Has anyone calculated the energy and the CO2 the existing banking system uses? The buildings, the paper, the bankers themselves?
Maybe Elon should not accept Fiat for cars?
#bitcoin
I think Elon is awesome and we are so lucky to have him on our planet, I believe he wants to save the planet with Tesla, make sure we can get off it with SpaceX, and now allow everyone free speech with Twitter, and he does it all profitably. I hope he lives forever!
43.4% capital gains tax might kill the golden goose that is America/Silicon Valley. People need an incentive to build long term
#startups
of value. In California, that would be a 56.4% tax burden. >50% Spells death to job creation.
Banks don’t like bitcoin because it makes them less relevant, so you are seeing their attempted manipulation over the weekend.
#bitcoin
$250 k by end of 2022, or early 2023.
The fear is far worse than the virus. The governments have it wrong. Stay open for business. If not, so many more people will die from a crashing economy than from this virus.
#corona
#dustbowl
#food
#clothing
#shelter
Just saw the news. Inflation! Are any of us surprised? Government prints more dollars, so the other ones are worth less. Happy to be a
#bitcoin
hodler. The best inflation hedge.
I have been advocating for CFO's to keep some cash in
#Bitcoin
for a while now as a hedge against bad government and the banking system. The Silicon Valley Bank crisis might keep companies who didn't buy at least some
#BTC
from making payroll on Monday. This is a Main St. problem
People behaving badly! India's government banned Bitcoin, a currency providing great hope for prosperity in a country that desperately needs it. Shame on India leadership. Pathetic and corrupt.
#India
#bitcoin
Sure enough,
#bitcoin
uses less energy than the banking industry. And it scales up without commutes and customers driving to local branches. Long term
#bitcoin
wins.
Regulation by enforcement. That is what they do in Russia. The SEC forgot that the USA is the land of the free. Our country needs to set clear boundaries and enforce them, not force litigation to decide how the rules work.
#bitcoin
#freedom
#trust
FTX. So sad. A clear argument against centralized (leverageable) currency, whether crypto or fiat. Bitcoin and Tezos are decentralized and safe. Tragic for those who used FTX for custody. The unlevered Coinbase, and self-custodied Ledger are the future.
#bitcoin
#trust
This is a great video from President
@nayibbukele
of El Salvador. He is a fresh face of visionary global politics speaking plainly and clearly about
#bitcoin
and
#health
at a time when most governments are flailing.
Cut 8 zeroes, It's a home budget:
* Annual family income: $21,700
* Money the family spent: $38,200
* New debt on the credit card: $16,500
* Outstanding balance on the credit card: $192,710
* Total budget cuts so far: $385
Re:
#SVB
. Does the rapid change in rates after huge government spending mean that this administration was sabotaging the economy or just asleep at the switch? Either way, time for a change? Also, Central banking has run its course.
#BTC
in Ledgers is the safest money out there.
#inflation
continues to rear its ugly head. Bureaucrats are playing with our livelihoods, jobs, prices, etc.
#bitcoin
is the solution.
#freedom
from political manipulation.
#trust
in the blockchain, which keeps perfect records on the (fixed at 21 million) bitcoin.
Interesting point of view from Mexican billionaire. He calls fiat a fraud since governments keep printing it irresponsibly and tells his followers to buy
#bitcoin
.
Mis queridos 957,200 seguidores en Twitter, les dejo un mensaje de
#Navidad
y de
#FindeA
ño, escúchenlo por favor y compártanlo.
Un abrazo y todo el éxito del universo para todos ustedes, que Dios les de salud, ganas de vivir y de salir adelante, el mundo es de los soñadores!
With President Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay. Possibly the best world leader I have ever met. When I asked him how he should be addressed, he said, “Luis, I am only President for 5 years. Luis all my life.”
#freedom
#trust
So much for my predictive abilities...It is June 30, 2023. When Bitcoin was $4000, I predicted it would reach $250k (60X) by now. It has only reached $30k (7X). I guess we have to wait a little longer, (maybe 2 years) but engineers are hard at work.
#bitcoin
#trust
#freedom
Silicon Valley startups are relocating to Europe, Middle East and Asia. Coinbase and Gemini are moving out of the US for regulatory reasons. Dubai, London and Singapore are eating into New York's blockchain leadership. This exodus is not good for US jobs, economy, homelessness.
Great to see
@VeChainOfficial
team up with Draper University to bring entrepreneurs together to build on the VeChainThor platform. Gain access to
@Draper_U
entrepreneurial education in addition to VeChain technical resources, check it out!
#bitcoin
This is exactly what
#bitcoin
is about. A check on central authority. A check on fiat monopolies. Naturally a former Fed Chair would not immediately want to recognize this new check on Fed power. She will come around to see the light for the good of Americans.
I am embarrassed to say it took me several months before I listened to this talk. Please, please, please! Free this man!
#FREEROSS
. Please listen.
@POTUS
Ross Ulbricht interview broadcast at Bitcoin2021.
#Bitcoin
#Freedom
#Trust
via
@YouTube
Bitcoin transaction made in space: SpaceChain announced the successful execution of the first multisignature blockchain transaction in space, marking the completion of a significant milestone supported by the European Space Agency (ESA)
@draper_u
alum! Zee Zhang
I am looking for two Analyst/Associates to join our VC team at Draper Associates. Bitcoin, crypto, digital healthcare, or data tech education or experience preferred. DM me
@timdraper
on Twitter.
Apparently, my previous post timing was not good. My apologies. I do believe that this 2-week lockdown is a good idea to flatten the virus curve. After that, let's all get back to work to get the economy back on track.
In a turn of events,
#bitcoin
miners are signing deals with Texas electrical grid providers to get paid to turn off during peak demand. Bitcoin miners help with electrical grid management.
#bitcoin
#trust
#freedom
Congratulations to Gary Gensler on his appointment to become SEC Chief.
#bitcoin
is in good hands. See our interview. Tim Draper's Fireside Chat with Gary Gensler | BEF SF 2018 via
@YouTube
Methinks China doth protest too much. Every other weekend they make another identical announcement and it still makes the news. Bo—ring.
#bitcoin
is rocking the world! China spreading FUD.
Lebonese would rather take
#Bitcoin
for their salary than local currency. I am sure the same is true for Argentinians, Nigerians, Venezuelans, and after the $9T bailout, Americans too?
#competitivegovernance
Europe might be a hot spot for VC over the next few years. The governments seem to be actively competing with each other for the entrepreneurs, the capital and the businesses of the world. Exciting times.
Exciting news 🚀 is live on
@base
! You can now mint home addresses with 10 $PRO, and later on, level up by selling them or upgrading to onchain title NFTs.
Here are…
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of . Join the waitlist now and follow
@drapernationHQ
. It’s going to be an incredible journey. Together, we will build the bitcoin-native nation.
#freedom
#trust
Institutions should be comfortable to hold bitcoin soon. I evaluated Coinbase, Ledger, Anchorage, Bitgo, Casa, and Gemini for custody solutions. There is amazing security available. My coins are so well secured, I...
Congratulations and thank you to Brian Armstrong and his team
@coinbase
for a very successful Direct IPO. We
@drapervc
are thrilled to be venture investors in this leading
#crypto
company as it brings the old world of currency and banking together with the modern world.
#Bitcoin
Life in California
To be clear, I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. I am for freedom and trust, where government gives people the benefit of the doubt and allows them to run their lives. Neither major party seems to represent these values.
So awesome. Great to have more and more country Presidents focusing on global freedom and trust. So many people will benefit from governments going virtual!
🔥 BREAKING 🔥
@TimDraper
, our Founding Digital Resident, along with His Excellency, Palau President
@Surangeljr
🇵🇼 will host a virtual Inauguration Ceremony on February 1st to celebrate the launch of the Palau Digital Resident ID program! Retweet and follow to get an invite. 1/x
Bitcoin is decentralized. FTX was centralized around one person. Decentralized currency is the great opportunity we have for economic evolution. Governments need to design software to tax businesses operating in a bitcoin walled garden so they have more
#trust
in
#bitcoin
.
This is really well written. Even I understand it :) Appropriate for Independence Day!
#bitcoin
Bitcoin to $100,000 (Why It’s Happening Now) by
@AfroReporter
California DMV sent me an envelope dated 8/21. Payment was due 6/18. Is anyone else out there fed up that Ca has the worst service and the highest taxes?
#cal3
#bunions
This is brilliant. Avoids war, forces governments to be accountable to their people. US should do it, and EU should do it.
#competitivegovernance
#degov