Writing by Viksit Gaur

April 05, 2024

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‘viksit has notes’ is a collection of atomic essays on the future of AI—brief meditations on where it's headed and the changes it's bringing. It is written from the perspective of an ML engineer and 2x founder who has built search engines, language…

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June 09, 2023

The case for decentralization of online forums

Recent actions by Reddit and Stackoverflow, both pillars of internet communities, have ignited a flurry of debate and concern. The shutting down of APIs, questionable moderation practices - these are not just isolated incidents. They're symptoms of a…

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October 25, 2021

The fundamental building blocks of web3

This is the second in a series of threads of "The Product thinkers guide to Web3". Please leave me feedback @viksit on Twitter! 1/ In this thread, we'll build upon WHY web3 matters with the HOW -- what are its building blocks and what is a framework…

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October 19, 2021

Why are blockchains important for web product builders?

This is the first in a series of threads of "The Product thinkers guide to Web3". Please leave me feedback @viksit on Twitter! 1/ A thread on why blockchains are important for anyone thinking about building web based products. 🧵 2/ In 2009, @Bitcoin…

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August 02, 2021

MuseumDAO - Decentralized art museums for NFTs

1/A centerpiece of humanity's cultural evolution is our ability to preserve important artifacts like paintings and books in museums and libraries.Our archival techniques, however, haven't kept up with the pace at which we create digital content.…

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