Great perspective, Derek. The cycles of bullishness and doubt are natural, but the fundamental trajectory remains the same. True freedom monetary, social, and informational requires persistence, resilience, and proof of work, both in technology and in our convictions.

Decentralization isn’t just an alternative; it’s a necessity in a world that increasingly centralizes control. Every node run, every line of code written, every zap sent is a step toward that future. The easy path leads to dependence the hard path leads to sovereignty.

We push forward not because it’s easy, but because it’s worth it.