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Stephen Ford

30,135 просмотров • 1 год назад

The Tokyo Game Show was a humbling yet uplifting experience. We booked early and got a pretty decent sized booth in the middle of the main hall, hoping we could make some noise in Asia's most prestigious web2 game show... But the moment I arrived to the venue, it made me realize just how small Apeiron and web3 gaming still really is. We were surrounded by the giants of the industry, their sheer size, quality and scope are next level, and I genuinely feel like a bucket in an ocean.💧 I was also hoping we would have gotten more to show by this time as well, that our mobile game would be ready and the game economy would be blossoming. Sadly, it's quite the opposite, and it made me wonder if we are ready for such a big stage. But times don't wait and opportunities always come and go, so we'll just have to present the work we've done so far with the doodiest attitude and let the show go on.🙌 Each morning there would be a giant rush as early participants run through the venue to collect time slotted entry tickets from giant publishers to make sure they can experience upcoming AAA titles like Monster Hunter Wilds (MH is actually where Apeiron normal attacks are inspired from). Most of the giant booths don't actually give out much merchandise or ingame rewards, and the only real offer they have is for their fans to playtest the latest games, watch unrevealed trailers or take photos with cosplayers/mascots/diorama. Having been in web3 for a while, this is a good reminder that, out there, there is a massive and genuine love for gaming beyond incentives. And this is the intrinsic value of games that we hope to deliver🥰 After the initial rush, the traffick will eventually disperse and trickle towards other booths, I remember watching our line build up each day, finding different ways to attract passerbys to get a leaflet, to pre-register and to playtest our game, it took 2 hours to fill up the lines on the first day, and by the 4th day the lines filled up in 30 minutes. We got a pretty good strategy going, the models posed for a wall of photographers to block the path, while the mascot and plushies drew people in. big sword | Apeiron found it more effective to wave sealed packaged plushies instead of opened plushies to let ppl know it is actually something they can obtain and take away, small but very effective difference!🧸 Our line extended each day, and the booth was constantly surrounded by curious passerbys asking what game this is...what is the name of that cute mascot... when is it launching... After each playtest our Japanese community doods, such as mino.ron 🍊 who helped us man the battle stations would ask the player for their feedback, many of whom had to que for over an hour to try our game... and the feedback we got were very positive! The emotions I see on their face as they play the game, fighting the first boss and winning their first pvp matches... were all of genuine excitement and happiness. I watched a lot of gamers from around the world play Aperion for the first time, and I have to say this gaming nation really does pick up Apeiron faster compared to other regions, or hopefully, its because of the new tutorial we put in place.🤞 We were visited by many of the major booth's representatives, countless PR/Broadcasting outlets and a handful of mobile game publishers. A lot of them told me they were attracted to our booth's colorful design. We would mention the crypto elements of the game but most of the interest is centered around the cute dood, the colorful artwork and the unique gameplay. I literally got over 200+ business cards during these 4 days (though bulk of them are marketing agencies lol) and my email and telegram is absolutely flooded.💦 We may be a bucket in the ocean, and there is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but amidst the giants out there, the appeal of Apeiron is still here. Our uniqueness and quality is what sets us apart even amongst web2 peers. I don't know how much longer it will take for Apeiron to be ready to compete with the giants up there, but I know I want to be up there one day, and I have a target I really want to aim for.🎯 During those 4 days, while I was giving out flyers and waving plushies towards smiling japanese doods in real life, I was also messaging back in omega channel to a group of upset holders who were concerned with our token performance. It's quite a surreal and contrasting experience. But yes I understand the performance of our token and assets also stands in stark contrast to what we are trying to present in real life. But with all the lesson we've learnt in crypto over the past 3 years... is that we must be patient and conserve ammunition during market downturns. We have not sold any APRS since TGE, we have only been accumulating steadily, we will stage our comeback when the mobile game is ready, when we have the means to acquire and onramp retail users (i beleive this is the sacred duty of web3 games), and hopefully but not absolutely necessarily, with healthier market conditions.💱 We are so close now, and as cheesy as it sounds, its darkest before dawn, we have witnessed this in Apeiron's ecosystem before the Ronin migration, we will build, we will survive, and we will thrive. What's most important now, is to focus on creating the best gaming experience for new users coming in. Our closed mobile beta testing on google play will begin next week, together with a new bug report flow, we will need all the help we can get to eliminate those bugs and issues and more suggestions to help build a better Apeiron.🙇‍♂️
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The Tokyo Game Show was a humbling yet uplifting experience. We booked early and got a pretty decent sized booth in the middle of the main hall, hoping we could make some noise in Asia's most prestigious web2 game show... But the moment I arrived to the venue, it made me realize just how small Apeiron and web3 gaming still really is. We were surrounded by the giants of the industry, their sheer size, quality and scope are next level, and I genuinely feel like a bucket in an ocean.💧 I was also hoping we would have gotten more to show by this time as well, that our mobile game would be ready and the game economy would be blossoming. Sadly, it's quite the opposite, and it made me wonder if we are ready for such a big stage. But times don't wait and opportunities always come and go, so we'll just have to present the work we've done so far with the doodiest attitude and let the show go on.🙌 Each morning there would be a giant rush as early participants run through the venue to collect time slotted entry tickets from giant publishers to make sure they can experience upcoming AAA titles like Monster Hunter Wilds (MH is actually where Apeiron normal attacks are inspired from). Most of the giant booths don't actually give out much merchandise or ingame rewards, and the only real offer they have is for their fans to playtest the latest games, watch unrevealed trailers or take photos with cosplayers/mascots/diorama. Having been in web3 for a while, this is a good reminder that, out there, there is a massive and genuine love for gaming beyond incentives. And this is the intrinsic value of games that we hope to deliver🥰 After the initial rush, the traffick will eventually disperse and trickle towards other booths, I remember watching our line build up each day, finding different ways to attract passerbys to get a leaflet, to pre-register and to playtest our game, it took 2 hours to fill up the lines on the first day, and by the 4th day the lines filled up in 30 minutes. We got a pretty good strategy going, the models posed for a wall of photographers to block the path, while the mascot and plushies drew people in. big sword | Apeiron found it more effective to wave sealed packaged plushies instead of opened plushies to let ppl know it is actually something they can obtain and take away, small but very effective difference!🧸 Our line extended each day, and the booth was constantly surrounded by curious passerbys asking what game this is...what is the name of that cute mascot... when is it launching... After each playtest our Japanese community doods, such as mino.ron 🍊 who helped us man the battle stations would ask the player for their feedback, many of whom had to que for over an hour to try our game... and the feedback we got were very positive! The emotions I see on their face as they play the game, fighting the first boss and winning their first pvp matches... were all of genuine excitement and happiness. I watched a lot of gamers from around the world play Aperion for the first time, and I have to say this gaming nation really does pick up Apeiron faster compared to other regions, or hopefully, its because of the new tutorial we put in place.🤞 We were visited by many of the major booth's representatives, countless PR/Broadcasting outlets and a handful of mobile game publishers. A lot of them told me they were attracted to our booth's colorful design. We would mention the crypto elements of the game but most of the interest is centered around the cute dood, the colorful artwork and the unique gameplay. I literally got over 200+ business cards during these 4 days (though bulk of them are marketing agencies lol) and my email and telegram is absolutely flooded.💦 We may be a bucket in the ocean, and there is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but amidst the giants out there, the appeal of Apeiron is still here. Our uniqueness and quality is what sets us apart even amongst web2 peers. I don't know how much longer it will take for Apeiron to be ready to compete with the giants up there, but I know I want to be up there one day, and I have a target I really want to aim for.🎯 During those 4 days, while I was giving out flyers and waving plushies towards smiling japanese doods in real life, I was also messaging back in omega channel to a group of upset holders who were concerned with our token performance. It's quite a surreal and contrasting experience. But yes I understand the performance of our token and assets also stands in stark contrast to what we are trying to present in real life. But with all the lesson we've learnt in crypto over the past 3 years... is that we must be patient and conserve ammunition during market downturns. We have not sold any APRS since TGE, we have only been accumulating steadily, we will stage our comeback when the mobile game is ready, when we have the means to acquire and onramp retail users (i beleive this is the sacred duty of web3 games), and hopefully but not absolutely necessarily, with healthier market conditions.💱 We are so close now, and as cheesy as it sounds, its darkest before dawn, we have witnessed this in Apeiron's ecosystem before the Ronin migration, we will build, we will survive, and we will thrive. What's most important now, is to focus on creating the best gaming experience for new users coming in. Our closed mobile beta testing on google play will begin next week, together with a new bug report flow, we will need all the help we can get to eliminate those bugs and issues and more suggestions to help build a better Apeiron.🙇‍♂️

LoreKeeper

28,962 просмотров • 1 год назад

You round the bend of that forgotten mountain trail, boots crunching on pine needles, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and rushing water. The stream’s been whispering to you for miles—clear, cold, cutting through granite like it’s been waiting centuries just for this moment. Then you see it: a small carved-out alcove tucked right against the bank, maybe three feet deep and wide enough for one person to kneel, the rock smoothed by who-knows-how-many old-timers before you. Sunlight slants in like a spotlight, turning the water’s edge into liquid gold. Your pulse kicks up. This isn’t just a pretty spot. This is a natural sluice box, a hidden trap where the current slows, drops its heavy cargo, and leaves the black sand shimmering like midnight promises. You drop your pack, heart hammering. Modern panning isn’t the back-breaking pick-and-shovel grind of 1849 anymore—you’ve got the kit: a lightweight 22-inch ceramic pan with riffles that catch every speck, a classifier screen to sort out the big stuff in seconds, a snuffer bottle the size of your thumb, and maybe a tiny hand sluice you can prop in the alcove’s curve if the mood strikes. Gold’s sitting at over $5,100 an ounce right now—prices that would’ve made those Forty-Niners weep. One decent pinch of flakes and you’re already ahead of your coffee money. You scoop a panful of that dark, promising gravel right from the alcove’s lip, plunge it into the stream, and start the dance: tilt, swirl, dip, let the river do the work. Lighter sands and pebbles wash away in lazy spirals while the heavies—magnetite, hematite, and yes, maybe that telltale flash of yellow—sink to the bottom like they belong there. The excitement builds with every swirl. You see the first “color”—tiny glittering threads hugging the riffles. Another pan. More. The alcove’s geometry is perfect; the stream bends just enough here to drop the good stuff century after century. You’re grinning like a kid, knees wet, sun warm on your neck, imagining the nugget that’s been waiting since the last ice age. A full vial after an hour? Two? The daydream races: sell it raw, melt it into a ring, or just keep it in a jar on the shelf as proof you outsmarted the mountains. Modern tools make it feel almost too easy—apps on your phone showing public claim maps, lightweight gear that fits in a daypack, even a cheap UV light to spot fluorescent tracers if you get fancy. This alcove could be your lucky strike. The thrill is electric. Here’s the straight truth, though, whispered like the stream itself: no, modern hand-panning isn’t a lucrative feat. Not in the “quit your job and buy a yacht” way. The average recreational panner pulls about 0.041 grams an hour in decent ground—that’s roughly twenty bucks at today’s prices, before gas, food, and the sheer sweat equity. A banner day in a rich pocket might net you a gram or two (maybe $160–$170), enough to cover your weekend and leave a little sparkle in your pocket. But most folks walk away with beautiful memories, a few flakes, and the quiet satisfaction of having chased the dream instead of scrolling on the couch. The real gold? The peace, the exercise, the story you’ll tell when you get home with wet boots and a grin you can’t wipe off. So yeah… that carved-out alcove next to the stream? It’s calling. Grab your pan, let the excitement build, and go see what the river’s been hiding. Just don’t quit your day job—let the mountains pay you in wonder instead.
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You round the bend of that forgotten mountain trail, boots crunching on pine needles, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and rushing water. The stream’s been whispering to you for miles—clear, cold, cutting through granite like it’s been waiting centuries just for this moment. Then you see it: a small carved-out alcove tucked right against the bank, maybe three feet deep and wide enough for one person to kneel, the rock smoothed by who-knows-how-many old-timers before you. Sunlight slants in like a spotlight, turning the water’s edge into liquid gold. Your pulse kicks up. This isn’t just a pretty spot. This is a natural sluice box, a hidden trap where the current slows, drops its heavy cargo, and leaves the black sand shimmering like midnight promises. You drop your pack, heart hammering. Modern panning isn’t the back-breaking pick-and-shovel grind of 1849 anymore—you’ve got the kit: a lightweight 22-inch ceramic pan with riffles that catch every speck, a classifier screen to sort out the big stuff in seconds, a snuffer bottle the size of your thumb, and maybe a tiny hand sluice you can prop in the alcove’s curve if the mood strikes. Gold’s sitting at over $5,100 an ounce right now—prices that would’ve made those Forty-Niners weep. One decent pinch of flakes and you’re already ahead of your coffee money. You scoop a panful of that dark, promising gravel right from the alcove’s lip, plunge it into the stream, and start the dance: tilt, swirl, dip, let the river do the work. Lighter sands and pebbles wash away in lazy spirals while the heavies—magnetite, hematite, and yes, maybe that telltale flash of yellow—sink to the bottom like they belong there. The excitement builds with every swirl. You see the first “color”—tiny glittering threads hugging the riffles. Another pan. More. The alcove’s geometry is perfect; the stream bends just enough here to drop the good stuff century after century. You’re grinning like a kid, knees wet, sun warm on your neck, imagining the nugget that’s been waiting since the last ice age. A full vial after an hour? Two? The daydream races: sell it raw, melt it into a ring, or just keep it in a jar on the shelf as proof you outsmarted the mountains. Modern tools make it feel almost too easy—apps on your phone showing public claim maps, lightweight gear that fits in a daypack, even a cheap UV light to spot fluorescent tracers if you get fancy. This alcove could be your lucky strike. The thrill is electric. Here’s the straight truth, though, whispered like the stream itself: no, modern hand-panning isn’t a lucrative feat. Not in the “quit your job and buy a yacht” way. The average recreational panner pulls about 0.041 grams an hour in decent ground—that’s roughly twenty bucks at today’s prices, before gas, food, and the sheer sweat equity. A banner day in a rich pocket might net you a gram or two (maybe $160–$170), enough to cover your weekend and leave a little sparkle in your pocket. But most folks walk away with beautiful memories, a few flakes, and the quiet satisfaction of having chased the dream instead of scrolling on the couch. The real gold? The peace, the exercise, the story you’ll tell when you get home with wet boots and a grin you can’t wipe off. So yeah… that carved-out alcove next to the stream? It’s calling. Grab your pan, let the excitement build, and go see what the river’s been hiding. Just don’t quit your day job—let the mountains pay you in wonder instead.

🚫👁️Drinks on Saturday🇺🇸

1,322,206 просмотров • 6 месяцев назад

This was filmed last Wednesday afternoon at Veterinary Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. The officer is Sergeant Paul Greer. He is 41 years old. A fourteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The dog is Bruno. A ten-year-old German Shepherd who worked for eight years as Paul's K9 partner before a joint disease ended his career two years ago. When Bruno retired from active duty, Paul adopted him immediately. Brought him home. Bruno spent his retirement on Paul's couch, on Paul's bed, and in the passenger seat of Paul's personal truck. The change from working partner to family companion was smooth and easy. Bruno had always been Paul's dog. The badge and the vest were simply part of the job. Over the past several months, Bruno's condition had been getting worse. The joint disease spread. He had trouble standing up. Stopped eating regularly. Paul had been working with Dr. Angela Reese at Riverside for months to keep Bruno as comfortable as possible. Last Tuesday evening, Bruno stopped getting up completely. Paul called Dr. Reese that night. Wednesday afternoon, Paul drove Bruno to Riverside. He carried Bruno in from the truck himself. Wouldn't let the staff carry him. Paul's partner, Officer Dana Choi, came with him. She quietly recorded on her phone from the corner of the room. She later told us she asked Paul's permission before she started recording. He nodded. Paul sat on the exam table with Bruno resting across his lap and chest. Bruno's head rested on Paul's shoulder. His eyes were half open. His breathing was slow and calm. Paul lowered his head and pressed his face into Bruno's fur. Bruno stayed still for a long moment. Then slowly — carefully — he lifted both front paws. One at a time. And wrapped them around Paul's shoulders. And held on. Paul made a sound that Dana said she will never forget. Dr. Reese, who was standing nearby getting ready, became completely still. Her assistant stepped back. Nobody moved. Dana told us: “Bruno could barely lift his head that morning. But he lifted his paws and held Paul. In that moment, with everything he had left, he held him. I think he was saying thank you. I think he was saying goodbye in his own way.” Paul stayed in that position for a long time. The room stayed quiet. Bruno passed away peacefully a short time later while being held in Paul's arms. Paul sent a message to his precinct group chat that evening. It said: “Bruno is at peace. He was the best partner I ever had. Eight years on the force and two years at home. He worked hard, loved hard, and left this world the same way. Holding on.” The precinct held a small informal memorial the next morning. Bruno's vest and badge number were framed and placed in the K9 unit hallway. Some partners help carry you through the hardest years of your life. And in the end, if you are very lucky, they find just enough strength to hold you one last time.
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This was filmed last Wednesday afternoon at Veterinary Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. The officer is Sergeant Paul Greer. He is 41 years old. A fourteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The dog is Bruno. A ten-year-old German Shepherd who worked for eight years as Paul's K9 partner before a joint disease ended his career two years ago. When Bruno retired from active duty, Paul adopted him immediately. Brought him home. Bruno spent his retirement on Paul's couch, on Paul's bed, and in the passenger seat of Paul's personal truck. The change from working partner to family companion was smooth and easy. Bruno had always been Paul's dog. The badge and the vest were simply part of the job. Over the past several months, Bruno's condition had been getting worse. The joint disease spread. He had trouble standing up. Stopped eating regularly. Paul had been working with Dr. Angela Reese at Riverside for months to keep Bruno as comfortable as possible. Last Tuesday evening, Bruno stopped getting up completely. Paul called Dr. Reese that night. Wednesday afternoon, Paul drove Bruno to Riverside. He carried Bruno in from the truck himself. Wouldn't let the staff carry him. Paul's partner, Officer Dana Choi, came with him. She quietly recorded on her phone from the corner of the room. She later told us she asked Paul's permission before she started recording. He nodded. Paul sat on the exam table with Bruno resting across his lap and chest. Bruno's head rested on Paul's shoulder. His eyes were half open. His breathing was slow and calm. Paul lowered his head and pressed his face into Bruno's fur. Bruno stayed still for a long moment. Then slowly — carefully — he lifted both front paws. One at a time. And wrapped them around Paul's shoulders. And held on. Paul made a sound that Dana said she will never forget. Dr. Reese, who was standing nearby getting ready, became completely still. Her assistant stepped back. Nobody moved. Dana told us: “Bruno could barely lift his head that morning. But he lifted his paws and held Paul. In that moment, with everything he had left, he held him. I think he was saying thank you. I think he was saying goodbye in his own way.” Paul stayed in that position for a long time. The room stayed quiet. Bruno passed away peacefully a short time later while being held in Paul's arms. Paul sent a message to his precinct group chat that evening. It said: “Bruno is at peace. He was the best partner I ever had. Eight years on the force and two years at home. He worked hard, loved hard, and left this world the same way. Holding on.” The precinct held a small informal memorial the next morning. Bruno's vest and badge number were framed and placed in the K9 unit hallway. Some partners help carry you through the hardest years of your life. And in the end, if you are very lucky, they find just enough strength to hold you one last time.

DE GOLDSMITH🪙🪙🪙⭐ ⭐⭐

458,312 просмотров • 21 дней назад

This was filmed last Wednesday afternoon at Veterinary Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. The officer is Sergeant Paul Greer. He is 41 years old. A fourteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The dog is Bruno. A ten-year-old German Shepherd who worked for eight years as Paul's K9 partner before a joint disease ended his career two years ago. When Bruno retired from active duty, Paul adopted him immediately. Brought him home. Bruno spent his retirement on Paul's couch, on Paul's bed, and in the passenger seat of Paul's personal truck. The change from working partner to family companion was smooth and easy. Bruno had always been Paul's dog. The badge and the vest were simply part of the job. Over the past several months, Bruno's condition had been getting worse. The joint disease spread. He had trouble standing up. Stopped eating regularly. Paul had been working with Dr. Angela Reese at Riverside for months to keep Bruno as comfortable as possible. Last Tuesday evening, Bruno stopped getting up completely. Paul called Dr. Reese that night. Wednesday afternoon, Paul drove Bruno to Riverside. He carried Bruno in from the truck himself. Wouldn't let the staff carry him. Paul's partner, Officer Dana Choi, came with him. She quietly recorded on her phone from the corner of the room. She later told us she asked Paul's permission before she started recording. He nodded. Paul sat on the exam table with Bruno resting across his lap and chest. Bruno's head rested on Paul's shoulder. His eyes were half open. His breathing was slow and calm. Paul lowered his head and pressed his face into Bruno's fur. Bruno stayed still for a long moment. Then slowly — carefully — he lifted both front paws. One at a time. And wrapped them around Paul's shoulders. And held on. Paul made a sound that Dana said she will never forget. Dr. Reese, who was standing nearby getting ready, became completely still. Her assistant stepped back. Nobody moved. Dana told us: “Bruno could barely lift his head that morning. But he lifted his paws and held Paul. In that moment, with everything he had left, he held him. I think he was saying thank you. I think he was saying goodbye in his own way.” Paul stayed in that position for a long time. The room stayed quiet. Bruno passed away peacefully a short time later while being held in Paul's arms. Paul sent a message to his precinct group chat that evening. It said: “Bruno is at peace. He was the best partner I ever had. Eight years on the force and two years at home. He worked hard, loved hard, and left this world the same way. Holding on.” The precinct held a small informal memorial the next morning. Bruno's vest and badge number were framed and placed in the K9 unit hallway. Some partners help carry you through the hardest years of your life. And in the end, if you are very lucky, they find just enough strength to hold you one last time.
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This was filmed last Wednesday afternoon at Veterinary Clinic in Indianapolis, Indiana. The officer is Sergeant Paul Greer. He is 41 years old. A fourteen-year veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. The dog is Bruno. A ten-year-old German Shepherd who worked for eight years as Paul's K9 partner before a joint disease ended his career two years ago. When Bruno retired from active duty, Paul adopted him immediately. Brought him home. Bruno spent his retirement on Paul's couch, on Paul's bed, and in the passenger seat of Paul's personal truck. The change from working partner to family companion was smooth and easy. Bruno had always been Paul's dog. The badge and the vest were simply part of the job. Over the past several months, Bruno's condition had been getting worse. The joint disease spread. He had trouble standing up. Stopped eating regularly. Paul had been working with Dr. Angela Reese at Riverside for months to keep Bruno as comfortable as possible. Last Tuesday evening, Bruno stopped getting up completely. Paul called Dr. Reese that night. Wednesday afternoon, Paul drove Bruno to Riverside. He carried Bruno in from the truck himself. Wouldn't let the staff carry him. Paul's partner, Officer Dana Choi, came with him. She quietly recorded on her phone from the corner of the room. She later told us she asked Paul's permission before she started recording. He nodded. Paul sat on the exam table with Bruno resting across his lap and chest. Bruno's head rested on Paul's shoulder. His eyes were half open. His breathing was slow and calm. Paul lowered his head and pressed his face into Bruno's fur. Bruno stayed still for a long moment. Then slowly — carefully — he lifted both front paws. One at a time. And wrapped them around Paul's shoulders. And held on. Paul made a sound that Dana said she will never forget. Dr. Reese, who was standing nearby getting ready, became completely still. Her assistant stepped back. Nobody moved. Dana told us: “Bruno could barely lift his head that morning. But he lifted his paws and held Paul. In that moment, with everything he had left, he held him. I think he was saying thank you. I think he was saying goodbye in his own way.” Paul stayed in that position for a long time. The room stayed quiet. Bruno passed away peacefully a short time later while being held in Paul's arms. Paul sent a message to his precinct group chat that evening. It said: “Bruno is at peace. He was the best partner I ever had. Eight years on the force and two years at home. He worked hard, loved hard, and left this world the same way. Holding on.” The precinct held a small informal memorial the next morning. Bruno's vest and badge number were framed and placed in the K9 unit hallway. Some partners help carry you through the hardest years of your life. And in the end, if you are very lucky, they find just enough strength to hold you one last time.

Gabriele Corno

93,032 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Across the United States, people who voted for Kamala Harris are reacting with shock, sadness, and anger at the election results. They are asking themselves why so many Latinos, Gen Xers, men, and women not only voted the way they did but also why so many of us feel enormous relief at Trump’s historic victory. But do they really not understand? Or do they not want to understand? After all, over the last decade, many of us who have moved away from the Left have been explaining our concerns at length: We didn’t appreciate being told we were bigots for not wanting to defund the police, open the borders, or mandate racial quotas; We didn’t enjoy being called phobic for not wanting doctors to experiment on children with pseudoscientific “transgender medicine;” And we didn’t like being labeled conspiracy theorists for asking questions about Covid policies or asking why the FBI, CIA, and Department of Homeland Security were involved in mass censorship. We’re not suggesting those were the main reasons most voters or swing voters voted for Trump. The polls indicate that the top issues were the economy and migration. But elections are won on the margins, and what made the difference between 2020 and 2024 was the defection of so many traditionally Democratic voters to Trump and the Republicans. And many of those who defected were, like us, alienated by the transformation of the Democratic Party into a mob of Woke scolds and persecutors. Trump gained unprecedented ground across the electorate, disrupting Democrats’ hold on black, Latino, and Muslim voters in key areas. Even young people, and especially young men, swung to the right. Trump won over large segments of the working class, while Harris improved over Joe Biden with high-income voters, college-educated white women, and white people in general. These results are nothing short of a massive political realignment that should put to bed once and for all the corrosive myth that Trump’s coalition is driven by “white supremacy” or “fascism.” Through the democratic process, voters have resoundingly rejected elites’ favored narratives about race, class, and immigration. And so if anyone really wants to understand why so many of us, even if we have criticisms of Trump, feel relief and vindication at his victory, they need to consider that it has more to do with the repudiation of totalitarianism than with Trump as a person or even his policies. Wokeism or whatever else you want to call it — progressivism, identity politics, radical leftism — has been rampaging through society for roughly the last decade, and those of us who have been stigmatized and ostracized by it feel like we can finally breathe again. What we are experiencing is known as catharsis, which comes from the Greek word for cleanse or purge. In Greek tragedy, the audience experiences catharsis when it feels a release of negative emotions and a sense of renewal. Many of us who have felt persecuted for our views, even in supposedly small ways, such as not feeling comfortable expressing our true feelings with friends and family, feel freer now to speak our minds. After all, the majority is with us. Our views are normal, mainstream, and common sense. As Democrats weaponized the government and justice system, attempting to keep Trump off the ballot and put him in prison, we identified not with Trump the Republican or businessman or former president, but rather with Trump the wrongly accused. At bottom, he was being persecuted by the same totalitarian forces that had been rampaging through society for a decade. Sometime between Occupy Wall Street in 2011 and the first Black Lives Matter protest in 2013, seemingly normal liberals and Democrats started to lose their minds. Everything became racist. Everything became suspicious. And nothing was more suspicious than not agreeing 100% with the official Woke Democratic agenda. Trump’s election put Wokeism on steroids. Suddenly, a word that, in the past, only extreme radical Leftists had used to describe a Republican president — “fascist” — was now being used by Very Serious People like New York Times columnists, establishment Democrats, and the previously sober foreign policy establishment. It was between 2016 and 2020 that Wokeism not only completed but intensified its grip on every major institution in society, from news and entertainment media to schools and universities. These institutions encouraged and participated in the mass condemnation and cancellation of heretics, which became known as the Great Awokening and was a new witch hunt. Ordinary and otherwise decent people behaved cruelly. They accused people they had known for years or decades of bigotry or racism or wanting to genocide trans people or wanting millions to die from Covid. Diverging from progressive orthodoxy in any way became enough for people to not only end friendships, but to insist that the transgressors be ostracized and excommunicated. Those who had made a great show of being courageously open-minded and tolerant became intolerant, incurious, and cowardly. We were asked to pretend that the people carrying the pitchforks and torches to go witch-hunting were well-intentioned and just cared a lot more than the rest of us. They didn’t. Behind the totalitarianism were individuals who had given into base motives like hedonism, envy, dogmatism, self-righteousness, prejudice, snobbery, psychopathy, and even sadism. There are many underlying causes of the totalitarian Great Awokening: the growing distance between educated elites and working people; the rise of narcissism, psychopathy, and other Cluster B personality traits like entitlement and grandiosity; the way in which social media dehumanizes people and normalizes behaviors that would seem psychopathic in real life; the anxiety induced by social media’s fishbowl effect, where our natural fears of social disapproval are magnified to a degree we were not evolved for; the counterpopulist reaction from the deep state foreign policy establishment to a populist American president and populist uprising around the world; the list goes on. Fully excavating the causes of the derangement of the last decade requires a book-length treatment, which we are dutifully working on. The good news is that we are already on the downward slope moving away from Peak Woke. If one had to find the moment where the lies were at their greatest power, it might have been during was the summer of 2020 when the public health experts who had demanded we shut down the schools said it would be immoral not to join Black Lives Matter protesters in physical events no different from the “superspreader events” they had, just a few weeks earlier, demanded people be arrested for attending. Peak censorship came less than two years later when former President Barack Obama gave a Stanford University speech, urging government “regulation” of social media platforms. The bad news is that much of the Censorship Industrial Complex remains in place, few of the abuses of power over the last eight years have been fully investigated, and Wokeism remains entrenched in every major societal institution. The good news is that we understand the work we have in front of us. We must defund the thought police; investigate the abuses of power by the FBI, CIA, and DHS; replace IC leaders and reform the agencies; de-Wokeify and reform public institutions; and get some accountability for all of the awful consequences of the last ten years....
7:10

Across the United States, people who voted for Kamala Harris are reacting with shock, sadness, and anger at the election results. They are asking themselves why so many Latinos, Gen Xers, men, and women not only voted the way they did but also why so many of us feel enormous relief at Trump’s historic victory. But do they really not understand? Or do they not want to understand? After all, over the last decade, many of us who have moved away from the Left have been explaining our concerns at length: We didn’t appreciate being told we were bigots for not wanting to defund the police, open the borders, or mandate racial quotas; We didn’t enjoy being called phobic for not wanting doctors to experiment on children with pseudoscientific “transgender medicine;” And we didn’t like being labeled conspiracy theorists for asking questions about Covid policies or asking why the FBI, CIA, and Department of Homeland Security were involved in mass censorship. We’re not suggesting those were the main reasons most voters or swing voters voted for Trump. The polls indicate that the top issues were the economy and migration. But elections are won on the margins, and what made the difference between 2020 and 2024 was the defection of so many traditionally Democratic voters to Trump and the Republicans. And many of those who defected were, like us, alienated by the transformation of the Democratic Party into a mob of Woke scolds and persecutors. Trump gained unprecedented ground across the electorate, disrupting Democrats’ hold on black, Latino, and Muslim voters in key areas. Even young people, and especially young men, swung to the right. Trump won over large segments of the working class, while Harris improved over Joe Biden with high-income voters, college-educated white women, and white people in general. These results are nothing short of a massive political realignment that should put to bed once and for all the corrosive myth that Trump’s coalition is driven by “white supremacy” or “fascism.” Through the democratic process, voters have resoundingly rejected elites’ favored narratives about race, class, and immigration. And so if anyone really wants to understand why so many of us, even if we have criticisms of Trump, feel relief and vindication at his victory, they need to consider that it has more to do with the repudiation of totalitarianism than with Trump as a person or even his policies. Wokeism or whatever else you want to call it — progressivism, identity politics, radical leftism — has been rampaging through society for roughly the last decade, and those of us who have been stigmatized and ostracized by it feel like we can finally breathe again. What we are experiencing is known as catharsis, which comes from the Greek word for cleanse or purge. In Greek tragedy, the audience experiences catharsis when it feels a release of negative emotions and a sense of renewal. Many of us who have felt persecuted for our views, even in supposedly small ways, such as not feeling comfortable expressing our true feelings with friends and family, feel freer now to speak our minds. After all, the majority is with us. Our views are normal, mainstream, and common sense. As Democrats weaponized the government and justice system, attempting to keep Trump off the ballot and put him in prison, we identified not with Trump the Republican or businessman or former president, but rather with Trump the wrongly accused. At bottom, he was being persecuted by the same totalitarian forces that had been rampaging through society for a decade. Sometime between Occupy Wall Street in 2011 and the first Black Lives Matter protest in 2013, seemingly normal liberals and Democrats started to lose their minds. Everything became racist. Everything became suspicious. And nothing was more suspicious than not agreeing 100% with the official Woke Democratic agenda. Trump’s election put Wokeism on steroids. Suddenly, a word that, in the past, only extreme radical Leftists had used to describe a Republican president — “fascist” — was now being used by Very Serious People like New York Times columnists, establishment Democrats, and the previously sober foreign policy establishment. It was between 2016 and 2020 that Wokeism not only completed but intensified its grip on every major institution in society, from news and entertainment media to schools and universities. These institutions encouraged and participated in the mass condemnation and cancellation of heretics, which became known as the Great Awokening and was a new witch hunt. Ordinary and otherwise decent people behaved cruelly. They accused people they had known for years or decades of bigotry or racism or wanting to genocide trans people or wanting millions to die from Covid. Diverging from progressive orthodoxy in any way became enough for people to not only end friendships, but to insist that the transgressors be ostracized and excommunicated. Those who had made a great show of being courageously open-minded and tolerant became intolerant, incurious, and cowardly. We were asked to pretend that the people carrying the pitchforks and torches to go witch-hunting were well-intentioned and just cared a lot more than the rest of us. They didn’t. Behind the totalitarianism were individuals who had given into base motives like hedonism, envy, dogmatism, self-righteousness, prejudice, snobbery, psychopathy, and even sadism. There are many underlying causes of the totalitarian Great Awokening: the growing distance between educated elites and working people; the rise of narcissism, psychopathy, and other Cluster B personality traits like entitlement and grandiosity; the way in which social media dehumanizes people and normalizes behaviors that would seem psychopathic in real life; the anxiety induced by social media’s fishbowl effect, where our natural fears of social disapproval are magnified to a degree we were not evolved for; the counterpopulist reaction from the deep state foreign policy establishment to a populist American president and populist uprising around the world; the list goes on. Fully excavating the causes of the derangement of the last decade requires a book-length treatment, which we are dutifully working on. The good news is that we are already on the downward slope moving away from Peak Woke. If one had to find the moment where the lies were at their greatest power, it might have been during was the summer of 2020 when the public health experts who had demanded we shut down the schools said it would be immoral not to join Black Lives Matter protesters in physical events no different from the “superspreader events” they had, just a few weeks earlier, demanded people be arrested for attending. Peak censorship came less than two years later when former President Barack Obama gave a Stanford University speech, urging government “regulation” of social media platforms. The bad news is that much of the Censorship Industrial Complex remains in place, few of the abuses of power over the last eight years have been fully investigated, and Wokeism remains entrenched in every major societal institution. The good news is that we understand the work we have in front of us. We must defund the thought police; investigate the abuses of power by the FBI, CIA, and DHS; replace IC leaders and reform the agencies; de-Wokeify and reform public institutions; and get some accountability for all of the awful consequences of the last ten years....

Michael Shellenberger

88,336 просмотров • 1 год назад

$ASTI Ascent Solar Technologies Space and Drone Solar Panels The "Going to Zero" or Mispriced Space/Drone Solar Play Intro and comparison to $RKLB and $RDW panels Let’s get the ugly stuff out of the way first. $ASTI is a distressed penny stock with a ~$5M-$10M market cap. • They burn millions in cash. • 2024 Revenue: ~$40k. 2025 Revenue (YTD): ~$60k. • They generate less revenue than a single Tesla Model Y. • They have diluted shareholders relentlessly. $ASTI just raised $2M in December with the potential of $3.5M more via warrants while being a ~$5M mcap "company". Yikes. To most, this is "uninvestable trash." Stay away. Full stop. So why did I buy ~5% of the float? IF the technology works and IF they execute then I believe this is a massive market pricing dislocation about to inflect. They have been grinding for years and may finally be hitting an inflection point. $RKLB Rocketlab is the king of space solar and they are my second largest position overall, but here is why $ASTI might be a very high risk but asymmetric bet in Space & Defense right now. 1. The Tech Pivot: Flexible CIGS vs. The World Ascent started in 2005 but pivoted 2 years ago from consumer to pure-play Space & Defense. They have sunk ~$250M and 20 years of R&D into proprietary CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide) thin-film technology while building out fully domestic and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. The Physics: • Thickness: 0.03 mm (Thinner than paper). • Flexibility: Wraps around drones/satellites; rolls up like a poster. • Durability: "Self-Healing" capabilities against space radiation. Can take a bullet or micrometeoroid and keep working. Can handle shocks/vibration. Does not shatter. The Metric that Matters: Specific Power (W/kg) (aka energy to weight ratio) In space, mass means cost and difficult decision decisions. • Rocket Lab ($RKLB) / Spectrolab: ~150 W/kg (System level). • Ascent Solar ($ASTI): ~1,960 W/kg (Module level). $ASTI is roughly 10x lighter for the same power output potential (mass-wise). This frees up design limitations and cost. 2. The Competition: $RKLB & $RDW Rocket Lab (SolAero) & Redwire (iROSA): • Tech: Rigid Crystal Cells (Multi-junction) embedded in a fabric mesh. • Pros: Extreme Efficiency (~30%+). Perfect for limited surface area. • Cons: Heavy, Brittle, Expensive ($3k-$10k per Watt). Manufacturing multi-junction cells (SolAero) involves slowly growing crystals in a vacuum chamber. With radiation the panels degrade and loose efficiency over time which will limit the satellite lifespan. • Use Case: James Webb Telescope, Flagship missions. Ascent Solar (ASTI): • Tech: Flexible Thin-Film on Plastic. • Pros: Ultra-light, Durable, Cheap ($500-$1k per Watt). Manufacturing CIGS is roughly similar to printing newspapers (roll-to-roll). The panels are radiation degradation resistant and will outlive the satellite • Cons: Lower Efficiency (~17.5%). Requires 2x surface area. • Use Case: Mega-Constellations (Starlink/Amazon Leo), Small/Low cost satellites, Drones, Deformable surfaces. The lower efficiency is not an ASTI failing. It is the inherent physics trade-off of not using glass/rigid silicone. The downside however is increased atmospheric drag with very larger/massive panel sheets. Because ASTI modules are ~50% less efficient than rigid panels, they require ~2x the physical surface area to generate the same amount of power. In GEO (High Orbit): Drag doesn't matter. Weight savings are king. A massive solar array allows for more sensors and longer project lifespan. ASTI is highly competitive here. In LEO (Low Orbit): Atmospheric drag is real. A massive solar array acts like a large parachute, causing the satellite to de-orbit faster unless it burns more fuel to stay up. At LEO, smaller satellites are a better fit for ASTI. 3. Durability & Radiation "Self-Healing" Radiation Hardness This is ASTI's "Ace in the Hole" for physics. The Problem: In space, high-energy protons (radiation) smash into solar cells, creating atomic "defects" that trap electrons. Over time, this kills the panel's power output (degradation). The CIGS Advantage: CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide) material has a unique property where heat (annealing) allows the atomic structure to relax and "heal" these defects. Self-Healing: Because CIGS heals at relatively low temperatures (often achieved just by the sun heating the panel), it suffers significantly less degradation than traditional Silicon or even some GaAs panels over long missions in high-radiation belts (like MEO or GEO). Lifespan: While a rigid GaAs panel might lose 15-20% of its power over 15 years (enough to kill a satellite), CIGS panels heal and can maintain a flatter power curve, potentially outlasting the satellite itself in high-radiation orbits. 4. Brittleness & Flexibility ASTI (CIGS on Polyimide): Flexible. You can roll it like a poster. It can take a bullet or micrometeoroid and the hole will just be a dead spot; the rest of the panel keeps working. It does not shatter. Redwire (ROSA) & Rocket Lab (SolAero): Brittle Cells on a Flex Blanket. $RDW's ROSA (Roll-Out Solar Array) typically uses rigid multi-junction cells (made by SolAero/Rocket Lab or Spectrolab) mounted on a flexible mesh fabric. The Risk: If you bend the cells too far, they crack. They rely on the mesh backing for flexibility, but the active generating material is still a brittle crystal wafer. Much heavier, more expensive, and less durable than $ASTI's option 5. The Inflection Point (Why Now?) After years of silent struggle, late 2025 has seen an explosion of activity. Recent Agreements (Nov/Dec 2025): NovaSpark: Hydrogen-powered military drones. $ASTI panels generate power in the field → NovaSpark creates hydrogen fuel. CisLunar Industries: Integrating ASTI solar with power conversion hardware for deep space longevity. Defiant Space: A strategic alliance to act as the "door opener" for classified DoD/NATO programs. More headlines: Ascent Solar Technologies Provides Leading Space Company with Thin-Film PV modules for Spacecraft Power Generation Testing in Cislunar Space December 03, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Delivers Thin-Film PV for Saltwater Environment Durability and Space-Based Power Beaming Testing October 14, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Enters Teaming Agreement with Emtel Energy USA to Advance Thin-Film PV Energy Storage Capabilities September 16, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Signs MOU with Star Catcher Industries to Improve Power Capabilities for Thin-Film Solar Technology in Space August 28, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Establishes Rapid Thin-Film PV Delivery Process to Provide Customized Space Solar Products Ahead of Schedule on Mission Enabling Timelines August 07, 2025 08:00 ET The Pipeline (From Aug Corporate Presentation) 18 new NDA's signed in 2025. They are field testing with 3 major players: • Company A: Mega-constellation (+2,500 satellites). • Company B: Space Defense (Explicitly mentioned "Golden Dome"). • Company C: Satellite Manufacturer (30-200 unit scale). Management: New board members include a former founding member of SpaceX and a retired Air Force General and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting (acquisitions expert). The company started in 2005 based out of Colorado, but two years ago pivoted to Space & Defense and away from consumer applications. Made in USA: Defense contracts heavily favor domestic supply chains. ASTI manufactures in Colorado. This is a huge moat against cheap Chinese solar. In their Q3 report they note that their market has seen sudden recent acceleration. The space solar industry is currently only capable of 8 to 12 MW per year of production meanwhile the demand is growing to over 100 MW per year. 6. The Risk (The Sword of Damocles) ⚠️ This is critical. $ASTI just raised ~$2M in December. Attached to that raise are ~2 Million Warrants with a strike price of $1.70. These are exercisable immediately. If the stock rips to $3.00, warrant holders exercise at $1.70 and dump on the market for a risk-free 76% profit. This creates a massive "sell wall" and potential 40% dilution of the float. Summary: This is a binary bet. • Bear Case: They run out of cash in 6 months, dilution spirals, stock goes to $0. • Bull Case: They land one of the "Company A/B/C" contracts. Revenue jumps from $60k to projected $20M+ in 2026. The stock reprices from a "bankrupt penny stock" to a "critical defense/space supplier." I have gradually accumulated ~5% of the float. I am ready for it to go to zero. But if the space economy demands "Cheap, Light, and Durable," $ASTI is the only public pure-play. Disclaimer: This is a very high-risk microcap. Do your own due diligence. Not financial advice.
3:04

$ASTI Ascent Solar Technologies Space and Drone Solar Panels The "Going to Zero" or Mispriced Space/Drone Solar Play Intro and comparison to $RKLB and $RDW panels Let’s get the ugly stuff out of the way first. $ASTI is a distressed penny stock with a ~$5M-$10M market cap. • They burn millions in cash. • 2024 Revenue: ~$40k. 2025 Revenue (YTD): ~$60k. • They generate less revenue than a single Tesla Model Y. • They have diluted shareholders relentlessly. $ASTI just raised $2M in December with the potential of $3.5M more via warrants while being a ~$5M mcap "company". Yikes. To most, this is "uninvestable trash." Stay away. Full stop. So why did I buy ~5% of the float? IF the technology works and IF they execute then I believe this is a massive market pricing dislocation about to inflect. They have been grinding for years and may finally be hitting an inflection point. $RKLB Rocketlab is the king of space solar and they are my second largest position overall, but here is why $ASTI might be a very high risk but asymmetric bet in Space & Defense right now. 1. The Tech Pivot: Flexible CIGS vs. The World Ascent started in 2005 but pivoted 2 years ago from consumer to pure-play Space & Defense. They have sunk ~$250M and 20 years of R&D into proprietary CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide) thin-film technology while building out fully domestic and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. The Physics: • Thickness: 0.03 mm (Thinner than paper). • Flexibility: Wraps around drones/satellites; rolls up like a poster. • Durability: "Self-Healing" capabilities against space radiation. Can take a bullet or micrometeoroid and keep working. Can handle shocks/vibration. Does not shatter. The Metric that Matters: Specific Power (W/kg) (aka energy to weight ratio) In space, mass means cost and difficult decision decisions. • Rocket Lab ($RKLB) / Spectrolab: ~150 W/kg (System level). • Ascent Solar ($ASTI): ~1,960 W/kg (Module level). $ASTI is roughly 10x lighter for the same power output potential (mass-wise). This frees up design limitations and cost. 2. The Competition: $RKLB & $RDW Rocket Lab (SolAero) & Redwire (iROSA): • Tech: Rigid Crystal Cells (Multi-junction) embedded in a fabric mesh. • Pros: Extreme Efficiency (~30%+). Perfect for limited surface area. • Cons: Heavy, Brittle, Expensive ($3k-$10k per Watt). Manufacturing multi-junction cells (SolAero) involves slowly growing crystals in a vacuum chamber. With radiation the panels degrade and loose efficiency over time which will limit the satellite lifespan. • Use Case: James Webb Telescope, Flagship missions. Ascent Solar (ASTI): • Tech: Flexible Thin-Film on Plastic. • Pros: Ultra-light, Durable, Cheap ($500-$1k per Watt). Manufacturing CIGS is roughly similar to printing newspapers (roll-to-roll). The panels are radiation degradation resistant and will outlive the satellite • Cons: Lower Efficiency (~17.5%). Requires 2x surface area. • Use Case: Mega-Constellations (Starlink/Amazon Leo), Small/Low cost satellites, Drones, Deformable surfaces. The lower efficiency is not an ASTI failing. It is the inherent physics trade-off of not using glass/rigid silicone. The downside however is increased atmospheric drag with very larger/massive panel sheets. Because ASTI modules are ~50% less efficient than rigid panels, they require ~2x the physical surface area to generate the same amount of power. In GEO (High Orbit): Drag doesn't matter. Weight savings are king. A massive solar array allows for more sensors and longer project lifespan. ASTI is highly competitive here. In LEO (Low Orbit): Atmospheric drag is real. A massive solar array acts like a large parachute, causing the satellite to de-orbit faster unless it burns more fuel to stay up. At LEO, smaller satellites are a better fit for ASTI. 3. Durability & Radiation "Self-Healing" Radiation Hardness This is ASTI's "Ace in the Hole" for physics. The Problem: In space, high-energy protons (radiation) smash into solar cells, creating atomic "defects" that trap electrons. Over time, this kills the panel's power output (degradation). The CIGS Advantage: CIGS (Copper-Indium-Gallium-Selenide) material has a unique property where heat (annealing) allows the atomic structure to relax and "heal" these defects. Self-Healing: Because CIGS heals at relatively low temperatures (often achieved just by the sun heating the panel), it suffers significantly less degradation than traditional Silicon or even some GaAs panels over long missions in high-radiation belts (like MEO or GEO). Lifespan: While a rigid GaAs panel might lose 15-20% of its power over 15 years (enough to kill a satellite), CIGS panels heal and can maintain a flatter power curve, potentially outlasting the satellite itself in high-radiation orbits. 4. Brittleness & Flexibility ASTI (CIGS on Polyimide): Flexible. You can roll it like a poster. It can take a bullet or micrometeoroid and the hole will just be a dead spot; the rest of the panel keeps working. It does not shatter. Redwire (ROSA) & Rocket Lab (SolAero): Brittle Cells on a Flex Blanket. $RDW's ROSA (Roll-Out Solar Array) typically uses rigid multi-junction cells (made by SolAero/Rocket Lab or Spectrolab) mounted on a flexible mesh fabric. The Risk: If you bend the cells too far, they crack. They rely on the mesh backing for flexibility, but the active generating material is still a brittle crystal wafer. Much heavier, more expensive, and less durable than $ASTI's option 5. The Inflection Point (Why Now?) After years of silent struggle, late 2025 has seen an explosion of activity. Recent Agreements (Nov/Dec 2025): NovaSpark: Hydrogen-powered military drones. $ASTI panels generate power in the field → NovaSpark creates hydrogen fuel. CisLunar Industries: Integrating ASTI solar with power conversion hardware for deep space longevity. Defiant Space: A strategic alliance to act as the "door opener" for classified DoD/NATO programs. More headlines: Ascent Solar Technologies Provides Leading Space Company with Thin-Film PV modules for Spacecraft Power Generation Testing in Cislunar Space December 03, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Delivers Thin-Film PV for Saltwater Environment Durability and Space-Based Power Beaming Testing October 14, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Enters Teaming Agreement with Emtel Energy USA to Advance Thin-Film PV Energy Storage Capabilities September 16, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Signs MOU with Star Catcher Industries to Improve Power Capabilities for Thin-Film Solar Technology in Space August 28, 2025 08:00 ET Ascent Solar Technologies Establishes Rapid Thin-Film PV Delivery Process to Provide Customized Space Solar Products Ahead of Schedule on Mission Enabling Timelines August 07, 2025 08:00 ET The Pipeline (From Aug Corporate Presentation) 18 new NDA's signed in 2025. They are field testing with 3 major players: • Company A: Mega-constellation (+2,500 satellites). • Company B: Space Defense (Explicitly mentioned "Golden Dome"). • Company C: Satellite Manufacturer (30-200 unit scale). Management: New board members include a former founding member of SpaceX and a retired Air Force General and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting (acquisitions expert). The company started in 2005 based out of Colorado, but two years ago pivoted to Space & Defense and away from consumer applications. Made in USA: Defense contracts heavily favor domestic supply chains. ASTI manufactures in Colorado. This is a huge moat against cheap Chinese solar. In their Q3 report they note that their market has seen sudden recent acceleration. The space solar industry is currently only capable of 8 to 12 MW per year of production meanwhile the demand is growing to over 100 MW per year. 6. The Risk (The Sword of Damocles) ⚠️ This is critical. $ASTI just raised ~$2M in December. Attached to that raise are ~2 Million Warrants with a strike price of $1.70. These are exercisable immediately. If the stock rips to $3.00, warrant holders exercise at $1.70 and dump on the market for a risk-free 76% profit. This creates a massive "sell wall" and potential 40% dilution of the float. Summary: This is a binary bet. • Bear Case: They run out of cash in 6 months, dilution spirals, stock goes to $0. • Bull Case: They land one of the "Company A/B/C" contracts. Revenue jumps from $60k to projected $20M+ in 2026. The stock reprices from a "bankrupt penny stock" to a "critical defense/space supplier." I have gradually accumulated ~5% of the float. I am ready for it to go to zero. But if the space economy demands "Cheap, Light, and Durable," $ASTI is the only public pure-play. Disclaimer: This is a very high-risk microcap. Do your own due diligence. Not financial advice.

YeahDave

208,571 просмотров • 9 месяцев назад

These quick workouts are for people who want to improve their postures. The exercises target the weakened foundations pulling your body out of alignment. The sessions are short yet effective. Use the workouts to raise yourself to the next level before the new year starts. Instructions: - Do the exercises as a circuit, or one at a time if you find the circuit format too challenging. - Repeat the circuit or each exercise 3 to 4 times. - The sessions are light enough that you can done daily. Follow the sequence from Day 1 to Day 7 in order. - Ideally done at the start of your day or at the end. Day 1: Kneeling T-Spine Stretch (0:06) [ 10 reps/side ] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor. - Slide your straight arm under your torso. - Reach as far forward as possible. - Keep your hips squared throughout the motion. Kneeling T-Spine Rotation (0:12) [10 reps/side] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor, the other behind your head. - Rotate inward to point your elbow toward the floor. - Rotate outward to point your elbow toward the ceiling. - You may not have the mobility to go all the way up. Stop when you reach your max, and do not force it. Supine Around The World (0:18) [10-20 reps/side] - Start: Lying on your back, arms by your sides, palms toward the ceiling. - Rotate your arms back to have your hands pointing behind you. Day 2 Side-Lying Quad Stretch (0:27) [30-60 seconds/leg] - Start: Lying on your side, legs stacked. - Grab your ankle and pull your foot toward you. - Use a towel or elastic band if you cannot reach your ankle. Hip Bridge, Feet on Bench (0:37) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Lying on your back, feet on an elevated surface like a bench, couch, or chair. - Lift your hips off the floor to align your upper and lower bodies. - Adapt: If you cannot lift all the way, do the same exercise with your feet on the floor. - Adapt: If this variation is too easy, do one leg at a time. Dynamic Hip Extension Plank (0:49) [ 10-20 reps/leg] - Start: Push-up position. - Lift one leg as high as possible, keeping it straight. - Alternate legs. - Adapt: Rest on your forearms if you struggle to hold the push-up position. Day 3 Sky Reach (1:04) [10 reps/side] - Start: Deep Squat position - Rotate one arm to have your hand pointing toward the ceiling or as close as you can reach. - Do not force the range of motion if you block before that. - Alternate arms. - Adapt: Kneeling variation. Side-Lying External Rotation (1:21) [10 reps/arm] - Start: Lying on your side, one hand supports your head, and the other holds a dumbbell or any weighted object if you lack equipment. - Rotate the weight directly above your body while keeping your arm locked to your torso. Bent-Over Reverse Flys (1:28) [20 reps] Start: Bend forward, arms hanging down. Ensure your back is straight and your hips are held high. Lift your arms to shoulder level and keep them straight. Adapt: Add weights if bodyweight is too easy. Day 4 Deep Squat (1:36) [10 reps] - Start: Feet slightly wider than hips apart. Inhale first, then hold it in. - Lead the motion by sliding your knees forward and letting your hips naturally fold. - Go as low as your body allows, then push back up. - Exhale on the way up. - Adapt: Hold onto something stable to help you go lower. Hip Thrust (1:44) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Both feet on the ground, shoulders on the edge of a bench or couch, hips down. - Lift your hips to align your lower and upper bodies, and hold. Side Bridge (1:57) [10 reps/side] - Start: Side Plank position, legs stacked. - Lift your hips off the floor and hold when you reach the top. - Ensure your head stays aligned with your shoulders and hips. Avoid bending it forward to make the motion easier. - Adapt: Bend the lower leg. Day 5 Wall Slides (2:23) [10 reps] - Start: Stand in front of a wall with your forearms and hands flat behind you. - Be as close as you can to the wall, but you can take a few steps forward if you lack the mobility to keep your arms flat. - Straighten your arms while keeping them flat against the wall. Y-Raises (2:29) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a Y position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your thumbs toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. T-Raises (2:41) [10 reps with a 3-second hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a T position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your arms toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. Day 6 Seated Toe Pointing (2:56) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet together. - Point your toes forward. - Point them toward you. Seated Ankle Rotations (3:02) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet apart. - Rotate your feet like a windshield wiper, going as deep as possible on either side. Reverse Plank (3:09) [Hold for 30-60 seconds] - Start: Ball of the feet on a step, heels hanging. You may hold on to a ramp or wall for added support. - Lower your heels as low as possible and hold at the bottom. - Lift your heels as high as possible. Day 7 Unilateral Chest Stretch (3:21) [30-60 seconds/arm] - Start: Place your hand flat against the wall at shoulder level. - Rotate your body in the opposite direction and hold. - Placing your hand higher than shoulder level increases the stretch. Cat-Cow Stretch (3:31) [10 reps] - Start: Hands and knees on the floor. - Round your lower back like a cat (pulling it toward the ceiling) and hold. - Push it down as much as possible and hold. Wide Leg Adductor Stretch (3:38) [30-60 seconds] - Start: Sit on the floor with your legs as wide as possible, hands right in front of you. - Hold the position. // Start your New Year's resolutions with these quick posture workouts. You'll build up the foundations needed to withstand 2024 and crush your goals. Have an excellent weekend!
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These quick workouts are for people who want to improve their postures. The exercises target the weakened foundations pulling your body out of alignment. The sessions are short yet effective. Use the workouts to raise yourself to the next level before the new year starts. Instructions: - Do the exercises as a circuit, or one at a time if you find the circuit format too challenging. - Repeat the circuit or each exercise 3 to 4 times. - The sessions are light enough that you can done daily. Follow the sequence from Day 1 to Day 7 in order. - Ideally done at the start of your day or at the end. Day 1: Kneeling T-Spine Stretch (0:06) [ 10 reps/side ] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor. - Slide your straight arm under your torso. - Reach as far forward as possible. - Keep your hips squared throughout the motion. Kneeling T-Spine Rotation (0:12) [10 reps/side] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor, the other behind your head. - Rotate inward to point your elbow toward the floor. - Rotate outward to point your elbow toward the ceiling. - You may not have the mobility to go all the way up. Stop when you reach your max, and do not force it. Supine Around The World (0:18) [10-20 reps/side] - Start: Lying on your back, arms by your sides, palms toward the ceiling. - Rotate your arms back to have your hands pointing behind you. Day 2 Side-Lying Quad Stretch (0:27) [30-60 seconds/leg] - Start: Lying on your side, legs stacked. - Grab your ankle and pull your foot toward you. - Use a towel or elastic band if you cannot reach your ankle. Hip Bridge, Feet on Bench (0:37) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Lying on your back, feet on an elevated surface like a bench, couch, or chair. - Lift your hips off the floor to align your upper and lower bodies. - Adapt: If you cannot lift all the way, do the same exercise with your feet on the floor. - Adapt: If this variation is too easy, do one leg at a time. Dynamic Hip Extension Plank (0:49) [ 10-20 reps/leg] - Start: Push-up position. - Lift one leg as high as possible, keeping it straight. - Alternate legs. - Adapt: Rest on your forearms if you struggle to hold the push-up position. Day 3 Sky Reach (1:04) [10 reps/side] - Start: Deep Squat position - Rotate one arm to have your hand pointing toward the ceiling or as close as you can reach. - Do not force the range of motion if you block before that. - Alternate arms. - Adapt: Kneeling variation. Side-Lying External Rotation (1:21) [10 reps/arm] - Start: Lying on your side, one hand supports your head, and the other holds a dumbbell or any weighted object if you lack equipment. - Rotate the weight directly above your body while keeping your arm locked to your torso. Bent-Over Reverse Flys (1:28) [20 reps] Start: Bend forward, arms hanging down. Ensure your back is straight and your hips are held high. Lift your arms to shoulder level and keep them straight. Adapt: Add weights if bodyweight is too easy. Day 4 Deep Squat (1:36) [10 reps] - Start: Feet slightly wider than hips apart. Inhale first, then hold it in. - Lead the motion by sliding your knees forward and letting your hips naturally fold. - Go as low as your body allows, then push back up. - Exhale on the way up. - Adapt: Hold onto something stable to help you go lower. Hip Thrust (1:44) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Both feet on the ground, shoulders on the edge of a bench or couch, hips down. - Lift your hips to align your lower and upper bodies, and hold. Side Bridge (1:57) [10 reps/side] - Start: Side Plank position, legs stacked. - Lift your hips off the floor and hold when you reach the top. - Ensure your head stays aligned with your shoulders and hips. Avoid bending it forward to make the motion easier. - Adapt: Bend the lower leg. Day 5 Wall Slides (2:23) [10 reps] - Start: Stand in front of a wall with your forearms and hands flat behind you. - Be as close as you can to the wall, but you can take a few steps forward if you lack the mobility to keep your arms flat. - Straighten your arms while keeping them flat against the wall. Y-Raises (2:29) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a Y position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your thumbs toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. T-Raises (2:41) [10 reps with a 3-second hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a T position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your arms toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. Day 6 Seated Toe Pointing (2:56) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet together. - Point your toes forward. - Point them toward you. Seated Ankle Rotations (3:02) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet apart. - Rotate your feet like a windshield wiper, going as deep as possible on either side. Reverse Plank (3:09) [Hold for 30-60 seconds] - Start: Ball of the feet on a step, heels hanging. You may hold on to a ramp or wall for added support. - Lower your heels as low as possible and hold at the bottom. - Lift your heels as high as possible. Day 7 Unilateral Chest Stretch (3:21) [30-60 seconds/arm] - Start: Place your hand flat against the wall at shoulder level. - Rotate your body in the opposite direction and hold. - Placing your hand higher than shoulder level increases the stretch. Cat-Cow Stretch (3:31) [10 reps] - Start: Hands and knees on the floor. - Round your lower back like a cat (pulling it toward the ceiling) and hold. - Push it down as much as possible and hold. Wide Leg Adductor Stretch (3:38) [30-60 seconds] - Start: Sit on the floor with your legs as wide as possible, hands right in front of you. - Hold the position. // Start your New Year's resolutions with these quick posture workouts. You'll build up the foundations needed to withstand 2024 and crush your goals. Have an excellent weekend!

Alex Bernier

380,762 просмотров • 2 лет назад

🚨 69 𝕏 MINUTES — THE SYSTEM IS BREAKING: Tyrants & the War on Truth | EPISODE 6 This week on the most unfiltered news show on 𝕏… Serbia’s president speaks exclusively to Mario — and what he says could flip the script on the Balkans and beyond. Milei cracked open Nazi escape files, revealing just how far global elites went to bury the past. Interpol targets an Eastern European leader — but the President of Srpska isn’t backing down. In an exclusive interview, he breaks down his fight against lawfare and the global forces trying to silence him. In the U.S, the gloves are off: A federal judge blocks Trump — again, and conservatives are fighting back. Censorship is on overdrive. DEI and gender ideology get torched as Americans turn on the theater. And in a twist, no one saw coming: Big Soda is funding MAGA influencers — is nothing sacred? Meanwhile, Iran is days from a nuclear bomb while Europe hits snooze. And Burisma? It might have been a Moscow op all along. This isn’t a headline — it’s a reckoning. No spin. No filters. Just truth — raw, risky, and real. Hosted by Erin Molan. Only on 𝕏. Watch. Share. Buckle up. 01:30 – 🇷🇸 Serbian Chaos: President Vučić Under Fire Anti-corruption protests erupt after a deadly train crash. Александар Вучић says the chaos is funded by foreign media, fake elites, and NGO networks aiming to overthrow him. 08:20 – 🇦🇷 69 SECONDS: Milei Exposes Argentina’s Nazi Past Argentina's Milei News 🇦🇷🤝🌎 discusses Javier Milei's declassification of WWII Nazi escape routes, revealing how war criminals fled to Argentina with help from Swiss banks and Perón’s regime. 09:32 – 🇺🇸 DEI Is the New Tyranny Robby Starbuck says the regime dresses up control as compassion—calls for an Internet Bill of Rights to fight back. 16:18 – 🇧🇦 Wanted by Interpol: Dodik vs the Deep State Милорад Додик says the globalists want him silenced. With a red notice, a political ban, and Brussels breathing down his neck—he’s not backing down. 22:55 – 🇺🇸 Trump’s Judge Problem: Impeachment Incoming Congressman Brandon Gill tells David Pollack a federal judge blocking President Donald J. Trump deportation order was sabotage—and he’s filing articles of impeachment. 29:34 – 🌐 69 SECONDS: Crypto Carnage From Kraken’s $1.5B play to a flash loan heist and The BitBoy’s arrest—Adel recaps the madness. 30:41 – 🇺🇸 Big Soda’s MAGA Playbook 🇺🇸 ERIC BOLLING 🇺🇸 uncovers the influencers shilling sugar—and why Robert F. Kennedy Jr calling soda "poison" might be the real conservative stance. 36:33 – 🇺🇸 69 SECONDS: NATO, AI & The West’s Willpower Scott Adams asks if peace is even on the table anymore—or if AI-fueled censorship and endless war are the new normal. 37:33 – 🇮🇷 Nuclear Countdown: Iran on the Brink The U.S. says Tehran is just days away from nuclear capabilities —and years of Western hand-wringing made it possible. Jonathan Conricus joins us to break it down and how Israel has prepared for this very moment for decades. 44:22 – 🇬🇧 Europe’s Wake-Up Call Rɪᴄʜᴀʀᴅ Kᴇᴍᴘ ⋁ says NATO’s not ready, the EU is bluffing, and only Donald J. Trump is thinking big enough to stop WW3. 51:01 – 69 SECONDS: AI Chaos & the Coming Gold Rush Buzz 巴斯光年 breaks down Grok’s Telegram expansion, OpenAI’s hallucinations, and the $40B power grab behind the scenes. 52:11 – 🇺🇸 Moscow’s Shadow Over Burisma JP Lindsley | Journalist says the entire “Ukraine scandal” started in Russia—and Clintonworld may have recycled it to take down Trump. 58:48 – UNCANNY VALLEY: Ben Goertzel’s AGI Warning Ben Goertzel tells Dr Danish AGI isn’t decades away—it’s months. The tech will work. The problem? Society might collapse before it adapts. 01:05:24 – 🇺🇸 ERIN’S TAKE: Climate Panic… Gone Silent Erin Molan calls out the green grifters — Liberals have seemed to ditch their climate cause, and the voters are done playing along. No censorship. No corporate spin. No talking points. Just the stories they refuse to cover. Special thanks to the fearless journalists on 𝕏 exposing the truth every day. And of course, thanks to Elon Musk for building a platform where free speech actually means free speech. Episode 6 — raw, unfiltered, unstoppable.
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🚨 69 𝕏 MINUTES — THE SYSTEM IS BREAKING: Tyrants & the War on Truth | EPISODE 6 This week on the most unfiltered news show on 𝕏… Serbia’s president speaks exclusively to Mario — and what he says could flip the script on the Balkans and beyond. Milei cracked open Nazi escape files, revealing just how far global elites went to bury the past. Interpol targets an Eastern European leader — but the President of Srpska isn’t backing down. In an exclusive interview, he breaks down his fight against lawfare and the global forces trying to silence him. In the U.S, the gloves are off: A federal judge blocks Trump — again, and conservatives are fighting back. Censorship is on overdrive. DEI and gender ideology get torched as Americans turn on the theater. And in a twist, no one saw coming: Big Soda is funding MAGA influencers — is nothing sacred? Meanwhile, Iran is days from a nuclear bomb while Europe hits snooze. And Burisma? It might have been a Moscow op all along. This isn’t a headline — it’s a reckoning. No spin. No filters. Just truth — raw, risky, and real. Hosted by Erin Molan. Only on 𝕏. Watch. Share. Buckle up. 01:30 – 🇷🇸 Serbian Chaos: President Vučić Under Fire Anti-corruption protests erupt after a deadly train crash. Александар Вучић says the chaos is funded by foreign media, fake elites, and NGO networks aiming to overthrow him. 08:20 – 🇦🇷 69 SECONDS: Milei Exposes Argentina’s Nazi Past Argentina's Milei News 🇦🇷🤝🌎 discusses Javier Milei's declassification of WWII Nazi escape routes, revealing how war criminals fled to Argentina with help from Swiss banks and Perón’s regime. 09:32 – 🇺🇸 DEI Is the New Tyranny Robby Starbuck says the regime dresses up control as compassion—calls for an Internet Bill of Rights to fight back. 16:18 – 🇧🇦 Wanted by Interpol: Dodik vs the Deep State Милорад Додик says the globalists want him silenced. With a red notice, a political ban, and Brussels breathing down his neck—he’s not backing down. 22:55 – 🇺🇸 Trump’s Judge Problem: Impeachment Incoming Congressman Brandon Gill tells David Pollack a federal judge blocking President Donald J. Trump deportation order was sabotage—and he’s filing articles of impeachment. 29:34 – 🌐 69 SECONDS: Crypto Carnage From Kraken’s $1.5B play to a flash loan heist and The BitBoy’s arrest—Adel recaps the madness. 30:41 – 🇺🇸 Big Soda’s MAGA Playbook 🇺🇸 ERIC BOLLING 🇺🇸 uncovers the influencers shilling sugar—and why Robert F. Kennedy Jr calling soda "poison" might be the real conservative stance. 36:33 – 🇺🇸 69 SECONDS: NATO, AI & The West’s Willpower Scott Adams asks if peace is even on the table anymore—or if AI-fueled censorship and endless war are the new normal. 37:33 – 🇮🇷 Nuclear Countdown: Iran on the Brink The U.S. says Tehran is just days away from nuclear capabilities —and years of Western hand-wringing made it possible. Jonathan Conricus joins us to break it down and how Israel has prepared for this very moment for decades. 44:22 – 🇬🇧 Europe’s Wake-Up Call Rɪᴄʜᴀʀᴅ Kᴇᴍᴘ ⋁ says NATO’s not ready, the EU is bluffing, and only Donald J. Trump is thinking big enough to stop WW3. 51:01 – 69 SECONDS: AI Chaos & the Coming Gold Rush Buzz 巴斯光年 breaks down Grok’s Telegram expansion, OpenAI’s hallucinations, and the $40B power grab behind the scenes. 52:11 – 🇺🇸 Moscow’s Shadow Over Burisma JP Lindsley | Journalist says the entire “Ukraine scandal” started in Russia—and Clintonworld may have recycled it to take down Trump. 58:48 – UNCANNY VALLEY: Ben Goertzel’s AGI Warning Ben Goertzel tells Dr Danish AGI isn’t decades away—it’s months. The tech will work. The problem? Society might collapse before it adapts. 01:05:24 – 🇺🇸 ERIN’S TAKE: Climate Panic… Gone Silent Erin Molan calls out the green grifters — Liberals have seemed to ditch their climate cause, and the voters are done playing along. No censorship. No corporate spin. No talking points. Just the stories they refuse to cover. Special thanks to the fearless journalists on 𝕏 exposing the truth every day. And of course, thanks to Elon Musk for building a platform where free speech actually means free speech. Episode 6 — raw, unfiltered, unstoppable.

Mario Nawfal

3,128,514 просмотров • 1 год назад

From Creator to Founder: The Rollercoaster Journey of Building Chatter Social Man, what a journey it’s been so far. Four years ago, I was just another creator, spending late nights on Clubhouse during the height of the pandemic. Like so many others, I was searching for connection, for community, for something meaningful. But what I found there wasn’t just connection—it was purpose. Alongside my brother, Jonathan Bing, we built a nightly show that reached over 5 million people. Imagine that: 5 million lives touched by conversations that felt real and unfiltered, all on a platform that at its peak had 10 million monthly active users. Clubhouse was magic. But then the decline began. Watching the platform struggle, I couldn’t help but reflect: what made it great? What went wrong? And what could the future look like if we did things differently? The Spark of Chatter As a content creator, I understood the needs of both creators and users. I knew what excited people, what kept them engaged, and what made them leave. Clubhouse had tapped into something special, but it had missed the mark on scalability and sustainability. By September 2023, I couldn’t stop thinking about the potential for something new—something that brought back the magic of real-time interaction but made it scalable, engaging, and sticky. And so, I set out to build Chatter Social. But I wasn’t a tech founder. I didn’t have a background in software development or a network of Silicon Valley insiders. What I did have was determination and the belief that if I could bring the right people together, we could build something extraordinary. Building the Team The journey to build Chatter started with assembling a team. Through my network from my days on Clubhouse, I found Samir, my first CTO. He believed in the vision and was instrumental in getting the project off the ground. Shortly after, I connected with Tyler, our Head of Design, whose creativity brought life to our ideas. A developer joined us soon after, and we were off to the races. By the end of 2023, Samir had to step away due to other commitments, and we promoted the developer to CTO. At the same time, I brought on Banko, a Sony music executive, as our CMO. Banko’s connections led to one of our biggest early wins: landing Davido, a global superstar, as an owner-ambassador. To this day, I still marvel at the fact that Davido believed in our vision when all we had were Tyler’s Figma designs. From Dream to Reality Early 2024 was a whirlwind. We hired Yurii and Vasyl, two developers from Ukraine who brought incredible skill and dedication to the team. Vasyl, in particular, stood out as a leader and has since earned an equity position in the company. But despite these wins, we were facing growing pains. Our new CTO struggled to meet deadlines, and as a result, I found myself constantly pushing back the launch date. What started as a January release turned into February, then March, then April, then May. By then, people on Twitter Spaces—where I had been hyping up the platform—started doubting if we even had a product. Launch and Lessons June 1, 2024, marked a turning point. It was the day my son Noah was born and the day we launched Chatter in private beta. We started with just 40 users, but by the end of the month, we had grown to 1,000. The engagement was unbelievable. Users loved it, even though we had launched with just one feature: live rooms. This represented less than 20% of what we had planned, but it was enough to show that we were onto something big. In July, we launched our public beta on the App Store as an invite-only platform. Within 48 hours, Chatter ranked as a top 30 social app in over 30 countries. But our invite system throttled access, and most users couldn’t get in. While engagement metrics soared for those inside, our AWS costs exploded. In August, our AWS bill hit $10,000. By September, it had climbed to $15,000, and we were drowning in bugs and glitches. The breaking point came when our CTO became unresponsive, often disappearing during critical moments. Users were dropping off, frustrated by the issues, developers were confused and the team was also growing increasingly frustrated, I made the tough decision to let him go. A New Beginning Enter Horane, a long-time user of Chatter who had been with us since private beta. He was the first to discover some of the most innovative use cases for the platform and had a deep passion for its potential. After meeting him in person at a Chatter event, I knew he was the right person to step into the CTO role. When Horane took over, we discovered just how bad the situation was. Key areas of the codebase were locked, and there were no separate environments for development and production. Every fix seemed to break something else. But through sheer determination and countless 18-hour days, Horane stabilized the platform. Today, Chatter is far from perfect, but it’s stable. The bugs that plagued us have been reduced to moderate issues, and our core users—those who stuck with us through the chaos—are still engaged on the platform. Looking Ahead: Chatter V2 While the platform is stable now, we’ve shifted our focus to Chatter V2. This is where the magic really begins. V2 isn’t just an improvement; it’s a complete reimagining of the platform. It includes all the features we couldn’t release in V1 because we were too busy putting out fires. Imagine this: Chatter V1, with only one live feature, was incredibly sticky. Now think about what happens when we release a fully loaded platform with all the innovative features we’ve been working on behind the scenes. The possibilities are endless. V2 is slated to hit TestFlight by the end of December, with a public release in January 2025. And this time, we’re ready—not just with the product but with the lessons we’ve learned. The Hard Lessons This journey has taught me more than I ever thought possible: 1) Your Team is Everything: The right people can make or break your vision. Finding people who believe in your mission is just as important as finding people with the right skills. 2) Adaptability is Key: As a non-technical founder, I had to learn about development, DevOps, and product management on the fly. Challenges will push you to grow, whether you’re ready or not. 3) Trust the Process: Every setback, every delay, every bug—it all taught us something. Without those lessons, we wouldn’t be building the incredible V2 product we are today. 4) Resilience is Non-Negotiable: From technical disasters to predatory investors who tried to exploit my desperation, I’ve had to fight for this vision every step of the way. What’s Next December is shaping up to be an exciting month. We have some amazing events planned on the platform to close out the year, bringing our core community together as we prepare for the V2 launch. When V2 drops, it will mark a new era for Chatter. This isn’t just a social audio platform or a social audiovisual platform. Chatter is all about interactive experiences—making social media social again in ways that are truly unique. The public launch is slated for February 2025, and for the first time, we’ll have the marketing dollars to tell the world about Chatter. Our core community has been our biggest cheerleaders, and I can’t wait to see how the world reacts when they experience what we’ve built. Final Thoughts This has been the hardest year of my life, but also the most rewarding. To other founders, or anyone thinking about starting a company: know this—it will test you in ways you can’t imagine. You’ll face betrayal, doubt, and moments where you feel like giving up. But if you believe in your vision and refuse to quit, you’ll find a way forward. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, my team, and Chatter. We’re just getting started. Let’s talk about it. 🚀 If this story inspired you, please like and share it so others can learn from my experiences. The journey is far from over, but I’m more excited than ever for what’s to come.
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From Creator to Founder: The Rollercoaster Journey of Building Chatter Social Man, what a journey it’s been so far. Four years ago, I was just another creator, spending late nights on Clubhouse during the height of the pandemic. Like so many others, I was searching for connection, for community, for something meaningful. But what I found there wasn’t just connection—it was purpose. Alongside my brother, Jonathan Bing, we built a nightly show that reached over 5 million people. Imagine that: 5 million lives touched by conversations that felt real and unfiltered, all on a platform that at its peak had 10 million monthly active users. Clubhouse was magic. But then the decline began. Watching the platform struggle, I couldn’t help but reflect: what made it great? What went wrong? And what could the future look like if we did things differently? The Spark of Chatter As a content creator, I understood the needs of both creators and users. I knew what excited people, what kept them engaged, and what made them leave. Clubhouse had tapped into something special, but it had missed the mark on scalability and sustainability. By September 2023, I couldn’t stop thinking about the potential for something new—something that brought back the magic of real-time interaction but made it scalable, engaging, and sticky. And so, I set out to build Chatter Social. But I wasn’t a tech founder. I didn’t have a background in software development or a network of Silicon Valley insiders. What I did have was determination and the belief that if I could bring the right people together, we could build something extraordinary. Building the Team The journey to build Chatter started with assembling a team. Through my network from my days on Clubhouse, I found Samir, my first CTO. He believed in the vision and was instrumental in getting the project off the ground. Shortly after, I connected with Tyler, our Head of Design, whose creativity brought life to our ideas. A developer joined us soon after, and we were off to the races. By the end of 2023, Samir had to step away due to other commitments, and we promoted the developer to CTO. At the same time, I brought on Banko, a Sony music executive, as our CMO. Banko’s connections led to one of our biggest early wins: landing Davido, a global superstar, as an owner-ambassador. To this day, I still marvel at the fact that Davido believed in our vision when all we had were Tyler’s Figma designs. From Dream to Reality Early 2024 was a whirlwind. We hired Yurii and Vasyl, two developers from Ukraine who brought incredible skill and dedication to the team. Vasyl, in particular, stood out as a leader and has since earned an equity position in the company. But despite these wins, we were facing growing pains. Our new CTO struggled to meet deadlines, and as a result, I found myself constantly pushing back the launch date. What started as a January release turned into February, then March, then April, then May. By then, people on Twitter Spaces—where I had been hyping up the platform—started doubting if we even had a product. Launch and Lessons June 1, 2024, marked a turning point. It was the day my son Noah was born and the day we launched Chatter in private beta. We started with just 40 users, but by the end of the month, we had grown to 1,000. The engagement was unbelievable. Users loved it, even though we had launched with just one feature: live rooms. This represented less than 20% of what we had planned, but it was enough to show that we were onto something big. In July, we launched our public beta on the App Store as an invite-only platform. Within 48 hours, Chatter ranked as a top 30 social app in over 30 countries. But our invite system throttled access, and most users couldn’t get in. While engagement metrics soared for those inside, our AWS costs exploded. In August, our AWS bill hit $10,000. By September, it had climbed to $15,000, and we were drowning in bugs and glitches. The breaking point came when our CTO became unresponsive, often disappearing during critical moments. Users were dropping off, frustrated by the issues, developers were confused and the team was also growing increasingly frustrated, I made the tough decision to let him go. A New Beginning Enter Horane, a long-time user of Chatter who had been with us since private beta. He was the first to discover some of the most innovative use cases for the platform and had a deep passion for its potential. After meeting him in person at a Chatter event, I knew he was the right person to step into the CTO role. When Horane took over, we discovered just how bad the situation was. Key areas of the codebase were locked, and there were no separate environments for development and production. Every fix seemed to break something else. But through sheer determination and countless 18-hour days, Horane stabilized the platform. Today, Chatter is far from perfect, but it’s stable. The bugs that plagued us have been reduced to moderate issues, and our core users—those who stuck with us through the chaos—are still engaged on the platform. Looking Ahead: Chatter V2 While the platform is stable now, we’ve shifted our focus to Chatter V2. This is where the magic really begins. V2 isn’t just an improvement; it’s a complete reimagining of the platform. It includes all the features we couldn’t release in V1 because we were too busy putting out fires. Imagine this: Chatter V1, with only one live feature, was incredibly sticky. Now think about what happens when we release a fully loaded platform with all the innovative features we’ve been working on behind the scenes. The possibilities are endless. V2 is slated to hit TestFlight by the end of December, with a public release in January 2025. And this time, we’re ready—not just with the product but with the lessons we’ve learned. The Hard Lessons This journey has taught me more than I ever thought possible: 1) Your Team is Everything: The right people can make or break your vision. Finding people who believe in your mission is just as important as finding people with the right skills. 2) Adaptability is Key: As a non-technical founder, I had to learn about development, DevOps, and product management on the fly. Challenges will push you to grow, whether you’re ready or not. 3) Trust the Process: Every setback, every delay, every bug—it all taught us something. Without those lessons, we wouldn’t be building the incredible V2 product we are today. 4) Resilience is Non-Negotiable: From technical disasters to predatory investors who tried to exploit my desperation, I’ve had to fight for this vision every step of the way. What’s Next December is shaping up to be an exciting month. We have some amazing events planned on the platform to close out the year, bringing our core community together as we prepare for the V2 launch. When V2 drops, it will mark a new era for Chatter. This isn’t just a social audio platform or a social audiovisual platform. Chatter is all about interactive experiences—making social media social again in ways that are truly unique. The public launch is slated for February 2025, and for the first time, we’ll have the marketing dollars to tell the world about Chatter. Our core community has been our biggest cheerleaders, and I can’t wait to see how the world reacts when they experience what we’ve built. Final Thoughts This has been the hardest year of my life, but also the most rewarding. To other founders, or anyone thinking about starting a company: know this—it will test you in ways you can’t imagine. You’ll face betrayal, doubt, and moments where you feel like giving up. But if you believe in your vision and refuse to quit, you’ll find a way forward. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, my team, and Chatter. We’re just getting started. Let’s talk about it. 🚀 If this story inspired you, please like and share it so others can learn from my experiences. The journey is far from over, but I’m more excited than ever for what’s to come.

Nelson Epega

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