The problem is deeper than politics – money itself. 

My Story

Money, as we know it, is evolving with a new class called Digital Assets.

Bitcoin is the apex predator that's seen as a hedge against inflation, or currency debasement. CBDCs are programmable currencies issued by Central Banks around the world which will erode the personal privacy we take for granted. While, memecoins are the botton-feeders of the ecosystem that are published in the millions and have become the new casino with very few winners.

This website was created to help people understand Bitcoin first and use it as a reference to navigate the broader digital assets space of CBDCs, stablecoins, DeFi, and all the other narratives in the "digital assets" or crypto space.

Crisis creates change

I first bought Bitcoin in late 2018 after 18 months overcoming a rare disease that left me immobile most days, followed by an unexpected divorce. I was unwell, broke and literally felt like a liability.

I needed to rethink money, so I explored the usual money topics and macroeconomics until I eventually grasped the significance of Bitcoin (the network) and bitcoin (the coin) as a completely different paradigm – one that everyone loved to hate.

That Christmas I made chocolate bitcoin baubles to onboard the extended family – it produced one fairly awkward conversation. Bitcoin was US$3,000. Today, it's more widely accepted as the digital asset to hedge against inflation thanks to the rapid adoption by asset fund managers like Blackrock and Fidelity, companies like MicroStrategy, and the nation of El Salvador.

Don't be fooled

It's easy to fall off the wagon. 

As my life improved, I started an animation project that explored blockchain and AI. Life was good again. My health had improved and I had moved into a great home. However, I had ventured too far into the deep, choppy waters of Alt Coins (anything that's not bitcoin) and learned painful lessons about losing money.

With that said, bitcoin and digital assets are the growth industry of our lifetime if you're willing to understand the space. It is an opportunity to stay ahead of rising living costs, achieve greater personal sovereignty and contribute to a better world.

Don't gamble, invest long-term

It's my hope that you will use this website as a portal to the experts. You’ll want to listen to them and then make up your own mind about bitcoin and digital assets. No one can do it for you.

Michael Saylor famously said bitcoin offers hope to everyone – individuals, families, banks, companies and nation-states; and we all come to it as skeptics until we can answer the most pressing question of our time – What is money?

Bitcoin Maximalism

"Bitcoin Maxi's" invest in bitcoin only and are some of the most ethical and intelligent people in this space – they're good people. I'm a Bitcoin Minimalist. I promote Bitcoin because I believe it has a special place as "pristine money" and should be reserved for this so it has every chance of eventually becoming the base layer of global money.

However, other blockchains aren't going away anytime soon and I believe there's a more immediate problem. Given the current geo-political and economic tensions I'd like to see more people learn, buy and secure both bitcoin and other digital assets in cold storage. 

Self-custody was the answer to the Global Financial Crisis, and now we have it. Let's not forget the dignity that self-custody can offer everyday people in the event of another financial meltdown. Put some wealth aside, outside banks and exchanges.

What's Next?

May we all find greater peace in uncertain times.