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Throughout my life, I have been fascinated by systems that produce outcomes very different from those they were designed to achieve. For years, I thought Bitcoin might provide part of the answer. Now I’m returning to a much older question: what makes a rule good or bad — and how can we tell when our own explanation is wrong?
Bitcoin’s decentralisation depends on ordinary people being able to participate independently in the network. But what happens as the demands of doing so increase? I explore the practical realities of running a node and ask whether decentralisation can survive if meaningful participation becomes progressively more difficult.
From the Ten Commandments to Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence, societies have repeatedly tried to constrain power through rules. Years ago, I believed Bitcoin might represent another important step in that story. Now I’m returning to that idea and asking whether its rules can really remain beyond anyone’s control.
Bitcoin has no government, CEO or central authority — so what happens when its participants disagree? I explore the delicate balance between developers, miners, node operators, businesses and users, and ask where power really lies in a supposedly decentralised system.
For years, running my own Bitcoin nodes represented independence and decentralisation. Then a disagreement over changes to Bitcoin Core forced me to reconsider what running a node actually means — and ultimately, I decided to switch mine off.
In this powerful talk from Mallorca Blockchain Days, discover how war, money, and control are deeply connected—and why Bitcoin might be the last hope against a fully centralised global financial system.
The world faces economic uncertainty with rising debt and risky fiscal strategies recently escalated with global tariffs. What options does Bitcoin provide, or is it too soon for such a radical shift? Explore an analysis of Trump’s recent tariff war and the alternative with the potential for a decentralised financial future.
This article critiques the UK’s rising government spending and debt, arguing that Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ borrowing strategy is a high-risk gamble. It warns that mismanaged investments and high taxes could lead to economic stagnation, similar to Japan’s “Lost Decade.” I propose adopting Bitcoin as a currency and alternative, emphasising its fixed supply, transparency, and resistance to reckless borrowing. However, volatility and the lack of a central bank make adoption difficult. However, I believe that the organic adoption of Bitcoin will overcome these obstacles over time.
Historically, gold and silver were reliable but impractical forms of money, leading to the rise of paper currencies. However, moving away from gold-backed money enabled manipulation and debt-driven economies.
Bitcoin counters these issues. Its decentralized structure and fixed supply resist inflation and central control. Unlike gold, it is divisible, verifiable, and suited for modern trade. As digital currencies like the EU’s digital euro emerge, Bitcoin’s ability to restore monetary honesty and empower individuals becomes increasingly relevant.
This article examines the history of taxation and government debt, from medieval tithes to modern policies, highlighting recurring issues of mismanagement and unsustainable borrowing. Historical examples like the Southsea Bubble and Napoleonic Wars illustrate the consequences of financial overreach.
In modern times, UK economic strategies, whether Conservative or Labour, are critiqued for failing to address the nation’s £2.6 trillion debt effectively. The article proposes Bitcoin as a transformative solution, offering decentralization and transparency to prevent manipulation and promote accountability in public spending. Despite its potential, widespread adoption faces resistance from those benefiting from the current system.
