jake
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https://evolutionofmoney.substack.com/

“I am become Hope, destroyer of Nihilism.” 🧡🌎🕊

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2023-12-08 00:44:45

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Beef. Bees. Bread.

2023-11-23 22:26:39

I’m confident Nostr will play a large role in my pursuit of starting a small marketing agency for plebs and non-corporate, value-driven businesses more broadly. Including my npub in all my cold emails moving forward. Happy holidays, psychopaths 🫂 https://image.nostr.build/529b97bafa0d572e7c034857bc89e207f17945b34a315296e3d3cd5a7a42c58b.jpg

2023-11-22 17:10:25

I’m going to see if the local meat shops will do a blend for me. Otherwise I’m ordering from these guys. Committed to dialing down my diet and exercise next year 🫡 https://image.nostr.build/00f438db243d283e1f3a4e5644440aa7789d892b557eb0f4974089f3557f49b7.jpg

2023-11-20 02:55:50

Does this mean another country is going to being buying Bitcoin before the halving?

2023-11-19 19:56:10

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Carstr? Automobilestr? Sedanstr?

2023-11-18 16:18:40

I read this first as $5 per tortilla chip. #note192t…drw0

2023-11-17 18:05:45

This handsome boi is how I “touch grass” and remember that there’s more to life than #Bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/1921849a38ea2588d87a94225cf31acfd333f3238e6fe89059be1c59be591c96.jpg

2023-11-16 20:04:04

Not surprising. Price-related #Bitcoin video garnered the most traction on r/bitcoin. It’s likely that the title format encouraged engagement as well (lots of comments). I need to try non-price related videos with similar titles like “Bitcoin is a waste of energy” or “WhAt AbOuT EMP aTtAck?!” 👀 Open to suggestions 🫡 https://video.nostr.build/1512c1070c44c952a68189af3326329cbaa1f7e75588d1e4138bd6b906eb0992.mp4

2023-11-16 19:48:15

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I skimmed through 4 Hour Work Week and got a lot of value from it. Walked away realizing I need to hire an assistant eventually (or in my case a project manager).

2023-11-16 07:48:58

#Bitcoin did not fix r/bitcoin https://image.nostr.build/c5c1b4641576d843bbc2af90aa6e4c3693c3b4cee30a20ecd5b615420fbc22a4.jpg

2023-11-16 02:11:42

The mail is fiat and Kramer wants Bitcoin. https://youtu.be/Hox-ni8geIw?si=o66qwYXJQrrrJbz2

2023-11-15 18:15:33

#Bitcoin'ers... anyone have receipts? If presented well, this is a powerful point to show no-coiners 👀 "...[Liz Warren] has become the Banks’ most reliable lackey, the Congressional puppet of Jamie Dimon - attacking & doing her best to restrict & regulate away his competition." - BitPaine - https://x.com/BitPaine/status/1719684705828876524?s=20

2023-11-14 19:09:36

Fuck yeah. I was just about to ask if I needed to go out an buy an android phone to play. We’re so back. #note1swa…jddc

2023-11-12 23:27:09

I’m in a The Yardbirds and The Zombies kick. Shill me more music that’s better than The Beatles.

2023-10-31 22:30:09

‼️BREAKING‼️ I created a #Bitcoin knowledge base to better leverage #ChatGPT for educational content creation. I asked the AI pleb to rant about Bitcoin. Here’s the result 👇
Alright, let's get into this. The world doesn't just need crypto; it needs Bitcoin. And here's why:
1. Bitcoin is the Blueprint for Financial Freedom:
Decentralized and private payments are not just a luxury; they're a necessity in a digital future where we want to retain our civil liberties and personal freedoms. Bitcoin provides a blueprint for a global payment network that protects our financial behavior instead of serving it up to corporations and governments. It's not just about making transactions; it's about preserving our rights in an increasingly digital world.
2. Bitcoin is Digital Gold and Cash:
Satoshi Nakamoto's genius was in creating a system that's both digital gold and digital cash. It's scarce, decentralized, and requires significant effort to produce, just like gold. But it's also instant, borderless, and permissionless, like cash. This dual nature gives Bitcoin its unique value proposition. No other cryptocurrency can claim this combination with the same level of security and decentralization.
3. Bitcoin Empowers the Vulnerable:
While the Western elites might dismiss Bitcoin, it's a lifeline for millions in emerging markets. It offers financial inclusion, especially for women and vulnerable groups, allowing them to own assets secretly and protect themselves from financial exploitation. In many parts of the world, Bitcoin isn't just a luxury; it's a means of survival.
4. Bitcoin is a Silent Revolution:
In authoritarian regimes, where power is concentrated, Bitcoin is the silent revolution. It's a tool that can topple dictators by stripping them of their power to control money. By using Bitcoin, you're not just making a financial decision; you're making a political statement. You're joining a global movement that demands financial freedom and accountability from those in power.
5. Bitcoin's Energy Consumption is Justified:
There's a lot of talk about Bitcoin's energy consumption. But here's the thing: every watt consumed by the Bitcoin network is a testament to its security and decentralization. It's the price we pay for a system that's immune to censorship, fraud, and external control. And when you weigh that against the financial freedom it offers to billions worldwide, it's a price worth paying.
6. Bitcoin is Predictable and Transparent:
In a world of ever-changing monetary policies, where central banks can print money on a whim, Bitcoin stands out with its unchangeable monetary policy. It's transparent, predictable, and free from human interference. This makes it a reliable store of value in an unpredictable world.
7. Bitcoin Challenges the Status Quo:
The rise of Bitcoin challenges the traditional financial system and the very notion of money. It forces us to question who gets to control money, who benefits from its creation, and who suffers when it's mismanaged. Bitcoin is not just a cryptocurrency; it's a critique of the existing financial order.
In conclusion, while there are thousands of cryptocurrencies out there, Bitcoin stands out. It's not just another crypto; it's the original, the most secure, and the most aligned with the principles of decentralization and financial freedom. So, when we talk about the future of money, it's not just any crypto we should be looking at; it's Bitcoin.

2023-10-09 18:57:35

#Bitcoin Is Financial Freedom. The script isn’t perfect and I need to improve the production quality a bit, but I like this meme format. It works so well with a 60 second video. https://youtube.com/shorts/FYZZ54_Hm6Q?si=fvrJu_IyQQjegGV-

2023-09-27 21:22:01

In varying degrees, every societal problem is downstream of humans’ most vital technology being corrupted by both good and bad intentions. “Fix the money, fix the world” is by default the answer to everything. #Bitcoin is proving to be the technology to make it happen.

2023-09-27 21:21:28

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Care to share an example? I’ll post it on my IG for the 100 normies that watch my stories. They don’t get it here in the west 😞

2023-09-27 16:47:24

I had a nightmare about #inflation. Need to touch grass.

2023-09-25 23:01:59

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It’s like riding a bike!

2023-09-25 22:47:10

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You made the laptop 🫡 https://image.nostr.build/ddd81ab154743a8c48bc2dc600b88f87b28d9d3a324a99bba5de71a3ae904d0a.jpg

2023-09-25 22:44:57

What questions/topics regarding content marketing can I answer? Not for Bitcoin, but for the plebs starting and running businesses. I’ll record explanations to earn some sats 🧡 #marketing #contentmarketing #seo #freelance# #circulareconomy #note1g8j…8y52

2023-09-25 22:39:57

Mash had a marketing role open on Bitcoiner Jobs. Instead of a traditional cover letter, I let my #marketing autism fly and recorded a Loom. Sharing here because why not? You might get value out of it as an entrepreneur or small business 🤷‍♂️ Hire me as a consultant and pay me in #Bitcoin for a discounted rate. (Suggest listening at 2x): https://www.loom.com/share/25cb118a6166407ab26ef9410ebdcaeb?sid=006979e2-df20-411e-97bd-f67ed8499abe

2023-09-22 07:41:19

BMP (#Bitcoin Marketing Proposal): In Rouge One fashion, a team of orange-pilled individuals infiltrated the Spotify workforce and integrate LN payments to skip ads. The way Spotify built ads on JRE is uniquely perfect for this—instead of letting me scroll past them, make me pay $0.25 🤷‍♂️

2023-09-18 18:20:32

As the dust settles on cultural war stuff, what will have slipped through is unprecedented banking policy’s and greater movement towards financial surveillance. People will gladly scan their face for entrance to a store or pay with their hand. #Bitcoin + farms, ranches, and market gardening. This is the real lifeboat.

2023-09-18 18:04:02

I introduce myself as Jake, but my real name is Jacob.

2023-09-16 19:39:57

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Nope. But I love the educated guess. I’ve never shot with an older DSLR so I’m not sure. But I love the Sony. I learned to shoot on film with a Minolta and use that its 50mm on the Sony all the time to mimic the feel of shooting analog.

2023-09-12 19:11:12

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Negative

2023-09-12 18:54:10

Extending offer here. Guess the set up and I’ll send you $100 in #Bitcoin. It’s an engagement experiment on Threads. Curious if #’s bring in any impressions. https://image.nostr.build/2d64d127eaa477c5daeba23c8565f713188bdcf924c619ec5bda558d4436f609.jpg

2023-09-09 18:01:53

Who do need to follow to keep up to date with #Nostr #Damus and other clients (it’s “clients” yes?)? Preferably #Substack or equivalent for longer reads.

2023-09-09 17:10:10

Propagated sweet potatoes and planted them at my parents (along with edible mushrooms in logs & wood chips). Fun family project ❤️ #growstr https://image.nostr.build/33f4f1d5385a769fa493841933b06b5999576cf1fde1b3c95b10dc3a1f0e2af6.jpg

2023-09-09 16:53:00

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Dollar Cost AC/DC Big Balls

2023-09-09 02:52:07

Swan is cooked. https://image.nostr.build/b41f48d6d7a25d3eeaab681d315e3b467d96cbb288f040a57107e441111feeb2.jpg

2023-09-01 18:53:21

Monetary censorship conversations (Go Fund Me) are making their way into the world of non-bitcoiners—and we haven’t even kicked off the 2024 election or pandemic 2.0. https://youtu.be/kc5giFFVaXY?si=Ig_bbZUfr59O9Pqz

2023-08-21 17:09:30

Why not 4%? https://cdn.nostr.build/i/008625434b293e7324990c2568ca3d2970942faf9901e1bc175d0bc3e8c3e345.jpg

2023-08-21 04:50:06

What is the absolute best way to use #Nostr on a MacBook?

2023-05-20 19:04:45

Bear markets are for building and my greatest skillset is content marketing. So I’m creating the pocket steak version of Bitcoin explanations; no-fluff, nutrient-dense brain food. Here’s a section I’ve been working through.
*Proof of Work & An Immutable Record*
The reason the Bitcoin ledger is immutable, that the record of transactions can not be changed or altered, is because of Proof-of-Work; the consensus mechanism requiring miners to expend energy in order to add blocks to the blockchain.
Without POW, there’s no “unforgeable costliness”; there's no solution to the Byzantine Generals Problem or the double-spend problem; there’s no immutable record; and no neutral monetary system for a world where most people experience financial repression and *everyone* experiences the hidden theft of currency debasement.
Proof-of-Work (PoW) is what links Bitcoin to the physical world; allowing it to adhere to the first and third laws of thermodynamics, and for the first time in human history, create digital scarcity; a term that was a blatant oxymoron until Bitcoin reached escape velocity following the Block Size War (2015-2017). The closest tangible example to Bitcoin is gold.
“Gold is proof of work. We put in a ton of energy to find the gold deposits, to move [tons] of rock in order to get grams of gold, and then refine that into condensed proof that all that work was done." — Lyn Alden

2023-05-03 19:17:21

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Yeah. The use of “cult” is a just a funny inside joke/meme. But I agree that the “orange-pill” can turn some people off (or lead to eye rolling). It’s such a useful meme though. Sometimes I say something like “you can’t unsee bitcoin”. That basically conveys the same thing.

2023-05-03 18:55:55

GM Nostr :) Wrote down a #Bitcoin thought to explain our cult to a no-coiner audience. Does this make sense? Is it too douche-bag-think-boy-y? Let me have it:
The term "Bitcoin lifestyle" is a bit of a paradox (and admittedly very cringe). On one hand, there is no unified community or culture, making it difficult to define a specific "lifestyle" that all Bitcoin enthusiasts share. However, on the other hand, many who tumble down the rabbit hole discover common values and interests, with a shared pursuit of truth and empowerment for individuals, small businesses, and communities.
If I had to define it...
A Bitcoin lifestyle is one that embraces long-term investment over short-term gains (low time preference), values autonomy, independence, and privacy (self-sovereignty), and assigns worth to things that require time and energy (proof of work). This lifestyle can manifest in various ways—passions for food intelligence, health and wellness, spirituality, art, technology, travel, human connections, family, community leadership, education, and becoming a perpetual student in an attempt to shape a brighter future.
While there isn't a single, unified community or culture, there is a phenomenon where those who have taken the "orange-pill" often find themselves happier, more hopeful, humble, and immune from the growing nihilistic tendencies that plague society today.
So, at the same time a "Bitcoin lifestyle" isn't a thing, it is a thing in that it represents a shared set of values that unite people in their pursuit of a better life and world.

2023-04-22 00:31:38

This WAWB slaps. Get in here! https://www.youtube.com/live/Ti-I5S3ycdA?feature=share

2023-04-18 18:08:33

Testing testing! Playing around with a way to leverage YouTube SEO for #Bitcoin. Going to work on #SatoshiVitamins as bite-sized monetary education snippets that are Bitcoin adjacent. The idea is to catch curious no-coiners (easier to rank for niche keywords). Pretty stoked on the design elements (this example copy is #ChatGPT unedited) https://youtu.be/9wCGCBJHbU8

2023-04-15 18:17:07

gm dorks contributing to the network effect of ungovernable, public discourse on the internet.

2023-04-09 20:34:34

I love you weirdos. Hug your families bring up #Bitcoin at dinner.

2023-04-08 14:11:33

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Thanks! I think it’s a fascinating topic and a great way to shake people awake to the fact that humans need money. This is as far as I’ve gotten. My hope is that comment section turns into a place plebs drop corrections and extra nuggets of thought. https://evolutionofmoney.substack.com/p/before-there-was-money

2023-04-08 13:49:29

I fell down the #Bitcoin rabbit hole because (by chance) I caught a @BitcoinTina rant on Clubhouse. The first thing I heard was “YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND BITCOIN BECAUSE YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND MONEY!” — I wrote about it in the inaugural post of my Evolution of Money series. Right now it’s on the back burner (work on some other fiat mining projects), but it’d still mean a lot to get some feedback in the comments! The ideas is that EOM grows into an evergreen resource for the monetary history rabbit hole :)
https://evolutionofmoney.substack.com/p/do-you-understand-money-eom-001

2023-04-08 13:35:27

I set up #Nostr Damus on my mobile. This is my first post from my laptop. Posting because…holy shit…logging in with your private key is a thing of beauty.

2023-03-29 23:08:52

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FsaoWhmX0AAqQlU?format=jpg&name=large Buying #bitcoin is like getting out of the pot before it boils 🐸

2023-03-22 21:39:38

“The global economy is currently in a debt spiral, and the world is past the point of no return. While there was a time after the 2008/2009 financial crisis when we could have corrected course by paying down debt prudently, politicians were incentivized to continue kicking the can down the road to maintain their power. Now, it is mathematically impossible to reach a growth rate in the global economy that can service the debt, and the debt balloon will continue to expand organically. Countries like the United States are running deficits, requiring them to take on more debt to fund themselves, and increasing interest rates to combat inflation only exacerbates the problem. The situation is similar to an individual maxing out multiple credit cards at higher interest rates, with no way to pay off the debt.”
ChatGPT summarizing transcript snippets I stitched of Foss, Lavish, and LeClair 👀

2023-03-22 17:06:55

#RegenerativeFarming is a global restoration project that realigns humans with food and food with soil. If governments are going to subsidize anything, it should be this. But they won’t. So thank God for #Bitcoin 🧡🌎🕊

2023-03-22 11:34:19

Overheard someone talking about a crypto class they’re taking (i.e. making shitcoins). Someone asked him what NFTs were and the answer physically pained me. We’re so early.

2023-03-11 14:40:25

With collapse(s) and blowup(s) comes questions that deserve answers. If you have fallen down the #Bitcoin rabbit hole, you've gained an understanding of how fragile things are. Stay humble, stack sats, and educate those willing to listen.
https://media.giphy.com/media/MCZ39lz83o5lC/giphy.gif

2023-03-08 23:32:18

Follow the green suit man.

2023-03-07 22:42:43

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Enough to boil the oceans.

2023-03-07 22:27:16

#Bitcoin seeks out stranded energy & turns it into honey money. Imagine how much honey bees could produce if they had access to every bit of pollen and nectar on the planet. And any amount of that honey could be teleported between bee colonies instantly. Time for bed I think.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FqpanwKX0AQJ9pt.jpg

2023-03-07 09:34:18

Downloaded all the #[0] #[1] signal available on Spotify for a 5+ hour Proof of Pedal 🚴‍♂️ Have some bee podcasts to work in as well. #Bitcoin is education.

2023-03-05 13:33:07

Shifts in social media are interesting. Feels like Twitter is destined to become the new “Bitcoin LinkedIn” and Nostr to become the new “Bitcoin Twitter”. I started using Twitter because of Bitcoin, and as a casual observer, the intoxicating energy of BT seems to have seamlessly moved here. Better ingredients. Better pizza.

2023-03-04 11:01:51

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“She only wants me for my Fold card rewards.”

2023-03-04 10:07:06

When #Bitcoin dating app so my introductory conversations can be about chickens and gardens instead of explaining my view on “capitalism” and the current state of the world? #Nostr fixes this?

2023-03-03 09:39:46

#Bitcoin is compassion technology where its fiat denominated value is volatile but its social value is stable and familial. It’s feels good to send a fraction of a penny (negligible economic value) to a stranger because it expresses a compassionate nudge towards the rabbit hole of financial literacy, self-sovereignty, and general enlightenment.

2023-03-02 13:38:29

I see zaps on Damus now… 👀 Do Nostr psychopaths building all this sleep?!

2023-02-21 18:30:11

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fue increíble!

2023-02-21 10:33:14

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Probablemente. Pero en el hostel mucha gente no es Española. (I may not have understood the comment 😅 practicing writing/reading Spanish with Google Translate)

2023-02-21 10:28:20

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👀 gracias!

2023-02-21 10:16:44

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Gooootcha. I’m just on my mobile with Damus so not seeing it (yet). Found a screenshot of what it looks like. Hard to keep up 🤯

2023-02-21 10:07:50

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I’m highly regarded. What’s the best workflow for uploading images with Damus?

2023-02-21 10:06:54

Can I upload images on Twitter and paste them here?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpcoBTWXwAgaDw0?format=jpg&name=900x900

2023-02-21 10:03:36

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https://c.tenor.com/DHfQs8BKUvIAAAAM/kid-study.gif

2023-02-21 10:02:55

“Zaps”…is this referring to the LN address in a profile or a feature in posts themselves? Here to learn!
https://images.app.goo.gl/XNSRQwL8JhPdi9sb7

2023-02-21 09:58:59

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Im reading the free PDF when MIT publishes it. Physical copy is a lot of sats. Plus, I sold my bookshelf with my chairs

2023-02-21 09:53:15

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I want to get a Kindle for this.

2023-02-20 12:00:37

Estoy en un hotel en malaga. Los viajeros Europeos hablan de inflación 👀

2023-02-19 22:11:59

11 sat request. One for every hour on my bike today 🚴‍♂️🫡
lnbc110n1p3l9yzspp5vuc8y30g0f8r39gw4fzmv7p3p92net5wf9s5ckuqcyuj0ltaqrcsdqu2askcmr9wssx7e3q2dshgmmndp5scqzpgxqyz5vqsp53mfv4fe03x50w4y77cq0srgym2u9cvejj0grcqks7x49qzcfx6uq9qyyssqh70huxnsjul6r4tkjt4gmxqnvz396lhrzjds6ws9g5vdqujanxrxlglz07rcpsuyarax4avnxlgzukps6adapunnp0w3kn08jgqa2ngpc97wcg

2023-02-17 19:33:49

“Inflation is Gen Z and Millennials fault! Pay no attention to the central banker behind the curtain!”
https://www.apple2history.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wizard-of-oz.jpg

2023-02-16 15:32:17

España necesita #Bitcoin por las comisiones de las tarjetas. Algo de café con leche cuesta 1 euro. Quiero pagar digitalmente!

2023-02-14 20:36:17

Voy a escribir en Español (con Google Translate) para estudiar el idioma. Plebs de #Bitcoin, por favor corrija mi Español!

2023-02-14 19:40:53

Cual es la mejor educacion #Bitcoin escrita en Español? (Para estudiar Español 👀)