Shayne Coplan: He Took Prediction Markets Mainstream In so doing, Polymarket’s founder demonstrated a real-world consumer use case for crypto, earning him a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2024 list.

Alternatives to “mainstream” social media Aside from twitter, instagram, youtube (and tiktok), which are not content creator-friendly in all aspects, is there really any other alternative? I feel like my work doesn’t reach people either on account of faulty algorithms, or straight up spam bots cluttering the space. There’s close to no engagement. Is there any video-oriented platform tha…

Smart glasses need to be stylish to really go mainstream Style is crucial to wearable devices in a way that’s not necessarily true of other personal gadgets. | Photo by Becca Farsace / The VergeWhen I first saw the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses a few weeks ago, I noticed something. In the event space Meta had so carefully prepared, there was a wall showcasing the different frames, colors, and lenses. It…