Beyond the tropical paradise that is Hawai'i, these islands hold a heart-breaking story of thriving Indigenous people forced to give up their land, displace their people, and destroy their ecosystems. READ:

Part 1: Hawai'i – The End of Indigenous Sovereignty.

Beyond the tropical paradise that is Hawai'i, these islands hold a heart-breaking story of thriving Indigenous people forced to give up their land,...

I suspect I may have been shadow-banned on Twitter/X, so dear #nostriches, you get my stories on #bitcoin’s impact on humanity here ✍️ If I have not been shadow-banned, then I have been pushed to the edges of Twittersphere. Or Xsphere. Basically talking to myself. Sad times.

Hyperinflation is cruel. The way it can penetrate the human being — from loss of financial wealth, to loss of health, and mental well-being — is unimaginable. It can cause depression, suicide, and the decline of culture and society. In so many ways, it’s a crime against humanity. This is why we need sound money like #bitcoin. And why you should get at least some. To protect yourself, your culture, and society. Read Andres story and learn about hyperinflation here:

Andrés León: On Surviving in Venezuela & Seeking Asylum in the United States

“God, what did I do wrong?"

Rarely does #Bitcoin 's humanitarian side get told, which is something I’m passionate about highlighting in The Misfit newsletter. Subscribe here: themisfit.substack.com

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“We came out to tell this little Macron from France that Niger belongs to us. It is up to us to do what we want with Niger, we deal with who we want,” Maman Sani, a pro-coup protester

The Complicated History Between France & Its Former Colonies, Like Niger.

"Since childhood, I've been opposed to France.”

Google Photos just reminded me of this hike I did in the summer 2021, which looks more like a winter hike. 43 km hike through heat, rain, snow and hail, turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and glaciers🏔️it’s true that the mountains have their own ecosystems. Although it was hard (like the photo shows lol) it was also exhilarating — that’s the reward of proof-of-work. Hard, but rewarding.

Ketakandriana’s name means “little princess” in the Malagasy language (the national language of Madagascar) — although she resembles more a warrior than a princess. She's fighting against the wildlife trafficking of turtles from Madagascar to China, the exploitation of lychee (a fruit), and the #corruption of money in her beloved Madagascar. Here's her story, #plebs:

What We Can Learn About Corruption From A Malagasy Anticorruption Activist.

“All of this [corruption] happens in total impunity because our judiciary system is not independent.” – Ketakandriana Rafitoson

Attended today’s noderunners meetup (thanks a million @leo for the invite!). So cool to pay with #lightning— “IT WORKS!!” 🤩😂 #bitcoin #pleblife

Pen is mightier than sword ✍️

You can read the whole interview, featuring Ketakandriana Rafitoson (“Ke”), a Malagasy Anticorruption Activist who is also the first Malagasy Trainee Judge to ever resign due to corruption, here 👇

What We Can Learn About Corruption From A Malagasy Anticorruption Activist.

“All of this [corruption] happens in total impunity because our judiciary system is not independent.” – Ketakandriana Rafitoson

Today’s piece explores the topic of systemic corruption from the lens of Ketakandriana Rafitoson (“Ke”), a Malagasy Anticorruption Activist who is also the first Malagasy Trainee Judge to ever resign. Read here:

What We Can Learn About Corruption From A Malagasy Anticorruption Activist.

“All of this [corruption] happens in total impunity because our judiciary system is not independent.” – Ketakandriana Rafitoson

When I go grocery shopping I ask for a box instead of plastic bags. It’s a win-win. Less plastic for me (and the planet) and they get rid of their boxes. Except, wish they didn’t have plastic for the lettuce 😣

It’s a dangerous thing building idols, even in the Bitcoin space.

It seems that #bitcoin is embraced as money by those living in the margin. And when you realize that the majority of the world lives in the margin, excluded by financial opportunities, this type of bitcoin adoption is a big deal. With big consequences over the long term. Don’t take that lightly.

“The mixture of vagueness and sheer incompetence is the most marked characteristic of modern English prose, and especially of any political writing. As soon as certain topics are raised, the concrete melts into the abstract…” — George Orwell

“The South African Rand (local currency) has lost 99% of its value since 1958. That’s a 99% loss over 65 years. If you had to choose between volatility or a 99% loss over a few decades, perhaps volatility is not the worse option.”

The Organization Taking Kids Off The Streets, The Golden Billion, & The Plot to Destroy Financial Privacy.

Behind every narrative is a hidden secret.

In today's feature of The Misfit: - The Organization taking kids off the streets in an impoverished South African township. - How & why we make part of the "Golden Billion" - The ploy to destroy financial privacy. 👉👉

The Organization Taking Kids Off The Streets, The Golden Billion, & The Plot to Destroy Financial Privacy.

Behind every narrative is a hidden secret.

Views from a boat 🚤 a pretty special night 🎆

"Stories are found things, like fossils in the ground ... Stories are relics, part of an undiscovered pre-existing world." -- Stephen King.