Chris Goward
Chris

“There is always a better way.”
- Thomas Edison

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2025-12-17 14:49:24 UTC

Well, at least bitcoin has decoupled from the NASDAQ, right? Right?!
https://image.nostr.build/28d04f6cb33d5ce0ab32be38dd51f4cd52d268634b20b1b5b9c919fa50b7d637.jpg

2025-10-07 02:03:17 UTC

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Steaks are eye watering in Vancouver.

2025-08-15 21:56:44 UTC

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More bacon!

2025-08-13 21:48:26 UTC

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She’s most often wrong. Maybe avoid quoting her?

2025-08-13 21:44:22 UTC

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We have ATH in CAD!
https://blossom.primal.net/20ee7acdec659edbd47fac47eecd22994a10c5b8285aba9746e81b5189c81577.png

2025-08-09 02:35:30 UTC

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It seems like they might be focused on reducing hallucinations with this release.

2025-08-09 02:34:27 UTC

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Can you explain what is obvious about it? I wasn’t paying attention to his early years.

2025-08-07 16:00:57 UTC

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That’s terribly sad to hear. I’ve been a big fan of his stuff.

2025-08-07 15:56:54 UTC

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That’s good to know. Can you point to evidence?

2025-08-01 21:38:43 UTC

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There’s always a market for hopium!

2025-08-01 21:29:10 UTC

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What percentage of your drawings have been predictive?

2025-05-22 02:50:25 UTC

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I love a good Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi chart.

2025-05-12 04:11:17 UTC

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Thank you!

2025-05-12 03:44:02 UTC

I'm looking for bitcoiners to meet up with in Tuscany and/or Milan. Any groups I should know about? #asknostr #bitcoin #italy

2025-05-12 03:43:47 UTC

I'm looking for bitcoiners to meet up with in Tuscany and/or Milan. Any groups I should know about? #asknostr #bitcoin #italy

2025-04-20 02:58:03 UTC

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I mostly agree with you, except that I’ve often convinced myself that I’m an idiot.

2025-04-17 20:58:27 UTC

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That’s a fake screenshot. Not a real story by the Atlantic. Don’t trust. Verify.

2025-04-15 19:58:00 UTC

Mainstream media is broken.
Conspiracy spreading is no better.
We need honest, rigorous news sources.

2025-04-15 05:26:06 UTC

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Imagine if media had no political agenda.

2025-04-07 20:47:07 UTC

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You’re welcome.
https://image.nostr.build/4cfba9678c0ebe628a440cdc8a83ea0d3594d09400a57826ca13c34a76145408.jpg
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2025-04-07 02:52:22 UTC

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M2 🚀

2025-04-05 14:25:31 UTC

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B
3+1=4 in the middle column

2025-04-04 20:54:43 UTC

Interesting.
https://m.primal.net/QEUE.jpg

2025-04-03 15:12:34 UTC

Anyone buying chairs today?

2025-03-29 20:51:58 UTC

Totalitarians hate Bitcoin.

2025-03-29 18:20:50 UTC

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Very cool. How about those vs buying >5% dips?

2025-03-29 17:40:42 UTC

Triggers firing. Happy day.

2025-03-29 15:38:11 UTC

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This is what DEI naturally leads to. Discrimination.

2025-03-27 00:25:46 UTC

“Money is not just a medium of exchange but a medium of revelation.”
#bitcoin #bookstr
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2025-03-20 01:03:43 UTC

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Adolf Hitler by John Toland
The new confessions of an economic hitman, by John Perkins
The Road to Serfdom, Hayek

2025-03-18 04:26:06 UTC

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“…and your constitutional right to free speech” lol

2025-03-17 03:25:16 UTC

Turns out we are soooo early!
https://image.nostr.build/46a5c20297dd0b7aef348fae796c4804630a2a36d7654c968c3c8ff32c69dfb2.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/dbc53496174fbab196514b557590d2093d5c1751bc14388b0dcf733edb87bcc3.jpg

2025-03-17 00:51:42 UTC

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Yes, of course they’re propaganda and I’m mostly disturbed that they’re obviously designed like that to appeal to people’s bloodlust. Many people must be turned on by that stuff.
At the same time, there are brutal criminals doing terrible things to people, and the methods for handling them can’t be pretty.
I have mixed feelings about all of it.

2025-03-17 00:17:19 UTC

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I find it disturbing to watch too, and at the same time wonder if it isn’t good for me to see the reality of what it looks like to combat criminality. There’s nothing tidy about fighting to keep our streets safe.

2025-03-16 17:03:59 UTC

I wish I could tell Bitcoin when I’m ready for another big dip.

2025-03-15 19:20:47 UTC

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That’s why I still love Europe. You can’t replicate the feeling of Paris, Napoli, Amsterdam, Berlin, or Barcelona.

2025-03-13 17:48:03 UTC

Did you know that Trump's family fortune began with a Canadian brothel?
https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/03/13/trump-family-fortune-began-in-a-canadian-brothel-hotel/

2025-03-13 17:39:25 UTC

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Just leave already!

2025-03-09 19:41:55 UTC

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https://m.primal.net/PZxy.png

2025-03-09 19:41:04 UTC

Don’t believe every conspiracy theory you hear.

2025-03-09 14:16:50 UTC

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Ugh. Is anywhere safe from this nonsense?

2025-03-08 16:22:42 UTC

Which one should I tackle first this weekend?
#asknostr #books #bitcoin
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2025-03-06 04:35:26 UTC

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Salmon and capers
Chocolate and peanut butter

2025-03-05 22:27:22 UTC

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According to The Fourth Turning theory:
What Will 2070 Be Like?
By 2070, the world will likely be deep into the Second Turning of the new cycle, meaning society will be in an Awakening phase following the resolution of the current Fourth Turning crisis (expected to peak in the 2020s or 2030s). Here’s what this could mean in detail:
1. The Post-Crisis World Order
By 2070, the institutions and power structures that emerged victorious from the Fourth Turning will be firmly entrenched. Just as the post-World War II era saw the rise of international institutions like the UN, NATO, and the Bretton Woods system, 2070 will see a dominant global order built on the lessons of the prior crisis.
• If the current crisis results in a multipolar world, we may see a new geopolitical framework similar to a Cold War 2.0, with rival spheres of influence.
• If the crisis leads to a major technological revolution, such as AI governance or blockchain-based institutions, we may see a radically different system of governance.
• If authoritarianism is a response to global chaos, 2070 might be a time of strict centralization and control, similar to the post-WWII era but with advanced surveillance tools.
2. A Cultural & Spiritual Awakening
As per the generational cycle, the Second Turning (which 2070 would be in) is an Awakening, meaning young people will reject the materialism, bureaucracy, and order of the post-crisis world. Similar to the 1960s counterculture movement that followed the “Greatest Generation,” this generation in 2070 will challenge the prevailing order.
• Massive cultural shifts: The youth of 2070 will rebel against the social norms of the Crisis survivors, likely embracing radical decentralization, new spiritual movements, and alternative lifestyles.
• Technological & AI backlash: If the Fourth Turning leads to strong AI-driven governance, we could see a humanist rebellion that seeks to return to a simpler, more organic existence.
• New forms of identity & consciousness: The counterculture of the 1960s was shaped by drugs and Eastern spirituality; by 2070, it might be shaped by biotech-enhanced consciousness, virtual existence, or post-human philosophies that challenge previous generations’ understanding of humanity.
3. The Economy & Technology of 2070
The economic system of 2070 will depend on how the Crisis resolved itself:
• If the Fourth Turning leads to a collapse of fiat currencies and a shift toward Bitcoin or hard money, 2070 could be an era of hyper-capitalism or decentralized financial systems.
• If centralized governments survive the crisis and strengthen, 2070 might be an era of highly regulated digital currencies and social credit systems.
• Automation and AI labor: By 2070, most manual and knowledge-based work could be performed by AI and robotics, leading to a post-labor society or mass movements resisting technological dependence.
• Space colonization or seasteading: If centralized power dominates Earth, there could be a movement toward off-planet societies or floating city-states.
4. Society, Family, and Culture
The Awakening of 2070 will bring a generational shift in social and family structures:
• Rebellion against conformity: If the Fourth Turning created strong, conservative institutions, expect a liberal backlash—perhaps against rigid social norms, enforced AI oversight, or traditional family structures.
• New family dynamics: By 2070, we might see biological engineering of children, post-traditional relationships, or digital/virtual families rather than nuclear households.
• Spiritual revival: Expect new religions or reinterpretations of old ones, possibly integrating AI, transhumanism, or new metaphysical insights from space exploration or neuroscience.
5. Global Power Struggles
By 2070, the world will have a dominant ideology or power structure emerging from the Fourth Turning, but young generations will be questioning it:
• If China or another authoritarian state won the Fourth Turning, 2070 could see a rebellion against its dominance, similar to the way the 1960s rejected Cold War nationalism.
• If a decentralized, tech-driven order emerged, 2070 could see a rejection of hyper-individualism in favor of community-based governance or spiritual movements.
• If the Fourth Turning created a world ruled by AI governance, the youth of 2070 might fight for human autonomy and resistance to algorithmic control.
Conclusion: 2070 as a Mirror of the 1960s
Under the Fourth Turning framework, 2070 will be similar to the Awakening of the 1960s:
• A rebellion against the status quo
• A search for new meaning, spirituality, and identity
• A challenge to the institutions that emerged from the prior crisis
• A time of cultural and ideological upheaval leading toward the next major shift
2070 won’t be the time of collapse or crisis—that will have already happened by 2030–2040. Instead, it will be the time when young people begin reshaping the future, setting the stage for the next great period of transformation in the 22nd century.

2025-03-05 20:56:18 UTC

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Seems @nprofile…5alw has changed his tune now:
https://x.com/digitalassetbuy/status/1896603194983415952?s=46
Has he been smacked down by Trump?

2025-03-05 17:58:23 UTC

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It’s not related to Bitcoin.
I wrote this when I was running my digital marketing business:
https://www.amazon.com/You-Should-Test-That-Optimization-ebook/

2025-03-05 08:58:39 UTC

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I hope he has a very good security detail. And I truly hope he wins!

2025-03-05 08:55:35 UTC

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I appreciate people who have cheerful energy to balance out my acerbic honesty.

2025-03-05 08:52:08 UTC

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People don’t realize how impactful it can be when they thank creators. I still remember every person who told me about the impact my book had on them. We’re people too!
And thanks for what you do, Efrat! I appreciate the positive energy you put into the world.

2025-03-03 14:05:02 UTC

Laissez-faire economic policy can never be popular in a democracy. Too many people want action and help, not natural consequences and personal responsibility.

2025-03-03 10:11:55 UTC

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Thanks!

2025-02-28 22:26:30 UTC

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It was your doing?!

2025-02-28 17:20:51 UTC

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They’re also not doing as great a job cost cutting as DOGE is advertising.
https://m.primal.net/POrs.png

2025-02-28 17:09:34 UTC

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Core on Start9!

2025-02-27 22:29:58 UTC

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I’m seeing this too.
https://m.primal.net/PNtN.jpg

2025-02-22 09:52:57 UTC

It’s funny to watch bitcoin drop on Eth news, or tariff news, or high inflation news. All of which should be bullish for bitcoin.
Mr market is somewhat irrational.

2025-02-21 23:33:19 UTC

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It’s a great book!

2025-02-20 15:03:42 UTC

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I enjoyed the sale this week!

2025-02-19 05:21:21 UTC

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It’s a great book! I just finished it today.

2025-02-18 19:15:22 UTC

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Now I’m glad I stuck with my dip triggers!

2025-02-18 19:02:39 UTC

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No. Violence and control is not the answer.

2025-02-18 17:37:28 UTC

Privacy is not a crime.
Nor is speech.
Currency devaluation is.

2025-02-17 22:50:03 UTC

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That must be so frustrating when you’re trying to launch a book!

2025-02-17 22:00:07 UTC

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Also, a copy of whatever drivel Yellen wrote. Hopefully he’s only read yours!

2025-02-15 17:27:04 UTC

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Also, I’ve now set up my own node on Start9 server and set up Trezor to run transactions through my node using both the Trezor app and Sparrow.

2025-02-15 17:14:48 UTC

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I started with Trezor Safe 3, then an Trezor Safe 5, then a ColdCard Q. The Trezor Safe 5 is still my favourite for ease of use and just enough features. The ColdCard is extra secure, but take a big learning curve, and maybe overkill.

2025-02-15 04:39:07 UTC

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He’s retracted it now, saying he was misled. https://image.nostr.build/34c6b18ae08766d06342460e3d9f3daaf96a6bf1c9cb4551dc16bee75ab6746e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/35528cc68728dbfc9e9e9294b15740ecb3dc78f8b792c374399f1b0ae5394954.jpg

2025-02-15 04:38:02 UTC

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He’s retracted it now, saying he was misled, which is strange enough. https://image.nostr.build/9ce2ebc9d1e51c1685a29a106b9d5c47a02ae00b41109d14280566a9a0d9656b.jpg https://image.nostr.build/63854adef6406511f51d1db8e98bcaeb1409b2628188fb363602d936c6c7d366.jpg

2025-02-14 14:21:54 UTC

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Yuka is great! I use it all the time too.
While I’m generally against government intervention, the European food system is clearly better in so many ways. Food is healthier, bread is less toxic, vegetables are their natural colour, there’s less sugar pumped into everything. It just tastes better too.

2025-02-13 02:45:18 UTC

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💯

2025-02-12 21:16:24 UTC

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I’ve read most of it in the first sitting. It’s a good read and some new info for me! Thanks, @nprofile…h4hk !

2025-02-08 02:07:51 UTC

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Not surprised. Still angry, though.

2025-02-07 04:24:17 UTC

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Oh Canada, eh?

2025-02-05 16:03:51 UTC

This is an important message and I appreciate @npub1a2c…w83a for saying it.
The bitcoin community seems to be religiously fanatical and would be better served with clear-eyed views of reality, including its real risks, alternatives, and opportunities.
#note1cnn…vv3k

2025-02-05 06:17:52 UTC

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When you get a message from reality, it’s best to listen.

2025-02-04 21:11:12 UTC

Still many things to be grateful for in Canada! #skistr
https://m.primal.net/OQYw.jpg

2025-02-04 14:09:20 UTC

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https://m.primal.net/OPzN.jpg

2025-02-03 17:03:11 UTC

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“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.”

2025-02-03 16:49:59 UTC

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And you’re a fool. There, we both made assumptions.

2025-02-03 16:47:23 UTC

Take El Salvador as a lesson.
Never pin your hopes on a powerful personality to be your nation’s saviour. People are inherently self-interested. Very few can avoid corruption. Trust human nature.

2025-02-03 16:46:33 UTC

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You assume too much.

2025-02-03 16:39:03 UTC

Gah! I set my buy triggers too low last night. Overly optimistic on the selloff.

2025-02-03 01:38:07 UTC

I’ve never liked American wine anyway. 🇨🇦 (jk)
But, in seriousness, I’m sad for the businesses on both sides of the border caught in the crosshairs of this lunacy. And, deeply disappointed in our government for weakening Canada. We can do better on both sides.

2025-02-02 04:22:56 UTC

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Filed under “There, I fixed it for you.”

2025-02-01 18:18:04 UTC

Everyone should be allowed to think and express anything they want.
If everyone agrees with you, then you aren’t adding value.
Those who welcome challenging viewpoints improve their thinking, like iron sharpens iron.

2025-01-31 21:10:35 UTC

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Damn Apple.

2025-01-31 21:04:56 UTC

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Maybe it could be an onboarding option? Or a setup popup the first time a user clicks the zap button? Right now it seems like a bug before turned on.

2025-01-31 20:55:23 UTC

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Ah, that worked. Thanks!
Is it turned off by default? I didn’t see an option in settings.

2025-01-31 20:53:12 UTC

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Nope. Holding doesn’t do anything, and I’ve got 50,000 sats in there 🤷🏻‍♂️

2025-01-31 20:43:29 UTC

Does the Damus zap button do nothing or is it just me? I’ve linked my Coinos wallet and seem to receive zaps but can’t send.
#asknostr #damus

2025-01-29 17:02:03 UTC

#asknostr #bitcoin #philosophy #democracy
#note1q6z…vsyv

2025-01-29 16:06:15 UTC

The vision of a bitcoin-denominated world is one of freedom and honesty.
But our society has asked for control (to remove responsibility) and dishonesty (to reduce complexity.) The people have created the system we’re in.
Can bitcoin change society or does our culture need to change first?

2025-01-27 15:46:54 UTC

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Thankfully, due to the emergence of specialization of labour, I can take my Japanese blades to an expert knife sharpener down the street who does this with much higher quality than I have the time to learn how to. I simply use a honing rod after each use to keep it true between sharpenings.

2025-01-27 15:42:15 UTC

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Can someone set up DeepSeek and ChatGPT and GrokAI to have a live debate with each other? I would pay to watch that.

2025-01-27 15:37:10 UTC

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I second that reco.
It’s logical if you look at specific examples too. Like, my dog has had to wear a cone on his head for the last few days, and I tried to imagine what other material than plastic it could be made out of. Anything else would be very expensive and less usable.
Then, when you think of all the other millions of applications of plastic in our world and how cheap it has made them for the same functionality as before, we obviously have benefitted a huge amount from that cost savings. Just think of how much plastic has made cars alone so easily reproducible.
Ignoring the externalities of plastic for a moment, the cost and efficiency improvements have obviously rippled through all of society. And that’s just one single innovation!
Now do the same thing for how we communicate, how we write documents, how we fly, how we produce food, etc. try to think of any single industry or activity you complete in a day that hasn’t been touched by efficiency and productivity improvements.
Now, ask yourself where have all those cost savings gone?
The only counterexamples I can think of are items that are truly scarce, such as single works of art by master painters, waterfront property in desirable locations, or gold, which can’t be produced more efficiently. but those examples prove the principle by looking at their dramatic pricing increases.

2025-01-27 15:28:22 UTC

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I think he might be saying that centralization *can* provide a spark for innovation by others. It’s not a necessary spark, though.
I was confused by that at first too.

2025-01-27 15:15:22 UTC

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I love it when overnight dips trigger my buy orders!

2025-01-27 05:39:41 UTC

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Thanks! He’s a good boy (the dog, I mean)

2025-01-27 05:38:32 UTC

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Agreed! Maybe we can all reverse the tide together.

2025-01-27 05:37:28 UTC

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Much appreciated!