CEO, C4 CCSSA at PrivKey LLC, Blockchain strategist, cybersecurity. The Mission: The Separation of Money and State.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 1d
🌲 Feliz Navidad 🌲🌲 Merry Christmas 🌲 And stay humble, stack bits/sats, and think for yourself.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 2d
"Live your life that the fear of death is never felt; With safety in its grasp and peace that passes understanding. Can never enter your heart; Yet, God, your love shall never pass away; A light, a glow, a radiance, that through all eternity stays. Respect other and their views, Even if you disagree with them. For in respecting, we show we love, And in loving, we are free. Never judge, and never condemn, A soul that differs from your own. For in judging, we condemn ourselves, And in condemning, we lose our own. Seek to make your life long, By living it to the end. And though you fail, you shall not fall, For every mistake is a lesson learned. Perfect your life, Each passing day. The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, But in rising every time we fall. Shew to the world the best that is in you, And to yourself be true. And though no one by your side may stand, True to yourself, be true. Sing your best song, And die like a hero, Going home." This poem, "Tecumseh", by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, is a tribute to Tecumseh, the Native American leader.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 3d
Bitcoin is down 11% this week. That's the noise. Bitcoin is up 114% this year. That's the signal.
The Intellectual Obesity Crisis Information addiction is rotting our brains https://www.gurwinder.blog/p/the-intellectual-obesity-crisis This article discusses how information addiction is negatively impacting our brains, likening it to obesity. Just as overconsumption of food leads to physical obesity, excessive consumption of information is causing intellectual obesity, where people are overwhelmed by the constant stream of data, leading to mental fatigue, decreased attention span, and reduced critical thinking abilities. The article argues that this crisis is a result of the ease of access to information, which has created a culture of mindless consumption, where people prioritize quantity over quality, and are more focused on being informed than being knowledgeable. This has significant consequences, including the erosion of deep thinking, the loss of nuance, and the degradation of meaningful conversations, ultimately threatening our ability to engage in thoughtful and intelligent discourse.
Bank of Italy: P2P services are criminal https://atlas21.com/bank-of-italy-p2p-services-are-criminal/ The Bank of Italy has labeled peer-to-peer services as "crime-as-a-service," implying that transactions between individuals without identification are not trustworthy. This stance suggests that the Bank of Italy does not trust sovereign individuals to transact freely with one another, instead viewing such transactions as potentially criminal. This perspective is reflected in an article on Atlas21, which highlights the Bank of Italy's concerns about the lack of identification in P2P transactions, specifically mentioning Satoshi Spritz events.
Tether Sees $10 Billion in Net Profits for 2024 https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/12/21/tether-sees-10-billion-in-net-profits-for-2024 Stable coins are coming to a bank near you like it or not.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, stack bits/sats, and think for yourself.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 5d
"Ecash got reintroduced with the two open source projects Fedimint and Cashu. In my opinion, the main reason for this revival is the following fact: Unlike an implementation of ecash in the fiat world, that would rely on the permissioned system to “allow” something like ecash to exist, bitcoin does not come with that limitation. The permissionless nature of bitcoin allows for these protocols to exist and interoperate with the existing bitcoin stack." — Gandlaf21 Can a centralized and custodial system like Ecash, which prioritizes user privacy, peacefully coexist with Bitcoin's decentralized and permissionless architecture? Or does it undermine the principle of self-custody, potentially luring users away from personally holding their coins? This examination dives into the advantages and disadvantages of Ecash, considering whether it can offer a more private and accessible experience for users intimidated by the intricacies of managing their own cryptocurrency, and what this might mean for the evolution of financial services. A more pressing concern is the possibility that Central Bank Digital Coins (CBDCs) or private bank digital coins may adopt the Ecash system, potentially leveraging its privacy features to create a more palatable and user-friendly experience for their customers. This could have far-reaching implications for the future of financial services, as it may enable traditional financial institutions to offer digital currencies that combine the benefits of cryptocurrency with the convenience and familiarity of traditional banking. The key issue is whether the integration of Ecash with CBDCs or private bank digital coins could coexist as a complementary solution that expands the reach and accessibility of digital currencies. As the financial landscape continues to evolve, it is essential to examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of Ecash and its potential applications in the context of CBDCs and private bank digital coins. Link to article: Ecash on Bitcoin https://primal.net/e/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzp394x6dfmvn69cduj7e9l2jgvtvle7n5w5rtrunjlr6tx6up9k7kqqt52cmpwd5z6mmw94pxjarrda5kuttfwdc8v6t3tqxfp0
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 6d
Tired of risking your credit card information with one-time vendors while holiday shopping? A virtual card is a solution. It functions like a regular card, but is only usable once, protecting your data from being stored in retailer databases. Consider alternatives like virtual cards to keep your financial information secure. Invitation Link https://app.privacy.com/join/DZDSB
Phishing Scams: A Threat to Your Digital Life. As we rely more on technology, our phones, and email accounts become the main doors to our personal info and money. To stay safe, it's a good idea to be suspicious of any messages or requests from people you don't know, and assume they might be trying to scam you until you're sure they're legitimate. How to Lose a Fortune with Just One Bad Click https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/12/how-to-lose-a-fortune-with-just-one-bad-click
A man impersonated an Uber driver and made off with a whopping $223,000 in cryptocurrency. This incident serves as a stark reminder to never hand your phone over to a stranger, particularly when it's unlocked. Scammers often exploit people's trusting nature, and this ruse can also be used in fake emergency situations, such as someone faking having a flat tire and asking to borrow your phone to call for help. Fake Uber driver allegedly stole thousands in crypto from customers https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/fake-uber-driver-allegedly-stole-thousands-crypto-from-customers
- Start the day with a brisk morning walk and run - Follow up with raw ginger, and eggs - Embody a far-conservative stoic morning
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 7d
Do you need a quick BTC LN node to travel? Here is a trick https://stacker.news/items/816432
‘World’s first’ grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant announced in the US https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/18/climate/world-first-nuclear-fusion-power-plant-commmonwealth/ This is the way to go💪
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 8d
In the future, all banks will be expected to offer their customers the ability to manage three types of accounts: - 1. fiat account for local legal tender and stable coin, - 2. fiat USD stable coin account, such as USDT or USDC, - 3. Bitcoin and Lightning account for BTC. Banks that fail to adapt to this new standard will likely become obsolete. Additionally, some banks may also choose to offer brokerage accounts for other "crypto" coins.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 9d
Microsoft Confirms Password Deletion For 1 Billion Users—Attacks Up 200% https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/12/13/microsoft-confirms-password-deletion-for-1-billion-users-attacks-up-200/ Still use Microsoft products?
Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin Great read https://www.citadel21.com/why-the-yuppie-elite-dismiss-bitcoin
Jan3 Chief Strategy Officer THE Bitcoin Podcast: The Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption Race - Princ Filip (Prince Philip) of Serbia & Yugoslavia (THE Bitcoin Podcast) Starting from: 00:52:03 Episode webpage: https://rss.com/podcasts/bitcoinpodcast/1804873 Media file: https://media.rss.com/bitcoinpodcast/2024_12_17_00_37_25_a9dc4458-2fb0-4710-ba11-53f1b304727e.mp3#t=3123
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ @William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️ - 10d
Finally got my best quality @SeedSigner from the last time we met @BtcCuracao https://m.primal.net/MyRA.jpg
