Published inThe Bitcoin Times·Dec 27, 2019Information Theory of MoneyPrices and the market are intricately intertwined Prices reflect information “In a free market economic system, prices are knowledge, and the signals that communicate information. Prices are not simply a tool to allow capitalists to profit; they are the information system of economic production, communicating knowledge across the world and coordinating the complex…Bitcoin8 min readBitcoin8 min read
Nov 16, 2019Bitcoin MinimalismBitcoin is a minimalist philosophy. — Bitcoin Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps people question what things add value to their lives. An article by Conner Brown and myself, with other Bitcoiners providing input. Create more, consume less Bitcoin reduces your time preference and enables you to look long-term at saving and investing. …Bitcoin3 min readBitcoin3 min read
Published inThe On-Ramp, by Interchange·Jul 31, 2019Interchange acquired by KrakenA message from the Interchange co-founders Today we have an exciting announcement from the Interchange team: we have been acquired by Kraken! We couldn’t be more thrilled to be joining one of the largest and most successful cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Why Kraken? With Interchange, we set out to…Bitcoin2 min readBitcoin2 min read
May 15, 2019Bitcoin’s Security is FineFears over the declining block reward are overblown — Published Block: 576165 TL;DR — This article comprehensively addresses concerns around Bitcoin’s security model which is funded by the block subsidy and transaction fees. Key points: The larger the Bitcoin network grows, the more secure it becomes. Over the long term, an organic security tradeoff will occur between the block…Bitcoin20 min readBitcoin20 min read
Jan 23, 2019Quantum NarrativesThe rise and fall of crypto narratives — Quantum Superposition If you like audiobooks, I’ve done a voiceover of this article which is available to listen to…Bitcoin9 min readBitcoin9 min read
Oct 31, 2018Planting BitcoinSound Money (sanum pecuniam) — Foreword I wrote this series, “Planting Bitcoin”, to paint the origin story of Bitcoin leading up to the 10 year anniversary (10/31/2018). I felt that this story hadn’t been told in a comprehensive and easy to read manner. …Bitcoin35 min readBitcoin35 min read
Oct 31, 2018Planting Bitcoin — Gardening (4/4)The Revolution Begins — Introduction In my last article, “Soil,” I covered the Cypherpunks or the “Soil” in which he planted the Bitcoin seed giving it the best chance for survival. Satoshi’s design of Bitcoin’s genetic code made it the best species of money ever created, he waited for exactly the right moment to plant…Bitcoin10 min readBitcoin10 min read
Oct 30, 2018Planting Bitcoin — Soil (3/4)The Cypherpunks — Introduction In my last article, “Season,” I covered the precise moment in which Satoshi planted Bitcoin, the 2008 Financial Crisis. In this article, I cover the Cypherpunks or the “Soil” in which he planted the Bitcoin seed giving it the best chance for survival.Bitcoin6 min readBitcoin6 min read
Oct 27, 2018Planting Bitcoin — Season (2/4)Central Banks and the 2008 Financial Crisis — “The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that’s required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust. Banks must be trusted to hold our money and transfer…Economics8 min readEconomics8 min read
Oct 25, 2018Planting Bitcoin — Species (1/4)Sound Money (sanum pecuniam) — Foreword I wrote this series, “Planting Bitcoin”, to paint the origin story of Bitcoin leading up to the 10 year anniversary (10/31/2018). I felt that this story hadn’t been told in a comprehensive and easy to read manner. …Bitcoin15 min readBitcoin15 min read