While at ETHDenver 2025, amidst all the usual hype around blockchain and AI, we noticed something different. Developers weren’t geeking out over cutting-edge architecture, they were laser-focused on shipping functional products as fast as possible.
But this isn’t just about speed, it’s part of a massive shift behind-the-scenes that has actually happened before. Over a century ago, mechanical engineering underwent the same transformation, making technology invisible. This history doesn’t just explain how we got to where we’re at today, but reveals exactly where we’re headed next.
*I wrote this White Paper in collaboration with the Patchwork Team, supporting their upcoming product as a Freelance copywriter.