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William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️
williamsantiago@getalby.com
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CEO, C4 CCSSA at PrivKey LLC, Blockchain strategist, cybersecurity. The Mission: The Separation of Money and State.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "Today, I will face challenges with courage, act with wisdom, and accept what I cannot control."
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "Honor your mother with gratitude, for she has shaped your soul with love and sacrifice." Happy mother's day!
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. image
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
May The 4th Be With You We're witnessing the birth of a new revolution, one driven by freedom, decentralization, and relentless innovation. These are exciting times to be alive. Stay sharp, stay sovereign… and may the force be with you. image
Rise with the sun and walk forth with purpose, embracing each step as an opportunity to strengthen your mind and body. Let the rhythm of your feet on the path remind you to stay present and resilient in the face of life's challenges.
Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, and the Future of Gambling: A Game-Changer for Casinos Bobby Shell advocates for casinos to integrate the Lightning Network, highlighting that traditional on-chain Bitcoin deposits are too sluggish, especially due to vulnerabilities like zero-confirmation transactions and Replace-By-Fee (RBF) risks. He points out that this shift is already gaining traction within the casino industry, suggesting that Lightning-enabled casinos could provide fairer gaming experiences compared to the memecoin and altcoin sectors, which are infamous for their premined pump-and-dump schemes. Additionally, Shell notes a rising convergence between these industries, although the trend currently tilts more heavily toward altcoins.
BitKey Inheritance Deep Dive The blog post outlines the BitKey inheritance process, which involves a specific setup—including the use of BitKey hardware—and a mandatory waiting period before the beneficiary can access the funds. This arrangement is effective for beneficiaries who are familiar with Bitcoin. However, many Bitcoin enthusiasts may have heirs who lack the same enthusiasm for the cryptocurrency. An estate lawyer noted that he has only encountered one instance where an heir successfully produced a key to a safe deposit box entrusted to them, implying that such heirs might struggle with the process. For those Bitcoiners, a different inheritance setup might be more appropriate.
Planning to withdraw cash in Spain? You could now face a €150,000 fine In Spain, withdrawing €3,000 or more from a bank now requires prior notification to the tax agency. For amounts of €100,000 or above, you must provide at least 72 hours’ notice, while withdrawals exceeding €3,000 but below €100,000 need 24 hours’ notification. This adds a layer of complexity, as the fiat currency in your bank account isn’t truly yours—you effectively require permission to access it. Moreover, this currency is steadily losing value, devaluing like a melting ice cube while held in the account. Non-compliance with these notification rules can result in fines ranging from 1 percent to 10 percent of the withdrawn amount, starting at €600 and potentially escalating to €150,000, depending on the violation’s severity. Banks are obligated to block withdrawals if documentation is incomplete and must report suspicious transactions to authorities, including repeated withdrawals just below the threshold. These measures highlight the restricted control individuals have over their own funds, compounded by the ongoing erosion of the currency’s purchasing power. You require permission to use or spend the fiat currency in your bank account!
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "Today, I will meet whatever comes my way with equanimity and indifference, for it is not the events that disturb me, but my judgment of them."
The United States will continue to thrive as a free society, anchored by its Constitution, with Bitcoin playing a pivotal role as a decentralized, digital store of value that reinforces economic liberty. Bitcoin’s unique properties—It's fixed supply, censorship resistance, and ability to facilitate transactions across borders—make it a robust medium of exchange, capable of bypassing traditional financial gatekeepers. Over time, as adoption grows and volatility stabilizes, Bitcoin has the potential to evolve into a global unit of account, enabling individuals and nations to transact and measure value without reliance on inflationary fiat currencies. This aligns with the principles of individual sovereignty and limited government enshrined in the Constitution, fostering a financial system that empowers people over institutions.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "Rise with purpose, face the day with courage, and let reason guide your actions."