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My name is Patrick Rivera and I'm a software engineer, writer, and investor in crypto protocols. I currently work at Mirror, a protocol helping people build crypto-native media businesses. So far, we've shipped a decentralized publishing protocol, tokenized crowdfunding, NFT auctions, on-chain revenue splits, and a tokenized referral program.

Previously, I was a growth engineer at Instacart and a lead growth engineer at a DeFi startup called Dharma.

In my free time, I write about the intersection of crypto, creators, and communities.

Here are some of my most popular posts:

• A Presentation on Crypto Fundamentals and NFTs
• Come for the Creator, Stay for the Economy
• Designing Internet-Native Economies: A Guide to Crypto Tokens
• Tips for Creators Getting Into Crypto
• Crypto-native Newsletter Businesses
• Internet Renaissance Vibez

Say hi on Twitter or email me at patrick.x.rivera@gmail.com.

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