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I have my LLC, resale license, website, and a solid business idea.

Due to the nature of my idea/products, I have to purchase quite a lot of inventory. To keep things vague, I need around 6-8 kits, each with 6-8 products. My wholesale MOQ is around 20-50 per item. So 720-3,200 items to get started.

If I purchase MOQ 20 for some items, my initial costs are going to be around $20k. Plus packaging, which will be around $5k (I need beautiful, custom packaging – very important for my business model).

How do I take the plunge of committing to a $25k upfront cost when I have no idea if my idea will sell?

I think I have a solid plan, decent marketing ideas (but again, another cost), and my Shopify website is solid.

I have the cash, so I’m not working with an investor. But damn, still a big risk…

I work at a non-tier 1 firm as a qr. My background is given in this previous post

My hope is to someday get attention from a tier-1 firm for a QR type of job and for that, I am trying to make money for the current firm hoping that this will add value. There have been two camps.

One says that if you end up making money consistently (making money is subjective … I was never told what kind of numbers qualify to be termed as “made money”), then tier-1 firms will look at you and maybe give you a chance. So the hypothesis here is track record as a qr, be it a non-tier-1 firm will add a lot of value in case I made money for them.

Second says that they are looking for raw intelligence. They do not look at 30+ year olds even with all the necessary qualifications. They don’t care at all for any work experience or if I made money for some firm or not. What they want is a Nash type of guy who can walk in and solve all their problems quickly.

I’d love to hear your opinion about this matter.

# Hey everyone,

I think it’s a good idea to have a separate discussion for the datasets and benchmarks track, feel free to share your scores or any other relevant feedback.

Let’s keep things constructive and supportive. Good luck to all!

# Study has found that people who report favorable views of Donald Trump also tend to score higher on measures of callousness, manipulation, and other malevolent traits—and lower on empathy and compassion.

Despite this significant movement, Chris Larsen-linked wallets retain over 2.81 billion XRP (~$8.4 billion). This kind of reserve highlights the enormous influence large holders continue to exert on market perceptions and price stability within the crypto world.

For investors and crypto enthusiasts, the message here might be one of vigilance and curiosity. Monitoring these trends can provide insights into potential price movements or shifts in market strategy from major players.

In conclusion, while the outcome of Larsen’s XRP shuffle is yet to be fully understood, it serves as a compelling reminder of the ever-changing and complex narrative of cryptocurrencies. Whether it’s as simple as liquidity or as strategic as a market play, it underscores the evolving strategies within the crypto landscape that can have far-reaching impacts.

Quick question out of curiosity:

Does Adsbot obey a global (“\*”) disallow? In their doc (List of Google’s special-case crawlers) I found following passage: `AdsBot` ignores the global robots.txt user agent (`*`) with the ad publisher’s permission.

Any ideas what “with the ad publisher’s permission.” means? In other docs google explicitly states that \* does not affect adsbot crawling.

Hi all!

I was curious as to whether how realistic it would be to take solo weekend trips to new cities.

For example, would flying out on a Friday night and flying back in on a Sunday (because we still have bills to pay and limited PTO lol) be feasible?

I’m sure this is heavily individual reliant, but I’d love to hear any experiences or stories anyone may have on balancing their M-F 8-5 and still trying to explore!

I haven’t received much as I’ve always made the excuse of “time, money, work, dishes in the sink” but I’d really like to change that this year and gain more worldly experience and perspective by solo traveling 🙂

Examples of cities I plan to potentially spend a weekend in:

Chicago, IL

NYC (self explanatory)

Portland, OR

Short list for now but I’m also open to suggestions 🙂 I don’t rlly care for tourist attractions much and would prefer to visit and act like a local (as I’m also doing this to scope out new cities to move to).

I’m also doing this to mentally prepare traveling and flying by myself as I’m planning a big trip to Japan in February of next year! Aaaaa, I’m so excited but so nervous.

In the world of cryptocurrency, BTCPay Server stands tall, serving as a vital project that embodies the essence of Bitcoin’s decentralization and freedom. Its creation stems from a community-driven initiative seeking to enhance financial autonomy by providing a free and open-source Bitcoin payment processor.

The story of BTCPay Server is one of resilience and inspiration. It all began with Nicolas Dorier, a key figure in Bitcoin development, who set out to solve a pressing problem. The need for a decentralized payment system became evident when traditional payment processors posed limitations on cryptocurrency transactions. With a determination to create a fairer financial ecosystem, Dorier embarked on a journey to develop BTCPay Server as a response.

BTCPay Server is more than just a payment processor; it’s a movement. It allows businesses to accept transactions directly without involving intermediaries, thus reducing fees and enhancing privacy. This is a game-changer for many small businesses and entrepreneurs who can now manage their finances independently, without the constraints of centralized entities.

The beauty of BTCPay Server lies in its open-source nature. Being open-source means anyone can contribute to its development, ensuring that it remains secure, up-to-date, and democratic in nature. The vibrant community surrounding BTCPay Server is testament to its transparency and the shared vision of financial decentralization.

Moreover, BTCPay Server empowers users by offering a wide array of features. Its integration capabilities are vast, supporting not just Bitcoin but various other cryptocurrencies. It can be easily integrated into existing platforms, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. User-friendly documentation and supportive forums make it possible for even the non-technically inclined to set up and run the server with ease.

The importance of such projects cannot be overstated. In a world where data privacy and financial freedom are becoming more critical, BTCPay Server serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It illustrates the potential of Bitcoin’s underlying philosophy: that financial self-sovereignty and transparency are achievable.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a small business owner, or simply a cryptocurrency enthusiast, BTCPay Server offers a powerful toolset for embracing the future of finance. By embracing BTCPay Server, you aren’t just adopting a payment system; you are joining a community and furthering a cause that believes in the potential of decentralized financial solutions for everyone.

In closing, the rise of BTCPay Server is a reminder of what collective passion and ideas can achieve. It is proof that with the right tools and a dedicated community, the vision of decentralized finance can remain vibrant and accessible. So, as the world continues to explore the landscape of cryptocurrencies, BTCPay Server will undoubtedly remain a cornerstone of this transformative era.

Hey everyone 👋 This is my first post here 😀

I published a guide on fine-tuning YOLO models for custom object detection, showing how to transform a generic 80-class detector into a specialized system (using soccer match analysis as an example).

A bit of context: I’ve been working on a YOLO library for Elixir that supports custom models via ONNX format. Since the library can load any custom YOLO model, I created this content to show how to train your own models using Ultralytics’ tooling. The approach is language-agnostic – the resulting model works with any framework supporting PyTorch or ONNX, though I demonstrate Elixir integration at the end.

This fine-tuning approach applies to various industries where domain-specific object detection is needed – sports analytics, manufacturing QC, etc.

Elixir YOLO library: [https://github.com/poeticoding/yolo\_elixir](https://github.com/poeticoding/yolo_elixir)

Video + Article about Elixir YOLO 0.2.0: [https://www.poeticoding.com/elixir-yolo-v0-2-0-yolox-support-custom-models-and-performance-boost/](https://www.poeticoding.com/elixir-yolo-v0-2-0-yolox-support-custom-models-and-performance-boost/)

Let me know if you would find interesting some videos about the details of the YOLO architecture

From manipulating markets in India to unleashing SBF on the world (he obviously learned something from them), why is Jane Street not looked at as a bottom rung hack shop? When I see them do interviews they act very high and mighty, when by all accounts they just nickel and dime people on a large scale and are doing so in illegal ways.