Core Argument - The IDE is not dead; human interaction with source code remains essential, even with AI assistance [1][8][11] - Source code is a language intended for human consumption, requiring visual interfaces for understanding AI agent actions [3][8][9] - The best user interface for code interaction is likely a GUI, optimized for presenting and navigating source code [12][13] Zed's Vision and Strategy - Zed aims to provide the ultimate interface between humans, source code, and AI agents, acting as a "Switzerland" for collaboration [41][40] - Zed is building a vertically integrated environment with fine-grained tracking of code evolution, enabling anchored conversations and interactions [38][39][40] - Zed's architecture prioritizes performance, aiming for zero perceptible lag in keystroke feedback [30][31] - Zed is designed as an inherently collaborative environment for multiple humans and AI agents [81][82] Agent Client Protocol (ACP) - ACP aims to democratize AI agent integration, allowing developers to use various agents with a great UI, similar to the Language Server Protocol [44][46] - ACP facilitates the externalization of agent intelligence, enabling different agents to compete and specialize in particular problems [45][46] AI's Role in Coding - LLMs are good at generating code from well-known knowledge and implementing code from abstract models [71][75] - LLMs are less helpful when the task involves novel problem-solving or when the code is not the primary constraint [72][73][76] - The industry is exploring how to manage multiple conversations with multiple agents and make those conversations more valuable [88] User Base and Adoption of AI - Zed has approximately 170,000 active developers, many of whom are experienced engineers [2][54] - About half of Zed users are using edit prediction, and a quarter are using agentic editing [56] Future IDE Evolution - The IDE will evolve into a collaborative environment where conversations with agents can be shared with human teammates [82] - Codebases will become metadata backbones, with conversations, edits, and context linked directly to the code [83][84] - The IDE interface will evolve to put conversations front and center, potentially modeling conversations as evolving documents [85][89]

Crypto Wallet Features - A good crypto wallet should have a good user interface [1] - Token swap feature is a desirable function [1] - Multichain and multinetwork support for EVM are important [1] - Aggregated portfolio overview across chains and networks is needed [1] - Seamless switching between networks is a key feature [1] - NFT display functionality is a plus [1]