Volatility doesnât disqualify Bitcoin from being money â it proves that itâs real. In a world of managed illusion, only truth moves freely. Bitcoinâs wild swings arenât signs of weakness but the visible cost of discovering incorruptible value. They are the sound of false certainty breaking apart.
Everyoneâs eager to blame Vail, crowds, or fancy gondolas for $300 day passes, but thatâs just noise. The real issue is the monetary system itself, which distorts prices and drains purchasing power while pretending everythingâs fine. Skiing didnât get pricierâfiat just keeps lying to you.
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Why Bitcoin Is the Mirror They Refuse to See
Bitcoin is both a store of value and money
In this article, weâll trace its journey from ancient obligation to modern Goliath, unpack its dominance in todayâs financial system, and heed the Austrian economistsâ grim warnings about its excesses. Weâll dive into how debt props up fiat currencyâs relentless expansion, spotlight Bitcoin and Tether as radical alternatives to a system drowning in leverage, and marvel at MicroStrategyâs audacious financial reengineering of debt into a speculative weapon. The question looms large: Can we tame this beast before it consumes us, or are we doomed to watch it burn everything down? Like a prairie fire that clears the grounds while also enriching it.
Government currency used to be money. The money has been siphoned out, but the currency hasn't changed.
Reflecting on the block size wars, in comparison to the current node debate, puts into perspective how we best protect Bitcoin.
The UN's 2030 digital ID agenda isn't about inclusion but it's about turning your body into a permanent surveillance tag you can never escape. Digital IDs combined with CBDCs, governments gain a kill switch on your entire existence; your money, your movement, your ability to say no. Escaping this digital prison will require Bitcoin.
I posted this series on #nostr initially to explore the topics above like a study guide accessible to those with a curious mind, this is the republished an edited version from X
We might ask ourselves why the ECB insists on comparing the digital euro with cash - given that the proposed system is fundamentally different. Indeed, why does the central bank insist on gaslighting the citizens of Europe? And why do so few media outlets call them out?
In this article, we explore the complementary relationship between Bitcoin and NFTs. While Bitcoin is the secure, foundational digital gold, NFTs represent unique digital ownership. With the emergence of the Ordinals Protocol, NFTs can now be created directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. This process allows NFTs to leverage Bitcoin's unparalleled security and immutability, while also providing a new source of revenue for the Bitcoin network through transaction fees. Ultimately, the article argues that these two technologies are not in competition but are different concepts that can work together to create new possibilities for digital ownership and value.
Why âConsume and Dieâ isnât enough for me.
Today's game will be Pai Gow Dominoes, a Chinese game.
