So dope.

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You absolute fucking legend. Lord grant me the conviction of Matt Odell.

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Thanks for swinging by! Promise to keep things based AF. I'm an Argentinian American Bitcoin educator who operates by proof of work.

Working on more content, stay tuned; the next 4 years will not disappoint.

But again...no celebration until we rid the country of the central bankers. I'll be running through the streets naked when that happens (I'm just a giant corn on the cob...no laws against us being naked in the street).

It is different this time bc there's a competent world-class economist at the helm, but time will tell if he can conquer the rotting corpse of a government left behind by the collectivists. Hopefully it's a crap-free future. I'm betting on it thanks to Bitcoin!

100% agree. I'm Argentinian American and it's truly incredible to see the divergence of trajectories of my two countries.

Overall feeling is that "shit's hard, but we have to do this": despite daily life getting increasingly harder, most Argentinians know and realize that we're in the process of ripping the band-aid off. His approval ratings are improving, believe it or not.

We're tightening our belts and cutting down on spending while the Milei administration clamps down on all the corrupt deficit spending by the Kirchneristas.

The barnacles can go fuck themselves, lol. I have to constantly remind myself that Bitcoin is for everyone. One of my content/video ideas is to hold a Bitcoin meetup in a local bar that's named after Juan Domingo Perón. If you don't know who he is, venture down that rabbit hole!

Saludos!

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Milei just axed another 70K government barnacles, lol.

I'm living somewhere where the government is shrinking at a mind-blowing rate.

Someone pinch me.

Still not celebrating until the elimination of the BCRA (Banco Central de la Republica Argentina).

We're moving in the right direction. Boots-on-the-ground content coming soon.

Abrazo de libertad

On behalf of my students down here in Argentina, gracias.

Yeah, sounds great! Planning on speaking with Bitcoin educators around the world as well as bring in Argentinians, leveraging AI to translate the episodes.

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Currently hitting the pavement generating boots-on-the-ground content about life in Argentina amidst hyperinflation.

I want to generate as many zaps as possible for my recently-orange pilled (by yours truly, obviously) video editor.

Where should we be publishing our content for Bitcoiners to support our efforts?

Also...what do you want to see? We're both bilingual and will be publishing in Spanish and English, not to worry.

Corn's pumping, Milei's cooking down here. Bullish AF. LFG

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Austrian economist and self-identifying crypto anarchist President Javier Milei will be submitting to Congress a law that will effectively make monetary emission a crime. The BCRA (Banco Central de la República de Argentina) is effectively being legally neutered. Maybe this is how the elimination of the central bank plays out, allowing it to wither on the vine, a death by a thousand cuts.

As much as we would all like to see him nuke the bastards, perhaps this is a legal and political roadmap for other countries to follow. The reality of the situation is that elected officials who adhere to free market economics and libertarian values have to still play within existing political constructs.

I, for one, am looking forward to the post mortem of the BCRA; we're still hurtling towards its elimination, it's just not how I had envisioned it. Much more to come.

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

A little Argentinian culture for you today, buckle up, it's a good one:

Why are government officials in Argentina called "ñoquis" (gnocchis)?

ChatGPT: "In Argentina, the term "ñoqui" is often used colloquially to refer to government officials who are seen as holding their positions due to political connections rather than merit. The term originated from the word "ñoqui," which refers to a type of Italian pasta dumpling. The connection lies in the fact that these officials are often considered to have "rolled" into their positions without much effort, similar to how dumplings are formed by rolling dough. So, in essence, it's a metaphorical way of implying that these officials are "political appointees" who haven't necessarily earned their roles through merit."

"But doesn't it also have to do with the fact that they only show up to work at the end of the month to get their salary?"

ChatGPT: "

Yes, you're absolutely correct. The term "ñoqui" in Argentina is indeed commonly associated with government officials who are perceived to show up to work only at the end of the month to collect their salary, much like the pasta dumplings (ñoquis) swell up when boiled, they "swell" in numbers at the end of the month to collect their paychecks without doing much work throughout the rest of the month. This aspect of the term highlights the notion of government employees receiving payment without putting in the necessary effort or fulfilling their responsibilities. So, both interpretations - the political appointment aspect and the work attendance aspect - contribute to the term's usage in Argentina."

Aren't "ñoquis" eaten at the end of the month for economic reasons, too?

ChatGPT: "Yes, you're correct. In Argentina, there's also a tradition of eating "ñoquis" at the end of the month for economic reasons. This tradition is rooted in the fact that "ñoquis" are a simple and inexpensive dish to make, typically consisting of potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. As the end of the month approaches and financial resources may be limited for some families, "ñoquis" provide a cost-effective option for a filling meal. So, there's a parallel between the economic aspect of eating "ñoquis" at the end of the month and the perception of certain government officials only showing up for work at the same time to collect their salaries. Both aspects contribute to the rich and multifaceted meaning of the term "ñoqui" in Argentine culture."

So yeah...we're in the process of getting rid of this class of existence in Argentina, currently (which comprised upwards of 30% of the population, pre-Milei).

Wherever you may be, I hope you're actively working towards eliminating ñoquis in your country as well. Buy Bitcoin, besos.

Nostr Lyn is the best Lyn.

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Greetings from Argentina, you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Anarcho-capitalist Libertarian President Javier Milei has achieved a fiscal surplus in 2 months as president.

Mull that one over for a minute. In a world where government cronies debase their people's currency to finance political pet projects, Argentina's new administration has effectively done a 180 in 60 days as president.

He's eliminated 50,000 government jobs, allowed another 10,000 contracts to expire without renewal, eliminated 98% of provincial discretionary spending (insisting that they stick to their own budgets), and created a special unit of attorneys tasked with investigating previous government corruption/theft.

Oh, and he's doubled down on his promise to eliminate the central bank while enacting a monetary competition (that will enact dollarization in the near-term, but inevitably embrace Bitcoin in the long-term as people realize the dollar's dying as well).

You're allowed to negotiate contracts in whatever currency you wish, Bitcoin included, and Bitcoin transactions are tax-free.

So yeah...when are you coming down? I'm here in Córdoba (where we voted 75% in favor of these measures) waiting for you. First asado's on me when you get here. LFG

Boots-on-the-ground videos and content coming soon. We start filming this week. Saludos!

Thanks for the kind words. Onward!

Correct, but no coercion involved. 100% opt-in and untaxed. Legally OK to negotiate contracts in BTC if one desires.

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Bitcoin-only content and interviews with Argentinians on living through currency implosion coming up soon.

I literally haven't been able to find any English content on this aside from the tired takes from armchair quarterbacks throwing in their 2 sats from the burbs in 'Murica.

If there's anything in particular you want me to be asking, let me hear about it in the comments.

Brainstormed with my video editor today who's 100% on-board and grateful to be a part of history, building out Argentina's first Bitcoin-only education initiative with the Mi Primer Bitcoin foundation.

LFG

I'd encourage you to watch his speech at Davos and then familiarize yourself with his career. He's a legitimate anti-state Austrian economist. Lots of good material out there to look into. Not a WEF puppet in the least, not sure where that would come from.

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

Milei just dropped a bomb on the status quo, the political caste.

He's doubling down on his mission to complete his mandate given to him by the Argentinian people, despite having his Omnibus Law repealed by corrupt, inept Congressmen responsible for the disastrous state we find ourselves in down here

Here's the English translation for my gringo brethren:

CHANGE OF RULES

The national government has taken on the responsibility of addressing three fundamental problems plaguing our country: inflation, insecurity, and the privileges of politicians.

We have come to propose a different model from the impoverishing model of the last 100 years. And we came to do it in front of the Argentine people. With the truth in one hand and freedom in the other.

We did not come here to continue playing the same impoverishing game of the usual politicians. We did not come here to make spurious pacts against the interests of Argentines. And we will not be complicit in the game of the same old parasites who live at the expense of Argentines.

The government sent a bill to the National Congress to restore freedom to Argentines. This bill reflects our vision for the country. A free country, where citizens can live their lives without depending on a bureaucrat who demands a bribe to clear an import. The government does not need the law. Argentines need it. And we will achieve it, sooner or later. Because the will of a few convinced is more powerful than that of many without principles or morals.

What happened in Congress perfectly represents the problem we are facing. A group of politicians who will do the impossible to maintain their privileges. The caste. We have been saying this since we got into politics. We knew it was going to happen.

That's why we designed an economic program to exterminate inflation without the need for Congress or any of those who intend to continue living like kings at the expense of taxpayers.

Throughout the campaign, we said that we would send our projects to Congress and politicians would have to decide which side of History they wanted to be on. Whether they wanted to be part of the change or wanted to continue maintaining their privileges. We also said that if they did not support the changes, we would expose them to society so that their dealings, privileges, and corruption would be exposed.

And that's what we are going to do. We will not be complicit in the business of some with the fishing industry, the Tobacco Lord, the oil companies, or any of the other special interests that lobby and "persuade" politicians to defend their interests.

For many years in Argentina, there was a group of politicians who claim to represent moderation, dialogue, consensus, and sensibility, who only guarantee the status quo in exchange for personal business deals. Automobile registrations, lithium concessions, handing out envelopes to journalists, and many other deals some politicians make while "defending the Republic" on television.

All that is over with us. If they have a problem with us exposing what they do, how they vote, and who they answer to, it's because they are not defending the interests of the Nation, but their own.

We did not come to continue with the wheel of politics as usual. We came to break it. We do not care about the operations, the defamation, the newspaper headlines. We do not care about the pressure from those who destroyed this country. We are not playing a game. We do not care about paying the political cost of doing what needs to be done because our goal is to solve the problems of Argentines and not to perpetuate ourselves in power.

We came to change this country. With the same conviction that our May Heroes had, we come to defend The Cause of Freedom.

You will have to choose which side you are on. Argentines already know which side we are on, and we will demand it from them.

LONG LIVE FREEDOM, DAMN IT!!!

Greetings from Argentina you freedom-loving Nostriches.

I've been trying to distill what's taken place down here over the past 72 hours and it just keeps getting better. Legit post coming soon, but I had to jump on to the Nostr to mention what just came out:

Milei just cut discretionary spending doled out to the provinces by 98%. Holy hell.

That's what you get for betraying the will of the people, mfers. The entitled political class has been put on notice that you don't fuck with the democratic process under the Milei administration.

I'll have a more solid, boots-on-the-ground dispatch for y'all tomorrow. Time to get offline and go touch grass, or whatever the kids are saying these days....