I believe that we can be The Sovereign Generation. If, In Yourself You Trust. My @TEDx talk is out! 🎬 H/t @macromule & @Croesus_BTC for charts, @Parker Lewis, @Erik Hersman, @Arsh Molu for feedback, and the whole TEDxCornell team, especially Bridget Santos, Ana Loter, Laila Rahbari, Gio Park, Lucy Langhart, & Avery Chen

On 10/31/22, I submitted my first proposal to study Bitcoin in college. 31 months later, "Bitcoin" is on my transcript. Yesterday on What Bitcoin Did, @Danny Knowles graciously invited me to share how that journey unfolded. Over the years, many have asked: "What does it mean to study bitcoin?" "What classes will you take?" "Who will teach you?" Below was my path for those curious about what studying Bitcoin can look like in college. My thesis was titled: "Bitcoin: The Language for Discovering, Speaking, Settling, and Preserving Truth." Immeasurable thanks to my committee: Professors Kaushik Basu, Troy Cross, and Sarah Kreps. The full process and most of my papers are archived here: 🔗

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GitHub - 21mmforthe21st/Cornell-Bitcoin-Archive: This is a personal archive of my academic work and letters on Bitcoin during my time at Cornell University (2022–2025).

This is a personal archive of my academic work and letters on Bitcoin during my time at Cornell University (2022–2025). - 21mmforthe21st/Cornell-...

(Thesis to come…might turn it into a book!) Mine was just one approach, and I hope this helps open the door a little wider for others to find their own!

Starting in September, I’ll be joining Strategy to focus on Bitcoin advocacy!  Thank you to @Michael Saylor for your bold vision, Phong Le and Andrew Kang for your leadership, and Shirish Jajodia, whom I’m especially thankful to work under and learn from every day. I’m also so appreciative of @CJ, Joty, Jeremy, Jenny, and Bonnie. Your support and kindness have meant the world. Writing this note from Ithaca as I pack up, the message of Cavafy’s poem “Ithaka” is in my head. “Ithaka” is less about a place and more about the process of finding your place and your purpose. Thank you to everyone who’s nudged, mentored, challenged, and cheered me on; You’ve helped me find mine. Most excited for the journeys that lie ahead!  The morality of human progress and the morality of money go hand in hand, and I couldn’t be more grateful to help advance @Michael Saylor's 10th Rule of Life: “Upgrade the World,” working alongside the incredible people at Strategy. 

Bitcoin is an “Idea Worth Spreading.” Yesterday, I had the gift of sharing it on the @TEDx Cornell stage. I’m deeply grateful to the @TEDx Cornell team for the opportunity, and to every person whose work, wisdom, and support made this possible. “Ideas Change Everything.”

Happy 5 year anniversary of @fiatjaf 's Nostr manifesto! Last Wednesday @Cornell Bitcoin Club hosted a panel on Nostr, and we were incredibly grateful to be joined by @Derek Ross (Nostr Plebs), @Jeroen ✅ ( @Damus) , @Marko ( @primal) & @Patrick PReis (Ditto). Derek, Jeroen, Marko, & Patrick shared their: - Nostr "elevator pitch" - Innovations in the "Other Stuff" of "nOStr" - How students can get involved ...and much more! We streamed the panel on @zap.stream and afterwards, everyone gathered around the screen for another 30 minutes, going through it, @Alby, @primal & https://nostrapps.com! Special thank you to @Marce for bringing us all together!

Ever since #Nostriga, I’ve been counting down the days to share Nostr with @Cornell Bitcoin Club - and tomorrow’s the day! 🎉

Thank you very much for all you do, Edil! Most grateful for our conversation and to meet you and many of your students these past few days. View quoted note →

.@Bitcoin Students Network meet up with @Arsh Molu at @npub13s0k...5g70 ‘s Casa21 ahead of @Satsconf! Thank you thank you, @Lucas Ferreira 🇧🇷⚡️!

🌍 Introducing your Gen Z Layer (Z)ero! This past Sunday, I invited 179 Gen Z Bitcoiners from 29 countries, 57 schools, and 26 companies across 6 continents for the Genesis episode of Sats Chats! Community isn’t just important — it’s everything. Our peer-to-peer network is everything (h/t @NSmolenski). Since the moment I noticed it, I’ve loved knowing “network” appears 21 times in the whitepaper. Releasing our first episode, today, on 10/31, celebrates this potentially deeper meaning and focus on the power of community and our network. Bitcoin is rooted in math & physics, but it’s also rooted in us. Generation Z, born in the same era as Bitcoin, is uniquely positioned to be part of our Layer (Z)ero, the social and human layer, helping shape a world where humanity’s potential truly flourishes. And the best part? We’re already taking steps toward that vision. 🎧 Tune in bi-weekly on SATurdays! Together, we’re laying a new foundation, with our peer-to-peer network as its heartbeat. Meet our Guests! 00:00:07 - Ella’s Intro: Power of “Peer-to-Peer” 00:01:35 - Why “Sats Chats” & Why Now 00:06:41 - Gen Z Bitcoiners Overview 00:07:54 - Trevor Dimpfl @trevor_dimpfl - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 00:12:28 - Daniela Villalba @danivhe - @unchainedcom 00:14:13 - Jake Roque @jakeroque - @WhatisMoneyShow 00:16:46 - Nick Twyman @TwymanNicholas 00:17:52 - Mason Carter @onchaincowboy - @Early_Riders & @AcropolisBTC 00:18:31 - Mike White @mjwhitemjwhite - @LonghornBitcoin 00:18:50 - Abdulmalik Ango - Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University 00:20:34 - Lucas Ferreira @lucasdcf - @vinteum_org @satsconf_ @casavinteum 00:21:12 - Patrick dos Reis (npub1gujeqakgt7fyp6zjggxhyy7ft623qtcaay5lkc8n8gkry4cvnrzqd3f67z) - Ditto 00:21:40 - Jeph @satstacker_21 - @Machankura8333 00:22:22 - Ian Kirkpatrick @ie_kirkpatrick - Utah Valley University Bitcoin Club & YNAB 00:23:27 - Isis Cruz @isiuuu_cruz - @bitcoinofficesv & @cuboplus 00:24:43 - Blake Kaufman @BlakeKaufman17 - Michigan State University & @BlitzWallet1 00:26:09 - Bart Gnirk (npub1nthvv0sglny3nzr89kemd8rz7rxa9jtcq6mcc78lk87c3vmcksxsvl24gw) - Bitcoin Research Club at Bismarck State College 00:27:20 - Santiago Varela @santiagovare1a - @KardashevBTC & @LaCasaDeSatoshi 00:31:26 - Demian Schatt @demianschatt - University of Southern California Bitcoin Club & @TheBitcoinLayer 00:33:40 - Sofia Matari - New York University 00:34:12 - Kaitlyn Prince @kaitlynprincey - SOAS University of London 00:37:11 - Bitcoin in School Essays? Pushback vs. Acceptance 00:39:15 - Kevin Hua @_huahua0413_ - Fo Guang University 00:41:10 - Matthew Vuk @matthewvuk2 - @laurier_bitcoin 00:41:53 - Abubakar Nur Khalil @ihate1999 - @rcrsvcapital, @btrustteam & @btrustbuilders 00:43:26 - Felix Mukungu @MukunguFelix - @thecore21m 00:45:33 - Cole @ColeTU - SecuSats 00:47:48 - Zack Cohen @zc_pleb - Washington University in St. Louis & @btcpolicyorg 00:49:33 - Tabitha - @btc_dada 00:50:47 - Sophia @Sophia_21M and Lauren Prince 00:52:11 - Samuel Prince 00:52:49 - Daniel Gottlieb @danielbtc_ 00:53:56 - Edith Mpumwire - @btc_dada 00:55:54 - Yandel Carrillo - INU Usulután Bitcoin Club 00:57:14 - The Power of Your Network - Ella & Jake 01:05:28 - Simple “Hellos” 01:06:26 - Inevitability: Bitcoin & Truth - Matthew & Nick 01:08:08 - Destiny Smart @Destinysmart_ - @Story_Bitcoin 01:09:21 - Grant Gombwa @GrantGombwa3 01:10:11 - General Kenobi @Kenobi_BTC - @bcnbitcoinonly & @EuropeanBTC21 01:19:00 - Azz 01:24:56 - Wrap-Up - Ella Why “Sats Chats” & Why Now? https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q0MqGeyDzDsTtjHMsCjvTnyW5exhDiwRpWlBuQLxbDw/edit?usp=sharing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SatsChats Spotify:

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#Bitcoin is systematically programmed to be based. #Fiat is systematically programmed to debase. Bitcoin is the best tool for protecting yourself and your participation in the future, most especially & vitally for younger generations.

Grateful for another semester ahead! View quoted note →

Question for those that use @zap.stream…Is there a server/ way to upload a file >25 MB? Thank you!

And @Cornell Bitcoin Club ‘s 2nd semester begins!

Spoke to a new #Bitcoin club founder today and they shared that they signed up 85 members at their Club Fair - WOW 🎉

I just received my first ecash 🤯 courtesy of @matthewvuk2! And now passing it on! (in 🧵)