Nick Snow

@NeerajKA 👋

I’m collecting a list of crypto policy advocates that are drawing a hard line on not weakening the BRCA. If that’s you, reply to this thread.

To clarify, the Monad network is not affected and is operating normally Security researchers in their review have determined that ~$816,000 appears to have been stolen as a result of this exploit of @EchoProtocol_ 's eBTC

Underinvestigated indicator. New paper coming. Exit Over Courtesy: Crypto Bearishness and the Rise of Back-In Parking as Parallel Signals of Individual Risk Prioritization Abstract This paper examines a novel behavioral correlation between declining cryptocurrency market sentiment and an increased prevalence of drivers backing into parking spaces. Rather than treating the association as arbitrary, we argue that both phenomena share a normative logic centered on exit prioritization: when uncertainty rises, individuals structure decisions to optimize personal downside protection, even at the cost of short-term social courtesy or collective flow. Using time-series sentiment indices and observational parking data, we test whether downturns in crypto sentiment coincide with increased back-in parking behavior. Results suggest a statistically significant relationship, which we interpret through a framework of risk aversion, anticipatory exit behavior, and micro-level expressions of defensive individualism. 1. Introduction Periods of declining cryptocurrency sentiment are characterized by heightened volatility, loss anticipation, and exit-oriented discourse (“sell,” “liquidate,” “hedge”). During such downturns, market participants often emphasize liquidity and rapid exit strategies. Concurrently, anecdotal and observational data suggest an increase in drivers backing into parking spaces during these same periods. Backing into a parking space prioritizes ease and speed of departure. However, this choice may introduce short-term inconvenience to others: it can temporarily obstruct traffic flow and require more maneuvering time. Thus, backing in can be interpreted as privileging one’s future exit over near-term social cohesion and sense of community. This paper investigates whether these behaviors—crypto bearishness and back-in parking—reflect a shared psychological and normative shift toward anticipatory exit optimization under perceived uncertainty. 2. Conceptual Framework: Exit Prioritization as a Behavioral Motif 2.1 Crypto Bearishness as Exit Orientation In declining markets, discourse surrounding assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum increasingly centers on capital preservation and liquidity. Market actors shift from accumulation to defensiveness. Behavioral finance literature shows that under loss anticipation, individuals become acutely sensitive to downside risk and prioritize flexibility. We conceptualize bearish sentiment not merely as pessimism, but as a cognitive reallocation toward exit readiness. 2.2 Back-In Parking as Physical Exit Optimization From a traffic psychology perspective, backing into a parking space offers: •Faster and safer forward departure •Improved visibility upon exit •Reduced cognitive load during departure under time pressure However, the maneuver often slows immediate traffic flow, introducing a temporary cost to others in the parking lot. Thus, it embodies a trade-off: Immediate social courtesy vs. future personal efficiency. 2.3 Shared Logic: Defensive Individualism We propose that both behaviors instantiate a broader psychological orientation: •Heightened uncertainty → •Increased risk aversion → •Emphasis on controllable exit pathways → •Willingness to accept minor present social friction. This framing shifts the inquiry from coincidence to structural similarity. 3. Data and Methods 3.1 Sentiment Measurement Daily cryptocurrency sentiment scores were aggregated from social media and market discourse sources over a 24-month period. Scores ranged from –1 (strongly negative) to +1 (strongly positive). 3.2 Parking Behavior Measurement Parking behavior was measured through: •Machine-coded parking lot footage (urban and suburban) •Weekly aggregation of the percentage of vehicles backing into spaces •Supplemental survey data on motivations for parking style…

@keoneHD 🫡

Drop what you're doing and learn how to vibe code

Upon further review, its two, in the most unimaginable play possible:

Human beings are called to be co-workers in the work of creation, not merely passive consumers of content generated by artificial technology. Our dignity lies in our ability to reflect, choose freely, love unconditionally, and enter into authentic relationships with others. Recognizing and safeguarding what characterizes the human person and guarantees their balanced growth is essential for establishing an adequate framework to manage the consequences of artificial intelligence. vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

@santiagoroel @hosseeb @woolong_bandit @_choppingblock @theempirepod @GwartyGwart ?

@hosseeb @woolong_bandit 🫡 @_choppingblock @theempirepod or neutral grounds?

Amazon wasn’t a 22-year science experiment — it was profitable in 1998 and profitable in 22 of the last 28 years. If we’re going to use Amazon as the analogy for crypto, we should at least use the real company, not the fictional one. Full breakdown: open.substack.com/pub/obviously/…

@aliciakatz or did you mean a little bit of dog on your god walk?

a bit of god on the dog walk tonight

There are no solutions, only tradeoffs

@MagicEden @Uniswap

@Uniswap the world wants jpegs

The world wants DeFi.

Today, a coalition of 100+ signatories join DEF in sending a letter to Congress. Software developer protections are a non-negotiable in digital asset market structure legislation. This critical issue unites us — crypto and tech builders, investors, and advocates.

@blockxs @dieworkwear Who said shivery is dead?

this is also a great summer style hack if you want to develop iodine deficiency and feel cold all the time

@kkirkbos I asked SA to do a straightforward task. I did not hear from him until I ran into him in the hallway. Before I could ask about status, he asked me, "Do you know how difficult it is to lease an S-Class Mercedes if you don't have any job history?" (He had not started work)

Craziest law firm summer associate stories - I'll go first. 1) one of the SA's ordered several straight vodkas while at a yankee game, brought an empty bottle, & poured the vodka in the empty bottle to take home.

Monad Foundation has acquired @portal_hq Portal’s stablecoin infrastructure platform allows any business, bank, or financial institution to accept stablecoin payments - currently powering millions of dollars in daily settlements. Read more on the acquisition below ⤵️

@0x_Abdul @moo9000 (Synthetic stablecoins aren’t stablecoins)

@moo9000 Yup fully agreed

since we're all megabullish on stablecoins, does anyone want to play devil's advocate and share the bear case?

Entering my extreme Mark Carney simp era, as a protest to people refusing to understand how Canadian elections work.

The world is going to get crazier, much faster than we can imagine.

@chainyoda I would, but I'm not a litigator.

@chainyoda I think you don't understand what legal luminaries do.

@aliciakatz @JohnWRichKid Not this week. But just excited to see you were!

@libraticlex @JohnWRichKid excuse me!!! were you at the office?!?

goodnight