Comment by adrianwaj

Crypto comment coming (sorry)..

If you're out of work, why not find a coin, write a killer app for it (use your domain knowledge) distribute it for free (including to people in your industry) but make sure you hold some of that crypto and even send some free to your users?

Work with a few other jobseekers. For example, the new rofl.app. Cheap coin, hyped platform ( https://x.com/search?q=rofl.app ) but can't you use AI code tools to make the whole development thing an easier job, eg prototyping or demo'ing?

What to write if still perplexed... how about something in localized prediction markets and go to a local sports game to show it off? Speak to the guy at the ticketing booth about it or even before you start developing. They'll likely do anything to get more people to the game.

Another idea, go to a record/CD/DVD store (they're so quiet) and create a rental service for their unsold items. People place a deposit in crypto and get most back when the item returns safe. Shop takes a commission, so do you. Old items sell cheaply. Site shows what's available at any time and items can be booked in advance. Use barcodes to easily populate the database. Pitch it as a way to get people to come into the store. Long held or new items - the renter pays more. High demand items - renter pays more - or make pricing dynamic.

Replicate the concept for hiring businesses - eg hardware and construction (tools and equipment.) The biggest industry. Just roll up at a store and show them how it works. People today rent trailers from third-party gas stations and book online. People should be able to rent so much more today - ownership can be overrated. The new Access Economy.

AirBnB unlocked homestays, this can unlock equipment and useful items - crypto keeps complexity and costs lower (hopefully) with the upside of holding a valuable currency.

add: The other thing to note is that large stores and retailers regularly throw out perfectly good items. Eg bicycles, jackets, white goods ... you name it. Tell them to give it to you instead and promise them a cut of the rental proceeds. Make everything transparent. The problem here is warehousing and managing the items. The goal is really for pre-existing employees to do the interactions.