Pretty sure that @realytcracker made these beats specifically for me and my @bronto peeps. https://t.co/OFLSdBjPUU
@ralphtheninja Yet few people understand ALL the facets, which is made quite clear from watching the various regulatory hearings.
@ralphtheninja Thanks! I have so many discussions with people about crypto w/whom I can’t find common ground. I hope we can find it some day
It is because crypto can be so many things to so many people that gives it its power. But it’s also what makes it very difficult to discuss.
To the libertarians and anarchists, it is freedom from the state and privacy from corporations.
To the economist, it is a fascinating real-world experiment in Austrian theory to observe.
To the programmer, it is a public data platform that is easy and nearly free to use. Also an easy way to accept money for their work.
To the cryptographer, it is a fascinating application of their science and platform for further experimentation.
To the investor, it is a commodity that can be used to potentially get rich quickly by exploiting volatility and arbitrage opportunities.
To the merchant, it is a way to save money on fees and market to a segment of the populace that is known for having high disposable income.
To the consumer, it is a way of making an online purchase without handing over all of your financial details.
I think one of the reasons that Bitcoin is so contentious is because cryptocurrency is different things to different people.
Analysis of exchange rates / market movements tends to be more psychological than technical, even the pseudoscience of “technical analysis.”
Exchange rate is the least interesting facet of Bitcoin, but I do find the long-term logarithmic charts fascinating. pic.twitter.com/V7IKQBmiQV
@mikestable Hey, a hole’s a hole amirite?
chamath @RenSylvain @naval Yes - already funded. It’s coming.
@AdrPedro @DavidShares @jgarzik Many people believe it should be kicked out of the Foundation. Many others don’t care about the Foundation.
@AdrPedro @DavidShares @jgarzik I can’t speak for the Foundation, as I am not affiliated with them. I can only speak for myself.
Bitcoin Shop Inc. becomes first U.S. publicly traded company with “bitcoin” in its name. http://t.co/nGtmMU8LEn
@RVIDR @adamrawlings Another excellent case study for concealed carry.
NY hedge fund has accepted $5.4M in Bitcoin deposits in first 3 days. Claims Bitcoin more secure than cash & credit. http://t.co/WXu1J362gq
Today is the day we fight back against mass surveillance (by spamming the hell out of our legislators.) thedaywefightback.org
The Duck & Dive Pub on Dock Street in downtown Wilmington, NC is now accepting Bitcoin. http://t.co/iSw8fhyHFd