So I just interviewed Ian Calderon, a democrat running for governor in California, about Bitcoin, his run for governor in California, why Bitcoin is important for CA, his family, and everyday people, and why it’s time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S.!

A refreshing conversation with a democratic politician about Bitcoin (and understanding the difference between Bitcoin and crypto!). Excited to share with you all next week…#TPBpod nostr:npub1fpcd25q2zg09rp65fglxuhp0acws5qlphpg88un7mdcskygdvgyqfv4sld

Work hard, save in Bitcoin, work hard, save in Bitcoin, work hard, save in Bitcoin

It’s easy. Tell your friends not to time trades and get fucked by whales looking to take advantage of paper hands and those over-leveraged

Most people are not going to be day traders. Bitcoin isn’t a get rich quick scheme. Pursue your passions, work hard.

I love the message and the goal, but the Celcius shirt scares me. 😂

Is there anyone who is *strongly* interested in being an early round beta reader for my sci fi manuscript?

Near-future sci-fi, crime/thriller/cyberpunk. A blend of action and multi-character depth, and moral analysis. The action is key and all, but alpha readers thus far cried at the character aspects; that's what hit them hard enough to care how they would engage with the action.

Strict Requirements for first-stage beta readers:

-I need to know/trust you personally, either in person or very well online with high reputation, to the point that I'd send an unfinished manuscript to you. There's no strict requirements, but if you know, you know.

-You like sci fi and/or fantasy books, and would be happy to read and offer objective (even brutal) feedback on a sci-fi action/crime thriller novel within the next month or two.

-You can comment or DM, for privacy sake.

That's a small group, but I'm putting it here on Nostr first for what I consider my pre-beta or readers. I will then expand 10x on Twitter and elsewhere for my full beta readers.

Meanwhile, I'm in the early revision stage. Manuscripts won't be sent out immediately. I'm still doing revisions and working with alpha readers, but I'm at the stage where I can start *planning* for the next step to see who might be interested to be early beta readers. Nostr folks get the exclusive early notice here.

I do tend to move pretty fast, though.

All pre-beta readers that provide meaningful input would be mentioned in the acknowledgement section, if the book were to be published, which of course I cannot guarantee will happen. I will only publish good books, one way or another.

But like, the alpha readers do like it. ;)

Ok I’ll add high level simple context:

- alienated young voters and activists by constantly being old, stubborn, angry, cut off from media, and continually supporting ongoing slaughtering of women and children in Gaza

- alienated and made enemies with leading tech and bitcoin industry in overly political and illegal ways. Creating enemies of the largest capital allocators and entrepreneurs in the world…and not even for good reason!

- clearly shouldn’t have sought reelection…really fucked any positive momentum for Dems/progressives and sunk the party to historically low favorability

- ignored economic realities. Said economy has never been better, and affordability not an issue. When Americans spoke up he criticized them.

career politician, egomaniac, now retired on the beach in Delaware. It’s insane.

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It was great to meet you! 🤝

Me to my 5 month old baby