Notes on work, technology, and a few things I love.

Hi, I'm İdil.

For 25 years I’ve worked where technology meets business — cyber security, telecom, product. These days I advise startups, build communities, and write about where all of it is heading. This is where that writing lives, alongside the things I care about outside of work.

İdil Dadan — İstanbul, kahve, yazı ve teknoloji

Latest writing

Season 3 Finale - Hello Summer

This week, I'm wrapping up Season 3 with the last article before taking a short break from the "Cesur Yeni Dünya" newsletter until Season 4.

Blockchain's Quantum Test

Ever since we started talking about quantum computers, or rather, since the topic became serious, there's been concern in the blockchain/Web3 world about their potential impact.

Context-Mode: From a Small Idea to a Big Journey

This week, I want to step a bit outside my usual topics. It's not that there's a lack of buzz in the Blockchain/Web3/AI worlds, there definitely is.

Just When We Figured Out KYC, Now There's KYA?

Agents are back, yet again 🕵️

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In short

What do you write about?
AI, Web3, blockchain and emerging technology; the newsletter is The Brave New World. All writing
Do you take on advisory work?
I offer AI and Web3 advisory and fractional leadership to companies. AstroLuma LLC
How can I reach you?
Reach me by email or connect on LinkedIn. idildadan@gmail.com