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Citadelium

Citadels and Pandemics

An overview of how a citadel would act in case of a global emergency, like a pandemic.

General

Perspective Matters

Today's situation in the world in unprecedented, but its effects are barely surprising. Can we look at it positively?

Bitcoin

Bitcoin's Two Economies

The bitcoin economy is splitting in two: compliant and non-compliant. Learn what makes them different in this overview.

Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Business Suite

Bitcoin is reshaping the global financial landscape. Business of the future will be powered by its monetary and non-monetary capabilities. Learn more in this article.

Citadelium

From Rainforest to No Man's Land

Are there any projects today that can be good candidates for becoming citadels of the future? You bet. This post explores two promising enterprises currently in development in Chile and Europe.

Citadelium

Defining the Citadel

Before we build a citadel, we need to have a clear understanding of what it is and what the process entails. In this piece, I start with the very basics: the definition of the word as applied to the modern age.

Citadelium

In Defense of the Citadel Meme

What is a citadel? Why did it become a meme among bitcoiners? And why do some people dislike it? In this post, I answer these questions and argue that the citadel meme is not only fitting but important.

Citadelium

Citadelia

A peek into a timeline from the future, in which bitcoin unleashes its true power on the world. Citadels, struggling governments, and new rituals. A life of challenge and wonder.

General

How to Scam the Planet, Part 2: Democracy

Part 2 of the How to Scam the Planet series is dedicated to the most widespread governance structure, democracy. In this essay, I explore ways to take advantage of democratic processes to gain power and control over vast populations.

Bitcoin

Generation Bitcoin

Bitcoin is here. It will shatter the old Structure. Where will you find yourself at the time of reckoning?

General

The Theme of Life, or How I Found Order in Randomness

A personal exploration that may be helpful to those who seek meaning in their lives. Learn about how I treat Knowledge and find order in the chaos of terrestrial existence. Each person’s life has a theme around it. Have you found yours?

General

Who Wants to Be a Billionaire?

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a billionaire? I have, and in this post, I articulate my understanding of a lifestyle that many so desire but rarely understand. It turns out money is not the center of it all. See for yourself!

General

How to Deal with Impostor Syndrome

Have you ever felt out of place? Uneasy about your favorable circumstances, unworthy of your social circles and surroundings? Impostor Syndrome is far from rare but is rarely talked about. In this article, I describe my experience with this phenomenon and how I dealt with it.

General

How to Scam the Planet, Part 1: Money

Part 1 of the How to Scam the Planet series talks about the history of money from the perspective of a fraudster who wishes to gain power and control. Did our financial system develop naturally or was it the result of centuries of abuse, lies, and manipulation? Find out for yourself!

Bitcoin

Bitcoiners Are Better People

In this post, I analyze retrospectively how bitcoin changed my behavior and what you should expect when starting your own journey. I argue that bitcoin makes you a better person by some quite objective metrics.

General

The Start of Something Beautiful

I have been thinking of starting a journal for quite some time now. It is a personal creative project which I postponed for too long. Until I realized that nobody is born a good writer, just like nobody is born a good businessman. This is my introductory post.

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