CryptarchistHow much Greenhouse Gas Emissions does Bitcoin actually cause?You probably heard that Bitcoin uses more electricity then 159 countries. While that’s technically true, people probably say it that way to…Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
CryptarchistWhy Bitcoin’s Electricity Consumption is a Sign of it’s Health and SecurityConsider the following argument: It takes a hundred million people just to elect a president in the US. Inefficient, right?Nov 28, 2017Nov 28, 2017
CryptarchistIs voting like buying a car or cheering for a football team?You always get the car you chose, but it’s unlikely that your vote makes a difference in which politician is elected.Dec 31, 20161Dec 31, 20161
CryptarchistThe problem with counterfeitingWhat happens if someone prints a million dollars and spents it in some village?Dec 31, 2016Dec 31, 2016
CryptarchistImproving and Decentralizing Search and DiscoveryDecentralized hosting is already solved. But how do we decentralize discovery? Google, Medium, Youtube, Reddit, Hackernews, Facebook…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
CryptarchistIntroduction to Crypto-AnarchismAt one time, there weren’t states everywhere. Now, there are.Dec 13, 2016Dec 13, 2016
CryptarchistOpen Source Software and the Public Goods ProblemOpen Source Software like Linux is a textbook example of a public good. Everyone can use it and every manufacturer can produce devices…Dec 13, 2016Dec 13, 2016
CryptarchistStore of value is the primary function of a currencyIt makes no sense to account in or exchange something that one doesn’t wantDec 3, 2016Dec 3, 2016
CryptarchistWie Bitcoin uns von staatlicher Tyrannei befreien wird und warum der Staat es nicht stoppen kannStaaten können Bitcoins nicht drucken oder konfiszieren. Wenn bitcoin Papiergeld verdrängt werden sie pleite gehen.Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
CryptarchistHow bitcoin will free us from statist tyranny and why the state won’t be able to stop itStates can’t print or confiscate bitcoins. When bitcoin replaces fiat money they’ll go broke.Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016