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2024-09-13 16:52:02

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Thanks for the reminder. I need to do better.

2024-09-11 13:56:36

Momentum of the Light. Bitcoin Poem 111. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/f382066f2567aa993cfc9090820cf3fb4b5001bb8a02684957c257cbe3d82d00.jpg

2024-09-10 12:29:24

Bitcoin Poem 110. Get Bitcoin, and Opt Out. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro https://image.nostr.build/96b15a40a3351b6f2d8fc6198887d1df7233d924c75f90a608e84a3903edc0f4.jpg

2024-08-26 12:49:45

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Actually poem 109.

2024-08-26 12:49:11

Bitcoin Poem 108. Counterparty Risk. #bitcoin. Problems and Solutions series 27 https://image.nostr.build/3cb8f079943defab0963520bf6cebe3b2efb0a75867dded7df3dd6d41b56b37f.jpg

2024-08-09 13:13:04

Money Without Value - Bitcoin Poem 108. Problems and Solutions series 26. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro https://image.nostr.build/d67861b8cb69de65d8efa767b05ed3266d678b44670717eff9b3afb79209ec8c.jpg

2024-06-06 13:49:44

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I've been watching the videos from Oslo. I was just telling my wife how impressed I was by the speakers and the directions they are working towards.

2024-06-06 13:41:32

Captain Satoshi's Seashell Solution: Bringing Trust to Digital Transactions
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In the bustling port city of Shimmer Bay, merchants bartered and traded using colorful seashells. Once a deal was struck, the shells were handed over, and the transaction was final. No take-backs, no arguments. But across the shimmering bay, a new city, Digiport, had sprung up. Here, transactions were conducted digitally, with promises whispered through glowing orbs.
However, these digital promises were far from final.
Merchants in Digiport often faced disputes. “The promised payment never arrived!” a disgruntled fishmonger would shout. The resolution process was slow and cumbersome, with wise elders spending days poring over records to determine the truth. Trade stagnated, held back by the uncertainty of unfinalized transactions.
One day, a curious sailor named Captain Satoshi arrived in Digiport. He spoke of a revolutionary system – a digital ledger maintained not by a single authority, but by everyone in the city. Each transaction was like a seashell, permanently etched into the ledger, visible to all.
No more broken promises, no more endless debates.
The merchants of Digiport were skeptical at first. Could a system without a central authority truly work? But Captain Satoshi explained how powerful computers called “miners” would compete to secure the ledger, adding new transactions and ensuring their finality. Once a transaction was etched into the ledger, it was set in stone, just like a seashell changing hands in Shimmer Bay.
Intrigued, the merchants of Digiport decided to give it a try. Soon, the city buzzed with activity. Transactions were completed swiftly and securely, without the need for slow and costly mediations. Trade flourished as merchants no longer feared the ghosts of unfulfilled promises.
The finality of Captain Satoshi's system, much like the finality of the seashells, brought trust and efficiency back to Digiport's digital marketplace.
And so, in a world where trust was often elusive and disputes were common, Bitcoin stood as a beacon of hope, offering a solution to the age-old problem of finality in the digital realm. With Bitcoin, transactions became not just efficient, but truly final – a testament to the power of cryptographic innovation.

2024-06-05 13:39:16

Anika's Tapestry and the Threads of Innovation: A Story of Bitcoin's Impact.
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In a bustling marketplace filled with colorful fabrics and fragrant spices, lived Anika, a weaver known for her beautiful tapestries. Each month, a portion of her earnings went to her family back in a distant village. Sending this money, called a remittance, was always a bittersweet affair.
While Anika wanted to support her loved ones, the fees charged by the money transfer service felt like a heavy tax on her hard work. 6% of every transaction seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving less for her family and a knot of frustration in Anika's stomach.
One day, a traveling merchant named Jafar arrived at the market. Jafar spoke of a new system, a digital currency called Bitcoin, that promised to change things. He explained that Bitcoin transactions were faster, more secure, and most importantly, much cheaper than traditional methods.
Anika was skeptical at first, but listened intently as Jafar described how Bitcoin's fees were minimal, especially when using something called the Lightning Network.
Intrigued, Anika decided to try it. Her first Bitcoin remittance was a revelation. The transaction was completed within minutes, and the fees were a fraction of what she usually paid. The joy of sending money to her family was amplified by the extra resources it left behind.
News of Anika's experience spread like wildfire through the marketplace. Soon, other vendors were trying Bitcoin for their own transactions. The marketplace buzzed with excitement as people discovered the freedom and savings offered by this new system. They could finally focus on their businesses and families, without a significant portion of their earnings disappearing into fees.
As more people embraced Bitcoin, the marketplace flourished. The money saved on transactions translated into new investments, vibrant stalls, and a sense of empowerment among the vendors. Anika, once burdened by fees, now used Bitcoin to not only support her family but also expand her weaving business.
The story of Anika and the marketplace is a glimpse into a future where financial systems work for the people, not the other way around. With Bitcoin, the power to move money around the world becomes faster, cheaper, and accessible to all.

2024-06-04 14:11:47

Why Do I Bitcoin? - Bitcoin Poem 101. #Bitcoin See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. Inspired by the poem "Why Do I Run?" by Ed Cunningham.
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2024-06-02 13:34:47

Beyond the Tallykeeper's Reach: A Free Market Triumph in the Valley
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In a valley nestled between snow-capped peaks lived two tribes: the Makers and the Takers. The Makers thrived on innovation and hard work. They built intricate tools, tilled fertile fields, and traded their goods with other valleys. Their currency was simple: clay tokens representing a day's labor.
The Takers, on the other hand, were ruled by the Grand Tallykeeper. He controlled a vast store of gold coins, the only currency accepted. The Tallykeeper believed his role was to actively manage the economy.
When harvests were bountiful, he'd declare the gold more valuable, making it harder for Makers to obtain loans for new tools. This, he claimed, prevented inflation. Conversely, during lean years, he'd flood the market with gold, making loans easier but risking a future price collapse.
This constant tinkering backfired. True signals of need were lost in the artificial ebb and flow of gold. The Makers, unsure of the future value of their labor, became hesitant to invest in long-term projects. Bubbles formed in short-term ventures, then burst, leaving a trail of wasted resources.
One Maker, a young woman named Elara, noticed a hidden valley rumored to hold a rare metal, Adamantine. Perfect for tools, Adamantine could revolutionize their work. But obtaining loans in the Taker's gold market was too risky for such a long-term venture.
Elara proposed a new system: time tokens. Each token represented a set amount of future labor, freely tradable amongst the Makers. With these tokens, Elara could secure investment from fellow Makers who believed in Adamantine's potential. The risk and reward were clear, based solely on the perceived value of the project, not the whims of the Grand Tallykeeper.
The time token system spread like wildfire. Innovation flourished. The discovery of Adamantine, funded by the free market, propelled the Makers into a golden age. The Takers, clinging to their gold and outdated system, watched with envy.
Elara's story became a legend, a testament to the power of a currency that reflected true value and empowered the people to allocate resources efficiently. It was a system based on work, not manipulation, a constant reminder that the best signal for an economy is the collective will of its makers.

2024-05-27 15:17:39

Incremental Actions - Bitcoin Poem 100. Help share this 100th poem. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.com and Bitcoin Stories at https://BitcoinSolutions.Pro. Inspired by http://BTCPolicy.org.
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2024-05-19 13:13:11

Nighttime Grind: The Water Wheels that Saved the Day (and the Flour)
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In a small village nestled in the hills, there was a magical river that provided water to all the villagers. The river always flowed, but its currents were strongest during certain times of the day and certain seasons. At night and during rainy seasons, the river would swell, carrying much more water than the villagers needed. This excess water often flowed away unused, spilling over the banks and being wasted.
The village elders were concerned about this waste. They knew that during the day, when everyone was awake and active, there was often just enough water for all the villagers' needs. But at night, when everyone was asleep, the river overflowed. “What can we do to avoid wasting this precious water?” they wondered.
One day, a clever young woman named Lyra came up with an idea. She proposed building a series of water wheels along the riverbanks. These water wheels would turn and grind grain into flour whenever the river's flow was strong. This way, the extra water at night wouldn't be wasted. Instead, it would power the water wheels and provide the village with flour.
But there was another part to Lyra's plan. The water wheels could be stopped easily if the village needed more water for drinking, cooking, or washing during the day. If the river's flow decreased, the wheels would halt, ensuring that the villagers always had enough water for their immediate needs.
The villagers agreed to try Lyra's idea. They built the water wheels, and soon they noticed a remarkable change. The water wheels turned tirelessly through the night, grinding grain and using the river's surplus power. During the day, when the villagers needed more water, they could simply stop the wheels. This balance allowed the village to use the river's power efficiently, reducing waste and ensuring a steady supply of flour and water.
Just like the water wheels in Lyra's village, Bitcoin miners use excess energy from power grids. They run their operations when there's surplus energy, especially from sources like wind and solar power. And just like the water wheels that could stop when water was needed elsewhere, Bitcoin miners can quickly reduce their energy consumption when the grid needs more power for homes and businesses.
This helps balance energy use, reduces waste, and makes the entire system more efficient.
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2024-05-18 15:13:37

The Curse of Plenty: A Story of Inflation and the Search for a Scarce Solution
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On the bustling trade route of the Whispering Trees, a menagerie of merchants bartered their wares. One offered shimmering seashells, another, intricately carved stones. But these weren't mere trinkets; they were the currencies of their time.
For generations, the value of these items held steady. However, whispers turned to shouts as a new technology emerged – the Great Shell Scooper. It could scoop vast quantities of shells from the ocean floor, flooding the market. Seashells, once valuable, became common, and their buying power plummeted.
A similar fate befell the carved stones. Greedy miners, armed with powerful chisels, began churning them out at an alarming rate. Soon, the stones lost their exclusivity, and merchants found themselves struggling to buy basic necessities.
Disheartened, the traders gathered around a wise old nomad named Zahra. “True money,” she explained, “needs scarcity built into its very essence, not just its availability.”
One young merchant, Amal, chimed in with a glimmer in his eye. He had encountered a distant tribe that spoke of a revolutionary system – “Starlight Tokens.” These tokens, he explained, were digital, existing only on a vast, secure network. But the most remarkable feature was their finite quantity. There would only ever be a set number of Starlight Tokens in existence.
Intrigued, the traders decided to learn more. They discovered a system where complex puzzles guarded the creation of new tokens, ensuring a slow and steady release. This digital scarcity, unlike the unpredictable nature of physical items, offered a solution to their woes.
The Whispering Trees embraced the Starlight Token system. With a predictable supply, merchants and traders could plan for the future. The tokens' digital nature allowed for secure and fast transactions.
The once-troubled trade route flourished, a testament to the power of digital scarcity in a world increasingly reliant on the digital realm. As Amal had hoped, the Starlight Tokens, scarce by design, became a beacon of stability in their ever-changing world.
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2024-05-17 15:01:16

Wasted Energy - Bitcoin Poem 099. This is number 25 in the Problems and Solutions Series. #Bitcoin. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. Inspired by Alex Gladstein.
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2024-05-15 13:37:41

Shiny Objects vs. the Golden Strategy: Lily and Max's Journey
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Once upon a time, in a bustling town nestled between rolling hills, there lived two friends named Lily and Max. They both worked hard at their jobs, earning a modest income every month. Lily was a big fan of the latest gadgets and trendy clothes, while Max preferred to save his money for a rainy day.
Lily loved spending her money as soon as she earned it. Whenever a new smartphone hit the market or a flashy sale popped up at the mall, she couldn't resist splurging on the latest tech and fashion. She enjoyed the thrill of instant gratification, but over time, she noticed something troubling. Despite all her purchases, she never seemed to have much to show for it in the long run. The things she bought quickly lost their charm, and she found herself constantly chasing the next shiny object.
Max, on the other hand, had a different approach to money. He was intrigued by the idea of saving and investing for the future. Instead of spending all his earnings right away, he set aside a portion each month and put it into a special savings account. But what made his strategy even more successful was his discovery of Bitcoin.
Unlike fiat money, which loses value over time due to inflation, Bitcoin had a unique property – it tended to increase in value over time. Max realized that by holding onto his bitcoin, he could actually increase his purchasing power in the future. This realization changed his perspective on money. Instead of seeing it as something to be spent frivolously, he viewed it as a tool for building wealth and securing his future.
As the years went by, Lily noticed a stark contrast between her lifestyle and Max's. While she struggled with mounting debt and the constant need for more, Max thrived, steadily growing his savings and investments. He was able to afford things that truly mattered to him, like buying a home and starting his own business.
The story of Lily and Max illustrates how money that loses value over time can lead to excessive consumption and short-term thinking, while money that increases in value encourages savings and long-term planning. By embracing Bitcoin, we can reverse this trend and create a more sustainable and prosperous future for ourselves and the world around us.
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2024-05-14 12:17:01

Bitcoiners Stand - Bitcoin Poem 098. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. This poem is inspired by Julian Assange. Bitcoiners from so many nations are promoting Bitcoin and Freedom daily!
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2024-05-12 13:01:42

The Echoes of War: A Cautionary Tale of Inflation and Conflict
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In a bustling village nestled between rolling hills, life was peaceful for a time. The villagers, known for their craftsmanship and resourcefulness, thrived through trade and cooperation. However, a shadow loomed on the horizon. A neighboring village, fueled by whispers of an endless wellspring of gold, began to stir trouble.
This neighboring village had a peculiar system. Instead of using coins minted from precious metals like the one the craftsmen used, they relied on “promise notes.” These notes were issued by a central well, and their value hinged on the promise that more notes could be created whenever needed.
Tempted by the allure of easy wealth, the neighboring village embarked on an ambitious campaign of expansion. They hired foreign fighters, built grand fortifications, and financed it all with a constant flow of new promise notes.
At first, the craftsmen's village prospered further. The demand for their goods from the expanding neighbor was high. But a disquieting trend emerged. As more and more notes were printed, each one seemed to buy less. The price of simple goods began to climb, and whispers of discontent rose amongst the villagers.
The elders, wise and cautious, knew the dangers of such a system. With each new promise note, the real value of the existing ones dwindled. It was like a never-ending well that, instead of water, produced a shimmering illusion of wealth.
One day, a young apprentice named Lance returned from a trade mission to the neighboring village. His eyes were wide with worry. “They're planning a war,” he reported, “and they're counting on their endless notes to finance it.”
The elders knew they had to act. They gathered the villagers and explained the precarious situation. “Their war may bring them temporary gain,” they warned, “but the cost will be borne by everyone, through ever-rising prices and a dwindling supply of true value.”
The villagers, valuing their peaceful lives and hard-earned wealth, decided to take a stand. They proposed a new system, with new monetary units based on work, their value derived from the metal they were made of. Since this metal was hard to obtain, this “hard money,” as they called it, wouldn't be subject to inflation or manipulation.
The neighboring village scoffed at their proposal. But as time passed, the cracks in their own system began to show. The war they financed dragged on, their promise notes grew worthless, and their people faced shortages and hardship.
The craftsmen's village, on the other hand, thrived. Their hard money system instilled trust and stability. They continued to trade, innovate, and invest in their future, knowing the value of their resources wouldn't be eroded by endless printing of new notes.
The story of the two villages became a cautionary tale. It showed that while easy credit might create the illusion of wealth, it ultimately led to instability and conflict. True prosperity, the villagers learned, came from hard work, resourcefulness, and a system based on honest value, not endless promises.
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2024-05-11 13:13:35

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Excellent - I was hoping more people would build wallets as web apps - I've enjoyed Mutiny. Thanks!

2024-05-11 13:10:31

From Opaque to Open: How Honeycomb Creek Found Security in Transparency
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In the bustling town of Honeycomb Creek, life revolved around the sweet, golden honey produced by its hard working bees. Every bee diligently collected nectar, depositing their honey in the town's grand Honey Bank, a towering structure managed by Mr. Buzzworthy, a portly bee known for his booming voice and even larger promises.
Mr. Buzzworthy ran the Honey Bank on a system he called “fractional honey reserves.” He explained to the bees that while they deposited their honey, he could safely lend out a portion to others, like the industrious ants who needed honey to fuel their construction projects. This, he claimed, allowed the town to grow even richer.
At first, everything seemed fine. The bees happily deposited their honey, and the ants buzzed with activity as their projects flourished. But whispers began to spread as the bees noticed something peculiar. When a small group of bees needed some honey for the upcoming winter, Mr. Buzzworthy seemed hesitant. “There's been a temporary shortage,” he mumbled, “but don't worry, your honey is safe!”
Unease settled over Honeycomb Creek. More and more bees found it difficult to access their honey when they needed it most. Frustration grew, and rumors swirled that Mr. Buzzworthy's “temporary shortages” were more frequent than he let on.
One day, a young, tech-savvy bee named Beatrice stumbled upon an intriguing idea buzzing around the web. It was called a “honeycomb ledger,” a digital record of every honey deposit and withdrawal, completely transparent and accessible to everyone. Beatrice excitedly presented this concept to the town council.
The council, weary of Mr. Buzzworthy's opaque system, saw great promise in the honeycomb ledger. With this technology, every bee could verify their own honey reserves, eliminating the need to trust Mr. Buzzworthy entirely. Additionally, the ledger's fixed supply, mirroring the limited honey production, would prevent the inflation that had plagued the town under the fractional reserve system.
The townspeople embraced the new system. They built a secure digital network maintained by a swarm of volunteer bees, ensuring the ledger's integrity. Now, every bee could see exactly how much honey was in the collective pot, and which specific pieces of honey, or honeycrisps, were their own, fostering trust and transparency.
Honeycomb Creek thrived under the new system. The bees worked hard, knowing their honey was safe and accessible. The ants continued their construction projects, confident in a stable honey supply. The town, once riddled with anxieties about “missing honeycrisps,” buzzed with a newfound sense of security and economic harmony.
The story of Honeycomb Creek became a beacon for other towns struggling with unreliable financial systems. It demonstrated the power of a transparent and secure ledger, free from the pitfalls of fractional reserves and centralized control.
And so, the bees of Honeycomb Creek, through their innovative spirit and a little bit of digital magic, paved the way for a more stable and prosperous future.

2024-05-10 13:45:54

The Shards of Hope: A Kingdom's Journey from Inflation to Equity
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In the heart of a vast kingdom, a life-giving river snaked its way through fertile fields and bustling towns. The river was the lifeblood of the land, its waters carefully managed by a council of wise Riverkeepers. These benevolent rulers ensured fair distribution of the water, nurturing a society where prosperity was shared by all.
One day, a cunning advisor named Viscount Venal approached the Riverkeepers. “Why rely solely on the river's flow?” he whispered. “We can create more wealth by printing new golden seeds, representing the river's future bounty.”
Intrigued, the Riverkeepers agreed. Viscount Venal, with a sly grin, flooded the land with these golden seeds. Merchants received them first, using them to buy more goods and inflate prices. The wealthy elite, close to the source of the new seeds, grew richer.
But as the golden seeds trickled down to the commoners, their value dwindled. Farmers struggled to buy basic necessities, and whispers of discontent filled the air. The Riverkeepers, realizing their mistake, saw the rich growing richer while the poor grew poorer.
A young boy named Kiran, known for his curiosity, discovered a hidden valley nestled within the kingdom. There, a community thrived using a unique system. Their wealth wasn't based on printed promises, but on “River Shards” – rare, beautiful stones mined from the riverbed.
Kiran learned that anyone could participate in mining these River Shards. All they needed was hard work and ingenuity to solve the complex puzzles that secured the network. Rewards for successful mining came in the form of newly discovered River Shards, fairly distributed to those who contributed to the river's health.
Returning to the kingdom, Kiran shared his discovery. The Riverkeepers, impressed by the fairness and sustainability of the River Shard system, saw a path to correcting their mistake. They embraced the new system, dismantling the printing of golden seeds.
The kingdom witnessed a transformation. As people participated in mining River Shards, wealth became more evenly distributed. Farmers used earned Shards to improve their lands, merchants offered fair prices, and a sense of shared prosperity returned.
The story of the Riverkeepers and the River Shards became a beacon of hope. It showed that true wealth wasn't created through manipulation and privilege, but through hard work, collaboration, and a system that rewarded everyone who contributed to the collective good.
The kingdom flourished, a testament to the power of a fair and decentralized system where everyone could benefit from the river's bounty.

2024-05-09 16:17:50

The Sandglass of Trust: A Tale of Peer to Peer Innovation in the Crimson Citadel
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In the bustling marketplace of Crimson Citadel, camels laden with exotic spices jostled for space with merchants hawking vibrant silks. Here, amidst the cacophony of bartering and haggling, lived two friends, Amara and Samir.
Amara, a weaver of exquisite tapestries, wished to purchase a rare jar of sapphire dust from Samir, a spice merchant. However, their options were limited. They could exchange goods directly, which was risky and inconvenient. Or, they could rely on Hakim the Moneychanger.
Hakim, a portly man with a perpetually calculating gaze, operated a money booth. He accepted goods in exchange for his special coins, which Amara and Samir could then use to purchase items. But Hakim's services weren't free. He charged a hefty fee for every exchange, and whispers swirled about his tendency to manipulate the exchange rates.
One stifling afternoon, Amara approached Samir, frustration etched on her face. “The price of sapphire dust keeps rising with Hakim taking his cut,” she lamented. “Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could trade directly, without relying on his greed?”
Samir, a tinkerer with a knack for inventions, tapped his chin thoughtfully. “There has to be a better way,” he mused. Days turned into weeks as Samir hunched over his workbench, gears whirring and metal clinking in a symphony of creation. Finally, he unveiled his invention – a marvel of brass and crystal he called the “Sandglass of Trust.”
The Sandglass, powered by intricate clockwork, allowed Amara and Samir to directly record their trades. Each transaction was etched onto a permanent record, visible to everyone. This eliminated the need for Hakim's coins and his manipulations.
News of the Sandglass spread like wildfire. Soon, other merchants began using it, bypassing Hakim altogether. The marketplace buzzed with newfound efficiency and trust. Hakim, his business dwindling, grumbled about the “unruly contraption.”
The Sandglass of Trust, though simple, became a symbol of a new era in Crimson Citadel – an era of peer-to-peer exchange, free from the constraints and fees of a middleman. It proved that trust and transparency, not a moneychanger's greed, were the cornerstones of a thriving marketplace.

2024-05-08 17:00:36

From Pebbles to Profits: A Playground Lesson in Economics
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On a sunny afternoon, a group of friends gathered in the park for their favorite game – “Barterville.” The rules were simple: they traded imaginary items using colorful pebbles as currency.
One friend, Max, was the “Banker.” He kept a small pouch of pebbles, ensuring there were just enough for everyone to play comfortably. Every trade felt fair because the pebbles held their value.
But then, a new kid named Alex joined in. Alex, full of ideas, wanted to build a giant sandcastle, but he lacked pebbles. Impatient, he declared, “I'll just make more!” He grabbed a handful of dirt and pretended to transform it into shiny pebbles.
The other kids were skeptical. “But where did those come from?” Sarah asked. Max explained, “We can't just create more pebbles. Their value comes from having just the right amount for everyone.”
Unconvinced, Alex kept creating his own “dirt-money.” Soon, there were piles of it everywhere. The initial excitement of having more faded as the “dirt-money” lost its value. Nobody wanted it anymore.
Meanwhile, Max's pebbles, representing limited resources earned through honest work, remained valuable. Sarah used hers to buy a stick for her flag, and Ben traded his for a beautiful leaf crown.
Frustrated, Alex realized his shortcut had ruined the game. He apologized and asked Max, “How can we fix this?”
Max smiled. “Let's restart with the original pebbles. Remember, the fun comes from trading what we have, not just having more.”
From then on, they played with a newfound appreciation for limited resources. The experience mirrored the real world. Governments printing too much money, like Alex with his dirt-money, could lead to inflation, where the money loses its value.
Bitcoin, however, functioned more like Max's pebbles, limited in quantity and earned through a process called mining. This limited supply prevents governments from simply creating more money to fund their projects.
As they continued playing, the friends understood that a currency based on work and limited resources, like Bitcoin, could offer a more balanced system, encouraging responsible spending and fair exchange. Just like in Barterville, true value came from honest effort, not shortcuts.

2024-05-08 16:54:00

From Pebbles to Profits: A Playground Lesson in Economics
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On a sunny afternoon, a group of friends gathered in the park for their favorite game – “Barterville.” The rules were simple: they traded imaginary items using colorful pebbles as currency.
One friend, Max, was the “Banker.” He kept a small pouch of pebbles, ensuring there were just enough for everyone to play comfortably. Every trade felt fair because the pebbles held their value.
But then, a new kid named Alex joined in. Alex, full of ideas, wanted to build a giant sandcastle, but he lacked pebbles. Impatient, he declared, “I'll just make more!” He grabbed a handful of dirt and pretended to transform it into shiny pebbles.
The other kids were skeptical. “But where did those come from?” Sarah asked. Max explained, “We can't just create more pebbles. Their value comes from having just the right amount for everyone.”
Unconvinced, Alex kept creating his own “dirt-money.” Soon, there were piles of it everywhere. The initial excitement of having more faded as the “dirt-money” lost its value. Nobody wanted it anymore.
Meanwhile, Max's pebbles, representing limited resources earned through honest work, remained valuable. Sarah used hers to buy a stick for her flag, and Ben traded his for a beautiful leaf crown.
Frustrated, Alex realized his shortcut had ruined the game. He apologized and asked Max, “How can we fix this?”
Max smiled. “Let's restart with the original pebbles. Remember, the fun comes from trading what we have, not just having more.”
From then on, they played with a newfound appreciation for limited resources. The experience mirrored the real world. Governments printing too much money, like Alex with his dirt-money, could lead to inflation, where the money loses its value.
Bitcoin, however, functioned more like Max's pebbles, limited in quantity and earned through a process called mining. This limited supply prevents governments from simply creating more money to fund their projects.
As they continued playing, the friends understood that a currency based on work and limited resources, like Bitcoin, could offer a more balanced system, encouraging responsible spending and fair exchange. Just like in Barterville, true value came from honest effort, not shortcuts.

2024-05-06 15:40:11

Bitcoin to the Rescue: A Story of a Dentist Who Outwitted Inflation. #Bitcoin.
Once upon a time in a quaint town, there was a dentist named Dr. Smith. Dr. Smith loved nothing more than brightening people's smiles with his dental skills. His days were filled with fixing cavities, straightening crooked teeth, and soothing nervous patients with his gentle demeanor.
But one day, Dr. Smith noticed something troubling. Despite his hard work and dedication, the money he earned seemed to slip through his fingers like grains of sand. Every year, prices seemed to creep up, making it harder and harder to save for the future. It was like trying to fill a leaky bucket with water – no matter how much he poured in, it always seemed to drain away.
Concerned about his financial future, Dr. Smith decided to take matters into his own hands. He knew he needed to learn more about investing if he wanted to secure his hard-earned money against the erosion of inflation. So, in between appointments and late into the night, Dr. Smith delved into books and online resources, soaking up knowledge about stocks, real estate, and other investment opportunities.
As Dr. Smith juggled his dental practice with his newfound interest in investing, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed at times. But then he heard about Bitcoin – a revolutionary form of money that didn't lose its value over time like regular currency did. Intrigued by this concept, Dr. Smith dove deeper into learning about Bitcoin and its potential as a store of value.
With Bitcoin, Dr. Smith realized, he could simplify his financial strategy. He could focus on his passion for dentistry without constantly worrying about the value of his hard-earned money evaporating. Instead of feeling pressured to constantly invest in uncertain ventures to protect his wealth, he could simply save his earnings in Bitcoin and watch them retain their value over time.
As Dr. Smith embraced Bitcoin, he felt a newfound sense of security and freedom. No longer shackled by the fear of inflation, he could focus on what he loved most – brightening smiles and spreading happiness in his community. And so, with a smile on his face and Bitcoin in his wallet, Dr. Smith continued his journey, confident in the knowledge that his financial future was in safe hands.
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2024-05-04 16:41:30

A Fortress Against Inflation: The Star Anchor and the Dream of Home Ownership
In the bustling port city of Anchoria, the once-trusted coral coins were a constant source of worry. Every few months, the greedy Governor, Lord Barnacle, would “discover” a new, larger coral reef, flooding the market with freshly minted coins. Predictably, the value of coral plummeted.
Folks in Anchoria scrambled to save their wealth. The blacksmith, unable to trust the coral, hoarded all his extra iron in his forge, driving the price up for everyone. The sailmaker, fearing worthless coral, bought every spare bolt of cloth he could find, making them scarce and expensive.
The worst hit? Homes. People, desperate to hold onto value, poured their coral into houses, bidding them up far beyond their actual worth. A simple fisherman's shack became a mansion of empty rooms, unaffordable for any young couple starting out.
A wise old sailor named Captain Rowen saw the chaos. “We need something sturdy, mateys,” he declared, “something that won't dissolve like coral in a storm!”
Captain Rowen had heard rumors from visiting traders about a faraway land where people used “Star Anchors” – a digital form of money, unchangeable and limited in quantity. These Star Anchors, secured by a vast network of ships, held their value year after year.
Intrigued, the villagers learned more. They discovered a system where complex puzzles controlled the creation of new Star Anchors, ensuring a steady flow. Unlike coral, Star Anchors offered stability.
With newfound confidence, Anchoria embraced the Star Anchor system. Blacksmiths could focus on crafting, sail makers on sewing, and most importantly, houses were valued for what they were – homes, not investments. Prices dropped, making them accessible for families and young couples.
Anchoria flourished. People saved their Star Anchors, knowing their value wouldn't disappear overnight. The city, once plagued by the ever-degrading coral, became a beacon of stability, all thanks to a hard money solution: the Star Anchor.
The story of Anchoria spread far and wide, offering hope to those trapped in similar situations. Star Anchors, a symbol of reliability, paved the way for a future where homes were valued for their purpose, not a desperate attempt to hold onto wealth.
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2024-05-02 13:26:51

Review the Code - Bitcoin Poem 097. See more poems and quote at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Thanks to all the Bitcoin developers who work on the code and keep it running smoothly. #Bitcoin
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2024-04-27 18:36:00

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Thanks Knut.

2024-04-26 15:40:46

Don't Delay. Bitcoin Poem 096 - Inspired by a recent podcast by Jeff Booth. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. See the Problems and Solutions Series (with added fables and stories) at https://BitcoinSolutions.Pro. This poem is an invitation - help share.
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2024-04-23 13:08:41

Perfect Scarcity - Bitcoin Poem 095. Number 024 in the Problems and Solutions series. Inspired by Dante at Swan Bitcoin. So many things used for money stopped being money when they stopped being scarce. #Bitcoin. See more Bitcoin poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro
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2024-04-13 12:58:43

Who Controls the Ledger? Bitcoin Poem 094. Inspired by Robyn Seyr and his great podcast. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. All the Problems/Solutions Poems added to https://BitcoinSolutions.Pro. Thanks Robyn for keeping up the great work!
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2024-04-06 14:49:17

Bitcoin Poem 093 - Consumption. This is #23 in the Problems and Solutions Series. #Bitcoin. See more Bitcoin Poems and Quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Many psychological and environmental benefits result from a hard money that gains in value. Help share.
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2024-03-19 13:22:58

Bitcoin Poem 091 - The Bitcoin Halving. This was difficult to make "flow" with the big numbers, but I did want to get it out for the halving coming up soon. See more Bitcoin Poems and Quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin.
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2024-03-07 02:44:06

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Mandibles was very good. Just heard about the Atlas Maneuver.

2024-03-04 17:03:11

Bitcoin for Humanity - Bitcoin Poem 089. Inspired by Jim Cramer's uneducated question "What has Bitcoin done for humanity?" Actually, quite a bit. This is all I could fit on the page neatly. #Bitcoin. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Let Jim know.
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2024-02-27 16:07:50

Peer to Peer - Bitcoin Poem 088. This is number 21 in the Problems and Solutions series. See more poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. The problems with intermediaries were outlined by Satoshi.
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2024-02-23 14:22:39

Freedom Never Dies - Bitcoin Poem 087. Inspired by the ending of Ayn Rand's book Anthem. See more Bitcoin poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Anthem is only a couple hours long, as compared to Atlas Shrugged, which is a 64 hour audio.
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2024-02-22 17:26:40

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Thanks for your work, and for sharing. I'm trying to get a couple of my sons interested in Bitcoin jobs.

2024-02-22 17:24:22

Un-Corrupted - Bitcoin Quote 047. Quote by Andreas Antonopoulos. See more Bitcoin Quotes and Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Free book on how Bitcoin changes you at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com
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2024-02-20 18:17:09

Win for Humanity - Bitcoin Quote 046. Quote by NVK. For more poems and quotes, see https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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2024-02-18 19:57:42

Unclosable - Bitcoin Quote 045. Quote by Andreas Antonopoulos. Bitcoin isn't just open. It's unclosable. See more Bitcoin poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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2024-02-17 17:48:12

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That's a great chart - I appreciate the stats. It's motivational..

2024-02-17 17:47:30

Store Value - Bitcoin Quote 044. Quote by Lyn Alden from her book Broken Money. See more Bitcoin Quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Yes, the ability to store value is quote useful.
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2024-02-16 17:19:23

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I appreciate the confident energy from so many of you. It helps more than you know to keep me positive.

2024-02-16 17:12:16

To Prevent Bitcoin... - Bitcoin Quote 043. Quote by Lyn Alden, from her book Broken Money. See more Bitcoin quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Check out Lyn's book - it's a great read.
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2024-02-15 17:05:22

Stake Your Claim - Bitcoin Poem 086. Inspired by Jesse at Onramp Bitcoin. See more Bitcoin Poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. 21 million - that is all - Stake your claim to own part of the best money ever.
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2024-02-15 16:51:07

Bitcoin Quote 042 - Energy Usage. Quote by Lyn Alden from her book Broken Money. See more Bitcoin quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Lyn's book is excellent (took me months to read properly).
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2024-02-14 20:00:58

Bitcoin Quote 041 - Monetary Economics. Quote by Pierre Rochard. See more Bitcoin Quotes and Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Promote #Bitcoin. Thanks to Pierre for all the work he does for Bitcoin education.
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2024-02-11 14:50:36

The Magic of Bitcoin - Bitcoin Quote 040. Quote by Michael Saylor. See more Bitcoin quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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2024-01-24 20:06:02

Neutrality - Bitcoin Poem 084. This is part of the Problems and Solutions Series (#19). See more quotes and poems at http://BitcoinPoems.Pro. We need a neutral money for a base reserve asset. #Bitcoin. .
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2024-01-11 20:39:37

Bitcoin Poem 082 - The Price That You Deserve. Inspired by Looking Glass Education. #Bitcoin. See more poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. I've had "The Price You Deserve" on my list for a potential poem for a long time. Help share.
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2024-01-08 15:01:36

Bitcoin Poem 081 - Bitcoin: It All Adds Up. Inspired by the bitcoin math in general, and the supply schedule formula in particular. #Bitcoin. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. This is free to share anywhere.
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2024-01-05 18:44:12

Bitcoin Quote 036 - Troubling Times. #Bitcoin 'If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." That's a quote from Thomas Paine. See more quotes and Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro
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2024-01-03 19:57:06

Bitcoin Quote 035 - Sound Money. Quote by Michael Saylor. Bitcoin is the only approach that we know of for solving the problem of Sound Money. #Bitcoin. See more poems and quotes at https://BitcoinPoems.pro.
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2023-12-28 16:04:57

The Bitcoin Serenity Prayer - Bitcoin Poem 080. Inspired by The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. If you can relate - help spread and share. #Bitcoin. Free book at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com.
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2023-12-13 18:57:10

Availability - Problems and Solutions series 2. Again, Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon are wrong. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Bitcoin is available to all. #Bitcoin
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2023-12-12 16:16:10

Bitcoin Poem 078 - The Freedom to Transact. Inspired by the Magna Carta. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. The freedom to transact underlies other freedoms. #Bitcoin Free book on the Mental Bitcoin Operating System at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com
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2023-12-12 16:01:09

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done

2023-12-12 15:59:37

Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon are completely wrong. Bitcoin provides a solution for the debasement of the money supply. For some reason, they never talk about that. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Problems and Solutions Series 1.
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2023-12-07 17:37:50

Comparing the books Atlas Shrugged and Mandibles - both great books.
Similarities
Both Atlas Shrugged and Mandibles portray a dystopian future.
Both describe an economic and social collapse.
Both tell about happenings in the United States and only hint at happenings in other countries.
Both include pivotal events, but overall describe a slow year by year deterioration of the economy and society.
Both demonstrate the weaknesses of collectivism and the spineless looters who try to live off others' work.
Both include protagonists who handle the collapse better than others through foresight and positive action.
Both books open your eyes (if you read them well) to current pushes toward collectivism and against freedom in the United States and most other countries.
Differences
Atlas Shrugged describes events from the point of view of those in powerful positions (both good and bad).
Mandibles describes societal collapse from the point of view of one ordinary multigenerational family.
Atlas Shrugged contains a lot of philosophy and in depth speeches spoken through the characters.
Mandibles includes more technology (and some future tech).
Atlas Shrugged features the defiance of strong protagonists against centralized control, whereas Mandibles shows the adaptation and decisive action of an ordinary family.
Mandibles is set in the near future, specifically between 2029 and 2047, exploring a speculative economic collapse in America.
Atlas Shrugged" is set in a time resembling the mid-20th century, albeit in an alternative reality

2023-12-04 15:37:35

Bitcoin's not a Hedge - Bitcoin Poem 077. Inspired by Parker Lewis and his video and article about why Bitcoin is not a hedge to inflation, but it is a solution. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. Free book at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com.
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2023-11-28 03:15:32

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Thank you, I’ve been trying to shut that off

2023-11-27 15:33:45

Bitcoin Poem 076 - Antithetical. See more Bitcoin Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. Inspired by Russell Brand "Their control is antithetical to your freedom". Free book on how Bitcoin changes you at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com.
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2023-11-21 18:01:53

Bitcoin Quote 030 - Like a game of musical chairs. From Lyn Alden's book Broken Money. See more quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. Free book on how Bitcoin Changes You at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com. #Bitcoin
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2023-11-21 18:01:19

Bitcoin Quote 031 - Good Money. See more Bitcoin Quotes and Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. This is a great quote by Hayek foreshadowing the discovery of Bitcoin. How does Bitcoin Change You - see https://TheBitcoinEffect.com.
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2023-11-17 16:20:54

Bitcoin Quote 029 - from Lyn Alden's book Broken Money. I'm still working my way through the book. See more quotes and poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin
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2023-11-16 15:45:28

Bitcoin Poem 075 - Bitcoin is Liberating. See more Poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. Spread the message of how Bitcoin liberates us from the abuse of the state money printer. How does Bitcoin change you? See https://TheBitcoinEffect.com. #Bitcoin
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2023-10-26 03:08:49

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Good description.

2023-10-18 16:17:07

Fallibility - Bitcoin Poem 071. Problems and Solutions Series 16. Inspired by Erik Cason and his book Cryptosovereignty. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. #Bitcoin. We are all fallible, like Ulysses we need to tie our hands. See also https://TheBitcoinEffect.com.
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2023-10-12 16:40:23

In My Day - Bitcoin Poem 070. Inspired by a quote from Thomas Paine, which I heard from Marty Bent. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.Pro. Also check out my free book on how Bitcoin changes you at https://TheBitcoinEffect.com. Stand for a better world. #Bitcoin
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2023-10-06 15:43:25

Got the pic this time - The Future I Want to See - Bitcoin Poem 069. Inspired by a comment from Jeff Booth. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Sign up for weekly delivery of each poem. #Bitcoin. Check out https://TheBitcoinEffect.com (How Bitcoin Changes You).
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2023-10-06 15:41:13

The Future I Want to See - Bitcoin Poem 069. Inspired by a comment from Jeff Booth. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Sign up for weekly delivery of each poem. #Bitcoin. Check out https://TheBitcoinEffect.com (How Bitcoin Changes You).

2023-10-05 01:27:01

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Watching it now. He is a great tutorialist.

2023-10-02 17:34:10

Ledger in the Sky - Bitcoin Poem 003. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Sung to the tune of Spirit in the Sky, by Norman Greenbaum (though I grew up with the Doctor and the Medics version). https://youtube.com/watch?v=oCDAQbQJg_I
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2023-09-29 14:09:28

You Can't Print Prosperity - Bitcoin Poem 068. Inspired by the Bitcoin Layer. See more Bitcoin poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin Like Jeff Booth said, when the money is abundant, there is scarcity everywhere. When money is scarce, abundance abounds.
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2023-09-23 15:24:40

When Money Dies - Bitcoin Poem 067. Inspired by Luke Broyles. See more Bitcoin poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. You can also check out the book by the same name by Adam Fergusson. #Bitcoin
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2023-09-15 13:14:16

Bitcoin Doesn't Care - Bitcoin Poem 066. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Inspired by Del the Funky HODL Sapien at Simply Bitcoin, and his excellent videos. #Bitcoin
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2023-09-15 13:11:29

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I really enjoyed the alien in the book Project Hail Mary - very different from a humanoid and I thought the author did well in making it realistic yet very different from us. I hope they do a good job with the upcoming movie.

2023-09-10 13:00:59

Dark Forces - Bitcoin Poem 065. Inspired by http://Hope.com. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Share to shine more of Bitcoin's light onto the dark forces.
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2023-09-01 15:32:16

Bitcoin Poem 064 - Portability. Problems and Solutions Series 15. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro #Bitcoin. Inspired by Matthew Kratter (Bitcoin University).
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2023-08-27 15:54:28

An Increasingly Costly Mistake - Bitcoin Poem 063. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin Inspired by Onramp Bitcoin.

2023-08-13 22:43:20

Bitcoin Poem 062 - Equitable, Fast, and Fair. Inspired by Michael Saylor's Atlas Society speech. If you haven't read Atlas Shrugged, I highly recommend it. Mandibles is good too. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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2023-08-09 20:33:12

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Well said.

2023-08-09 20:29:01

Bitcoin Poem 061 - Running Twice as Fast. Inspired by Simply Bitcoin. One of them said "Do you feel you're running twice as fast, but only getting half as far?" See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Help share to influence more people. #Bitcoin. I also post these on three poetry sites and have some interesting interactions with people new to Bitcoin.
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2023-07-30 13:14:12

Bitcoin Poem 060 - Bitcoin Changes the Game. Inspired by Max Hillebrand. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Help change the game.
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2023-07-23 21:03:20

Bitcoin Poem 017 - Tick Tock, Next Block. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. This is a replacement for my previous Bitcoin Poem 017, which didn't age well.
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2023-06-20 14:00:01

Bitcoin Poem 058 - Surety. Problems and Solutions series 14. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Shout out to the Clark Moody Bitcoin dashboard. Let's get some surety in the financial system.
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2023-06-18 03:06:14

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A few years unfortunately

2023-06-11 15:42:41

Once in a Bloodline Chance - Bitcoin Poem 057. Inspired by Matthew Kratter. #Bitcoin. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Help give this chance to more people by sharing and reaching out.
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2023-06-10 15:25:47

Bitcoin Poem 055 - True Things Prevail. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro.
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2023-06-09 13:23:01

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Thanks so much!

2023-06-09 13:21:59

Once in a Bloodline Chance - Bitcoin Poem 057. Inspired by Matthew Kratter. #Bitcoin. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Help give this chance to more people by sharing and reaching out.

2023-06-04 14:34:13

Bitcoin is Free Will (Bitcoin Poem 056). Inspired by Matt Odell. #Bitcoin. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. Stand with us for freedom and security and personal sovereignty.
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2023-05-15 16:32:15

Bitcoin Poem 054 - Out of Thin Air. "Inspired" by Rep. Sherman. See other poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Look up "Representative Sherman Into Thin Air" on Google if you don't know the context for this poem. Share to get the message out.
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2023-05-11 13:14:36

Bitcoin Poem 053 - Orange vs. Green. Inspired by Nico at Simply Bitcoin, since he is always talking about Orange vs. Green. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Choose Orange and invite others - Bitcoin is growing quickly!
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2023-05-07 14:03:25

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I am looking for a spot myself. I need a few more acres though, to have family join later.

2023-05-06 15:50:52

Bitcoin Poem 052 - Bitcoin Every Day. Inspired by Pierre Rochard. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin keeps on growing. Consider this an invitation for the few of you on here that don't already know about Bitcoin.
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2023-05-02 16:44:53

Heard Jeff Booth on What Bitcoin Did - he almost always talks about this theme. It continues to help me. Bitcoin Poem 033 - Build the New. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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2023-04-26 15:19:05

Bitcoin Poem 051 - Seigniorage. Problems and Solutions Series 13. See more at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin. Inspired by Robert Breedlove. Other central banks do the same, not just the U.S. ChatGPT named the three listed entities that benefit.
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2023-04-19 17:05:38

Bitcoin Poem 050 - Bitcoin Keeps on Thriving. Inspired by Jameson Lopp, and his great educational website. See more poems at https://BitcoinPoems.pro. #Bitcoin
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