GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Emotions are not your enemies, but your reactions to them reveal your character. Begin your week by distinguishing what you can control from what you cannot, and let reason guide your path.
Could the stablecoin surge be a catalyst for Bitcoin rather than a threat?
“As will become clear as the argument progresses, I actually think the outcome to which I am building up is where things have to go. I think the technical and economic incentives at play make this an inevitability rather than a “choice””
~ Allen Farrington
Here is the article:
A Half-Baked Thesis on Stablecoins
https://habla.news/u/allen@nostriches.net/1744492662501
Could the stablecoin surge be a catalyst for Bitcoin rather than a threat? Allen Farrington’s A Half Baked Thesis on Stablecoins explores this idea. Are stablecoins a departure from Bitcoin’s core principles, or a strategic bridge to Bitcoin-native infrastructure?
What happens when fiat transactions flow through the Lightning Network?
How might ecash and Taproot Assets redefine our understanding of digital currency?
A subtle revolution is unfolding at the payments layer, and the stablecoin debate could be the key signal amid the chaos.
We will develop tools to support this transition and establish Privkey as a leader.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
"Thursday, like all days, is a test of character. The Stoic does not curse the burden of the week; he carries it with the resolve that only virtue can provide." – inspired by Epictetus.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Key is to judge human character based on virtue rather than external circumstances, a perspective supported by research in positive psychology showing character strengths
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of things...
Switzerland enters era of zero interest rates
CNBC
Switzerland enters era of zero interest rates
Markets were widely expecting the Swiss National Bank to cut interest rates by 25 basis points.
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a further 25 basis points to 0%
The fiat currency printing presses are warming up. Soon, free fiat money will flood the world, further devaluing and eroding the US dollars in your bank account. A tip from Uncle Willie.
Bitcoin fixes this.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Your ability to control your thoughts—treat it with respect. It’s all that protects your mind from false perceptions—false to your nature, and that of all rational beings.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Soon you will have forgotten all things: soon all things will have forgotten you
Flash Unveils Free Bitcoin Invoicing Solution with Zero Fees, No KYC, and Non-Custodial Design
https://paywithflash.com/invoice/
Flash, a Bitcoin payment service, has introduced Flash Invoicing, a cost-free, non-custodial invoicing tool that requires no KYC compliance. Tailored for freelancers, this platform enables users to create and send professional invoices without incurring platform fees, undergoing identity verification, or relying on third-party custody.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
"If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it."
— Marcus Aurelius
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
Happy Father's Day for all fathers out there!
"As a father, I cultivate virtue in my children, for their character is my lasting legacy."
Do the same!
Have a great
UNITED STATES FLAG DAY!🫡🇺🇸
This article provides an extensive analysis of the past eight years of the Lightning Network, evaluating whether it has met its anticipated potential.
As expected, it highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of Lightning, with a primary emphasis on its limitations. The piece notes significant issues, such as the lack of network redundancy, which leads to unreliable payments in certain scenarios, and challenges in scaling effectively.
The author suggests that there is ample opportunity for other Layer 2 solutions to emerge, with Lightning potentially serving as a settlement layer among these alternative L2s.
Lightning Network : our high-maintenance crazy-ex
A third look at the state of the Lightning Network from and end-user perspective
Bitcoin Postage - Buy USPS, FedEx, or UPS postage with Bitcoin
https://btcpostage.com
.onion Address: btcpsyz7f6t7pwi62xb4xbiuljcoscd4l4mlk2obxprp6vqohow3dvqd.onion
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues
Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself.
"Act not as if thou art to live ten thousand years; but let this thought be ever present to thee, that thou art mortal, and that thy time is limited. If thou dost not act rightly, how canst thou hope to fulfill thy purpose? For the physician who neglects his duty betrays both art and trust, and in such neglect, he becomes a stranger to wisdom and virtue alike."
Uber in ‘study phase’ of using stablecoins to lower costs, says CEO
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the ride-sharing giant is looking at whether stablecoins can help it cut costs when moving money around the world.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/uber-study-phase-stablecoins-lower-costs
In the near future, the majority of online and retail transactions are likely to utilize stablecoins, and those who are strategic may also adopt Bitcoin.
