Canada is in a challenging situation. Many Canadian provinces are extremely isolated and gradually declining. Several generations in small towns have not had children, and those who did often saw their kids move to major cities. The government has been addressing population decline by encouraging mass immigration, but the majority of immigrants settle in the major cities. Canada only has about five major cities, leaving the rest of the country dotted with small towns.

Young Canadians in these small towns often lack financial resources, while new immigrants also struggle financially. Meanwhile, the older generation, who typically have more money, are moving out of big cities into smaller towns due to lower living costs. However, being retired, they are not interested in starting businesses.

This creates a unique opportunity for those with the resources to start a business in a small town. The older generation has disposable income and often seeks social interaction, particularly at places like restaurants. A well-positioned entrepreneur could capitalize on this demand, especially in towns with little to no competition.

Economically, we may be nearing a "crossover point" where individuals reliant on fiat systems can no longer access loans, while Bitcoiners, having saved in a harder asset, begin to hold significant economic power. This "crossover point" represents the moment when Bitcoiners’ economic influence surpasses that of fiat-dependent individuals and businesses, marking a transition in economic dominance.

For aspiring entrepreneurs, this could be an ideal time to start a business. Small-town real estate is affordable, reducing the financial risk and allowing room for learning and mistakes without the fear of bankruptcy.

You're right. Customers will likely seek fresher options, and I should added this to my personal goal of mastering fresher, higher-quality pizza—offering a service that caters to unmet demand while honing my skills over time.

I suspect many Bitcoiners are thinking of capitalizing on this "crossover" point as we get close to it.

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You make some interest points. "Developed Nations" across the globe are facing declining birth rates. There are a multitude of factors, none of which include natural biological decline. To your point -- it's the difference between those who "have" and those who "have not". These days reproduction is seen as a financial risk / burden.

Without knowing the percentage of population that owns liquid cryptocurrency to be used as disposable income is questionable. Cryptocurrency is a speculative asset as a whole, but the inherent value remains strong specially tied to instutional investments. Which is to say that I believe the majority of cryptocurrency owners would rather hold onto their crypto with anticipation it will increase in value relative to fiat versus spend it on a slice of pizza.

A different idea with the parameters of cryptocurrency: a currency exchange. Imagine you partner with a "Cash for Gold" store and give the opportunity forđź’Ż

A) Customers to get an easy entry point into crypto, especially an aging population

B) An opportunity to sell physical assets at one store to use next door at your store.. an aging population may not have disposable income, but im betting they have physical assets that can be sold into an investment

C) Better margins and not dealing with non-durable inventory.

I don't want to dissuade you, but rather "food" for thought.