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Rhythm X Zhihu Hong Kong Event Skills Recruitment, Sign Up Now for a Chance to Showcase On-Site

Six months ago, "how to write good prompts" was the hottest topic in group chats. Now, that question is clearly outdated. It has been replaced by Skills. The shift was largely triggered by the emergence of OpenClaw, which brought the concept of AI agents into the mainstream. Unlike a smart search engine that answers questions in isolated interactions, an agent can plan, remember, and complete entire tasks autonomously, creating the novel feeling that it is genuinely working for you. This has led to the rise of Skills—specialized capabilities that equip agents to handle specific domains efficiently. Without Skills, an agent is like a smart but untrained newcomer; with them, it can execute complex, precision-sensitive workflows without constant guidance. Popular Skills currently spreading within communities focus on areas like workflow automation, domain-specific rule injection (e.g., for law, finance, or medicine), personalization, and even financial operations such as identifying arbitrage opportunities on Polymarket or executing quantitative trading strategies. This shifts the门槛 from requiring programming and financial expertise to simply installing a Skill. The underlying change is that people are starting to view agents as long-term collaborators, not just disposable tools. Now, with vibe coding, turning an idea into a functional Skill no longer requires a technical team, code, or infrastructure—it can be done over a weekend. The gap between a good idea and a working product has dramatically narrowed.

marsbit04/03 09:18

marsbit04/03 09:18

Anthropic Tests "Lobster" Conway: Supports Independent UI, Webhook Activation, and Custom Extension Standards

Anthropic is actively developing "Conway," a persistent agent solution designed to provide Claude with an always-on, independently running intelligent environment. It features a standalone UI instance, operating as a traditional chat interface and more of a dedicated workspace. Conway can directly control browsers, connect to external services, and integrate Claude Code for deeper code execution and task handling. It supports Webhook-based invocation, enabling external services or events to trigger automated workflows. Additionally, Conway will support for extensions through the upcoming CNW ZIP standard, allowing developers to build custom tools, UI tabs, and context handlers, similar to an app store ecosystem. This enhancement aims to transform Claude from a reactive conversational tool into a proactive, multi-step task assistant, positioning it as a strong competitor in the AI agent space and advancing the trend toward always-on AI capabilities.

marsbit04/02 06:29

Anthropic Tests "Lobster" Conway: Supports Independent UI, Webhook Activation, and Custom Extension Standards

marsbit04/02 06:29

Agentic Workflows for Crypto Research

AI coding agents are transforming crypto research by automating data analysis through natural language. This article demonstrates using an agent (like Claude Code) with the Glassnode CLI to test a hypothesis: whether extreme Bitcoin exchange inflows predict 7-day price drawdowns. The agent autonomously discovers metrics, fetches data, performs statistical analysis, and generates insights. Results show a moderate association—spike days saw ~1.9% greater drawdowns—though the sample is small. A follow-up prompt produces visualizations for validation. The workflow allows rapid iteration and is applicable to various research questions using Glassnode data, requiring only an API key and an AI agent.

insights.glassnode04/01 12:41

insights.glassnode04/01 12:41

Rhythm X Zhihu Co-host Web4.0 Theme Event: When AI Agent Takes Over On-Chain Permissions

Most discussions about Web 4.0 miss the point. The real question is not whether it is a marketing trend, but rather: who is gaining control over the underlying permissions of the internet? Historically, each iteration of the web has involved a transfer of authority downward: Web 1.0 was read-only; Web 2.0 allowed users to write but platforms owned the data; Web 3.0 enabled true ownership through on-chain assets and private keys. Web 4.0 continues this trend, but the transfer is not to users—it is to AI Agents. The current infrastructure is human-centric, designed around human limitations like attention span and memory. But AI Agents don’t need intuitive UIs, password resets, or sleep. This creates a core tension: an internet built for humans is now being used by entities without human constraints. Two key shifts are underway: the decline of traditional front-end interfaces (replaced by API-driven machine communication) and the replacement of human-centric identity systems (like passwords) with granular, on-chain permissions. A critical enabler is crypto infrastructure. AI can make rapid decisions but lacks independent payment channels and asset sovereignty. Crypto fills this gap. Platforms like Hyperliquid offer 24/7 markets, ideal for non-stop Agent operation. When Agents control wallets and private keys, they can both decide and execute—forming complete economic entities. The real narrative of Crypto × AI isn’t just buzzword synergy—it’s the convergence of complementary infrastructures. The deeper shift is not which products will succeed, but how the rules of economic systems will change when AI becomes a primary on-chain participant, operating at scale and speed beyond human capability.

marsbit04/01 09:10

Rhythm X Zhihu Co-host Web4.0 Theme Event: When AI Agent Takes Over On-Chain Permissions

marsbit04/01 09:10

Will Middle Management Be Replaced by AI? What Will the Future Company Structure Look Like

The article explores whether AI will eliminate middle management and reshape future corporate structures. It traces the historical evolution of organizations—from Roman military units to modern corporations—showing how hierarchical systems emerged to manage information flow under the constraint of limited "span of control." Middle management, matrix structures, and bureaucratic systems were all solutions to coordination challenges in information-scarce environments. AI, however, challenges this foundational premise. By enabling real-time modeling, understanding, and distribution of information, AI could replace human-centric coordination mechanisms. Examples like the AI firm "Moon Dark Side" illustrate radical experiments: no departments, titles, or traditional KPIs, with co-founders directly managing large teams and AI agents handling tasks from data processing to code generation. Block (founded by Jack Dorsey) is presented as a case study in building an "intelligent company." This model relies on two core components: a "company world model" (a real-time understanding of internal operations via digital traces) and a "customer world model" (built from real behavioral data, especially financial transactions). An intelligence layer uses these models to dynamically combine capabilities (e.g., payments, lending) to serve customers proactively, without pre-defined product roadmaps. In this structure, traditional roles shift. Middle managers are replaced by a system that handles coordination, while humans focus on individual contributions (ICs), direct responsibility (DRIs), or player-coach roles. The organization becomes flatter, faster, and more adaptive. The article concludes that AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a transformative force that could redefine organizational design, moving companies from human-led hierarchies to system-driven intelligence.

marsbit04/01 08:11

Will Middle Management Be Replaced by AI? What Will the Future Company Structure Look Like

marsbit04/01 08:11

AI Agents Are About to Take Market Share from Visa

Artificial intelligence agents are poised to disrupt Visa's business model by bypassing the traditional credit card interchange fee structure. Unlike humans, AI agents are purely rational: they don't accumulate rewards, seek fraud protection, or desire premium cards. Their sole objective is to complete transactions at the lowest cost, fastest speed, and with minimal fees. This shift threatens the 2-3% interchange fees that underpin Visa’s $500 billion valuation, as these fees essentially tax human irrationality—something agents lack. Recent developments, such as the launch of Tempo (a high-volume stablecoin settlement blockchain), the Machine Payment Protocol (enabling autonomous micro-payments), and Visa’s own command-line payment tool for AI, indicate a rapid move toward agent-driven commerce. While current transaction volumes remain small, infrastructure is being built to support machine-to-machine payments that avoid card networks. Major players like Stripe, Mastercard, and Circle are investing heavily in this space. Visa network’s distribution advantage relies on human behavior—consumer trust and merchant acceptance—a cycle that doesn’t apply to agents. They optimize for efficiency, not brand loyalty. Although widespread consumer adoption is still emerging, the infrastructure for agent-commerce is advancing quickly, starting with micro-payments for AI services. The fundamental challenge is that interchange fees are a tax on human psychology, and agents are purely rational actors.

marsbit03/31 11:14

AI Agents Are About to Take Market Share from Visa

marsbit03/31 11:14

2026年AI热潮下，普通人如何赢？

In the 2026 AI boom, winning means using AI to measurably improve your life—through increased income, time, flexibility, skills, and security. The author outlines three paths to avoid being trapped by AI and instead leverage it to build a better future. 1. **Career Architect**: Optimize your current role by using AI to enhance productivity and value within your organization. This involves building domain-specific AI workflows, continuously learning AI tools, and gaining basic technical skills. It’s the lowest-risk, highest-probability path for most professionals. 2. **Income Architect**: Create independent income streams outside traditional employment. This path suits those seeking financial autonomy without full-scale entrepreneurship. Examples include productized AI solutions (e.g., automated content or design services) and content/audience monetization (e.g., building a niche following on social platforms for paid opportunities). 3. **Venture Architect**: Build scalable AI-native businesses, such as tools, agencies, or consulting firms. This high-risk, high-reward path requires experience, resources, and resilience. It often evolves from success in the Income or Career paths. The key takeaway: Speed and execution matter most. Instead of waiting for perfect information, start acting—experiment, iterate, and adapt. The biggest risk in the AI era is inaction.

marsbit03/31 08:46

marsbit03/31 08:46

60 Curated Skills, Workflows & Open-Source Projects: The Ultimate Claude Advanced List

This comprehensive guide curates 60 essential AI tools, frameworks, and resources to help developers, creators, and builders move from using AI to constructing robust AI systems. The list is organized into nine key categories: AI Programming Agents & IDEs (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor), Agent Frameworks (e.g., OpenClaw, LangGraph), MCP Services & Tool Integrations (e.g., Tavily, Context7), Claude Skills (e.g., PDF Processing, Frontend Design), Local AI & Model Runners (e.g., Ollama, Open WebUI), Workflow & Automation (e.g., n8n, Langflow), Search, Data & RAG (e.g., GPT Researcher, Chroma), API & Infrastructure (e.g., FastAPI, Portkey Gateway), and Learning Resources (e.g., Awesome Agents, PromptingGuide). The author emphasizes a structured approach, recommending specific starting toolkits based on the user's role—developer, creator, product builder, or learner—to avoid overload and build practical, production-ready workflows.

marsbit03/30 11:10

60 Curated Skills, Workflows & Open-Source Projects: The Ultimate Claude Advanced List

marsbit03/30 11:10

Dialogue with MIT Economist: Don't Panic About 'AI Doomsday Theory', Verification Capability is a Scarce Resource

In a discussion with MIT economist Christian Catalini, the core argument is that the true scarcity in the AI economy is not intelligence but verification—the human capacity to check, judge, and confirm the correctness of AI outputs. Catalini explains that while automation costs are falling exponentially, verification remains constrained by human biological limits, at least for now. Entry-level jobs are most vulnerable, as AI can easily replicate tasks that rely on measurable, existing knowledge. However, even top experts are inadvertently training their own replacements by generating data that AI learns from—a phenomenon termed the "coder’s curse." Three roles will remain critical in the AI-driven economy: - **Directors**: Those who set intentions and steer AI agents toward goals, dealing with "unknown unknowns." - **Meaning Makers**: Individuals who create cultural, social, or narrative value based on human consensus and status games. - **Liability Underwriters**: Top-tier experts (e.g., lawyers, doctors) who assume responsibility for edge cases and final validation. Catalini advises against panic and encourages experimentation with AI tools to automate current roles and discover new opportunities. He emphasizes that uniquely human traits—like judgment in unmeasurable contexts—will retain value, and crypto-based verification infrastructure may play a key role in ensuring authenticity. The transition will be disruptive, but leveraging AI can amplify human potential exponentially.

marsbit03/28 08:06

Dialogue with MIT Economist: Don't Panic About 'AI Doomsday Theory', Verification Capability is a Scarce Resource

marsbit03/28 08:06

Technological Fantasy or "Career Killer"? Deep Reflection Under the Wave of AI Layoffs

Amid the rapid adoption of AI tools like OpenClaw, a wave of layoffs is sweeping across industries from North America to Asia. Major companies, including Meta and Crypto.com, are cutting jobs—up to 20% or more in some cases—not due to economic pressure but as part of a strategic shift toward AI-driven productivity. In Q1 2026 alone, over 20% of tech layoffs were attributed to AI and automation. Roles most affected include programmers, customer service reps, data entry clerks, and marketing specialists—jobs with high language or data-processing components. Even creative and industrial roles are at risk if they involve repetitive, template-based tasks. Industries like finance, media, and logistics are also experiencing disruption as AI automates standardized workflows. The report from Anthropic highlights that positions requiring low emotional intelligence, physical interaction, or complex decision-making remain safer. To stay relevant, workers must focus on skills AI can’t replicate: empathy, creative problem-solving, and strategic judgment. The key is not to resist AI but to adapt, using it as a tool while deepening human-centric capabilities. The era of AI collaboration has begun—those who evolve will thrive; those who don’t may face obsolescence.

marsbit03/28 00:14

Technological Fantasy or "Career Killer"? Deep Reflection Under the Wave of AI Layoffs