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FOLLOWING LENGTH CONSTRAINTS IN INSTRUCTIONS

Most models don't follow requests for length (e.g., fewer than 40 words). This work shows how you can tune them to do so.

THE SHAPE OF INFORMATION

This article explains how to maximize limited resources using binary logic.

SCREEN PIPE

Turn your screen into actions using LLMs.

SONY CREATES A JAPANESE CRYPTO EXCHANGE

Sony is set to relaunch the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Whalefin, which it acquired from Amber Group in 2023, marking its entry into the crypto market. Sony has begun engaging Web3, investing and incubating products with Astar Network mainly related to NFTs across gaming platforms.

USDC AND EURC AVAILABLE UNDER MICA STABLECOIN LAWS

Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the new EU stablecoin regulations (MiCA), making it the first global stablecoin issuer to meet these standards. Effective immediately, Circle is issuing these stablecoins directly to European customers from its French headquarters, making USDC the leading regulated digital dollar in the EU market and enabling high growth for Euro digital currencies.

A QUICK INTRODUCTION TO APHELION TRADING

Aphelion Trading is a Solana-native market-making firm dedicated to advancing decentralized trading and DeFi. Known for maintaining liquidity and contributing to the design of major DEXs, Aphelion is now expanding its services to offer institutional-grade liquidity and advisory support to all DEXs and token projects on Solana.

2077 COLLECTIVE: ETHEREUM'S UNOFFICIAL MARKETING DEPARTMENT

The 2077 Collective is a new initiative to coordinate marketing and promotional strategy for Ethereum, as the current focus has primarily been research and development. It released its main website, an EIP Wiki, an Ethereum encyclopedia, and a for-profit research arm upon launch.

IS THIS A LENDING PROTOCOL RENAISSANCE?

This article explains innovations in recent lending protocols, discussing the differences between Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) protocols and Money Markets. It also examines novel concepts like DYAD's over-collateralization with its KEROSENE token, Liquity v2's user-determined interest rates, and Tapioca's blending of CDP and Money Market models.

JULY 2024 TOKEN UNLOCK SCHEDULE

Around $695 million of tokens held by insiders, VCs, and other investors will be unlocked this month. AltLayer, XAI, and Aptos have unlocks above $80 million, while other projects like Arbitrum, Starknet, and Optimism have $10+ million unlocks. Worldcoin's 16-year vesting schedule begins this month.

POLKADOT SPENT $87M USD IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2024

Polkadot's Treasury, with a current burn rate of $87 million USD every six months, is projected to last about two more years. This situation has prompted debates about adopting stricter budgeting measures or altering the system's inflation parameters to extend the runway.

THERE IS NO ETH SCALING, ONLY “L2 SCALING”

Ethereum has hurt itself by neglecting to improve L1 scalability in favor of promoting L2s and data availability. Successful L2s would be better off building on a scalable L1, and the most secure chains will capture the most revenue and be the most scalable. On-chain Ethereum governance would remove power from the hands of developers and researchers.

SOLANA'S NEW ATH IN MONTHLY ECONOMIC VALUE – $91.3M

This value is driven by priority fees on non-vote transactions and Jito tips.

DIRECTION OF ETHEREUM L2S

There are expected to be hundreds to thousands of L2s as bridges and wallets continue to simplify users' experiences.

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE CHOOSES COINBASE TO SAFEGUARD, TRADE ITS LARGE CAP DIGITAL ASSETS PORTFOLIO

An agency within the Department of Justice has chosen Coinbase Prime to trade and custody digital assets.

STAKING ON SOL

Liquid staking on Solana is growing quickly, with the liquid staking ratio rising by 1.76% QoQ and the number of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) doubling to 53.

THE BOSTON MARATHON GOT A NEW LOGO, AND RUNNERS ARE NOT HAPPY

The Boston Athletic Association's redesign of the Boston Marathon logo, which features a forward-facing, more muscular unicorn mascot and corporate branding from Bank of America, has sparked controversy among runners. The mixed response, with 55% of poll respondents disliking the new logo, underscores the challenge of balancing tradition and progress.

META CHANGES ITS LABEL FROM ‘MADE WITH AI' TO ‘AI INFO' TO INDICATE USE OF AI IN PHOTOS

Meta started tagging edited photos as “Made with AI,” causing confusion among photographers who used essential editing tools. This led to the introduction of the new “AI Info” tag across all of its apps. The underlying technology for detecting AI remains unchanged, but the new label aims to clarify that not all tagged photos are fully AI-generated. The issue with undetected, completely AI-generated photos persists, and Meta and other platforms and editing tool providers need to create fair guidelines for photographers.

THIS NEW MAC APP USES ANIMATED FLIES TO TELL YOU WHEN TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH

Bananabin offers a quirky design solution for managing your computer's Trash directory. It displays animated flies once trash data surpasses a specific threshold, with customization options for different storage limits. People can try the app by providing their email for a download link via the Bananabin website.

WHY TOGGLE SWITCHES SUCK (AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)

10 BOOKS THAT SHAPED HOW I THINK ABOUT DESIGN, LIFE, AND CREATIVITY

The page lists 10 impactful books recommended by Patrick Morgan, co-founder of Loopable and creator of Better by Design, focusing on themes like mastery, creativity, ethics, and personal growth. It includes titles like "Range," "Mastery," and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." The list aims to inspire designers and creative individuals through interdisciplinary learning.

FIGMA AI: A NEW ERA OF DESIGN

Figma AI integrates advanced AI to streamline workflows, unlock creativity, and elevate the design process. These new tools revolutionize design efficiency and collaboration, from illustration and prototype generation to layer renaming automation.

AI CSS ANIMATIONS

Create AI-powered complex animations using voice prompts and fine-tune the output.

THE 2024 STATE OF USER RESEARCH

This year's State of User Research Report explores trends and challenges in user research based on insights from 759 professionals. Key topics include AI integration, research operations, and industry buy-in. The report offers valuable data for understanding the field's current and future directions.

DASH THROUGH THE ENTIRE WEB DESIGN PROCESS

Scene is an all-in-one web design platform that takes you from ideation to launch. It features an AI assistant for wireframes and copy, seamless collaboration tools, and one-click publishing.

THE FUTURE IS BUILT ON SOLID FOUNDATIONS

A robust design system is crucial for responsibly exploring emerging technologies like AI as it ensures consistency and efficiency. Investing in comprehensive design systems, fostering collaboration, and maintaining high-quality input is essential for successful AI integration.

WEB EXPERIENCES DURING THE AGE OF LLMS

Web 3.0 features blockchain technologies, decentralization, AI, and ML, with Large Language Models (LLMs) significantly impacting web experiences through AI-capable website builders and direct site creation. While AI-generated websites like Designer GPT face content management and maintenance challenges, they promise to lower entry barriers, enhance efficiency, and allow users to focus on curation and publishing.

AI ANXIETY AND HOW TO DESIGN FOR IT: RESOURCES AND BEST PRACTICES

AI anxiety affects nearly one-third of adults, with distinct concerns like learning anxiety, privacy violation, job replacement, and fear acquisition. To reduce AI anxiety, designers should use user-centered approaches, ensure transparency, comply with privacy regulations, and emphasize the value of human creativity alongside AI.

HOW TO EMBRACE THE GOOD ENOUGH

Embracing "good enough" with realistic goals, celebrating small wins, and practicing mindfulness and self-care can prevent anxiety and build positive momentum.

THE STATE OF CREATIVITY

This year's Cannes Lions revealed a shift in focus: AI, which dominated conversations in 2023, saw reduced presence due to its current unreliability, legal risks, and cumbersome processes.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ADOBE LIGHTROOM'S NEW AI FEATURE

Adobe Lightroom's Generative Remove uses Firefly AI to effortlessly erase unwanted elements and generate realistic backgrounds, saving designers considerable time and helping them streamline their workflow.

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MOTOROLA WALKS THE RUNWAY WITH ENTIRELY AI-GENERATED CAMPAIGN

Motorola launched a “Styled With Moto” campaign that uses gen AI to create outfits inspired by the brand's “batwing” logo and the 6 colors of its new line of Razr folding smartphones. The 30-second campaign video shows more than a dozen looks worn by virtual fashion models in a variety of settings.

SNAPCHAT DRIVES AUDIENCES TO WATCH TV SHOWS AND MOVIES

Snapchat campaigns result in an 84% lift in tune-in for TV shows and movies. The platform reaches a unique audience, with 79% of impressions served to households not reached by TV ads. 1 in 3 tune-ins coming from new viewers. Campaigns using multiple Snapchat ad products see over twice the lift compared to those using fewer ad products.

HOW THE SPACER FRAMEWORK CAN ALIGN PMS & PMMS ON THE VALUE OF A FEATURE

The SPACER framework aligns PMs and PMMs on a feature's value by focusing on 6 dimensions: Story, Pricing, Abilities, Competitive Differentiator, End User, and Roadmap. It clarifies the feature's purpose, packaging, capabilities, unique aspects, target users, and release timeline. This prevents misalignments that could lead to overselling or targeting the wrong audience.

A BREAKDOWN OF ATTIO'S HOMEPAGE

Attio's homepage presents critical information above the fold, digs into 3 key value props, and ends the page with the rest of the product features and a clear message of who the product is for.

10 NEW ECOMMERCE BOOKS FOR SUMMER 2024

A round-up of recent titles that present fresh takes on marketing strategy, economics and finance, AI, startups, Amazon, and more. These include Simple Marketing for Smart People, The 10-Second Customer Journey, and Think Like a Brand – Act Like a Startup.

SIMPLE WAYS TO PROJECT MANAGE YOUR MARKETING WORK + A NOTION TEMPLATE

Two systemic problems that marketers often face are not knowing what anyone else is working on and not knowing when something is expected to get accomplished. Tools like Notion or Trello are useful for managing marketing projects. This article includes a Notion template for managing marketing projects that includes tasks in each project, goals, RACI matrix, and more.

YOUTUBE SUMMARIES

This tool provides summaries of YouTube videos. It summarizes the main points of podcasts, lectures, product launches, and tech reviews with time stamps.

INSIDE THE FALL OF ORACLE'S ADVERTISING BUSINESS

GEN AI CAN TAILOR ADS TO OUR PERSONALITIES — AND THEY'RE PRETTY PERSUASIVE

Generative AI can craft persuasive ads tailored to individual psychological profiles, such as ads for extroverts highlighting the social features of a product. Research shows these personalized ads are more effective than generic ones, even when consumers know they are AI-generated.

8 A/B TESTING TIPS

Tips for running good A/B tests include defining clear goals, testing one variable at a time, and monitoring metrics beyond the primary goal.

TIKTOK UPDATES OPTION TO DOWNLOAD CLIPS WITHOUT WATERMARK

Creators can now download their videos without a TikTok watermark, making them easier to repurpose.

THE TELLTALE WORDS THAT COULD IDENTIFY GENERATIVE AI TEXT

Words such as "delve" and "underscores" have been appearing more frequently in texts since the rise of LLMs.

FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM'S ‘PAY OR CONSENT' ADVERTISING MODEL UNDER EU SCRUTINY

Regulators argue Meta's new ad model fails to offer a less personalized alternative as required by the Digital Markets Act.

TWO WAYS TO VISUALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CHURN & EXPANSION

Understanding and managing customer churn is crucial for long-term growth, yet many teams neglect it due to executive priorities and a lack of knowledge, despite the significant impact it has on company revenue and retention.

WHAT A SUPER IC PM LOOKS LIKE

This PM is characterized by scrappiness and hustle, a commercial mindset, and being indispensable — key attributes that top leaders seek in product managers.

MAXIMIZING USER VALUE

As a PM, your main goal is to maximize customer value by prioritizing ideas effectively, which can be achieved through methods like Dan Olsen's Opportunity Score, focusing on customer importance and satisfaction while always keeping the bigger picture in mind and immersing yourself in customer and business contexts.

RECOGNIZING WHEN IT'S TIME TO PIVOT

Reflecting on past failures has taught Mike Watson, author of Product Party, that while persistence and iteration can lead to success, recognizing when to pivot amid persistent challenges and political resistance is crucial for overall happiness and progress.

HOW A LEAN MINDSET ENABLES BREAKING FREE FROM FEATURES NOBODY NEEDS (47 MINUTE VIDEO)

Maximizing value over adding features is important in product development. Lean isn't about cutting costs - it's about quickly learning and pivoting to meet real customer needs. This is done through minimizing waste by validating ideas early and continuously learning to avoid feature overload.