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I think we and ImmutableX are trying to tackle slightly different problems and can potentially work together vs compete.

You can think about Dynamic as a web3 auth0 - that is, we are a breadth-first company, tackling authentication, authorization and onboarding.

We integrate with branded self-custodial wallets such as Metamask and Phantom, as well with key management providers such as Magic.link and web3auth for invisible wallet creation.

The way I understand what ImmutableX does (and this is based on limited outside-in observations so if someone has been info please correct me), it is focusing on the wallet-creation part for onboarding. That is, if you don't have a wallet you generate one through their flow and I assume have an Immutable passport you can carry around apps as a branded wallet.

If my understanding is correct, ImmutableX can actually plug into Dynamic's email/social login, generating a passport instead of a wallet via a different key provider.

So in short, the reason you would chose Dynamic is to find an all-in-one user management platform where you can support everything, ranging from invisible/embedded wallets to branded ones, as well as go beyond auth into user management, analytics etc.

Founder of Dynamic here! would love to answer any questions anyone has!

Ethereum is set to re-think how wallets work with the introduction of account abstraction. This post covers the motivation behind it, what it is, what use cases it enables and when we can expect to see it live on Ethereum. Account abstraction creates an opportunity to decouple the relationship between the account and the signer, making for more secure and efficient transactions.

From MultiSig to Shamir Secret Shares and Threshold cryptography; How they work, their evolution, and their importance

Hi HN! we just launched Villy and I wanted to post it here to get your feedback on it. For context - we are a team of two working out of the Harvard Innovation Lab, and bootstrapped the site so far.

The idea behind Villy is to use personalized recommendations and curated data to help you find the best neighborhood and hotel when you travel to a new city.

Tell us what you think!

I agree that HBS provides many of the experiences you described, but that argument can be made for college level education as well, no? one of the downsides of online education is that it lacks the social element that is at times just as important as the educational one.

I don't argue that HBS provides all of what you mentioned, but I do argue that many colleges provide the same.

Actually their cases aren't geared towards financial and exit situations. I gave those examples because I don't come from that background, and so found those illustrative of what I personally learned.

I'm a computer scientist by training, and found that my experience helps me excel in the classroom, rather than serve as a burden. Classmates do appreciate the technological perspective, and former Microsoft, Google, Apple and startup employees do a great job of giving that perspective in Entrepreneurship, operations and technology classes. Engineers are highly regarded at the school...

Harvard Business School student here. I find this article fascinating, specifically because it highlights the challenge of transferring the case based method to the virtual world. Unlike regular lectures where you can sit and absorb, the case based method requires you to actively participate and defend your argument in front of 90 peers. You have to prepare, think on your feet and be ready to challenge and build upon what others have said. Each one brings his own experience to the table, and you find yourself learning a lot more than in regular lectures.

For example, in an average HBS finance class you will get input from former PE guys on how to actually valuate a company, the potential pitfalls and what is important to remember. In a global economy class (BGIE) you can hear from bankers who worked in Europe on how they faced the global economic crisis.

This creates high barriers to replicate the HBS model online. I'm not sure what the UX will be for replicating this discussion setting, and invoking individuals to share from their experience. How do you validate the quality of the comments? how do you highlight the takeaways in a situation where there is no one right answer? These are all though issues to solve, and I'm glad HBS is actively tackling it. I'm looking forward to seeing if they succeed.