The new multipolar order will not be The West vs BRICS+ imo. That is too simplistic to reach a status quo equilibrium as there are too many nations unaligned.

It suggests there will be at least a third polarity in play, a hedge if you will, such that marginal nations which can’t afford to go all-in on either major pole for reasons of geography, politics, religion, alliances etc. can keep a foot in both camps whilst potentially forging an alternate path.

This is the space I see Bitcoin occupying in the short term, a “neutral” option that allows smaller players to play without pissing off either axis too much for them to be interventional.

I realise that doesn’t sound like the Bitcoin Standard Maxis dream of, but it seems the most likely scenario to me as the poles shift and things settle.

Whereas The West will likely shun BTC (another thread) there’s a high probability that BRICS+ will somewhat participate as they can financially benefit without undermining their overall system which will need to be built on compromise versus western unilateralism.

This would establish and legitimise Bitcoin, and over time it will economically erode the other poles who are going to be busy focusing on opposing each other across all dimensions rather than worrying about the smaller third pole focused purely on economics.

I’m bullish AF about multipolarity for this reason. It’s the kind of chaos needed for Bitcoin to emerge, without requiring it to be everything to everyone overnight!

Little organic white rice mixed with ground beef = end of diarrhea. I don’t make the rules :)

What if they don't intent to turn on the printer and will use the lack of money to take full control? Yes, they will destroy the economy but I think the past proves they have no problem doing that as long as they can keep control.

The FED will only allow liquidity to flow to your banks if the banks prevents you from (buying Bitcoin or) taking cash out.

Keep an eye on their beta test FedNow. It will be too easy for them once it's implemented. I feel like it's going to be harder than a lot of us (even in Bitcoin) expect.

Dutch elections:

Farmers Citizens Movement, the BBB gained a staggering 17 seats and the establishments suffered great losses and won't reach majority, not even with help of green and labour.

Rutte and WEF is in big trouble.

They need another emergency to save them now.

Observation: when you have little kids or dogs; the free flowing discussions with the wife around poop/pee are just normal.

“Great morning for Duchess 🐩, she did a great poop and pee’d right away as well. I think we’re past the diarrhea, adding rice to her food is def helping).”

We inject millions of people, then a year later a people are dropping like flies.

"Not related" 🤡

One of the things I find interesting is how our trust in what we see has changed with the advent of the technological means to alter perception. No one would have questioned the authenticity of that photo taken by Ansel Adams in his time. We would have marveled at the wondrous circumstances that made such a photo possible.

#[0]​ been thinking about your suggestion of a nsec nuking.

I think this should be implemented, but definitely not the way you proposed.

We’d need a change in the protocol.

Simplest idea I have is creating a master nsec that you can safeguard and derive normal nsec from.

This key MUST NOT be used to log in anywhere, best never touch the internet.

Then this key could be used to revoke a compromised nsec.

#[1]​ what are your thoughts?

Well, this is a point where we can start.

Your claim is that perspective is the explanation.

Which can easily be falsified, by your own picture.

Perspective in a straight makes everything appear smaller the further it is away. The photo does show something very different.

The photo provides evidence that is in line with the current theory, but contradicts your hypothesis.