to have giant water towers, this is the link for you. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
About Masayoshi Son & his vision fund.
The Economist published the interesting tale of SoftBank’s $100 Billion Vision Fund, and its leader Masayoshi Son. He bet big during the first internet bubble and lost almost everything. Now’s he’s back and bigger than ever. | learn more
big ideas
The drive behind Bezos’ Blue Origin space company.
Have you ever heard of Vaclav Smil? Bezos sure has… “In a new interview with the CEO of German media conglomerate Axel Springer, Bezos explained why it is so vital for humanity to take to space…” | learn more
thoughts of food
How to kill a fish.
This is amazingly interesting! “Most of the fish we eat die by asphyxiation. But there’s a better way, both for the fish and those who eat them.” | learn more