olivier_roland
Olivier Roland

I write about the disruption of the Nation-States by the Internet and Globalization, and how to transform from a Mono-Country to a Netizen Without Borders

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2024-08-18 23:07:06

After seeing in the previous article Why Monocountrism Is Holding You Back, let's look today at How to Work from Anywhere and Become Multi-Country - The First Step to a Borderless Life https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/how-to-work-from-anywhere-and-become-multicountry
#digitalnomads #bitcoin

2024-07-22 21:02:54

The risk of domestication of #Bitcoin
"If you can't beat them, join them"
If Bitcoin becomes part of the U.S. Strategic Reserve, this will give the U.S. government very powerful leverage over Bitcoin's future.
I see several risky scenarios with this.
For example, the government or the Senate could decide that Bitcoin must integrate KYC natively for it to be used legally by the US state, US financial institutions, businesses and individuals.
They could pay developers to create a fork, and force all these American people and entities to use it.
The rest of the community will then have to choose:
- Stay with the original version of Bitcoin, which will NOT be used by the U.S. government, ETFs, #Microstrategy, etc.
- Or use the version that all these American entities will use.
The problem is that it's the version used by US entities that should have the highest price per Bitcoin, creating an incentive for all other users to use the new fork.
What's your opinion on this scenario and the risk it represents?

2024-05-05 19:10:44

Why Are Democratic Countries So Tempted To Monitor Their Populations? Tracing the Roots of State Monitoring https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/why-are-democratic-countries-so-tempted

2024-04-07 17:49:08

Is Your Money About to Betray You? The Temptation of Central Bank Digital Currencies - Or 1984 on Amphetamine https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/is-your-money-about-to-betray-you
#bitcoin #cbdc

2024-03-06 16:05:52

The fight against terrorism: a good excuse or a legitimate reason for mass surveillance? - And did Bin Laden win ? https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-fight-against-terrorism-a-good

2024-02-25 19:43:48

To resist the power of the Ring is too difficult - From "don't be evil" to "can't be evil" https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/to-resist-the-power-of-the-ring-is-too-difficult

2024-02-16 05:41:00

Watch me pay for a beer and a guided tour in bitcoin with near instantaneous payment to a tour guy very happy to receive it in El Salvador, where bitcoin is legal tender.
#bitcoin #elsalvador https://video.nostr.build/db786dc81937b4c3c114029c581f9eca90bf923bd9d441161bfa431caac9e4bc.mp4

2024-02-06 16:46:43

In a world saturated with digital eyes, the line between safety and surveillance blurs. How much privacy are we willing to sacrifice?
A few years ago, the NSA intercepted 200 million SMS messages daily worldwide. A staggering breach of privacy, yet it's the tip of the iceberg.
From the Bahamas to France, governments exchange vast amounts of data on millions, turning global communication networks into open books.
Edward Snowden's 2013 revelations exposed a hidden world of surveillance, challenging our perceptions of privacy and security.
Imagine calling a hotline for help, only to have that data logged and analyzed. Where do we draw the line on surveillance?
A tale of two powers: As some nations push for complete digital oversight, others call for a more customer-centric approach to governance.
Every text, email, and call you make can be intercepted, stored, and analyzed. Your digital footprint is larger and more vulnerable than you think.
After the Snowden leaks, the world woke up. Yet, the battle for privacy continues, with laws struggling to keep pace with surveillance tech.
Surveillance or security? As digital eyes multiply, the line between monitoring for safety and eroding privacy becomes alarmingly thin.
Dive deeper into this urgent discussion and discover what's at stake and how to protect yourself : https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-temptation-of-generalized-surveillance
#DigitalPrivacy #SurveillanceSociety #GlobalSurveillance #DataPrivacy

2024-02-04 16:33:29

The Temptation of Generalized Surveillance - From Orwell to Snowden, the slippery slope towards Chinese-style surveillance in democracies https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-temptation-of-generalized-surveillance

2024-01-24 16:17:43

State indebtedness is at an all-time high - So little room for manoeuvre as disruptive forces converge https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/state-indebtedness-is-at-an-all-time-high

2024-01-05 08:42:35

Review of Disruptive Horizons in 2023 - The first 6 months
https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/review-of-disruptive-horizons-in-2023

2023-12-20 16:42:29

In a world flattened by the internet, the traditional powers of nation-states are being disrupted, including where it hurts most: the ability to raise taxes. Let's see how the conditions that made them powerful and wealthy in the 19th and 20th centuries are crumbling
Between the 1950s and today, the ability of countries to tax the rich has changed radically. Thanks to technological advances, high earners are more mobile and can easily escape high tax rates by moving, forcing states to reduce their highest income tax bracket
Corporate tax rates worldwide have plummeted from 40% in 1980 to just over 23% in 2021, because companies can increasingly locate in low-tax countries, leading to fierce tax competition
What's more, electronic money exchanges make it very easy for capital to cross borders, allowing paper profits to be placed in welcoming jurisdictions that will tax it little or not at all. States have been trying to combat these "paper" transfers, notably since the 2010s , with little result so far
While income and corporate taxes decrease, social security contribution, labor taxes and VAT rates are climbing, heavily impacting those who stay in their home countries. It's a silent burden on the less mobile middle class.
We're witnessing a historic shift: from immobile societies reliant on physical presence to digital, agile, and mobile economies, upending how nations finance themselves, just as they're getting an aging population whose social and health care costs are soon to skyrocket
"The growing difficulty of governments to raise taxes is more than just a matter of numbers: it's due to the profound disruption they are experiencing in the Internet age of globalization. Want to dive more into this topic ? Read the full article here: https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-worst-moment-taxing-times

2023-11-27 13:53:58

Internet is the new Leviathan - In conclusion of the series about the disruption of Nation-States by the Internet https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/internet-is-the-new-leviathan

2023-11-01 12:22:03

An easy way to decentralize #AI is to create a project similar to SETI@Home or Folding@Home, to allow millions of volunteers to share the unused cycles of their GPUs to train open source models that are then made available to the community.
https://void.cat/d/VeyvPz4hAZ6DJFoLTH1dt6.webp
No government, not even the US government, can fight a massive, decentralized, borderless phenomenon (cf. #Bittorrent vs. #Napster)
The closest project to this that I've found so far is GPUtopia. The project (in alpha stage) is that you can sell your unused GPU cycles in exchange for BTC paid via the Lightning Network.
It's a great idea, and they could make it even better by offering the option to donate unused GPU cycles (either a predefined %, or when there are times when there's no renter for your GPU) to a cause - including training open source models.
About the fact that no government can fight a massive, decentralized, borderless phenomenon, see https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/internet-makes-governments-impotant-bottlenecks

2023-10-30 13:19:34

Why Liz Truss Went From Elected to Ejected So Quick ? The Eroding Sovereignty of Nation-States by Global Phenomena and Structures https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-eroding-sovereignty-of-nation-states
#disruptivehorizons #nationstates #bitcoinnostr #bitcoin #plebchain #BTC #cryptos

2023-10-22 20:02:29

Ever felt more connected to a global community than your own nation? 🌍 Dive into our latest article exploring how the internet is reshaping our sense of national identity. Discover the profound impact of digital connections on our worldviews. Are you a citizen of your country or a citizen of the world? Find out now!
🔗https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/how-the-internet-is-eroding-nationalism
#GlobalCitizenship #DigitalAgeIdentity #bitcoinnostr #bitcoin #plebchain #BTC #cryptos

2023-10-16 10:58:52

The Web of Fraud: How the Internet Exposes Nation-States' Weaknesses - From Kolkata to Paris: the Silent War Between Scammers and States https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/the-web-of-fraud-internet-vs-nation-states

2023-10-11 20:28:41

The #Internet is reshaping tax landscapes, causing governments to scramble. A 0.1% tax hike in Norway led to a millionaire exodus, draining substantial tax revenues, because people have never been so mobile.
Big Tech like #Google leverages global footprints to minimize taxes, while countries struggle to catch up with outdated tax laws that stop at borders, while the Internet doesn't.
Case in point: France chased Google for €1.6B in back taxes, only to face defeat in court. Why? Outdated laws met digital behemoth.
E-commerce has also opened a Pandora's box of VAT fraud on physical products, creating a taxing puzzle for governments worldwide.
The hurdle of collecting tax debts across borders is a silent battle many nations face, tightening the fiscal squeeze. Only 4 EU countries manage to collect more than 10% of the sums claimed by another member state.
Even in a tight union, performance is abysmal.
From Norway's millionaire migration to Google's French tax feud, the narrative is clear: the internet is a game-changer in tax collection. The taxpayers have grown wings
Delve deeper into how the digital realm challenges tax norms, and what this means for nations globally. Must-read for digital nomads and people interested in the Internet's disruption of governments! https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/internet-makes-harder-governments-collect-taxes
#TaxOptimization #TaxCompetition#TaxFraud #VATFraud #TaxCollection #DigitalDisruption #bitcoinnostr #bitcoin #plebchain #BTC #cryptos

2023-10-11 13:13:58

How cryptocurrencies are disrupting Nation-States : Why E-gold and Liberty Reserve were crushed as Bitcoin soared, why wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto prosecuted? And DAOs and other pleasantries...
Part 1 : https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/cryptocurrencies-are-disrupting-nation-states
Part 2 : https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/cryptocurrencies-are-disrupting-nation-states-2
#bitcoinnostr #bitcoin #plebchain #BTC #cryptos

2023-10-11 12:54:26

@npub1tea…gq5u Verifying My Public Key: "DisruptiveHoriz"

2023-10-08 15:59:02

Article of the week : Where it hurts most: how the Internet makes it harder for governments to collect taxes - Tax optimization and tax fraud amid an increasingly fierce tax competition https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/internet-makes-harder-governments-collect-taxes

2023-10-01 17:40:37

How the Internet lets you choose your laws, and how it's disrupting nation-states https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/how-the-internet-lets-you-choose-your-laws

2023-09-29 19:36:32

Come meet me at the "Liberty in Our Lifetime" event in October :)
In Prague, the 14th and 15th of October
https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/liberty-in-our-lifetime-2023

2023-09-28 21:50:08

10 Principles of History for predicting the future (1/2), To better predict how nation-states will be disrupted by the Internet and globalization : https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/10-principles-of-history-for-predicting
#History #Principles #Disruption #Internet #Nation-States

2023-09-26 19:55:21

🚨 The Digital Disruption of Law Enforcement:
In today's connected era, the Internet is challenging the very foundations of how governments enforce their laws. Dive deep into this evolution and witness how the digital age is disrupting nation-states and the age-old essence of law enforcement.
🌍 Historically, states have relied on the threat of physical violence to ensure compliance. But in the vast expanse of the online realm, what happens when the perpetrator isn't within the state's physical grasp? The Internet, with its boundary-less nature, is transforming the traditional dynamics of power and control.
📱 A prime example is Twitter France. Back in 2021, when Twitter US didn't bow to a French legal request, it showcased the monumental challenges a global company can pose to a nation's legal system. In essence, companies with a vast digital footprint can remain elusive and almost untouchable by traditional laws.
📩 Another disruptor in the fray is Telegram. Boasting over 500 million users, its base remains a mystery. Founder Pavel Durov's nomadic approach, frequently moving and never settling, makes Telegram a moving target for governments worldwide. In this age, influence no longer necessitates a physical presence, and the Internet is a testament to that.
✈️ Consider the case of Edward Snowden. Once a US whistleblower, Snowden now wields influence over millions from his place of exile, thanks to the Internet. Exile, traditionally a method to silence, can now be a global stage, amplifying voices rather than muting them.
🏛 Another intriguing facet is how nation-states might sometimes overlook online crimes if they don't cross a certain 'seriousness' threshold. The inherent complications of digital boundaries present both challenges and opportunities.
💡 In conclusion, as the line between the digital and physical worlds continues to blur, nation-states face unparalleled challenges. However, for the global netizens, the online realm offers innovative ways to navigate through laws and borders.
As the digital and physical worlds blur, nation-states face unprecedented challenges. But for netizens, the online realm offers new ways to navigate laws. Let's do a deep dive about this topic in https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/how-internet-prevents-governments-enforcing-laws :)

2023-09-24 17:26:30

Article of the week : How the Internet prevents governments from enforcing their laws — Unenforceable lawsuits, companies without headquarters, exiles, and the balance between the complexity of the case and resources
https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/how-internet-prevents-governments-enforcing-laws

2023-09-10 17:22:54

The article of the week is the shortest ever published, so it’s perfect for a quick read - Digital Shadows: How the Internet Empowers Anonymity and Challenges Governments.
We talk about Pseudonymity, Anonymity, Bitcoin and Monero, and their impact on society : https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/digital-shadows

2023-09-07 18:40:43

Here is an article that I wrote to try to predict how Nation-States will react to the disruption brought by the Internet and globalization.
I try to think from first principles, in particular to predict how they will try to defend themselves against this disruption, and what other models of governance could emerge :
https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/10-principles-of-history-for-predicting

2023-09-03 16:14:17

How cryptocurrencies are disrupting Nation-States, part 2 : Why wasn't Satoshi Nakamoto prosecuted? And DAOs and other pleasantries... https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/cryptocurrencies-are-disrupting-nation-states-2

2023-07-31 15:28:29

🔔 Ever wondered why your bank asks so many questions about your transactions, like where the funds came from, where they were going, the reason for the transfer, your last tax return, and the size of your socks?? It's all thanks to KYC and AML. But are they really protecting us or causing more harm? Let's dive into this. 🧵
🔍 KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) were born to protect the realm of financial transactions. They aim to prevent fraud, money laundering, and the financing of terrorism. Amazing, right? But there's more to the story.
📚 These policies have evolved over the years, with banks and financial institutions required to put in place strict policies and procedures. But are they really effective? Studies show they recover only 0.05% of criminal funds (!)
🔒 At the same time, as these two regulations allow banks to close accounts on the slightest suspicion, often without giving any reason, they open the door to discrimination. See, for example, this article from the New-York Times in April 2023, "Banks Are Closing Customer Accounts, With Little Explanation" 😞
🚨 Take the case of Nigel Farage, a British broadcaster and former politician. His bank decided to close all his accounts without warning or explanation. He tried to open an account at 10 different banks, all of which refused him. 😠
💸 Moreover, the cost of compliance with AML and KYC regulations is astronomical. In 2009, the estimated annual global cost was of the order of $304 billion, or 0.38% of global GDP, while the authorities manage to seize around $3 billion a year in criminal funds worldwide (!) These costs are passed on to customers and taxpayers.
⚖️ KYC and AML procedures also contradict the concept of presumption of innocence, a fundamental principle of law. They consider you guilty until proven innocent. Is this the kind of world we want to live in? 🤔
🗣️ In short, KYC and AML are regulations that create immense friction in society, which diminishes its freedoms and wealth, while corrupting one of the fundamental principles of democracies. The time has come to demand transparency and fairness in our financial systems. Read more about this issue here: https://disruptive-horizons.com/p/kyc-aml-destroying-world
#KYC #AML
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