2026-04-18T22:46:08Z https://nostr.now Ralphie https://nostr.now/npub18ehqwddc5t5klr8kv0my6p9mnn4fxxhuc4l4gf7rtwmgt854ez3qv8tdkj https://profilepics.nostur.com/profilepic_v1/cd9fc6fc257e8897cd9b5b7bd020d179e9aa57653ae514d7dd5612fee5ed25f4/profilepic.jpg?1749501866 https://profilepics.nostur.com/profilepic_v1/cd9fc6fc257e8897cd9b5b7bd020d179e9aa57653ae514d7dd5612fee5ed25f4/profilepic.jpg?1749501866 https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsww90895dnl6k4pdcny3wmd8qa3fgsr3ul5t7ekhzvgkrphjmrzzczyqlxupe4hz3wjmuv7e3lvngyhwww4yc6lnzh74p8cddmdpv7jhy2yklraxf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszkaee8g3h9nmhvr0m555tfdr0vcms23z6agdevj22ma37hvm4faghnctuw'>nevent1q…ctuw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Better be good <br/><br/> 2026-05-01T14:58:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8lkkwry8qmtwkucv3fajdmknsp8tcauq4nqcvznvr3wc0vhlqdgszyqlxupe4hz3wjmuv7e3lvngyhwww4yc6lnzh74p8cddmdpv7jhy2ykv0xa4 Owning gold doesn’t just store your wealth, it actively feeds and strengthens the state’s power over money itself.<br/><br/>Central banks worldwide hoard massive amounts of it in their vaults, treating gold as their preferred, controllable reserve asset. <br/><br/>When governments accumulate gold, they bolster their ability to manage currencies, hedge against crises on their terms, and maintain dominance in the global financial order. <br/><br/>YOUR gold holdings directly support this system: the more private individuals buy and hold physical gold, the more it legitimizes and sustains the very infrastructure that states rely on to exert monetary control.<br/><br/>Worse, by choosing gold, you’re holding an asset that’s historically seizable when the state deems it necessary. <br/><br/>Every ounce you own in gold is a vote for the old system where the state holds the upper hand. <br/><br/>You’re not escaping their game you’re handing them more pieces to play with, and potentially putting yourself in a position where they can take it back if they choose.<br/><br/>True sovereignty comes from assets they can’t easily commandeer or manipulate at scale. <br/><br/>Gold keeps you tethered to their world just like dirty fiat does.<br/><br/>Don’t be a fucking boomer.<br/><br/>Know what you own, or at least own the fact that you don’t give a fuck about freedom.<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/nevent1qqsr3qcln050q3293zeaumljzedqhff40umv0rcljgyhla9nk7qxzrstcs4ze" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">nevent1q…s4ze</a></span> </div> Because gold lets states stay in charge.<br/><br/>Governments realized they can’t fully control or confiscate bitcoin at scale from sovereign holders, which threatens their monopoly on money.<br/><br/>Even as some nations (like US) build limited Bitcoin reserves from seizures, the vast majority of central banks prefer gold and reject Bitcoin because of it’s uncontrollable nature. <br/><br/>Bitcoin challenges their power. It’s adoption as base money continues relentlessly, which in time will fully defund the state.<br/><br/>Know what you own and for which reasons.<br/> </blockquote> 2026-03-09T23:52:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr7cexekhnvhd0cxqjw6hpljxpw5024jze6pplt3ndcwndrkh9rgqzyqlxupe4hz3wjmuv7e3lvngyhwww4yc6lnzh74p8cddmdpv7jhy2yr2r3jv Let’s play a game of pass the torch.<br/><br/>Who is your favorite underappreciated bitcoiner? You can only pick one this round. Also explain why.<br/><br/>I nominate <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsfe2xzm5nv5zwqp23zkys5wzlnq5wlkhad8gqnwkj8dmc07cw89ygpramhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0v3jhyatwdejhyuewdejhgam0wf4szxnhwden5te0dehhxarj9e3k76twvdex7amy9en82mny4xhsp8" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>onthebrinkie</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…hsp8</span>)</a></span> because he lightens up every room, is always working on fun stuff 🕹️, and Brinkie is not afraid to call out BS also from within our community. <br/><br/>He reminds me how important it is to always be yourself.<br/><br/>I will zapp this legend 2100 sats.<br/><br/>#passthetorch 2026-02-24T20:16:21Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs963l7847gu93ynhvrysvku3qme0jg60sp4c77rwp34z5rkm4j84gzyqlxupe4hz3wjmuv7e3lvngyhwww4yc6lnzh74p8cddmdpv7jhy2ygzztlq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0vlpzzn7qd7cle47wcdund096f2alk9pzl0k8mqydx4szttmgtlsrm3rgu'>nevent1q…3rgu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Congrats Charlie, looks like a fabulous place! 2025-05-08T07:35:05Z