Tag: Crypto
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The Network State – by Balaji Srinivasan
Summary The network state in 1 sentence: A network state is a highly aligned online community with a capacity for collective action that crowdfunds territory around the world and eventually gains diplomatic recognition from pre-existing states. Key Takeaways What I got out of it The Rabbit Hole is written by Blas Moros. To support, sign up…
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All It Takes Is All You Got – by Balanji
Your assets are the government’s collateral. A recent Wall Street Journal article included this wonderful graph: That’s weird. Why is the US government issuing Treasuries at emergency rates when the official narrative is that everything is fine? And why is the Wall Street Journal acknowledging something extremely strange is going on…and that it could end badly? Here are…
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Crypto Comparison: Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin
These three cryptocurrencies have each carved out their own unique place in the digital asset landscape, offering distinct value propositions to users and investors alike. Let’s dive in. The Origins Bitcoin – the OG of cryptocurrencies, was first introduced to the world in 2009 by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. This decentralized digital currency was designed…
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Raoul Pal’s “Everything Code”: Deciphering the Interconnected Web of Finance, Economics, and Government
I’ve been closely following Raoul Pal’s work on the “Everything Code” – a comprehensive framework that aims to unravel the complex web of interconnections between the financial markets, economic trends, and governmental policies. As a precursor to my previous article, today I’m pulling apart the peach a bit further. The Debt Trap: When Governments Can’t…