While the naming and format may differ across companies, most software teams rely on some version of a product requirements document (PRD) to drive product execution. …

A few weeks ago, I started to think a lot about the phrase “the joy of movement” during my yoga practice. I considered it to be a profound and powerful motivation for working out — feeling joy because I was moving my body, and moving my body simply for the…

Setting an intention or purpose when starting anything is, by now, commonplace advice. We often associate establishing a “why” with big, ambitious endeavors like starting a company, getting on a fitness journey, changing the world, or setting annual goals. However, setting intentions for even the smallest tasks can provide clarity…

2022 was one of my most memorable years yet. I’m sharing a few highlights, lessons & my favourite works of media from the year below. In 2022, I: Joined 0x as a product manager. Working remotely as part of a global team has been fulfilling. …

Making sense of the fuss about DAOs. — You can find this and all my other explainers on my Mirror publication → Communities are inherently valuable. They bring together members’ resources, skills, knowledge, and experiences to create value for members and other people who engage with them. From crowd-sourcing advice to supporting non-profit causes and even reality show…

What DeFi is and why you should care. — To understand Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and why it exists, it’s essential first to understand the purpose of “Traditional Finance” (TradFi), particularly as it relates to the capital market. This is necessary because, for the most part, the capital market is what DeFi disrupts today. Finance in this context refers to…

Secure your username for the future of the web. — As we begin to see more mainstream use cases of blockchain technology in payments, gaming, art, and even social media, it’s becoming really important to further simplify the user experience of crypto in general — starting with addresses. Addresses are a huge part of how we interface with the blockchain…

A guide to non-custodial wallets for everyday people. — A couple of days ago, I was talking to someone about how fascinating I find decentralized wallets. This article is my attempt at explaining cryptocurrency wallets so you get a sense of what goes on under the hood; and how to think about them in the new decentralised world. To…

A step-by-step guide to minting NFTs for beginners — NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are the new wave in the cryptocurrency space. Over the last few months, they have opened up new channels for digital creators to monetize their work. An NFT is basically a record of a unique item on the blockchain. You can make an NFT for anything; art…