We are faced with the problems of loss of privacy, creeping computerization, massive databases, more centralization - and Chaum offers a completely different direction to go in, one which puts power into the hands of individuals rather than governments and corporations. The computer can be used as a tool to liberate and protect people, rather than to control them. - Hal Finney

I'm in Dallas for BitBlockBoom. Any Bitcoiners want to get some steaks?

Zapping is fun because there's no way you can be mistaken as a bot/AI. Notifications hit harder when there's money attached.

The best privacy is to say nothing at all. The second best privacy is to say things so heroic and truthful that your enemies can't reveal your words to the world.

"Social Security Number" is the string that binds you to your slavery. "Private Key" is the string that unravels your freedom.

Socialism is merely the philosophy of envy followed by the practice of looting.

I just had a really stupid idea. But I'm pretty sure it's a stupid idea no one has ever thought of before, so I feel like writing it down to make sure I get credit for it.