Solana platforms, even the one I'm on, are all clunky and weird. Kinda like using eBay back in 1998 when you had to wait for a mailed personal check to clear before shipping. Still, it works. The transactional costs are super low. And I expect functionality to improve.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
