Deconstructor of Fun TWIG #259 Monopoly Go's Winning Formula
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Nov 24, 2023 Monopoly Go has crossed $1B in revenue in just 7 months. They also talk about Esports, Web3, and the challenges of turning League of Legends into a profitable venture.
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Make Private Meetings Safer
- If you must hold private hotel-room meetings, bring women or diverse colleagues to increase comfort and representation.
- Pre-brief sensitive parts over video calls and reserve in-person time for open, human connection instead.
VCs Are Conserving Capital
- Investment activity and M&A dropped sharply in 2023 compared to 2021–22 frothy years.
- Funds now favor smaller pre-seed bets and reserve cash for a few high-traction winners.
Why Digital Items Hyperinflate
- Digital economies inflate when supply outpaces sinks because digital items lack natural depreciation.
- Designers can emulate depreciation with mechanisms like durability or escalating transaction taxes to stabilise value.