> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.protein.xyz/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # #692 | Season 3, Joy Howard & Lonely Apes 💔 - URL: https://www.protein.xyz/692-season-3-joy-howard-and-lonely/ - Published: 2022-06-03T12:21:36.000Z - Updated: 2024-05-14T15:25:26.000Z - Author: Protein - Tags: Supplement, #Migrated-1715700289252, #Import 2024-05-14 15:25 It certainly feels like we’re in a [transformative phase](https://twitter.com/chaserchapman/status/1526952969664593921?s=20&t=ML8Fmld5rCAI5irJuvX03Q&ref=protein.xyz) of web3 right now — making it the perfect time for disparate ingredients to catalyse into life — whilst recognising any successful evolution is based on an ability to self-organise and responsiveness to change. For the [Protein Community](https://www.protein.xyz/), our [first](https://protein.mirror.xyz/7ULWjCmZWMSVxLLj5sjEtZTbfSt9TYsivabpIh1%5F6ek?ref=protein.xyz) [two](https://mirror.xyz/dashboard/edit/O7PPbxREjCGKaYseCBssPYf9T-Kv8NwlsP3pDN1Kc5k?ref=protein.xyz) seasons have shown we have a highly capable and creative community that cares deeply about [using web3 for good](https://protein.mirror.xyz/gpPsKd38-GDlGtOLdXxzYjV%5FFsdaQPY4q4wydfKJCu4?ref=protein.xyz); a global network of kickass experts whose combined force [knows no bounds](https://twitter.com/peenpoontweets/status/1531380649608740866?s=20&t=xzdjkKxrmIgWdY9PnCWTlA&ref=protein.xyz); a forward-looking set of investors who see the opportunity and a [$PRTN token](https://etherscan.io/token/0xfec2fa7edd428171103e8f81911af5be9d31eeba?ref=protein.xyz) that powers our internal economy and[gives ownership to our members](https://snapshot.org/?ref=protein.xyz#/proteincommunity.eth/proposal/0x520f6bb86146e0d9f561b6a54f3108247cd613e51b9e067f6c30af85df6e39a7)**.** So, for our Season 3, we’re moving from theory into practice to begin building *Good Growth* đŸŒ± [Tell me more ...](https://mirror.xyz/dashboard/edit/n2wmnpR%5FqDCKAsH9knzmaf9llwuj69X86SBqjkATFbk?ref=protein.xyz) It’s the first Friday of the month, so that can only mean one thing 
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](https://design-milk.com/a-tiny-a-frame-cabin?ref=protein.xyz) - [Rosie Sherry](https://twitter.com/rosiesherry?ref=protein.xyz) on the [community engagement trap](https://rosie.land/posts/the-community-engagement-trap/?ref=protein.xyz) - The [2022 State of Crypto Report](https://a16zcrypto.com/state-of-crypto-report-a16z-2022/?ref=protein.xyz) for a16z is the one thing to read this month - As is this analysis of NFT collections [based on profitability](https://twitter.com/spicyest%5Fnft/status/1527363740538392577?s=21&t=6nBYnnHbRS3duz0tEPghKg&ref=protein.xyz) - Mirror has launched [Writing NFTs](https://dev.mirror.xyz/5gt60vKFJZ%5FtR1BjoJ7-Y0sNw7REebStHjzFU5x73J0?w&ref=protein.xyz) - Bella Hadid is [cloning herself](https://twitter.com/cybellaxyz/status/1531592247262826496?s=20&t=Kh0cAhtDqNt1o0SL9T6JeQ&ref=protein.xyz) - [Food + Fashion](https://chefclub.substack.com/p/en-food-fashion-home-bar-nft-mania?s=r) go hand in hand đŸ€ - Precog are doing an Issue #6 [launch event](https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEkQd7lT8s/?ref=protein.xyz) in Brooklyn - [MX](https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/web3-mx-is-the-new-ux-1aac31ed2ad4?ref=protein.xyz) is the new UX - Gucci goes deeper into [gaming](https://esportsinsider.com/2022/05/faceit-gucci-gaming-academy/?ref=protein.xyz) - [Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g&ref=protein.xyz) looks epic, has anyone watched it yet - Instagram is in its [flop era](https://play.acast.com/s/the-polyester-podcast/the-sleepover-club-instagram-is-in-its-flop-era?ref=protein.xyz) - The story behind the [Indexed Finance hack](https://archive.ph/iNIOh?ref=protein.xyz) - First [ustwo](https://www.ustwo.com/employee-owned/?ref=protein.xyz), then [Good](https://twitter.com/goodagencyldn/status/1531275193594806273?s=20&t=qzDDiWk8wlINOCe1w71QDA&ref=protein.xyz), is this the start of an [ownership model](https://interconnected.org/home/2022/05/12/inversion?ref=protein.xyz) for agencies? - Web3 decentralisation is focusing on [the wrong question](https://www.wired.com/story/web3-blockchain-decentralization-governance/?ref=protein.xyz) - [1kx](https://twitter.com/1kxNetwork?ref=protein.xyz) on [virtual beings](https://medium.com/1kxnetwork/virtual-beings-51606c041acf?ref=protein.xyz) - Do we need a United Nations for [social DAOs](https://creators.mirror.xyz/VJXOonMFM0Z2zQTXE9Pvm-JT3JjngoXrpuxlkNbuCF4?ref=protein.xyz)? - [Lowtech Magazine](https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/index3.html?ref=protein.xyz) runs on solar power 🌞 - channel.xyz have released their [new roadmap](https://www.channel.xyz/about?ref=protein.xyz) - A long, but incredibly informative report on [designing token economies](https://www.notboring.co/p/designing-token-economies?ref=protein.xyz) - Google levels up Maps with [Immersive View](https://blog.google/products/maps/three-maps-updates-io-2022/?ref=protein.xyz) - Communities aren’t buckets, [they’re clouds](https://station.mirror.xyz/lvyRQCl5V6io0WktzU%5FE48Q1vKFtzDPUfjrNc0QzQtU?ref=protein.xyz) - [VUCA](https://www.quorumnewsletter.xyz/its-a-vuca-world-were-just-living-in-it/?ref=protein.xyz) is a new way to evaluate your DAO - Apple, Microsoft, and Google are teaming up to [eliminate passwords](https://www.inputmag.com/tech/apple-microsoft-google-password-standards?ref=protein.xyz) - Can we create a [moral metaverse](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/may/14/can-we-create-a-moral-metaverse?ref=protein.xyz)? - [Our Time on Earth](https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2022/event/our-time-on-earth?ref=protein.xyz) is worth visiting at the Barbican in London - Alona Shevchenko from [UkraineDAO](https://www.ukrainedao.love/?ref=protein.xyz) on [community mobilisation](https://creators.mirror.xyz/9T89bL%5FcnpEDRa56zHT6cvlqXmbW9xQTbupWSDcTwDU?ref=protein.xyz) - The guy who designs NASA’s [spacesuit patches](https://www.itsnicethat.com/features/tim-gagnon-nasa-patch-graphic-design-art-230322?ref=protein.xyz) - Ooh, a [Master in Design for Responsible AI](https://mastersbeyond.elisava.net/master-in-design-for-responsible-artificial-intelligence/?ref=protein.xyz) - Newcoin’s updated [white paper](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAgZOTRVeX86q8qsGhY3JQkpmEeSicPjqyINB187XeE/mobilebasic?ref=protein.xyz) is worth a read - Kendrick Lamar goes [deep fake](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPUkgeiFVY&ref=protein.xyz) and the [story behind it](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvRT9MSv4sw&ref=protein.xyz) - Water & Music’s [2021 NFT analysis](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YFGL73BMfVtgM3dOR8wRmOoXYC-d7AHRcq5rQENg5l0/edit?ref=protein.xyz) - [Lablaco](https://lablaco.com/?ref=protein.xyz) is looking to help make fashion more circular - Are you a [lonely ape?](https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/56142/1/lonely-ape-the-nft-dating-service-cancelled-due-to-a-lack-of-women?ref=protein.xyz) 💔 --- Want the full experience? 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