Identity

Introducing Mercle, a novel decentralized identity and utility infrastructure. Mercle’s system recognizes each user’s actions and contributions as ‘proof of work,’ which serves as a robust indicator of their digital Identity. This notion of ‘proof of work’ unlocks utility within the ecosystem and generates tangible rewards. …

And how they are always opposites of the same thing — I will turn 30 this year and since I can remember, there always was something I was judged for, no matter who I was and where I was in my life journey. So, I made a non-exhaustive list of these things. As I was creating it, I was mind blown…

The Fluidity of Self-perception and How it Shapes Our Lives — So, what do we mean when we talk about identity and self-perception? Well, identity is the mix of our characteristics, values, and beliefs that make us unique. Self-perception, on the other hand, is like a mental selfie. It’s how we see ourselves, what we think we can do, and where…

Let healthy self-esteem run wild — I wouldn’t clean the house before people came around. I wouldn’t keep telling myself what I should be doing. I wouldn’t feel guilty for relaxing, taking time out and spending money on myself. I would say no more often. I would voice my opinions and preferences. I would look in…

Up and down like a yo-yo! — I have been wandering in what others might call a dizzily, chaotic manner through this MediumScape. As a shaman, take my word for it, I can’t be tracked very easily. I can journey up and down, as well as forward and back on the earth. …

While I don’t usually find myself drawn to self-help content, there’s something about Mark Manson’s straightforward approach to personal development that really resonates with me. His candid, no-nonsense writing style has led me to revisit his books (I think we all know “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”)…

Get rid of your story and be free! — Growing up in Turkey, I was terrified of cats. My nickname was “Mouse.” My fear of cats was my identity. I had an origin story, too. A cat had stolen a little chick from our neighbor’s chicken coop and killed it. I don’t remember if I had actually witnessed the…

It feels like even five years ago it was so much easier for me to write a blog post. I knew what I was all about. I had a message that I wanted to bring to the world. Why is it different now? When I think about it, seems like…

What is identity? Coming back to the Latin root of the word idem meaning the same; at its base, identity is knowing a person is the same person over time (i.e., continuity) and distinct from someone else (i.e., contrast). But what do we need to know about a person in order to establish…