In 2010, I stood at the edge of a truth I couldn’t ignore. Alcohol was taking away pieces of my life, leaving behind a landscape I barely recognized. The morning light filtered through my apartment window, illuminating empty bottles and broken dreams that had become unwelcome companions. I knew then that without change, I wouldn’t […]
Category: Non Fiction
Building a Social Media Democracy
I’m writing this shirtless and sweating in Mexico, window open as the Florida thatch palm rustles in a slight passing breeze. A month and a half shy of my ten-year anniversary of walking away from society, 07/20/15, a date tattooed on my right leg as a reminder to keep walking. A decade of living out […]
Social Media as Democratic Infrastructure
The notification arrives at 3:47 AM: “Your post about urban bike lanes has influenced transportation funding allocation in twelve metropolitan areas.” Another arrives at lunch: “Your shared article on mental health resources contributed to healthcare budget decisions affecting 2.3 million people.” This is the future. What I see as the logical evolution of a democracy […]
Alice: Deflationary Compounding and the Third Way to UBI
In December of 2022, the price of a small experimental token named Alice (AIus) was $0.001. Today, it’s $0.00426. That might not seem like much, fractions of a cent, but over two and a half years, it represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 79.55%. More importantly, it represents a new way of thinking […]
Anti-Aging Ambrosia: When Science meets Ancient Wisdom
In my fictional story “From Death Exempt,” the protagonist Mitch Waller discovers a powerful formula for extending human lifespan through careful consumption, dedicated hydration, and specialized breathing techniques. While the story is fiction, many of the principles behind Mitch’s longevity regimen are grounded in actual scientific research. Let’s explore some of the real science behind […]
Alice Wallet: Stellar Testnet Tutorial
Stellar Testnet deletes assets after a period of time. All of the assets on this page, including the USDC Faucet, no longer work. You can still use the Alice Testnet Wallet to practice, funding it with XLM, but the Alice and USDC on the Curated Assets list will not work. Welcome to Alice Alice, or […]
Market Positioning and Trading Path Analysis in AMM Systems
The success of an Automated Market Maker (AMM) systems increasingly depends on the strategic positioning of liquidity pools and the efficiency of trading paths. Understanding where a liquidity pool fits in a broader trading ecosystem, and how trades flow through direct and indirect routes, is essential for optimizing returns and minimizing volatility. This post explores […]
Understanding Price Impact and Slippage in Liquidity Pool Dynamics
Automated Market Makers (AMMs) have become central to the functioning of liquidity across networks like Stellar. One of the most important aspects of AMM-based trading is understanding how price impact and slippage affect trades and liquidity pool performance. This post explores how these dynamics work, why they matter, and how they influence returns for liquidity […]
Potential Methodologies for Calculating Optimal Pool Ratios
In decentralized liquidity systems, the ratio of assets allocated across pools can significantly influence earning efficiency, market stability, and price sensitivity. This post explores a data-driven approach to optimizing pool ratios using core performance metrics, dynamic adjustments, and system-aware constraints. The goal is to propose a speculative but structured framework for calibrating pool weights in […]
Alice: Onboarding
Welcome to Alice, an open and permisionless protocol that was built to provide steady returns against the US dollar. Simplifying the process of growing your savings. She is an experimental alternative to current savings options, operating autonomously and without the need for human input or management. Alice works 24/7 to grow the value held in […]