Host/producer Mission: DeFi (innovator interviews) & DeFi Lunch (news/investing). Advise projects based on 26 yrs in startups, & crypto
How "decentralized" are #DeFi protocols, really?
Only 3.5%* of DeFi protocols are immutable and cannot be upgraded. And sure, @LiquityProtocol is one of them.
We need more true DeFi.
Source: twitter.com/ExponentialDeFi/status/1648831349376319489
Unfortunately though, the current signup limits and lack of 1 step lite wallet install makes onboarding non-crypto folks not viable. Hate to see Lens not able to execute on this big opportunity. I understand it is what it is, but still sucks.
I did DM @mhluongo.lens that a @tallycash.lens integration would be optimal.
Introducing DMs on @buttrfly.lens 🎉
Lens DMs are finally on mobile! Powered by @xmtplabs.lens , end-to-end encrypted, and interoperable with other @lensprotocol based apps like Lenster and LensPort.
A lot of improvements are planned for DMs, so please try it out and let me know of any feedback.
TestFlight link 👉 buttrfly.app
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Wrote this & discovered that you still have to claim a handle on @lensprotocol, so most of this is irrelevant until the gates are opened. This is though one of those moments where an opportunity for growth is significant enough, that some other steps may want to be considered to open things up.
Some significant issues need to be solved if Lens Protocol & @lenster.lens are going to take advantage of what is likely to be people looking for Twitter alternatives.
If Lens doesn't want to be crypto native only, then it needs a much better onboarding process including how to get a wallet and get setup.
Clear step by step instructions and conceptual explanations.
An explanation of what Collect means.
Bonus: A simple Lens only wallet for users to install quickly and setup profile.
Linking to Metamask will only equal most people leaving before they signup.
A better process for username/profile setup between the protocol and the apps.
Elon making it much easier for me to start engaging more here.
@stani.lens - you guys should start reaching out to the banned journalists.
@lenster.lens - Going to add more feedback notes here as I proceed with using.
#bug
When I first setup my profile I added additional links and edited my profile, but those links and edits are not appearing in my profile.
#hashtags
I did notice that hashtags are clickable, so for future usage, maybe have the hashtag text change color while in the editor.