Martin Mladenov

🇧🇬 Bulgarian coder working with PHP and JS, a Bitcoin maxi driven by financial freedom. Huge Nostr fan and all about that decentralized life! #bitcoin #nostr

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by Martin Mladenov

June 5 2025

Who Determines Interest Rates Under a Bitcoin Standard?

In today’s fiat system, money is not backed by a hard asset like gold or silver but is issued by central banks with the authority to “print” money. Central banks, such as the Federal Reserve or the European Central Bank, set interest rates through tools like the federal funds rate. This rate influences how much it costs for commercial banks to borrow, which in turn affects loans for individuals and businesses.

by Martin Mladenov

June 2 2025

Why Prices Would Keep Falling Under a Bitcoin Standard

Imagine a world where prices don’t rise every year but actually fall. A loaf of bread that costs $1 today might cost $0.75 tomorrow. This sounds bizarre, almost unthinkable, because we’re so used to living in a world of inflation, where prices constantly creep up. But under a Bitcoin standard—a system where Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency with a fixed supply of 21 million coins, serves as money—this isn’t just possible; it’s likely. Let’s dive into why.

by Martin Mladenov

May 25 2025

Bitcoin and Selfishness: The Power of Personal Gain for Collective Good

Bitcoin is often criticized for fueling greed, but it’s actually a brilliant example of how selfishness can be harnessed for good. Its design is ingenious: it motivates people to mine cryptocurrency for profit, which in turn strengthens the network, making it more secure and decentralized. This isn’t just a technological innovation—it’s a reflection of how the world itself operates, where personal gain often leads to collective progress.