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Stories of Growth

Charles Broskoski on Are.na, crypto and community

Aug 6, 2021
Charles Broskoski, founder of Are.na, discusses the creation and evolution of the platform, growth methodology, visual content, crypto, and community. Topics include crowdfunding, user numbers, collaboration, and the importance of curiosity in shaping the future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Are.na is a platform designed to help users create their own visual space on the internet, focusing on quality and refinement over speed and scale.
  • Arena successfully raised $270,000 through a crowdfunding campaign, demonstrating the support and enthusiasm of its community.

Deep dives

Overview of Arena and its Platform

Arena is a platform that allows users to organize and connect ideas, build knowledge, and create their own visual space on the internet. It serves as a personal tool where users can collect and organize various types of information such as images, text, links, and files. These collections can be organized into channels, which act as folders. Arena also has a social component where users can connect and collaborate with others, creating an organic network of information. With a focus on quality over speed or scale, Arena has been refining its platform for over 10 years.

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