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Pizza Day, A Day Of Regret And Fantasy

As we enter the Bitcoin holiday weekend, it’s a good time to reflect on the incentives that lead us to celebrate Pizza Day.

A Blessing From Dr. Jordan Peterson At Bitcoin 2022

Dr. Jordan Peterson discussed how Bitcoin’s incorruptible store of value is essential for psychological well-being.

Bitcoin Songsheet: Wind And Solar Are The Altcoins Of Energy

A misdirection of resources and an obstruction of progress, wind and solar energy reflect the same distracting qualities of altcoins.

How To Lock And Protect Away Secret Files With GNU Privacy Guard

Users can take advantage of the cryptographic protection offered by GPG to secure files and data that they want to keep well under wraps.

Record Mining Difficulty Shows Industry Growth Despite Bitcoin Bear Market

The bears can’t keep miners down as data shows increasing hash rate — which could lead to some uncomfortable hash price realities.

Reminder: Withdraw Your Bitcoin Off Exchanges

Needless to say, as it stands today and has stood since the first bitcoin exchange was launched, your bitcoin is not safe on the exchanges.

Why Use An Air-Gapped Computer (AGC) For Bitcoining?

Use of an air-gapped computer improves general operational security relative to the exposure other devices experience.

Bitcoin Is Venice: Sustaining The Unsustainable

Bitcoin can repair the broken incentive systems created by finance and low interest rates that lead to unsustainable practices.

Bitcoin Songsheet: A Nation Of Rent Seekers

The fiat monetary system ultimately disincentivizes productivity and the creation of real value and instead attributes wealth to rent-seekers.

The Future Of Energy Markets According To Bitcoin Miners

Bitcoin 2022 offered us a glimpse into bitcoin miners’ crystal ball, as they discussed how the industry will impact the energy grid.