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Cant wait till 2028 when a house is less than 1 BTC, thats going to freak people out.

The good thing about bitcoin is that as your wealth grows it gets progressively easier to do what is right rather than what your paid for.

I would certainly prefer it yo be opt in. If you choose to opt in you receive benefits, if you opt out you are not charged but never get anything out.

Depends on the year, in one of the three up years I would take 20% cut no drama. In the down year I wouldn’t.

I can understand folks not wanting to pay the penalties but for me the self custody was more important. Five years later it was definitely the right decision for me. That said a bitcoin ETF in a Roth could be better for s lot of people.

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#bitcoin #nostr #oligarch #freedom

I ask the question… do you really think the new USA government is pro-bitcoin???

When a small group of ultra-wealthy individuals or corporations gain control over a government—regardless of its structure—power stops serving the people and starts serving the few. Oligarchs manipulate economies, suppress competition, and use regulations as weapons to maintain their dominance. They don’t just influence policy; they dictate it.

This concentration of power is exactly what Bitcoin was designed to resist. Bitcoin operates on decentralization—a system where no single entity can control the network, no government can print more supply, and no oligarch can buy influence over its rules. Unlike traditional financial systems, which are rigged in favor of those with the most wealth and connections, Bitcoin levels the playing field. It allows anyone, anywhere, to store and transfer value without relying on institutions that can be corrupted by power.

Oligarchs thrive on control—of money, of information, of markets. Bitcoin thrives on freedom—permissionless, borderless, and resistant to manipulation.

The more power is centralized in the hands of the few, the more society suffers. The more Bitcoin and other decentralized technologies grow, the harder it becomes for oligarchs to maintain their grip. This isn’t just about money; it’s about breaking a cycle where wealth and influence dictate the rules.

Oligarchs fear decentralization because it means they can’t own the system. That’s exactly why we need it.

Please don’t fall into the trap of thinking that because the new leaders speak about freedom, they embody the principles of bitcoin.

They don’t. Pure and simple.

They destroy them.

#bitcoin

Fortunately half the bitcoin is owned by individuals.

What about taxes if you take 100% of your pay in bitcoin, then sell to cover expenses? I started doing this in April 2024. At the end of the year the bitcoin i didn’t have to sell appreciated 42%. Interestingly the proceeds of the bitcoin I did sell to cover bills was 6% lower than my cost basis (HIFO) as calculated by Strike. So no extra capital gains tax, might even get a refund.

Most people learn through painful experiences, memecoins will provide that.