<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>https://ecency.com</link><image><url>https://ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>https://ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:35 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[On Being Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's one lesson I've learned coming up to Silicon Valley is that "being yourself" is important -- probably way more important than most people realize. "Being yourself" is an]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/on-being-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/on-being-yourself</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2018 22:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/C3TZR1g81UNchGPKLQuxAL7oEwDJ42cT977qXjChTv3cBCaXg37uD8JcA8m7ToBdjsYwKMD2wd96BkFDMKtpCuEzGAeHq3feprDjmENJiksBhkLDtD1keKg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Art to Predict the Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago I made a decision to move up to San Francisco from Los Angeles, with the idea of bridging the divide between the art and tech communities (a vague idea, I know) but have recently made the]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/using-art-to-predict-the-future</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/using-art-to-predict-the-future</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:28:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3DLAmCsuTe3bwjPJtcJJmZusPtExyx3sTaZakhzEntuCPFjRt192785wVrtVUsgzUGD3JBDCZ3JPfiV3Gbuj9CWTWXouAWtMuYPKNZtcvaVY4DyjMkRLrFR6KSVRypFBfcdog1xTq6q9CMgLMdprG9og4EhCBsL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning How to Enjoy Ourselves]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the more interesting things about being an artist is that if you've done it long enough you end up interacting with a pretty wide range of people in terms of socioeconomic status -- from the fanciest]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/learning-how-to-enjoy-ourselves</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/learning-how-to-enjoy-ourselves</guid><category><![CDATA[philosophy]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 22:01:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrXfzdzWbnkAg7DWXoq6PgqLndM6g25ATRXjTHfqHuvcc5rTM93uiV2Z1qbFZ3kLktKvgSsnJBa5GirqhzNma25iiCDvn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The End of Anonymity on the Internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that people are finally seeing Facebook and other social media platforms for what it is (e.g. a centralized data platform owned by private companies with questionable incentives) there's been a lot]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-end-of-anonymity-on-the-internet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-end-of-anonymity-on-the-internet</guid><category><![CDATA[identity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2018 21:02:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHVQPjDcGkFxELgGtwNAntRtiqDuEyxzoRqH8phL9oVZ16N3ZQqvMnRacN6WX9rVNXr5DQp8YZmgW2kUxL4Kc8Z1ugzpTxRroAheqmpNkigAZMKJxTX9TQUMkx6BZYVGz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Few Non-Technical Solutions to the Blockchain's Scaling Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey crypto folks, hope you've had a good year this year and are ready to tackle the next! Now that there's been a few proof-of-concept projects that have gained adoption (Cryptokitties being the most obvious]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/a-few-non-technical-solutions-to-the-blockchain-s-scaling-problems</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/a-few-non-technical-solutions-to-the-blockchain-s-scaling-problems</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:58:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/o1AJ9qDyyJNX1S6jiuESXwigVVNLsmFGfUHBQCfgTFYjVnsRg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tales From the Ethereum Pre-Sale/ICO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately I've been reading a lot of articles trying to guilt the reader by saying "if you had only bought Bitcoin in ye Olden Times, you'd have a bajillion dollars right now." Aside from the fact]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/tales-from-ethereum-pre-sale-ico</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/tales-from-ethereum-pre-sale-ico</guid><category><![CDATA[ethereum]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 01:24:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/9vWp6aU4y8kyJM9JABQLS7EhjmU3VVqJQJsLWXdiNFi9gkZKjQq2WGRkZKrfqWWtiHDcSncri9kRsP1nid71ZddHmHAeRLzcCsRhX1dLaT963boSzLxojyKrjdE8ZnCz6akcwYMyJwXrQEeez?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using "Artificial Intelligence" to Fix Fake News]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you've probably heard about how Fake News is a problem on the internet right now, and that tech companies (Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Reddit, etc.) have largely all failed to prevent propaganda,]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/using-artificial-intelligence-to-fix-fake-news</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/using-artificial-intelligence-to-fix-fake-news</guid><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 01:02:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2923mN3pnd7PrxqAS8My84z8QnDpEsSBnKFsBYXvnL69EhDqLJLhuBdWgf8s4y15B1akB8kaKbr8rDXFhJgeA6CEnt1D3xkqg4UWHiUKGZKP5x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency, Taxes, and IRS Audits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey crypto-friends and cypto-curious peoples! A special announcement today! Everyone's favorite 2 things: taxes and the IRS! Maybe you've read some of my cryptocurrency and blockchain related articles]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/cryptocurrency-taxes-and-irs-audits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/cryptocurrency-taxes-and-irs-audits</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:40:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/qjrE4yyfw5pQYiuVvgYiUBP16WHGGN7UNn1BCdGdEqVVCbLHadPErNxpYWj6e5Nzz1yvGCWu5PjxPuz96zpJdcM17GqSzW1oAm8N2yV999J937CTqE6qBoJe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[spam]]></title><description><![CDATA[spam]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/kdejx-cryptocurrency-taxes-and-irs-audits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/kdejx-cryptocurrency-taxes-and-irs-audits</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:28:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ERSB Ratings Overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of our entertainment rating systems have it backwards, really. I think we need to rethink the categories in a way that makes more sense. Everyone - May include moments of genuine optimism and hope.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/ersb-ratings-overhaul</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/ersb-ratings-overhaul</guid><category><![CDATA[humor]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K62U5AwJh3po8dDsY7hdVuZwQozXAYonTg18swHWDojLbp4p4tDCV9mBA8XZ38bNWkL4VZJZKkx8SJy5dME6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towards an Aesthetic of an High-Density Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've noticed that the "retro" aesthetic seems to have lost a lot of its popularity in recent months. I think it might have to do with the political climate right now but it's probably a good]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/towards-an-aesthetic-of-an-high-density-society</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/towards-an-aesthetic-of-an-high-density-society</guid><category><![CDATA[culture]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 23:28:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/21PRtjKRXPQyotRPt1Hd7fPufGf1WCpCvB7qBKbTkyCVfacAscpbDeJiCshPyJngpfE6GHC8ps5fnnPDjjJM9qnKFVfeXEAzJNzqrBo4gLHwLo5dCcoEdQTJe5xd46FmnJUUj73p4tQ74x1DtkjTU2J?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crypto as Religion: Sacred Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the things I've enjoyed about the crypto community is the diversity of its people -- politically, economically, geographically, educationally -- the demographics of crypto are both literally and]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/crypto-as-religion-sacred-technologies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/crypto-as-religion-sacred-technologies</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7Wc9rhi8BNafdmCnFM9JBQu9tfumEoY6rj2T13in5nQ5MZGmwQ64TGaTKvEjYeigmzX9X37GYra9kiCz1FDfqV5ZdQ3jeEUyka?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Politics and Culture of Cryptocurrencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the risk of getting ahead of myself here, I'd like to do a little speculation about the future of cryptocurrencies because I do believe that in a few years time there will be a lot of changes coming]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-politics-and-culture-of-cryptocurrencies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-politics-and-culture-of-cryptocurrencies</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 23:35:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/6gUbcJtcgqvN9YJeVFoh75aKPQYX6YwngCUT2p7xFifSXRc3wrWwiC7zmqBYbnCA6cBAVC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Will Change the World (And How it Changed My Life)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This might come as a surprise to some, but towards the beginning of this year, I was flat-out broke.  After the startup I came to work for in San Francisco ran out of money, I tried to make ends meet]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/how-cryptocurrencies-and-the-blockchain-will-change-the-world-and-how-it-changed-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/how-cryptocurrencies-and-the-blockchain-will-change-the-world-and-how-it-changed-my-life</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:29:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/sML2J7CA4joTe4FLEfqz9KQMPAdCMTVztv1QfFDgaEkJUByzVryNFL3YCzVod2ea?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cryptocurrency Community in a Nutshell]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been part of the cryptocurrency community for a while, and noticed that it has all kinds of people involved now: Day traders looking to make a quick buck Long-time investors with good advice who everyone]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-cryptocurrency-community-in-a-nutshell</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/the-cryptocurrency-community-in-a-nutshell</guid><category><![CDATA[ethereum]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:52:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ambient Music for Video Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey folks, Ryan from Tangerine Music Labs here -- I've been making music for video games as a hobby for a while and wanted to try out this Steemit platform as a test run for my next round of musical works.]]></description><link>https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/ambient-music-for-video-games</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ecency.com/@ryangtanaka/ambient-music-for-video-games</guid><category><![CDATA[music]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ryangtanaka]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 22:56:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e3TnW1n2ade4YuZPUAbZBwqCCoKfEU4XedC?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>