Culture
Summary TLDR: The Bitcoin ecosystem has always had a dogmatic streak, leading to different factions such as the JPEG People and Laser-Eyed Maxis. However, dissent and…
Summary TLDR: The Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, DC features bipartisan lawmakers, Bitcoin experts, and human rights advocates discussing the intersection of Bitcoin and politics, including…
Summary TLDR: Bitcoin mining may not have many direct jobs, but it creates many external jobs such as contracting, truck driving, repair technicians, security guards, and…
Summary TLDR: In 1933, FDR issued Executive Order 6102, making it illegal for anyone in the US to own gold, justifying it as a national emergency…
Summary TLDR: There is a shift in the perception of ownership in the world of cryptocurrency, with more people trusting others to hold their coins for…
Summary High-profile defections and ongoing criticism suggest a scaling project is losing momentum, but bitcoiners have always been skeptical of the leading solution. Key Points 1.…
Summary TLDR: Binance discontinuing services in Nigeria was not a surprise, as the Global South faces a currency war and regulatory challenges in the crypto industry.…
Summary Attending the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Ghana led the author to realize that money is a public health issue. Centralized fiat money can negatively impact…
Summary TLDR: After negotiations with Munchables and others, Werewolves0943 returned all the stolen funds, including $62,535,441.24 USD and 73 WETH. Key Points 1. Negotiations led by…
Summary TLDR: In Nigeria, the Bitcoin community celebrated International Women’s Day by educating and empowering women through Bitcoin education, breaking down barriers to financial inclusion. Despite…