Bitcoin Basics

Are Covenants Necessary for Bitcoin?

The conversation about Bitcoin covenants is centered on the need to scale non-custodial usage of Bitcoin beyond the current capacity, which is estimated to support only 100 million users engaging in minimal channel management on the Lightning Network.

Jan 2, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin Basics

Assessing Bitcoin's Market Cap and Miner Revenue: Price-to-Sales Ratio

Explore an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's market capitalization and miner revenue, including the Bitcoin Price to Sales Ratio (PSR), historical trends, and economic implications as of year-end 2023.

Jan 2, 2024

by Matthew Mežinskis

Economics

The Illusion of Prosperity: Unmasking the Welfare-Driven Job Growth in America

As the U.S. braces for an influx of new welfare cases from the southern border and struggles with existing social challenges, the nation may face inflated consumer spending figures that belie the true economic and fiscal health of the country.

Jan 2, 2024

by Staff

AI

Language Model Training Fundamentals

If you trust the average ‘AI bro’ on Twitter, you’ll believe that you can just upload a few PDF’s, a couple of books, a podcast or company’s financial report, to “train your own AI”. This is completely false.

Jan 2, 2024

by Aleksandar Svetski

Economics

Soaring National Debt Interest Surpasses Military Spending as America's Financial Burden Deepens

Historically, America held a positive net international investment position until the dissolution of the gold standard under President Nixon's administration. Now, the nation faces a negative $18 trillion position that continues to deteriorate.

Dec 31, 2023

by Staff

Economics

Central Bankers Choose Inflation

In a dramatic pivot, central banks worldwide are following the Federal Reserve's lead in shifting from rate hikes to anticipated rate cuts, a move that has taken financial analysts and economists by surprise.

Dec 30, 2023

by Peter St Onge

AI

Busting Myths in AI

There are myths and misconceptions in every industry. The AI space is near the top, due to its potential, and the poorly understood nature of intelligence. People are either over or underestimating things, and simply misconstruing capabilities, every single day.

Dec 30, 2023

by Aleksandar Svetski

Culture

Restoring the American Dream

The devaluation of the dollar, the linchpin of not just the American but the global economy, by the US Government and the Federal Reserve is the most important factor to consider when evaluating the home affordability crisis.

Dec 30, 2023

by MacroJack

TFTC Podcast

Stablecoins And AI Surveillance: Whitney Webb & Mark Goodwin

A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.

Dec 30, 2023

by Marty Bent

Economics

Yale Economist Bob Schiller Foresees Potential US Dollar Cataclysm Amid Foreign Asset Seizures

In a stark warning that resonates through the corridors of global finance, Yale economist Bob Schiller has projected a dire future for the US dollar, should plans to transfer $300 billion of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine materialize.

Dec 29, 2023

by Staff

Rabbit Hole Recap

Rabbit Hole Recap: 2023 Year In Review

Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the banking crisis of early 2023, which highlighted the risks associated with third-party custodians and the need for Bitcoin companies to hold a portion of their treasury in Bitcoin.

Dec 28, 2023

by Marty Bent

Culture

Pubkey 2023 Final Final

The year 2023 in Bitcoin has been a rollercoaster, marked by significant events that have shaped the community and the industry. The collapse of exchanges and banks alike highlighted the risks with centralized third parties.

Dec 28, 2023

by Staff

Bitcoin Basics

Using Bitcoin ATMs Privately

Is it possible to use Bitcoin ATMs privately?

Dec 28, 2023

by +shyfire

Economics

Debunking the Deflationary Dilemma: How Sound Money Promotes Economic Growth

As productivity enhances due to technological and process improvements, the relative price of goods decreases, indicating that these goods have become easier to produce.

Dec 28, 2023

by Staff