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The Commoner
Truth for the Commoner, every weekday. Money, machines, and the people trying to control both.
Independent writing by Marty Bent at TFTC since 2017. Commentary on money, markets, AI, energy and privacy.
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Issue #520: Is this what a fulfilling life looks like?
What does urban autonomy mean in 2019.
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Issue #519: Bitcoin is revolutionary
I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.
2 min read
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Issue #517: Bitcoin energy consumption estimates
The Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index has arrived
2 min read
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Issue #516: Monday madness roundup
Protesters in Hong Kong raise the old British colonial flag
3 min read
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Issue #515: Money is not a shared illusion
If money is considered an illusion then bitcoin is special
3 min read
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Issue #512: Systemic risk, not ideal
By attempting to control the system, central banks have destroyed it.
2 min read
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Issue #510: The race to the bottom is back on
An arms race of central banks around the world is on to devalue their currencies.
2 min read
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Issue #507: Cash App opens up BTC deposits
Bitcoin deposits are now available on Cash App.
2 min read
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Issue #506: Reminder: Bitcoin is GOOD for the environment
Bitcoin helps the environment
2 min read
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Issue #503: Eliminating trust is important
Carl Dong: Bitcoin Build System Security
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