No. 281 · April 8, 2023

Drew Coffman

Web3 Optimist and Community Builder

Drew Coffman’s workspace

Drew Coffman is a web3 optimist who works with the social DAO 'Friends with Benefits' to build community.

He previously pioneered a better decentralized web with Aave and fostered partnerships with Gitcoin.

Prior to that he cultivated community for Unsplash and Creative Market.

Follow Drew on Twitter and Twitter.

What is your favorite item in your workspace?

When I'm in the middle of a long workday, I often take a quick walk around the neighborhood to clear my head — but sometimes leaving my office is a challenge, which is why the combination of a standing desk and treadmill has been a complete game-changer for me. Now, even on rainy or gloomy days when I don't feel like going outside, I can get a quick walk in while staying focused on my work. It's amazing how much of a difference this has made in my productivity and overall well-being.

How do you spark creativity?

I have a Sony PVM CRT in my office which I keep connected to a Nintendo Wii. This lets me quickly pop an SD card into the Wii, and then use the Wii's SD card capabilities to play classic SNES and N64 games directly on the CRT. It's a pretty magical experience, especially if you're someone who grew up playing those games.

What interests you most about web3?

I'm a big believer that we should feel ownership over our online identity and the spaces we inhabit. Some of the most exciting developments in the web3 space revolve around the idea of community ownership — with Friends with Benefits being a perfect example of this. When you contribute to a community and help it grow, you should be rewarded for that work. DAOs offer a really interesting mechanism for this.

Drew’s gear

37 items.

On the desk37

On the screen7 apps

  • ‍‍Arc browser
  • Obsidian
  • Discord
  • FWB app
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Adobe Photoshop

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