"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together." --Marcus Aurelius Good or bad luck is part of the universe’s rational order, and resisting it is futile.

Digital legacy fiat money in platforms like Venmo, Apple Pay, and Visa is akin to FAX machines when the Internet and email emerged in 1993.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." – Marcus Aurelius This reminds emotional folks to focus on what they can control—their thoughts and reactions—especially on a Monday when the week’s chaos might feel overwhelming. Stay grounded, let go of what you can’t change, and tackle the day with resilience.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. "Freedom is secured not by the fulfilling of one's desires, but by the removal of desire." – Epictetus Happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸

We (PrivKey) just open sourced a REST gateway that makes Taproot Assets work in browsers (CORS support + auto auth). Zero overhead, and includes a comprehensive test suite. Feedback/contributions welcome!

GitHub

GitHub - privkeyio/taproot-assets-rest-gateway: REST Proxy for Taproot Assets

REST Proxy for Taproot Assets. Contribute to privkeyio/taproot-assets-rest-gateway development by creating an account on GitHub.

Building a Bridge to Taproot Assets

Building a Bridge to Taproot Assets

tl;dr: CORS killed the web app star, so I fixed it

PrivKey LLC: Pioneering Cybersecurity and Blockchain Solutions

PrivKey’s Blog | William K Santiago | Substack

PrivKey's blog delivers expert insights and updates on secure, compliant Bitcoin and Lightning Network solutions, empowering investors and enthusia...

Bitcoin Layer 2: Lightning Network

Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Layer 2: Lightning Network

The third article in the Bitcoin Layer 2 series. This article covers the Lightning Network created by Joseph Poon and Tadge Dryja.

GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, focus on these virtues Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, and think for yourself. Focus on what you can control—your own reasoning and actions—you can find calm amidst fear, rather than placing trust in external entities like the government, which are beyond your influence.

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

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A Half-Baked Thesis on Stablecoins - allen

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.

Ashigaru Whirlpool now LIVE!

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Ashigaru Whirlpool

Ashigaru Whirlpool now LIVE!

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