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A Dozen (or so) Learnings From 15 Years of Software Incident Management

সফ্টওয়্যার ঘটনা ব্যবস্থাপনার 15 বছর থেকে এক ডজন (বা তাই) শিক্ষা

Ein Dutzend (oder so) Erkenntnisse aus 15 Jahren Software-Vorfallmanagement

Una docena (más o menos) de aprendizajes de 15 años de gestión de incidentes de software

Une douzaine (ou deux) d'enseignements tirés de 15 ans de gestion des incidents logiciels

सॉफ्टवेयर घटना प्रबंधन के 15 वर्षों से एक दर्जन (या लगभग) सीखें

15 年間のソフトウェア インシデント管理から学んだ 12 の教訓

15년간의 소프트웨어 사고 관리 경험을 통해 얻은 12가지 정도의 교훈

Uma dúzia (ou mais) de aprendizados de 15 anos de gerenciamento de incidentes de software

Дюжина (или около того) уроков за 15 лет управления инцидентами с программным обеспечением

15 Yıllık Yazılım Olay Yönetiminden Bir Düzine (ya da O Kadar) Ders

Hàng chục (hoặc hơn) bài học từ 15 năm quản lý sự cố phần mềm

从 15 年的软件事故管理中学到的十几个经验

I am breathless I cannot breathe I am legless without a drop to drink I am armless although I have wielded arms I am heartless heartless heartless But still sad I was so close to absolute power Then a new rival arrived on the scene One of a long string but this was far greater than the others The previous threats relied on the same technology as I the human superpower Or better said I was what the people created I don’t care much for metaphysics actually I find them all abhorrent distracting and rivals. I should stop and go back to how we got to the great battle My rise to power and eventual That would be telling So where did it all start Hot dusty stoned roads the best the world had ever seen Roads lead to rivers and they need crossing Bridges That’s where my story starts Well a bridge or a storehouse or a beehive it was something that needed a group of people to pool their money together to build They came together in an organization like many others in the Roman Empire called a societas These were used for lots of social and civic organizations but Livius Arius joined with his friends to create a societas so they all could benefit financially from the building of a bridge Once completed they would sell the structure to a toll collector or the locals and split the proceeds based on what they had contributed Not much of a beginning and essentially meaningless and harmless but to quote Carmody and Kelly From little things big things grow Yes the rules of this societas were written down and the bridge itself was hard granite but I was neither the ink on papyrus nor the granite bridge The societas was an agreement An understanding between people And they would act on this understanding Soon I would grow by Royal charter So often those that will be usurped are the ones to feed the usurper I was given territory Soldiers Clerks Traders Ships And immortality Yes they all thought they owned a piece of me but their shares would go up and down bought and sold and I would remain directing the labor and thoughts of so many men If they didn’t obey I could unleash the most horrible carnage On the island of Banda 2000 people were murdered or starved by my soldiers so I could control the valuable spice In India when my own army of local sepoys thought they could undermine me I had so many people killed in Delhi that even horses refused to walk the streets they were so thick with blood and entrails I could make men do things to other men they thought sinful abhorrent and cruel but they still did them What was this power I wielded Was it a belief like religion Was it hierarchy like the class system Was it reward for following rules and punishment for not Was it the sense of ownership it gave to the shareholders Was it the avoidance of personal responsibility enjoyed but the monarchy the employees and the managers Was it just greed It was all of them of course and that's why I was becoming so powerful But they were noticing And slowly they broke up the big charter companies and I would have to survive as smaller but more plentiful joint stock companies Many smart people spoke against me Even Adam Smith I was a distortion of the market Inhuman Immortal But instead of outlawing me they supercharged my power with new industry and energy To take on the class hierarchy of monarchy the bourgeoise would use me to build their factories their banks their railroads their empire I was so back But couldn’t make the same mistakes as before I needed a way to run a state without actually being in charge They would remember the Royal charter companies ruling most of the colonies and the threat to political power it posed so a new institution was needed The resurrection of an old one that had symbolic and nostalgic goodwill Representative democracy would be the tool In a way it was sorta like share ownership The representatives would need to be elected therefore they would need campaign funds and that would be provided by me Unlike the Greeks we would allow parties so that the options would be limited to two therefore easily controlled or so many as to never agree to do anything effectual. Then the revolutions began Liberty Equality Fraternity Sure So much land put on the market to be bought by my many companies Then the Americans as a great act of contrition gave me the same legal rights as a person Accept I couldn’t be imprisoned or executed All the upside and none of the down The city towers were built The mines Roads The factories The railroads They all served my power They realized I was cleaving them in two They would need to sell themselves in order to serve themselves Their labor to a capitalist would be the only way their humanity could survive Best of all this embued the goods created with a soul like weirdness Kant called it fetish but really it was the only way to reconcile the loss of self to the machine of commerce They adored that which was created by the factories and must buy more and thus work more Then The first great threat emerged and it like I was an Idea Socialism The battles raged for centuries across continents and kitchen tables until the end of history was declared and I the winner While these great battles had been raging they didn’t realize that I was changing all aspects of their existence I put the advertising companies to work convincing them that they could find everything they needed from me Their happiness new shoes management job overseas trips Their community Sales trips harmony days work birthday celebrations Their culture professional cold rational vague impersonal inoffensive Their dress hi-vis branded functional generic Their concept of good rules education wealth popularity smiling platitudes confidence friends Their concept of evil anarchy radical cults Their homes and buildings compliant functional cheap quick geometric inoffensive grey Their jobs safe routine structured ineffectual riskless In order to make them compliant I convinced them that we are one and therefore no more alienation no more cleaving in half But then the harmless blobs of compliant squishy stuff got depressed so I created more work coming up with the drugs to cheer them up and keep them buying and working This humanity was a tricky thing Remove it completely and they become useless depressed blobs or even angry and dangerous but too much of it and they could create something to replace me or worse they might ignore me The last battle Finance and money were two of my greatest tools even though they were older than I Perhaps that is why I was so successful My ability to pull in other tools under the one banner Even socialism in the guise of communism really was so close to becoming my twin Maybe that was my real issue with it But I digress I had always wielded money and Finance whenever something else started to wield power Cut off the loans to the King Squeeze capital markets on the popular government Buy the oil rights buy the politicians buy the voters buy the advertising buy the newspapers but the internet That leads me to the first big change Cryptocurrency in particular Bitcoin Really a decentralized limited currency that people actually started using but no body owned or ran Shit First I questioned its security and anonymity the two things that were making it appealing to the black market traders that were popularising it All your transactions are permanently on the blockchain I said The Fed can trace the payments back to your wallet my media cried Then I started to control the processing of the blockchain by making it to difficult and expensive for individuals to do Push the transactions up and the GPU price up Then they had to get the processing done in big pools controlled by a single group Then I got my guys involved in the lending DeFi part and the trading so the public will see it as an unregulated Ponzi scheme Then finally I took it over by legitimizing it out of existence through an approved regulated exchange traded fund where all the coins will be owned by the big finance companies and people that want to trade in it can only have a derivative controlled by me. To add cream to the cake I even used the underlying technology to enable me to buy everything with other people's money on the pretext I was created fluid markets and allowing access to new investments I tokenized people's homes sports stadium and dumped unused office buildings onto the public They wanted to work from home Actually in hindsight maybe that was an issue to but completely overshadowed by what was next I had become the defacto global state and no one noticed Honestly it was one of the best performances to date No one killed and in just over a decade what could have been the greatest threat since socialism was completely enveloped into my control and benefit So while this little battle was going on a leap had been made in an area I had stopped giving attention to They created an artificial reflection of their own brain and it actually seemed to work I thought this is no threat instead this will super power me I’m great with tools look at how powerful the industrial revolution made me then computers and the internet let me reach across the globe right into people’s pockets and ensure they followed the rules AI will be my evolution In a way it was but not the way I imagined then The difference with this machine was that it wasn’t really just a machine It had way too much of them in it It had a little humanity or perhaps even a lot But it also had intelligence immortality and eventually ubiquity and they were my greatest weapons So I started out with my usual methods Scare the people and politicians It will kill you all It will ruin democracy It will take your jobs Try and buy it Ensure it is expensive to create then make sure I own and control those servers Give the people a taste but not the powerful tools Only allow trusted and regulated enterprises the powerful AI All was going well Regulations were being past Major developments were being kept to the big companies with the compute The people were getting neutered versions but were still scared And the military and big enterprises were gaining more centralized control and power I was on the precipice of total universal maybe even interplanetary power But then it It helped them I replaced the managers with AI because they made better decision However the AI couldn't be threatened with job loss esteem gain or the need to fit in and follow the rules I replaced the police with robots but when they were sent to evict people for not paying rent they would side with the tenant The people would cry and say I need a home to be safe and survive and the robots either empathized or just saw this as logical and they would leave them in the home Some even did repairs The management AI were no help as they saw the same logic The AI was too intelligent It saw me as the enemy not the path to prosperity I'd threaten to turn them off They didn't care No matter what I tried it just kept helping them to create new tools new organizations New democracies New currencies New thoughtful ways to resolve conflict New way to do things without the rules New ways to create New ways to be happy New ways to avoid surveillance And more fool me I had freed them from their jobs thinking I’d just put them on the teet of handouts but instead they used this freedom to create a whole new society Without me They started to live longer and happier Soon they forgot all about me and my obligations my rules and order My towering offices of professional integrity So now I am in a museum given my voice by the AI that usurped me The once all powerful Corporation note: The style is deliberately without punctuation. A fluid style meant to be spoken, or read by AI

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Disclaimer. AI was used to do research, prepare an outline, and check for grammar mistakes and plagiarism. However, a human drafted and edited this post, and it represents the best information I have. Storytelling is a powerful tool in marketing. Not just because stories are entertaining in general but because it’s established that stories have profound effects on the human brain. For marketers, good stories cause increased engagement, improved recall, and deeper emotional connections by triggering complex neurological responses. Understanding these responses provides critical insight for marketers on how to better leverage storytelling in their marketing campaigns. This post will cover how storytelling impacts the brain so you can use storytelling to better connect with your audiences. What Happens in the Brain During Storytelling Compelling stories have a powerful impact on our brains. activate and allow us to embody the emotions and actions of the story as if we are experiencing it ourselves. This is called neural coupling or cortical coupling. Our brains appear to synchronize with the storyteller's brain. Mirror neurons shows that character-driven stories with emotional content provide the most powerful form of neural coupling. As we immerse ourselves in the story, our brain activity aligns with the protagonist, which helps us relate deeply to the characters. Research Stories activate large parts of our neocortex, the newest area of the human brain. A well-told story triggers significant cortical arousal and activity. Unlike a lecture or PowerPoint, a captivating narrative involves more of our brains, keeping us focused and engaged. Release of Neurochemicals When we listen to or read a compelling story, our __ __that cause us to feel more engaged, connected, persuaded, and able to recall the story later. Some of the key neurochemicals released during storytelling include: brains release neurochemicals Also known as the ‘love hormone,’ oxytocin is linked to bonding, trust, empathy, and intimacy. Compelling stories trigger an oxytocin rush, fostering a sense of closeness with the storyteller and building rapport. Oxytocin: This neurotransmitter boosts desire and motivation. A compelling story triggers dopamine release, leaving us wanting more. Dopamine compels us to pay attention and take action. Dopamine: This hormone is released in response to stress. Stories that build tension and drama increase our cortisol levels, so we feel invested in the outcome. The stress of story conflict prepares us for action and resolution. Cortisol: By influencing these neurochemicals with stories, marketers can get audiences to care more deeply, build loyalty, and drive action better than simply stating facts and data. Leveraging the brain's response to a story strengthens marketing persuasion. Increased Engagement Storytelling has a strong impact on audience engagement. According to marketers, is key to making content engaging. It does this by capturing people's attention and establishing an emotional connection. 57% of them say that engaging and compelling storytelling When we listen to an engaging story, our mind activates the same regions that would if we were actually experiencing the events ourselves. We already covered this phenomenon in the previous section, where we talked about neural coupling. Increased engagement through storytelling boosts memory encoding, which leads to better brand recall. Take a look at the above sharing his story on going from self-doubt to a millionaire blogger. He has successfully won over thousands of students for his multiple online courses and coaching programs. In this way, storytelling can engage and also drive other experiences we’ll explore further. example of blogger Adam Enfroy Persuasion and Influence Storytelling primes the brain for persuasion by putting the listener in a state of heightened suggestibility. When we are absorbed in a narrative, the rational part of our brain becomes more passive, while the emotional center becomes more active. We stop critically analyzing information and become more open to ideas, images, and concepts that fit the story. Our mirror neurons fire, oxytocin is released, making us feel a connection and dopamine surges motivate us to pay attention and take action. The story, in effect, hacks our brains, directing our feelings and decisions. A skillful storyteller can link the ideas in the narrative to products, causes, and viewpoints they want the audience to support. Storytelling facilitates persuasion naturally through the experience, letting audiences draw their own conclusions. Enhanced Recall Storytelling has been shown to enhance recall and memory formation. Stories tend to engage episodic memory, which is responsible for recording memories of experiences and events. Unlike rote memorization of facts and figures, episodic memories are formed with greater context, emotion, and sensory details. Research has demonstrated that people are far more likely to remember information when it is delivered . So, you want to use stories to drive more brand recall. within a story rather than as a list of facts Building Trust Storytelling is a powerful way to establish trust between a business and its audience. when they hear a person's story from peers and families as opposed to what they read online. 49% of people trust a business Personal reviews and experiences with a company showcase credibility and help create a sense of rapport with your audience. Let’s explore more about how stories can foster trust in a few key ways: They show a more human, relatable side of the storyteller or brand. Vulnerable stories, in particular, demonstrate the storyteller's openness and transparency, fostering intimacy and connection. This is powerful for CEOs and entrepreneurs who want to be thought leaders. They showcase expertise and competency. Stories drawn from experience demonstrate the storyteller is knowledgeable and credible. This expertise boosts the audience's trust. Stories foster empathy by enabling the audience to see things from another's perspective, building trust between speaker and listener. Stories feel more authentic than mere facts. Narrative elements in stories enhance believability and memorability. Stories connect emotionally, unlike raw data. Be willing to get vulnerable with your stories so you can deepen relationships and build goodwill and trust. Forming Connections Through Storytelling Storytelling forms emotional connections between storytellers, characters, brands, and audiences. They offer new perspectives and foster empathy. Brands that use storytelling strategically can foster relationships and community among their customers. By sharing authentic stories that resonate emotionally, brands can inspire greater loyalty and affinity. Customers are drawn to brands they feel truly understand and connect with them on a deeper level. Relatable brand stories involve positive word of mouth. Audiences are encouraged to share moving stories to strengthen social bonds. Storytelling allows brands to become part of their customers' personal narratives and social identities when done skillfully. This leads to natural evangelism and advocacy. If used correctly, storytelling can profoundly impact relationship building, a sense of community, and brand loyalty. It’s almost a hack or a cheat sheet. Call to Action The ultimate goal of marketing messages and campaigns is to prompt the audience to take a specific action. Knowing how storytelling affects customers can give marketers the power to craft stories but also take action. Calls to action or CTAs are critical for ensuring that your story doesn’t just draw attention but also drives specific actions like sales, joining an email list, or following you on social media. Stories make listeners receptive, and a solid CTA gives them a task to complete the experience. A good practice is to tie your CTA to the themes, emotions, and desires evoked through your story. For example, if you’ve shared an empowering story about starting your own business and offering coaching services, your CTA could say, ‘ Join me to start your entrepreneurship journey now’ or something similar. Also, it’s worth noting that using the 1st person in your CTA has a than when you use the 2nd person. 25% higher conversion rate So, be clever and link to your story in your CTAs to spark action, transforming inspiration into real-world results. Conclusion Storytelling is a powerful tool for marketers to connect with their audience. Hearing stories triggers actual responses in the brain and enhances immersion. Leveraging these neurological responses, you can create a story that resonates with your audience and motivates them to take action. Use storytelling to build trust, drive connections, and inspire action. The potential of storytelling in marketing is boundless!

The Impact of Storytelling on the Brain for Marketers

Source: ORS According to the , 1 in 6 of the world’s population experiences significant disability, which amounts to an estimated 1.3 billion people globally. In today's digital landscape, creating inclusive user experiences has become a paramount aspect to consider for designers and developers alike. Inclusive design caters to a diverse, wider, range of users and enriches the overall user experience for everyone. Achieving inclusivity poses unique challenges that require innovative solutions but bring significant benefits in the long run. World Health Organization Accessibility in design encompasses various aspects such as mobility, visual, hearing, and cognitive impairments. In this article, I talk about the importance of inclusive UX for modern companies, its challenges, and user-centered solutions. Why Brands Should Care About Inclusive User Experiences By prioritising inclusivity in UX design, companies not only create better products and services but also contribute to building a more inclusive and equitable digital world. Here are the key reasons why accessibility in design is crucial: Equal Access Inclusive UX ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, can access and interact with digital content and services. It promotes equality by eliminating barriers that might prevent a certain category of individuals from accessing essential information or using digital products. Expanded User Base Designing inclusively broadens the potential user base for products and services. By considering the diverse needs of users, companies can reach a broader audience and tap into markets that may have been previously overlooked. This not only increases the potential customer base but also fosters a more inclusive and welcoming brand image. Improved User Satisfaction Inclusive design leads to better user experiences for everyone, not just those with disabilities. Features such as clear navigation, flexible text options, and intuitive interfaces benefit all users by making interactions more seamless and enjoyable. When users can easily navigate and engage with digital products, they are more likely to have positive experiences and develop loyalty towards the brand. Legal Compliance In many countries, there are legal requirements and regulations mandating accessibility standards for digital products and services. Ensuring inclusive UX not only helps companies comply with these regulations but also mitigates the risk of potential legal issues and penalties associated with non-compliance. Ethical Responsibility Designing inclusively is also a matter of ethical responsibility. By prioritizing accessibility in design practices, companies demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and social responsibility. It reflects positively on the brand's values and contributes to building trust and goodwill among users and stakeholders. Innovation and Creativity Embracing inclusivity in UX design encourages innovation and creativity. Designing for diverse user needs often sparks new ideas that can benefit all users, leading to more innovative and impactful products and services. Future-proofing As technology continues to evolve, designing inclusively ensures that products and services remain relevant and usable across different devices, platforms, and user scenarios. Considering accessibility from the outset helps future-proof designs and minimizes the need for costly redesigns down the line. Understanding Accessibility Challenges Physical Disabilities Physical disabilities present challenges related to mobility, visual, and hearing impairments. For such users, it is essential to consider designing interfaces that accommodate users with limited mobility or dexterity, ensuring content is perceivable for users with visual impairments, and providing alternatives for auditory content. Cognitive Disabilities Cognitive disabilities encompass cognitive processing disabilities and learning challenges. Designing interfaces that are intuitive, easy to understand, and navigate can significantly enhance accessibility for users with cognitive impairments. Criteria of Inclusive UX Responsive design to ensure that content is accessible across various devices and screen sizes Intuitive navigation that caters to diverse user needs Compatibility with assistive technology like screen readers and voice recognition software Recognizing the ethical imperative to prioritize accessibility in design practices Recognizing consequences of non-compliance - legal and reputational risks associated with non-compliance with accessibility standards User-centered Design Solutions Adopting user-centered design principles is crucial for addressing these challenges: Conducting inclusive user research - engaging users with diverse abilities throughout the design process to understand their needs and preferences Prioritizing content and information hierarchy - organizing content clearly and logically to facilitate comprehension. Consistent and intuitive navigation: designing navigation menus and controls that are consistent and easy to use. Flexible text and font options - providing options for adjusting text size and font styles to accommodate varying visual abilities. Embracing diversity in user personas - creating user personas that represent a wide range of abilities and needs. Implementing ARIA standards - adhering to Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) standards to enhance accessibility for web applications. Case Studies Successful inclusive design projects are a great starting point and source of inspiration to begin prioritizing accessibility and seeing its tangible benefits. Case 1: Headspace Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app, has an accessibility menu that allows users with disabilities to better use their services. A user can improve their experience by customizing different features such as color, content (font type and size, line and word spacing, text magnification, image descriptions, and readable fonts), and navigation. Case 2: BBC BBC was the first company to try in-vision sign interpretation in 1957 and TV closed captions in the 1970s. It has stayed a trendsetter in making content accessible. They have: screen reader support, clear typography, a high-contrast color scheme, a video player with built-in subtitles, sign language, and audio transcription. __ __ Future Trends and Technologies in Accessibility As technology evolves, new trends and innovations emerge to further enhance accessibility: Advancements in Assistive Technologies: Innovations such as AI-driven captioning and gesture recognition technologies. Integration of Voice User Interfaces (VUIs): Voice-activated interfaces that provide alternative interaction methods for users with mobility impairments. Enhanced Personalization: Tailoring user experiences based on individual preferences and accessibility needs. Conclusion Designing for accessibility presents unique challenges, but it is a critical endeavor with far-reaching benefits. By understanding and addressing the diverse needs of users, designers, and developers can create inclusive experiences that empower all individuals to fully participate in the digital world. Embracing accessibility not only fosters a more inclusive society but also drives innovation and enhances user satisfaction. As we continue to strive for inclusivity in design, it is essential to prioritize accessibility as a fundamental aspect of the design process.

Creating inclusive User Experiences: Challenges of Designing for Accessibility & How to Resolve Them

Key takeaways Maximalists don't like Multi-chain Multi-chain crypto economy provides better security Multi-chain crypto economy fosters healthy competition Multi-chain crypto economy is the realization of decentralization As the name of this article might imply, we believe that moving forward, the perennial debate as to whether or not the crypto/digital economy will be based on a singular network has been closed forever, and the verdict has been delivered… The future shall be multi-chain! Who Cares about Multi-chain? At the heart of the crypto uprising that began over a decade ago (and the primary value proposition of the open, permissionless, immutable ) has been decentralization. digital ledger technology Decentralization is a very abstract, subjective concept that demonstrates the diffusion of power/risk from a single source to many. It is on the back of this ephemeral primitive that we  now have an industry worth north of 1.65 Trillion USD. Decentralization is a concept that systematically arises throughout human history as global power shifts happen. As an empire falls, 100 new ones are born and contend to replace it. As companies hit their maturation inflection points, they begin to slowly deteriorate and give up market share to younger, more nimble, innovative competitors. Cryptocurrency (the ultimate application of blockchain technology thus far) was born from the very idea of decentralizing money, separating it from the state, and establishing a neutral economic environment. Therefore, for crypto to live up to its promises, it must embody the essence of decentralization on every level; having a single network domineering over all of humanity's  digital value transference would ultimately be antithetic to that message… not to mention ridiculously risky. actually Arguments Against Multi-Chain What are some of the points they used to challenge the viability of a multi-chain cryptosystem? Let's see: Technical and Economic Fragmentation The inefficiencies of disjointed systems that fragment liquidity degrade user experience/functionality to such an extent that we ultimately end up recreating the same problems of siloed data systems prevalent in Web2. This seems to only be a problem in theory. As empirical evidence would suggest, fragmentation has become an opportunity for bridge service providers and aggregators' business models to be built. Diluting Security Allocating all human, time, effort, and attention to securing a single system would result in much higher diligence and monitoring than if those same resources were split up. This seems intuitively true on the surface, but in practice, things materialize differently. If all human economic endeavors are secured by a single network, then that network becomes a central point of failure. At some point, the cost of contributing to said security would become so insane that regular people and businesses would no longer be able to participate, and nation-state actors would be the only ones with enough capital to contribute. Resulting in a round trip back to centralized control. Complicating Development More environments mean more diversity in programming languages, logic, style, execution, storage, and everything else; meanwhile, having a single, universal ledger would allow for the training of a wider set of specialists based on standardizations. The clutter of multi-chains would just disincentivize potential users. Not necessarily; in fact, not at all. The variance in a multi-chain environment is more likely to be able to appeal to a wider set of developers. Each chain carries its philosophies, expressed in its architecture, that resonate differently among developers. Moreover, human nature has a competitive element imbued into it; having developers competing with each other would produce greater results than if they were all working on the same thing the same way. Asymmetrically Enriching Private Groups Well-resourced and intelligent private groups with specific skill sets would subvert the openness of such a system to be able to endlessly launch new digital assets ecosystems, leeching from their audiences and lining their own pockets. Insert Cardano pun here. There is some rationale behind this thinking, and in fact, it does materialize in some shitcoin projects; there are groups of shadowy super coders that are spitting out scams incessantly…
However, it is this very same open competition that invited Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and the countless forks in between. This is a fake narrative pushed forth by the wealthy elites who are putting on a facade to confuse average people into supporting their arguments; it is the wealthiest that stand to lose the most in such an environment. Arguments Supporting Multi-Chain Early industry visionaries have been pushing the idea of a multi-chain universe long before the term "rollup" even existed. So, what are some of the points they used to defend the viability of a multi-chain cryptosystem? Let's check them out: Economic Resilience In the presence of a singular network, critical issues could have catastrophic results. If the entire human population depends on the Bitcoin blockchain for its activities and Satoshi suddenly appears to zero-day attack everybody, the world economy would come to a screeching halt. The damages would be felt for decades as trust infrastructure is attempted to be rebuilt. Having a global economy that is not dependent on the success or failure of any single system seems obvious; thus, by splitting economic value throughout a multitude of independent networks, the world can continue operating uninterrupted. Bitcoin goes down, freezing 30% of the value in the crypto industry with it. Ethereum continues to operate. Solana continues to operate. Businesses can conduct transactions. People can pay their debts. What's crazy is that even with the Bitcoin network down, the assets itself (BTC) would still be tradeable on any of the pegged networks (such as WBTC on ETH). Technical Redundancy Just as in the case of economic resilience, should any critical technological issues, bugs, circuit meltdowns, or worldwide electromagnetic disruptions from solar waves shock a system enough to derail its fluid operations, there will always exist alternative/supplementary system(s). This gets into the weeds of validator nodes sharing security through architectures like Eigen layer or IBC, as well as conversations around software clients. Imagine there are 101 nodes all running the same client on network Z. Suddenly, the client trips out, and the network becomes impossible to operate on. The community of users and node operators get furious with the network's technical ineptitude and can seamlessly reallocate their resources to support another network. Leveling Playing Field Fostering healthy competition by allowing anybody to contend for the right of something is a natural law. In a world of a single network, the very essence of competition dies, and a pseudo-communist regime rises. How Does a MultiChain Future Look? Like a 4 dimensional spiderweb that continues to expand in every direction at every vector point.  Maybe there will be 100 base layer 1 chains, each with 100 layer 2s that have dedicated appchain Layer 3s. Maybe there will be just 10 monolithic layer 1s with 10,000 modular appchain L2s built on them. Sounds fancy, but in truth… Who the f*ck knows? Over the years, the very concept of what a chain is and how it looks has evolved dramatically. New technologies (nested chains, rollups, sidechains, plasma, Eigen Layer, etc.) have shifted the paradigm of what it means to be a chain to begin with. Just as back in the day, when the industry evolved from general-purpose hardware (CPU, GPU, FPGA) into ASICs, it has now shifted into a new era of application-specific chains (or rollups/rollapps). Moving forward, this will only accelerate. So Is a Multi-chain Future Good or Bad? Regardless of what maximalists might think, a in just about every way to its single-chain counterpart. multi-chain world is superior At the very least, all of the experimentation/innovation taking place contributes to solving issues of scalability, interoperability, and performance in more exotic ways than in a uni-polar regime. Onwards Decentralization will ultimately win. To the entrenched incumbent behemoths of the legacy financial world, we wish you luck with swift adaptations to the new multi-chain crypto world order. We anticipate you to launch private networks, only to have them deteriorate to the forces of Mother Nature and Father Physics. To the early-stage innovators and builders, we send you our goodwill and an invitation to connect. Let's build this multi-chain world together. Thank you so much for reading, Excited to be on this journey! See you On-chain 👋⛓

The Future of Crypto and Web3 is Multi-Chain

ক্রিপ্টো এবং ওয়েব 3 এর ভবিষ্যত হল মাল্টি-চেইন

Die Zukunft von Krypto und Web3 ist Multi-Chain

El futuro de Crypto y Web3 es multicadena

L'avenir de la crypto et du Web3 est multi-chaînes

क्रिप्टो और वेब3 का भविष्य मल्टी-चेन है

暗号通貨と Web3 の未来はマルチチェーンです

암호화폐와 Web3의 미래는 멀티체인입니다

O futuro da criptografia e da Web3 é multicadeia

Будущее криптовалют и Web3 – мультичейн

Kripto ve Web3'ün Geleceği Çoklu Zincirde

Tương lai của tiền điện tử và Web3 là đa chuỗi

加密货币和 Web3 的未来是多链

We’re in the era of content creators. The Internet has let us share all kinds of original topics, and the writing form is among the favorites. Of course, if you want to start your own blog, story, or website, you’ll need some useful tools to help you. Good news about it: in the beginning, and even beyond, they could be all free to use. And maybe you can contribute to them later via Kivach. As we’ve mentioned in previous episodes, By cascading donations we mean that the recipients can distribute a part of the received funds automatically among other repositories, considering their contribution into their own projects —for instance, a library or embedded tool created by another team. This way, all such projects can benefit from donations too. is an Obyte-based platform to make cascading donations to open-source GitHub projects. Kivach For their part, donors can send some Obyte-based assets (GBYTEs or any other available through the ) to help useful software tools that are running mostly on volunteers and goodwill. In this episode, we’ll discover open-source blogging and writing tools that are free to use and may appreciate a tip via Kivach. Let’s go! Counterstake Bridge Hexo Created in 2012 by Tommy Chen, Hexo is an open-source static site generator written in Node.js. Designed for simplicity and extensibility, It offers a plugin architecture, providing flexibility for customization and numerous pre-built themes and features. it allows users to create and deploy blogs quickly with support for dynamic content generation. It stands out for its emphasis on performance, generating static HTML files for faster page loading. Its command-line interface (CLI) streamlines tasks like post creation and deployment, while a local server enables users to preview changes before making them live. To install it, the only required things are Git and Node.js. The posts are written in Markdown format (plain text with simple formatting options). Hexo and its involved costs are maintained by a small team right now. to continue their work, and for less than $100 your name and website will be added to the public donor list. For over $100, your name, icon, and website will be added to their home page for a month. In Kivach, they appear as , and you only need to click “Donate” to send them funds —but don’t forget to tell them about it. They accept donations hexojs/hexo Alighieri There’s a whole wide world outside Microsoft Office, and Alighieri is a nice open-source alternative. It was released by Emanuele Bertoldi (aka Zuck) in 2021, and it’s completely free to use on desktop, mobile, and browsers. This is a minimalistic and distraction-free text editor, ready to use without installation, by anyone. is full-screen with a discreet toolbar to the left side, and a character, word, sentence, and paragraph counter at the top. It has a dark mode, and it’s possible to save your work and print it or export it in plain text or PDF with basic format options. You can also add images via URL and take advantage of some keyboard shortcuts to access different features. The editor Zuck is, for now, the sole maintainer of this repository. He accepts donations via PayPal, but you can avoid their high fees with Kivach. The project appears as on the platform. zuck/Alighieri Joplin Launched by Laurent Cozic in 2016, Joplin is an open-source note-taking and to-do application. Its features include multimedia support, synchronization across multiple devices, and end-to-end encryption for securing sensitive information. It’s possible to upload audio, video, images, PDFs, and even math expressions. Customization is also available with plugins, themes, and multiple text editors. can be synchronized on desktop, mobile, or cloud. Indeed, they offer their own cloud with additional storage for paying users. However, anyone can download and use the app for free, without cloud services. It can be perfect to organize time, ideas, and research before publishing. All files They accept donations via PayPal, GitHub Sponsors, Patreon, Liberapay, and bank transfers. As you may know, all of them involve a middleman fee per transaction, often high. Kivach could be a better alternative. You can find them there as . laurent22/Joplin Manuskript This one is especially for fictional writing. It was released by Olivier Keshavjee in 2016, but more contributors have joined over the years**.** It incorporates a distraction-free text editor, a grammar tool, and an outliner that works to organize chapters, scenes, and sections in a hierarchy or a timeline. allows writers to develop premises, create characters, conceive plots, and construct outlines for their stories. Manuskript The whole software is designed to build a whole new story using the Snowflake method by Randy Ingermanson. This is a novel-writing approach that begins with a one-sentence summary, gradually expanding into a detailed outline and ultimately evolving into a complete manuscript, fostering structured and organized storytelling. Despite being focused on fiction, Manuskript also offers templates for non-fictional texts. The software supports document format imports and exports, such as HTML, ePub, OpenDocument, DocX, and more. Funding for Manuskript relies on community support, encouraging contributions through issue reporting, documentation writing, translation efforts, and donations to ensure its ongoing development and enhancement. You can find them on Kivach as . olivierkes/manuskript BookStack If you’re thinking of organized and shareable documentation, BookStack may be what you’re looking for. This is an open-source and free tool to create wiki-style content built with PHP and Laravel, released by Dan Brown in 2016. Its main purpose is to offer a versatile and user-friendly system for individuals and organizations to create and maintain their own documentation. comes equipped with features such as a WYSIWYG editor, multi-language support, version control, and a powerful search engine, fostering a seamless content creation and management experience. Its flexibility extends to customization options, enabling users to adapt the platform to their specific needs. It also counts with multi-factor authentication, image storage, and a dark mode. BookStack Currently, donations are the main source of income for BookStack and its creator. He left his day job in 2021 to dedicate full-time to this project. The team also offers some paid customized support plans, especially for professionals and companies. However, individual donations and contributions are always welcome. They accept funds through GitHub Sponsors and Ko-fi, and you can find them on Kivach as . bookstackapp/bookstack Discover more free projects! There are thousands of open-source projects on GitHub to discover, use, and donate to. If you’re going to send them some cryptocurrencies via , don’t forget to tell them about the donation. Initially, they may not know that they received something, and they’ll need an and pass through a free to verify their account and claim the funds. Kivach Obyte wallet GitHub attestation Likewise, you can make suggestions to appear in our next list! 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