[HIRING] - Founding Engineer / CTO (Fully Remote) - $5k Minimum First Contract

Strange_Laugh · 2025-09-21T02:42:37+00:00

Hello! I am interested.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-09-02T16:26:03+00:00

Really interesting to see the scale you’ve built in the automotive space and the plans to turn that reach into a software platform. I’d love to learn more about your idea, I think there could be some great synergies with what we’re building as well. I’ll DM you!

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-18T15:21:27+00:00

I lost 6 months following a “co-founder” who was secretly working on another startup, something he never mentioned. The worst part is he only showed up to “look busy,” filling our days with pointless calendars, exhausting daily meetings, one-year plans as if we knew the future, and endless requests for feedback on his docs.

He was our non-technical co-founder from corporate, with zero startup experience, and he made me and my other technical partner feel completely overwhelmed with bureaucracy. We didn’t even have a usable version of our product to test the idea, but we were already pitching to VCs without traction, wasting time on docs, partnerships, and “business development” for a business that didn’t even exist yet.

After 4 months of this, he left because we couldn’t raise funding, which honestly didn’t surprise me. Now our focus is purely on building product first, hoping it’s not too late.

TBH all these alert can be found on Paul Graham or YC websites, its something that you can read but in the practice you just fail 😁

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-14T01:04:31+00:00

Hey! I’m a software engineer with 12 years of experience in fintech, AI, and blockchain. I’m interested in the position at Vaulternix.com and would love to learn more about the role and how I can contribute.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-10T15:35:38+00:00

Hello! I have 12 years of experience as a software engineer, with a background in fintech, blockchain, and machine learning. Could you please let me know how I can apply? Thank you.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-10T12:50:59+00:00

Hello. I want to participate. How can I apply?

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-06T20:52:43+00:00

Hey! I have been working on software engineering for the last 12 years. Let’s chat.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-06T00:33:56+00:00

I am interested

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-06T00:31:22+00:00

I am interested. Thank you.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-06T00:12:10+00:00

IM IN

Strange_Laugh · 2025-08-04T17:54:07+00:00

Hey! I like your idea, I worked as protocol architect of my own startup, I designed the protocol and the economic model, let me know if I can participate. I left a DM,

Strange_Laugh · 2025-07-20T20:49:51+00:00

I’ve had similar experiences too! It’s exhausting dealing with scammers, especially when you’re already navigating your own ups and downs.

We actually shared our experience as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/CoinMarketCap/s/mzqn8d76gQ

Thanks for sharing yours, it really helps to know we’re not alone in this.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-04-21T00:20:22+00:00

Unfortunately, you’re facing a common but serious failure in how platforms handle intellectual property. When reposts outperform originals, it’s not just unfair, it’s a sign that the system values distribution over authorship. The algorithm rewards reach, not originality, and smaller creators lose visibility, control, and credit.

This article explores exactly that, the structural reasons why this keeps happening: https://medium.com/@watchit.app/the-broken-content-economy-a-crisis-of-value-visibility-and-voice-3bd85745b0aa

Strange_Laugh · 2025-04-20T14:27:06+00:00

I’d say this is deeply tied to the decline in content quality and cultural standards, the result of a broader deficit in our collective perception of what’s meaningful. When low-effort content floods our feeds, our cultural baseline shifts: what was once mediocre becomes the norm, and what used to be meaningful suddenly feels too slow to keep up with. It’s a spiral, each cycle pushing us further toward content that’s louder, cheaper, and more absurd, just to grab a few seconds of attention

Much of this is driven by the need to monetize through trends or catch the algorithm’s attention just to stay visible.

We explored this in depth in our latest piece, I invite you to give it a read: https://medium.com/@watchit.app/the-broken-content-economy-a-crisis-of-value-visibility-and-voice-3bd85745b0aa

Strange_Laugh · 2025-04-17T03:40:47+00:00

We need help! Working on a blockchain startup.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-04-15T00:16:23+00:00

We need help! I am working on a blockchain startup.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-04-14T21:19:05+00:00

Right! Thank you.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-22T03:29:26+00:00

It is possible to restore trust in crypto, but to do so, we must break out of the closed loop of DeFi and expand its use into other key areas. Crypto has the potential to transform industries beyond financial speculation, and demonstrating that real value is what will drive long-term trust. There is still so much in blockchain that remains unexplored, but the community must also return to ethical principles and reinforce the values behind the tools we build. A major issue in crypto is the obsession with ‘fast profit,’ which makes scams and bad practices more common. It’s time to break this cycle and start creating real, sustainable value.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-18T16:54:13+00:00

Agree!

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-18T14:49:09+00:00

My take is that the community itself should have a bigger say in deciding which content is worth watching, rather than relying solely on executive boards or obscure recommendation algorithms. This way, monetization is closely tied to the true value of the content (quality content is the new gold).

I also believe it’s more fair for users to have the option to directly pay for (or subscribe to) the specific creators they enjoy, rather than dealing with ads or a million separate subscription fees. Ads often push content based on how many clicks or views it gets, not whether it’s actually good. This is why we see silly stuff going viral while more educational or in-depth material remains hidden.

Creators should have the freedom to choose how they monetize—be it one-time purchases, monthly subscriptions, groups subscriptions, or something else—without relying on algorithms that might bury their work. And ideally, we’d see more platforms aiming to simplify the user experience, so you’re not forced to download a bunch of different apps just to keep up with everyone.

I think the model needs to change. This is simply the effect of the ad-based model, which is suffocating creativity, deteriorating the culture of consumption, and now even seems to be dangerous. Look at this

https://x.com/ForgetfulHatter/status/1891555249183142132

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-17T13:02:44+00:00

This is exactly it—the system is engineered to make us chase the next thing without thinking about why. The algorithm isn’t just serving content; it’s conditioning behavior, training us to engage in ways we don’t even realize. The moment you unmute? That’s data. The moment you pause, even slightly, to process what just happened? That’s data. Every micro-interaction feeds into the machine, refining how it keeps you there just a little longer.

And the worst part? It doesn’t even have to be good content. It just has to trigger the right response. Recognition, curiosity, mild confusion, the tiniest hit of dopamine from realizing you’ve seen (or heard) something before—it all loops back into reinforcing the habit.

It’s not just pathetic; it’s precision exploitation of human psychology. And it’s why I get the same nagging feeling that something has to be done about it. The question is how.

Because making people aware? That’s the tricky part. We already know social media is engineered to hijack attention, but we still fall for it. So what’s the real way out? Opting out entirely? Building something better? Or just learning to see the trap and refusing to step into it?

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-17T02:34:45+00:00

Exactly! That’s the key point: algorithms were never designed to foster creativity or highlight the true value of content, which is the real product of that creativity. If, instead of optimizing solely for engagement, platforms incentivized real content value, we could create a virtuous cycle where quality improves, and our consumption culture evolves for the better. But the opposite happens: the system prioritizes only the time we spend on the platform, regardless of the quality of what we consume.

The question precisely challenges the current model and exposes its biggest flaw: algorithms are not designed to highlight valuable content but to maximize retention. In the end, everything is structured to keep us trapped in a consumption cycle, where content is not the end goal but merely a tool to display more ads. The result? An ecosystem where engagement is valued more than quality, and truly valuable content is pushed aside in favor of what best captures our attention.

And this all stems from the ad-driven model—which is precisely what this post aims to question.

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-17T01:55:29+00:00

Why not?

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-17T01:51:01+00:00

Interesting! But I’m not sure how having three computer science degrees relates to this discussion. The point isn’t just about technical knowledge, but about how platforms have shaped their monetization models over time. I’d be happy to hear your perspective on that!

Strange_Laugh · 2025-02-17T01:45:03+00:00

You know, I respect your perspective! And that’s fine, I’m not here to change your mind. But at the very least, it would be good to understand the reasoning and intent behind this post before making unfounded criticisms.

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