In August 2024 I posted a rapid series of X updates covering the ValuesDAO problem statement, critiques of current social models, cultural shifts toward value‑based tribalism, event announcements, and recruitment calls. I also quoted external thinkers like Vitalik Buterin to shape my thinking about proof‑of‑personhood and community membership.
ValuesDAO problem statement could not have been better articulated: Individuals mint your Values. Communities define your Values. Match person‑to‑person or person‑to‑community.
Vitalik Buterin said, “Worldcoin can handle the proof‑of‑personhood piece… but I think it needs to be supplemented with proofs of community membership.”
Web2 social is optimised for short feedback loops creating anxiety.
Web3 social is repeating the mistake by optimising for DAUs.
ValuesDAO solves this by creating space for long‑term relationships rather than dopamine hits.
High context social profiles = long‑term relationships.
Inco Community Calls have become so interesting – everyone stayed back for 1 hour 15 mins.
It takes 3‑12 months of effort/contribution to see if they align with your values. We crash that time to a few minutes.
The world is moving from Individualism to Collectivism/Tribalism.
Defaulting to tribalism based on race, religion, or nationality will set us back by 200 years.
The next iteration is tribalism based on values. This ensures we don’t discriminate but also live with value‑aligned people.
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