Published Jan 4, 2022

How JOKR lost $159 per order, rising valuations, OpenSea freezes NFTs, CEOs troll Web 3 | E1351

This episode dives into JOKR's financial missteps in quick commerce, the ethical quagmire of tip baiting, the inefficiencies of COVID-19 testing in the U.S., and the contentious debates surrounding decentralization in Web 3.0, all examined through a lens of economic and technological scrutiny.

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How JOKR lost $159 per order, rising valuations, OpenSea freezes NFTs, CEOs troll Web 3 | E1351

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Quick Commerce Challenges

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Quick Commerce ChallengesJason Calacanis and Mollywood explore the financial and logistical challenges faced by quick commerce startup JOKR, which lost $159 per order in the US. They analyze the company's asset-heavy model and compare it to more sustainable approaches in the industry.

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Tipping and Workforce EconomicsThe discussion shifts to the controversial practice of tip baiting in the gig economy, where customers manipulate tips to exploit delivery drivers. Jason Calacanis and Mollywood explore the ethical implications of tipping and its impact on fair wages.

Tipping and Workforce Economics

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Web 3.0 ControversiesThe discussion shifts to the decentralization debate, exploring the pros and cons of decentralized control in technology and digital platforms. Jason Calacanis highlights the challenges of balancing innovation with security and accountability.

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