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frrp

912 karma · joined January 29, 2012

My interests are machine learning and AI, applied probability, distributed protocols, functional programming, and information security. I work on market signal analysis for algorithmic trading.

frantapolach@gmail.com

[ my public key: https://keybase.io/frantap; my proof: https://keybase.io/frantap/sigs/ANXPUeesm7fexnAliHW4vf2ZZV5AwgpzFydNBiiIa9k ]

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frrp··on Sam Bankman-Fried tries to explain himself
Now I'm waiting for Effective Ventures Foundation (Centre for Effective Altruism) to voluntarily return all donations made by SBF or FTX share-holders. If they do not, all their credibility is lost.
frrp··on Ask HN: How many of you are employed, self-taught SWEs?
How do you choose what to work on?
frrp··on Ask HN: How many of you are employed, self-taught SWEs?
What are you working on recently?
frrp··on JP Morgan rolls out first US bank-backed cryptocurrency to transform paymentsd
I wonder what big company is so clueless to pay millions to a big 4 for a useless blockchain toy...
frrp··on Ask HN: How do you keep track of your creative thoughts?
hey lordnacho, how to contact you directly?
frrp··on Ex-Google recruiter: I was fired because I resisted “illegal” diversity efforts
Be So Good They Can't Ignore You.
frrp··on China's Central Bank Bans ICOs
"ICOs need regulation, sure, but banning ICOs altogether is a huge gift to Silicon Valley and its resident financiers." -Naval Ravikant
frrp··on Ray Dalio Is Stepping Down from Management at Bridgewater
Thanks. What is your source? Have you worked there?
frrp··on High-Speed Traders Are Taking Over Bitcoin
Re: 3) engineering issues - could you provide specific examples? What were the most important problems you solved?

Re: 4) what is the performance of your strategy?

frrp··on Koya Bound – Eight Days on the Kumano Kodo
Koya-san is one of the most memorable places in Japan. I can recommend visiting in the deep winter when it's very cold with lots of snow and the atmosphere is otherworldly.
frrp··on Czech climber Adam Ondra has conquered the Dawn Wall in record time
Following in photos is much better than just reading about Ondra: www.instagram.com/adam.ondra/
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oh, buzzwords
frrp··on Soylent halts sales of its powder as customers keep getting sick
If you don't have the time to eat properly, the best choice is not to eat.
frrp··on Ask HN: Location-independent entrepreneurs, where do you live and why?
I agree, Taipei is a nice place to live and Taiwan is an amazing island. But do you work completely remotely (for a US company)? Do you have any experience with local businesses or starting something in Taiwan? I've lived in Hong Kong and I'm interested in your insights. My email is in my profile.
frrp··on Ask HN: What is your favorite startup that you are following right now?
ascribe created a very useful service for artists/creators with some amazing innovative technology and legal work. Blockchain, machine learning, big data and copyright law!
frrp··on Meet Model X
> HEPA Air Filters "There are three modes: circulate with outside air, re-circulate inside air and a bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants." This is immensely useful in Chinese cities!
frrp··on Beside a startup, what are the other ways to significant wealth for a dev?
good point. Now tell us what is your strategy?
frrp··on Julian Assange on Living in a Surveillance Society
Good comment. The contrast between banks and Goo/FB in data collected is significant indeed. But then also the ability/inventiveness of Goo/Fb of what can be done with the data is far more powerful than of the banks'.
frrp··on 2014 Fields Medals announced
Those are beautiful stories of truth exploration!
frrp··on The New TextSecure: Privacy Beyond SMS
I am going to test it on BlackBerry 10 anyway. Should make at least a good WhatsApp replacement.
frrp··on Functional programming books review
Nice and useful! If you are in Hong Kong, we have a meetup group here: http://www.meetup.com/HK-Functional-programming/

We are mostly working on Martin Odersky's Coursera courses and SICP book exercises.

frrp··on Death in Singapore
Interesting. Could you, please, elaborate on this? I would like to learn more about this issue so any good sources of information would be highly appreciated.
frrp··on Getting better and finding happiness through cycling
Great. I love mountainbiking and was serious about it for more than ten years now. I agree with all you are saying. I would add that there are still opportunities to improve and build better bicycles. Especially the recumbent bikes community is very actively hacking better machines. I have some friends involved and was able to try several prototypes - if I have the extra money to invest I would definitely support this. It is innovative, useful and fun! I have also used a bicycle for commuting in every city I've ever lived. It is probably the best way to explore the surroundings and get to know the city map. Just note: I have experience only from Europe and Eastern Asia. David, I would be happy to visit you someday with my bike in Padova.
frrp··on Betterment raises $10 million financing
Betterment does some useful innovation in finance and we can hope for even more now.
frrp··on Stanford profs from DB & Machine Learning class are founding a company Coursera
Competition is always good for the customers, so I really like it. I also expect O'Reilly Media to push harder in this direction, it's only natural...