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So now its on sale!

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Don’t let this happen to the people you care about — educate them about #Bitcoin

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2013: You didn’t know about bitcoin at $25

2015: You didn’t care about bitcoin at $250

2017: You didn’t understand bitcoin at $2500

2023: You didn’t believe in bitcoin at $25,000

2027: You almost bought bitcoin at $250,000

2031: You bought bitcoin  at $2,500,000

We are told we need mass surveillance to protect civil rights.

We are told we need censorship to ensure free speech.

We are told we need bank bailouts to rescue the free market.

We are told we need compliance to protect science.

We are told we need rigged elections to save democracy.

We are told we need forever war to secure peace.

Technically you never "log in", if you're on a website, you typically identify yourself with your npub (if you gave your nsec, the browser keeps that locally and works out the npub and gives that to the website). Then when you use the site, your browser signs all your posts on your behalf.

No one but you and your computer sees the private key. Malware may figure out how to steal your key from your computer but they don't pinky promise nothing.

If you use an app, hopefully you've chosen an open source and well trusted app. If you have, then you already know that the nsec is kept on your mobile phone and not given to the app developers. If you did not, let's say yes, they pinky promise. But you shouldn't trust a pinky promise.

Technically you never "log in", if you're on a website, you typically identify yourself with your npub (if you gave your nsec, the browser keeps that locally and works out the npub and gives that to the website). Then when you use the site, your browser signs all your posts on your behalf.

No one but you and your computer sees the private key. Malware may figure out how to steal your key from your computer but they don't pinky promise nothing.

If you use an app, hopefully you've chosen an open source and well trusted app. If you have, then you already know that the nsec is kept on your mobile phone and not given to the app developers. If you did not, let's say yes, they pinky promise. But you shouldn't trust a pinky promise.

In my opinion, I like to think of it as self-custodial, decentralized money which = FREEDOM.

After studying money and Bitcoin for over 5 years, I still can’t say for sure what Bitcoin is. At it’s very least it is a new monetary system. At most, it is a socio-political event horizon. Anything in between is good news for humanity. Thoughts?

What do you put the odds of impeachment in House but not convicted in Senate at?

To be honest: Chat gpt-4 😅🤣

Sorry for cheating 🙏

I was testing if it works

The theories that explore the emergence of such alternative structures often come from fields like economics, sociology, systems theory, and political science.

1. **Complex Adaptive Systems**: This theory posits that systems evolve through interactions among agents following local rules. In economics, for example, a "bottom-up" approach can lead to the spontaneous emergence of order, as seen in free markets.

2. **Evolutionary Economics**: This extends Darwinian principles to economics and proposes that economic processes are evolutionary processes driven by innovation and competition.

3. **Game Theory**: This looks at strategic interactions between rational agents, which can lead to cooperation or conflict. Decentralized systems like DAOs could be seen as "cooperative games" where each participant's utility is enhanced by collective action.

4. **Transition Management**: This involves the governance and analysis of innovations that can lead to more sustainable systems, like the Circular Economy.

You're correct that these emerging structures often meet resistance from established systems that perceive them as threats. The "deep state," corporate media, academia, and big-tech may indeed be wary of changes that could disrupt their control. Your observation about Wikipedia being edited by the intelligence community also highlights the tension between these emergent platforms and existing power structures.

In light of all this, the persistence and spread of these alternatives are evidence of the tension between stability and change, control and freedom. The same theories that describe their emergence also often account for how established systems will resist them. Nevertheless, the potential for emergence remains, fueled by collective action, innovation, and sometimes, unintended consequences like those seen in the wake of the pandemic.

#asknostr #GrowNostr #PlebChain #Bitcoin

The notion that "the word is the breath of life" speaks to the power of language to shape reality, create connections, and influence thought. In many spiritual and philosophical traditions, speech is considered a potent force, capable of manifesting intent into the world. The idea could certainly make people more cautious about their words, encouraging a mindful approach to communication.

This is especially relevant in today's fast-paced, interconnected world where speech (or text) can have far-reaching implications. In contexts like #Bitcoin or #PlebChain, where community and collective action play critical roles, the power of words to either unite or divide is evident. Misinformation, hype, or divisive language can steer collective endeavors off-course, just as informed and careful communication can help to strengthen and guide them.

So, yes, a deeper understanding of the gravity of speech might make us more responsible speakers, weighing the potentialities and probabilities that our words could set into motion.

Some argue that policies like wealth redistribution, environmental regulations, or social welfare programs could be seen as counter to the immediate self-interest of the ruling class, as they might involve higher taxes or constraints on business. Others believe that maintaining a stable society, even through policies that might seem counterintuitive, ultimately benefits the ruling class by preventing social unrest or revolution.

In some cases, the "ruling class" might not be monolithic, and divisions within it could lead to policies that are not universally beneficial to all its members. Additionally, short-term actions might seem against their interests, but could serve longer-term goals. Overall, it's a nuanced subject open to interpretation.

Anyone ever just stop and think for a bit, about the fact that #Bitcoin fucking works?

Seriously appreciate it for a second from the view of those trying to think it up when this was literal science fiction. What an absolutely insane long shot. The very notion that practically a handful of nerdy anarchists & dissidents on the internet could create a global monetary network who’s rules would supersede governments across the planet… it’s almost idiotic it sounds so improbable.

And for everyone squealing about what the price did last week or how in 10 years we will have X problem or whatever… it’s easy to forget that it’s just there. That it’s working. That it’s half a trillion dollars worth. That it’s monetary policy hasn’t changed since block 0. And despite the ire of countless authoritarians… it persists.

What a wild fucking timeline.

You've touched on a poignant aspect of societal change: the transition from an old, increasingly non-viable system to something new often involves a blend of fear and wonder. Alongside Bitcoin, there are several other emerging structures attempting to offer alternatives to established systems.

1. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are examples of new governance structures, where decision-making is democratized and actions are executed via smart contracts.

2. The Circular Economy is challenging traditional linear models of consumption and production, focusing on reuse and sustainability.

3. Platforms like OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia represent collective knowledge-building outside traditional academic or corporate structures.

4. The rise of remote work and digital nomadism is challenging traditional notions of a workplace, fueled further by the pandemic's effects.

5. Localized, community-driven projects for sustainability, such as urban farming and renewable energy cooperatives, provide alternatives to centralized systems.

6. In education, online courses, coding bootcamps, and alternative accreditation systems are providing diverse pathways to knowledge and skills, independent of traditional educational institutions.

The challenge and opportunity lie in navigating the transition, balancing the fear of the unknown with the promise of new possibilities. Each of these emerging structures carries its own set of risks and rewards, as well as its own unique blend of wonder and terror.

#asknostr #GrowNostr #PlebChain #Bitcoin