Murray Rothbard's "What Has Government Done to Our Money?" is a profound exploration of the intricacies of money and the detrimental effects of government intervention in the monetary system. Rothbard's work eloquently argues for a free market in money, emphasizing the importance of voluntary
bitcoin
In the world of Bitcoin, security is of utmost importance. With the increasing popularity of Ledger Wallets, many users have turned to these devices as a secure way to store and manage their digital assets. However, recent events have shown that even the most trusted hardware wallets are not immune
bitcoin
Money supply management is the problem masquerading as its solution. - Saifedean Ammous The recent conviction of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried on financial fraud charges sends a jarring signal to the crypto world. His downfall isn't a singular event; rather, it's the latest in a
bitcoin
The more humans exist on earth, the more technologies and productive ideas are thought of, and the more humans can benefit from these ideas and copy them from one another, leading to higher productivity of human time and improving standards of living. - Saifedean Ammous As a consumer immersed in
bitcoin
Strike has rolled out a series of updates that are catching the eye of Bitcoin users looking for more flexibility in how they acquire and manage their digital assets. With the reintroduction of direct deposits, Strike users can now allocate a portion of their paycheck to purchase Bitcoin, a move
leadership
I’ve had It’s your Ship on my shelf for a while and finally got to reading it. Captain D. Michael Abrashaff challenges the leadership styles he encounters in the Navy and believes there is a better way, and acts on it. Captain Abrashaff takes the Benfold from a
bitcoin
Self-custody of bitcoin refers to holding the private keys to your own bitcoin wallet rather than entrusting them to a third party, such as a bank or cryptocurrency exchange. Self-custody is an essential concept for many bitcoin users because it gives them complete control over their funds and ensures they
privacy
In the age of digital communication, privacy can be a significant concern. With so much of our personal information and conversations taking place online, it is more important than ever to protect ourselves from potential data breaches and a third-party interception. One way to do this is by using a
bitcoin
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that was created in 2009. It is not controlled by any government or financial institution and uses a network of computers worldwide to process transactions. There are several reasons why many people believe that bitcoin is a superior currency compared to traditional fiat currencies.
bitcoin
I have long been bullish on Bitcoin, but my appreciation for its real potential has grown in recent years. Several years ago, with three Antminer S9s running in the basement, I was focused on using it as means to convert electricity into a profit. Each month I'd cash
investing
The Father of Value Investing Benjamin Graham, “the father of value investing,” is considered one of the most significant influences on Warren Buffett. Buffett himself says, “More than any other man except my father, [Graham] influenced my life.” Buffet says one does not need “a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insights,
finance
I usually take time on January 1 each year, when not putting away Christmas decorations, to reflect on the growth I’ve made in key areas over the past year. I think over items like faith, family, health, work, leadership, and, the subject of this post, my finances. Where was
liberty
Believe it or not, I’ve never met or spoke with Charles Koch. I did have the honor and pleasure of meeting David Koch before he passed. He was both warm and well-grounded. But, I’ve never met Charles. That said, I’m fairly certain we’re well aligned, in
business
How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business by Douglas Hubbard was more technical than I expected and a great refresher, and then some, on my old statistics course. Hubbard gives several insights into the reason to measure and methods to think about how and what we’
This September, Heidi and I read Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. Newport first shows how our digital environment has stolen our attention and diverted it too often meaningless and wasteful activities. Often, social media is described as the worse offender. But, I’m sure we can add several other activities,
personal development
I read Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism this week and it made myt think through my use of digital tools. I even suggested to Heidi that she read it and I’m hoping to begin a digital declutter on October 1. Few books have been impactful enough to make me