Yaroslav Shakula

In the most recent episode of the Mobile Dev Memo podcast, I speak with Mikołaj Barczentewicz about the EDPB's recent opinion on the Pay or Okay model. We discuss the implications of the EDBP's opinion and the future of the Pay or Okay model for "large online platforms" in the EU. Find this episode wherever you consume podcast content by searching for Mobile Dev Memo.

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What people think layer 2 rollups are ❌ temporary band aid fix ❌ too complicated, no one will understand them, ❌ Rollup finality is slow ❌ It takes too long to withdraw from rollups ❌ Rollups are centralized ❌Fragmentation of liquidity is bad ❌Lack of composability is bad Might I just point out I'm writing this on the day Rollups have seen; ✅significant advancements in technology, making them a permanent solution rather than an outdated band-aid fix. ✅Development of user-friendly interfaces and improved documentation, so complexity barrier surrounding rollups has significantly decreased, making them more accessible to a wider audience. ✅Innovations such as zero-knowledge proofs and improved consensus mechanisms, rollups now offer faster finality, rivaling or even surpassing the transaction speeds of traditional financial systems. ✅Advances in protocols and optimized withdrawal processes, enabling near-instantaneous withdrawal times while maintaining security and decentralization. ✅Ongoing research and development efforts leading to enhanced decentralization in rollup solutions, addressing concerns about centralization and ensuring a more robust and resilient network architecture. ✅Mitigated Liquidity fragmentation through the development of cross-rollup liquidity protocols, allowing for efficient capital allocation and utilization across different rollup chains. ✅New standards and protocols to ensure seamless composability between rollup-based smart contracts, enabling a rich ecosystem of interconnected decentralized applications (dApps) and protocols. So when are you planning to welcome robust and scalable solution for blockchain scalability and interoperability? #blockchainscalability #rollups #web3 #blockchain #cryptocurrency

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I couldn’t be more bullish on European gaming startups. 70 gaming startups have been founded in Europe in 2024, according to DealRoom. From traditional B2C game publishing studios to B2B tools, there’s no shortage of innovation in the space. My handpicked list of business models to watch:  - GamesGrid for brand engagement and promotion through a games distribution platform - dotplay, mobile game distribution and monetization platform - Altered by Equinox games, a trading card game that leverages an innovative approach to collecting. Its recent Kickstarter campaign closed on February 29th with over €6.2 million raised from ~15K backers. Funding has been somewhat sluggish, as I’ve shared in recent posts, but entrepreneurs keep seeing opportunities that investors aren’t (for now). Check out the complete Dealroom list of newly founded European gaming startups here: https://lnkd.in/dYvTnwAY #gaming #europetech #startups #founders #venturecapital

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He went from 0 to $1M in ARR over the last 15 months. The journey wasn’t smooth, but it definitely was eventful 👇 In 2020, maximus was a Product Manager at Google. “At 25, I didn’t know anything about sales, buying software, or running a startup.” Nevertheless, he took a leap of faith, leaving Google to pursue an idea for a Tinder-like app for co-founders. It wasn’t the best of ideas, mostly because they hardly did any customer discovery, but it got him into the startup world. The app didn’t take off. But it taught Max a crucial lesson: It's not enough to just have an idea; you need to know if people actually want it and are willing to pay for it. They quickly learned that founders weren’t looking to connect on an app, but salespeople were eager to meet more customers. This led to EIGHT pivots, each one bringing them closer to a solution that added real value. The journey was far from smooth. From scraping LinkedIn to pivoting during the pandemic, Max faced numerous challenges. They built tools to help salespeople look professional in virtual meetings, but it still wasn’t the right fit. The growth numbers just didn’t make sense yet. 📣 "Our breakthrough finally came when we decided to de-anonymize website traffic. This technology unlocked a new realm of possibilities," Max shares. In just 15 months, Warmly, grew from zero to over a million in revenue, leveraging AI and automation to efficiently follow up with leads. 📣 "We finally cracked the code on how to help salespeople get more sales. It’s been a journey of constant iteration and listening to the market," Max reflects. Max's story is about more than building a successful business; it's about finding the right idea that meets a genuine need and adds value. It’s about creating a legacy and building something meaningful that helps people connect and succeed. Join us in celebrating Max's inspiring journey from Google to Warmly, navigating through multiple pivots and challenges to achieve remarkable growth. 🔗 Read the full, inspiring story of Max Greenwald and Warmly here: https://lnkd.in/eM8UNua6 #FounderDiaries #StartupJourney #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #Warmly #SalesTech

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The show must go on only for the lead #investor. After two weeks of preparing, we are happy to announce a new #fundraising round - #SEED. Our traction: 1. Raised $0.86M on FFF round. 2. Community - over 10k unique, live followers on Twitter and Discord. 3. BETA (TestNet) - ready and launched for all. 4. We are ready to launch YAR this Autumn. 5. We have 5 exchanges ready to list YAR at any time. 6. 19 #VC's that are waiting for Lead. Round numbers: 1. Raising amount: $25M 2. Conditions: #SAFE/#SAFT 3. Minimal allocation: $60k = 50k YAR = 1 node 4. Maximal allocation: $6M 5. Allocation step: $60k 6. Currency: Crypto only 7. Cliff: 8 mo after TGE 8. Vesting: 24mo linear We are looking: For only lead investors. Hey VCs, are you ready for the rumble? #InvestmentOpportunities #web3 #Web3Startup #Blockchain #crosschain #Interoperability Deck: https://lnkd.in/ejJW7MzZ

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GM All, As I discussed yesterday, MIN3 is focusing on its Zero-Code Smart Contract tool this week. This tool can be seamlessly integrated into your business' digital offerings. In our demo, we have integrated this smart contract product with the MIN3 AI Artwork tool to enable MIN3rs that created portraits with us to tokenise their art as an NFT on a public blockchain. No need to write smart contract code. All at the click of a button. Please watch this short demo video of the tool in action - thanks Katie H. for putting this together (though I'm disappointed that your grandma didn't feature this week)! Get in touch with me if you are curious to explore how this technology can help your business to thrive - I'm always happy to have an introductory conversation. Links to the tools in the comments. #crypto #blockchain #AI #technology

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If your startup is based on one time payments you kill your valuation and add stress As somebody who used to regularly make $20-30k/mo from launches and one time payment items... Have subscriptions... recurring payments There is 0 headache compared to what we used to do

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