In our June 2026 community call our students had the opportunity to learn from and discuss two community projects run by scholars of Crack the...
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Why Open Systems Matter for Human Freedom
Open money and open-source technology are not just technical innovations. They are essential building blocks for open societies.
iPhone Got 5,000 Times Cheaper in Bitcoin
I explore Bitcoin's rise as a digital, inclusive cash system, highlighting its protection against inflation.
Will Bitcoin Become The Only Reserve Asset? Bitcoin vs the State
I explore whether Bitcoin could become a global reserve asset or remain part of a parallel system.
What Is A Blockchain? – Understand Bitcoin Mining
I break down how SHA-256 works and why it’s essential to Bitcoin’s mining and blockchain security.
What Is eCash? Fedimints and Cashu
Learn about e-Cash technologies like Cashu, Fedi and the Fedimint protocol, as well as the interesting concept of shared custody.
Is Bitcoin’s Wealth Too Concentrated? Distribution & Scarcity Explained
I explain why Bitcoin’s value comes from scarcity, not from how wealth is distributed among wallets.
Why Banks Crash But Bitcoin Never Will
I explain what the “lender of last resort” really means.
What Is Slowing Down Bitcoin Adoption?
I break down how Bitcoin scams, media misinformation, environmental myths, political narratives, and government resistance create distrust and confusion.
Why the Rich Get Richer – And How to Break Free
I explain the credit-driven money system that fuels inflation and how Bitcoin can help you.