Cost Signaling Beyond the Tech (with Mista) | Episode 003

Jin sits with Mista of Initia at ETH Denver to reveal insights on why genuine community curation, building relationships, and cultivating strong vibes often matter more than easily gamed metrics, and how focusing on deep user engagement can be more valuable than chasing vanity numbers.Follow Mista: https://x.com/0xMistaFollow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Intro01:03 - Mista Introduction02:10 - In-Person vs. Virtual Meetings05:25 - Mista’s Journey09:19 - Bringing Value to Projects14:38 - How Mista Built Belief in Initia21:24 - Vibes Over Product27:43 - Top-Down Community Building33:05 - Useful Metrics in Crypto38:04 - Jin’s Surprise