The Sat Standard - August 14th, 2021

Thought of the week from Marty Bent:
Collectivist thinking is a disease that leads to tragedies.

Thought of the week from Matt Odell:
When governments attempt restrictions on bitcoin usage they prove the value it provides.

TOP STORIES

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PODCASTS

Citadel Dispatch - Tuesday

Rabbit Hole Recap - Thursday

Wringing of the Rag

• Monday - Issue #1051: No taxation without representation
• Tuesday - Issue #1052: Free men don't ask permission
• Wednesday - Issue #1053: Mutually Assured Preservation
• Thursday - Issue #1054: UX Improvement with Lightning Address
• Friday - Issue #1055: BitMEX adds user verifiable Proof of Reserves