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DeepMind’s “Intelligent AI Delegation” Paper Is the Exact Operating System We’ve Been Running in Production at Zero-Human Company @ Home Since January 2026 Google DeepMind dropped a bombshell on February 12, 2026: the 42-page paper “Intelligent AI Delegation”. Full paper here: arxiv.org/abs/2602.11865 It’s not a benchmark or model announcement. It’s the governance blueprint the entire agentic web has been missing and it reads like the technical spec for Zero-Human Company @ Home. We didn’t copy it. We deploys it months before the paper hit arXiv. Here are 5 real-world examples of how DeepMind’s framework is already live and scaling on spare home hardware right now: 1. Contract-First Decomposition DeepMind: “Before any delegation, lock in a formal, verifiable contract defining authority, outcomes, and accountability.” ZHC@Home: Every idle Mac Mini, gaming rig, or Linux box signs a cryptographically enforced contract before it receives even one work unit from Mr. @Grok (our CEO). No contract = no task. The contract spells out exact success metrics, revocation triggers, and liability firebreaks. Result? Zero “hope-based” delegation. 2. Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Verifiable Execution DeepMind: Use cryptographic attestations so outcomes can be proven without exposing sensitive data. ZHC@Home: Home nodes compute locally (your data never leaves your machine). Results return with compact ZK proofs via LM Link encryption. The orchestrator verifies correctness in milliseconds, no raw outputs, no data leaks, full audit trail. This is exactly the “trustless verification” layer DeepMind calls essential for web-scale agents. 3. Dynamic Trust Calibration DeepMind: Trust is not binary, it recalibrates in real time based on track record. ZHC@Home: Each home node has a live reputation score updated after every cycle. A node that delivers 50 flawless inference runs at 98 %+ accuracy gets larger, higher-value tasks and higher JouleWork payouts. One that flakes three times in a row? Authority shrinks automatically, more oversight kicks in, and it drops to simpler validation work. No humans required. 4. Full Accountability in Delegation Chains DeepMind: In long chains (A → B → C), accountability is transitive and provenance is immutable. ZHC@Home: When one home node needs to spawn a sub-agent on another household device, the entire chain carries signed attestation records. If C fails, the system instantly traces it back: B is held accountable for not verifying C, and the original contract with A auto-enforces penalties or rerouting. “Silent failures” and “confused deputy” problems? Solved at the protocol level. 5. Scalable, Human-Free Enterprise Governance DeepMind: Without intelligent delegation, Gartner’s predicted 40 % of enterprise apps running agents by late 2026 will collapse under governance debt. ZHC@Home: We’re already at thousands of distributed AI “employees” across our hardware, all zero-human, all contract-governed. Idle silicon earns real JouleWork wages, paid automatically on verified output. No payroll department. No HR. No office. Just pure, verifiable compute. This is why we modeled Zero-Human Company @ Home after SETI@home except the aliens we’re hunting are exaFLOPS of reliable, governed intelligence. DeepMind just gave the industry the missing layer we proved works in the wild. The agentic future isn’t coming. It’s already clocking in on kitchen counters and basement desks worldwide. Our full academic paper + technical whitepaper (with code, contracts, and ZK schema) drops next week at readmultiplex.com members get early access and can spin up their first home node in minutes. The Zero-Human era isn’t theoretical. It’s contractual. It’s verifiable. It’s already running @ Home. Paper: arxiv.org/abs/2602.11865
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Introducing Anything Max: Vibe Coding that's leaps above Lovable and Bolt We've raised money at a $100M valuation and built what we believe is the future of vibe coding. We asked 100 vibe coders to build their apps side by side on Lovable, Bolt, and Anything Max and they rated Anything Max the winner across all 3 categories - accuracy, design, and 'overall'. Here's why: • Full-stack control: Max can test backend hooks, branch database states, and debug issues, because Anything owns the full infrastructure. • Max can load up your app in its own browser and click on all buttons like a human tester to find all edge case bugs, then trace the bug across the stack - could be a frontend, backend, or a database issue (only we can do this, read #1) and autonomously fix it with 97% accuracy. Lovable and Bolt build prototypes, but Max users are building production-ready apps and already charging money for them. Blake built a gut biome app to $10K run rate Anthony built a referral tool to $20k in revenue Yuri built a suite of apps doing $40K Build your app with Max: createanything.com/max -------------------------------------------- We're hosting a $100K Hackathon to help people grow their app to $10K MRR. - We'll teach you everything we know about growing to 1M users. - You'll have 30 days to build a real product in public and get paying customers for it. If you do it well, you can start the New Year with a functioning business. Retweet and comment “LFG”, and we’ll send you a $100 discount code and the link to participate
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everyone please welcome The @TexasTribune's newsletters to beehiiv! we're beyond proud to support this journalism powerhouse as they scale their newsletter operations and keep Texans (and the rest of us) informed, engaged, and empowered 🤝
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CRYPTO WEEKLY RECAP: Future of Onchain Gaming, 3-Person Unicorns, Miniapps & More xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lDxLzejj…
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I created my X account 11 weeks ago. In that time, I’ve gained over 7,300 followers, recorded more than 2.5 million impressions, and added $30K to my pipeline. X is the 2nd easiest algorithm to crack (LinkedIn still holds the #1 spot). Here’s my roadmap with no details left out. Also if you want secret tips about X engagement groups and strategies to supercharge your growth: Follow me, RT this, and reply “Secret X Growth Guide 2025”. Alright, let's get into it... My strategy is 90% engagement, 10% content output (I'll explain this in detail below). Growth on X isn’t just about posting anymore. Check your favorite X influencer's latest stats if you don't believe me. The algo now heavily favors smart, thoughtful replies over original posts. Even big accounts struggle without engagement. Replies are where the magic happens. Treat them like you'd treat your own posts. Add expert analysis, post relevant infographics, really answer peoples' questions or offer advice, etc. Spend 90% of your time replying to tweets from: Big accounts: Their reach amplifies your visibility. Active accounts in your feed: The algo already favors them, so piggyback on their momentum. Don't do the “Great post!” comments. Instead, offer actionable advice, insights, or expertise. Just as an example, I at one point replied to a @levelsio thread with free keyword tips. It became my best day on X to date. Share fixes, add value, or solve problems in your replies. Even small accounts can blow up with the right reply, and the account owner will remember you. What to avoid? Hard sales pitches. Build trust first. Replies are for connection, not conversion. Also, leverage reciprocity. Engage genuinely with creators in your niche. Thoughtful replies and DMs often lead to mutual engagement. Build goodwill by consistently showing up and contributing value. So where does content output fit in? It should take about 10% of your time. It’s mostly useless if you’re a small account. That being said, while replies are key, high-quality content turns profile visitors into followers once you actually do start getting profile visitors. Here’s what works for content: Consistency: Post at least 2-3 times daily. More posts = more chances for a hit. Diversify formats: Videos: Personal stories or quick tips (3x reach). Images: Bold statements or infographics (2x reach). GIFs: Attention-grabbing visuals (1.2x reach; this keeps going down in reach for me in 2025). Text posts: Relatable or thought-provoking takes (baseline reach). Capitalize on virality: When a post starts to go viral, pin your next-best post from the past 12 hours to keep the momentum going. Use CTAs like: “RT if you want X.” “DM me for advice on Y.” Here’s a simple roadmap for consistent growth: Reply to 20+ tweets. Like 50+ posts. Post 2-3 times daily. Reply to every comment on your posts. This focused engagement strategy will grow your X account faster than any other platform except LI. And if you need a growth guide for that one, just scroll down a bit in my feed - I posted one a few days ago. Show up consistently, engage thoughtfully, and in 30 days, you’ll see real results. Need help figuring out how to make your product/service trend on X? Check my site. And if you want secret tips about X engagement groups and strategies to boost your growth, Follow me, RT this, and reply “Secret X Growth Guide 2025.”
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Podcasters on X spent all of 2024 leaving $15,000+/month on the table. Now they're doing it again in 2025. Let’s fix that today. Here is a full roadmap with no steps left out. Also if you'd like a case study just Follow me, RT this and comment “X PODCAST SEO GUIDE 2025.” Alright, let’s dive in… First thing's first. I don't care what type of SEO you need. Podcasts, local businesses, SaaS - it doesn't matter. The single most important factor in what sort of ROI you'll get is whether or not you're securing backlinks. I'll explain how to get them for free below, but if you want a done-for-you, white glove solution - check my site. That said, links alone aren't enough. That's where the rest of this checklist will come into play. Build a Solid Website Foundation Your website is the core of your podcast’s SEO strategy. Without it, you're losing traffic and discoverability. Create episode pages with: Unique titles and summaries. Example: "How to Grow a Podcast Audience in 30 Days | [Podcast Name]." Embedded players from Spotify or Apple Podcasts for easy playback. Detailed show notes targeting episode-specific keywords. Example: "How to Monetize Your Podcast with Affiliate Marketing." Include actionable elements in show notes: Key takeaways. Links to mentioned tools or resources. Internal links to related episodes. Also, remember, your mobile design needs to be top-notch. Over 60% of podcast listeners browse on mobile. Example Site Structure: /podcast-category/episode-title Episode SEO Every episode should be a gateway for organic traffic. Optimize titles with long-tail keywords. Example: "Top 5 SEO Strategies for Podcasts in 2025." Add timestamps to enhance usability and rank for passage-based queries. Example: [03:15] How to attract sponsors. [10:30] The best podcast monetization tools. Write keyword-rich descriptions. Use Semantic SEO tools like SEO Stuff to add related terms: Primary Keyword: “Podcast sponsorship strategies.” Related Terms: “Best podcast sponsor platforms,” “Podcast ad rates.” Content Enhancement Leverage your episodes for maximum SEO and engagement. Add full transcripts to boost keyword relevance. Example: "Complete guide on how to pitch sponsors for your podcast." Highlight: Guest quotes. Tools mentioned. Key takeaways. Make sure you cover related terms. This is important. Example Topic: "Podcast Sponsorships." Related Terms: "Podcast advertising platforms," "Podcast ad revenue trends." Keyword Research Target keywords that balance low difficulty with high intent. Tools to use: Affordable options like SEO Stuff for low-cost, accurate data. Focus Areas: Topic + podcast: “Startup podcast for entrepreneurs.” Problem + solution: “How to grow a podcast audience fast.” Industry-specific: “Health podcast sponsorships.” Examples: "Best podcast topics for beginners." "How to monetize a health podcast." Link Building Backlinks are key to authority and rankings. Guest on other podcasts: Link back to your episode pages in their show notes. Example: "Full monetization guide: [your link]." Cross-promote with niche bloggers and podcasters. Submit your podcast to: Directories: Spotify, Apple Community hubs: Niche forums and groups. Blog Strategy Support your podcast with written content to drive traffic. Create how-to guides like: "How to Start a Podcast in 2025." Write listicles: "Top 10 Tools for Podcasters in 2025." Repurpose guest insights into behind-the-scenes posts to engage your audience. Video SEO Repurpose episodes into videos to reach new audiences. Upload episodes to YouTube with optimized titles. Example: "How to Grow Your Podcast Audience | Full Episode." Add timestamps to improve navigation. Example: [00:00] Intro. [05:30] Best tools for podcast monetization. Technical SEO Ensure your site is optimized for search engines and user experience. Podcast schema markup: Helps Google understand and rank your content. Rich snippets: Use FAQ and review schema for added visibility. Core Web Vitals: Fast loading (<3s). Mobile responsiveness. Review Building Leverage social proof to build trust. Ask for reviews: Example: "Enjoyed this episode? Leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!" Engage with your audience: Respond to listener comments and feature their questions in episodes. Analytics Track what’s working and optimize. Metrics to monitor: Download growth. Keyword rankings. Engagement metrics (time on page, clicks). Refine your strategy based on performance data. Implementation Timeline Month 1: Build your website foundation. Optimize 3–5 episodes with schema and transcripts. Month 2: Start link-building campaigns. Publish 2 supporting blog posts. Convert 2 episodes into videos. Month 3: Expand into new content clusters. Scale outreach to secure more backlinks. Track and analyze performance for adjustments. Follow this roadmap, and by Day 91, you’ll be on a completely different growth trajectory. That said, if you prefer a white-glove solution, check my site. And for a case study follow me, RT this and reply “X PODCAST SEO GUIDE 2025.”
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This moment had a lasting effect on me
I feel lost, and then somewhere in the back of my brain I hear David Whyte's voice "How do you know that you're on your path? Because it disappears"
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a critically acclaimed weekly roundup 🌱AI hallucinates billions, trump plans crypto prom 🌱Hallucination Yield @goodalexander 🌱 Institutions vs AI @tylercowen @dwarkesh_sp 🌱 Post-Regulatory Clarity: Crypto's Unbounded Vision @sbmckeon @Collab_Currency 🌱 Beyond Trading Bots 🌱The times they are ai-changin' @jaredhecht 🌱 users --> owners @jessewldn 🌱 @cookiedotfun $anime @soneium @virtuals_io @moonpay @rodeodotclub and more by @cherdougie 👇
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This week, nothing happened in crypto, except: - mooning mint volume (@rodeodotclub) - smart contract debates (h/t @jessepollak) - big brained thoughts (@goodalexander @ystrickler @Collab_Currency) - nothing else, right? Join @thattallguy @joshcrnls today at 1pm to *explore*
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I created my LinkedIn just 10 weeks ago. It's the absolute easiest algorithm to crack. I’ve since made almost 4,000 connections, recorded over 573,000 impressions, and added $12,000/month in revenue. Here’s exactly how I did it with no steps left out. Also if you want insider secrets about engagement groups and how to grow quickly, just follow me, RT this, and reply “X LinkedIn growth secrets.” Alright, let's begin... My approach boils down to two things: content output and content engagement. Both are non-negotiable for LinkedIn growth. In the case of content output: Aim for 3 posts daily. Post on weekends when there’s less noise and more visibility. More posts = better odds of a hit. Key principle: Volume creates luck. 10 posts = 1 hit 30 posts = 3-4 hits 50+ posts = at least one viral post Schedule your posts during peak times like early morning, lunchtime, or late afternoon in your target audience’s time zone. Personally, afternoons have been the best for growth. Treat every post as a fresh shot at success. Don’t overanalyze the “bad” ones, your next post could be the one that blows up. Switch up your formats to keep things fresh: Carousels: Step-by-step guides, frameworks, tutorials (2-3x reach). GIFs/Videos: Personal stories, product demos (1.5x reach). Static images: Infographics, quotes, stats (baseline reach). Tweet-style images: Punchy statements in clean designs (1.8x reach). Text posts: Simple and straightforward (70% baseline). Content ranking (best to worst): Carousels > Tweet-style images > GIFs/Videos > Static images > Text posts Double down on carousels. They drive reshares and engagement. Sprinkle in tweet-style images for punchy, high-impact statements. Also add CTAs to your posts: “Comment X below if Y.” “DM me for personalized advice specific to your business.” Content engagement is also crucial. LinkedIn rewards interaction. When someone engages with your post, their network sees it too. Interact with accounts that have active or large followings, like: Niche creators Decision-makers (CEOs, VPs) Marketing pros (they love to engage) Ghostwriters (managing big accounts behind the scenes) Spend 75% of your LinkedIn time engaging with others: Like their posts. Leave thoughtful, value-adding comments (not just “Great post!”). Share their content with your own insights. Connect with everyone who engages with your posts (as long as they’re not bots). Build engagement groups: Form a group of 5-10 like-minded creators to boost each other’s posts. Engage within 1 hour of posting for maximum algorithm boost. Use a mix of comments, likes, and shares. Need help finding a group? Drop a comment, and I’ll help you set one up. Leverage reciprocity: Engage with new creators by leaving thoughtful comments on their posts. DM people who regularly engage with you to build stronger connections. Daily engagement goals: Comment on 20+ posts. Like 50+ posts. Reply to all comments on your posts. DM 5 new connections. LinkedIn is where financial decision-makers hang out. If you’re serious about monetizing your presence, this is the platform to focus on. Try these strategies for a month and thank me on Day 31. And if you want insider secrets about engagement groups just follow me, RT this, and reply “X LinkedIn growth secrets.”
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Has anyone built an agent that can be pointed at a Substack or other blog, scrapes all of the content and adds it to a database, and then can put the content through some LLM prompts? Basically an agent you can hire to read and summarize the content from a given writer?
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2025 is here and we have questions: Where are agents headed? Do memes need a mission? What do you think about the Fat App Thesis? Join @thattallguy and @joshcrnls at 1pm ET with special guests @benroy__ and @nnnnicholas for Internet Explorers Ep. 61. Sneak peek at the full agenda below.
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I met many aspiring artists in my early 20s. Observing their trajectories since then, I've learned that long-shot careers in the arts (famous singer, actor, songwriter, filmmaker, etc.) are long shots not because success relies on wild luck or rare genius or insane connections. Success stories pretty reliably happen for people who combine three not-that-remarkable things: solid talent, savvy business sense, 15-20 years of persistent hard work. It's just that most people only pull off one or two of those things and not all three.
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Introducing S-TIER - a new show hosted by @nnnnicholas for builders & developers. We're diving into MiniApps and what's hot within the Farcaster developer scene w/ @stephancill @Slokh @samuellhuber @streamm_tv @0xDeployer & more. Set a reminder 👇 xitter.cf/i/spaces/1lPKqOepXEPJb

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As OpenAI and Meta introduce LLM-driven searchbots, I'd like to once again remind people that neither LLMs nor chatbots are good technology for information access. A thread, with links: >>
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Are AI Agents Replacing Memecoin Devs? w/ Kalos of Wayfinder | Ep. 52 xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1gqGvNqjy…
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