@redshift @shroominic how do I change the routstr account that openclaw uses? I have funds in another account and I want to use those.
Daniel
Alvarez@primal.net
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Used AI to summarize my attempt to open the eyes of a family member. Shoutout to @jack mallers @Jeff Booth for all the wisdom!
**Why I Believe Bitcoin Changes Everything**
*(And What Most People Miss About It)*
**1. The System is Broken**
The current global financial system — fueled by banks, governments, asset managers, and even many cryptocurrencies — has failed us. It’s built on centralized control, opaque rules, and short-term fixes that prioritize power over people.
**2. Bitcoin Isn’t Just "Digital Gold"**
Most see Bitcoin as an asset to speculate on (like dollars or gold). But its **real revolution** is far deeper:
- It’s an **open, decentralized protocol** anyone can verify.
- No politicians, bankers, or regulators can change its rules.
- Value is measured by *energy* and math, not human bias.
**This creates the first true free market in history** — one that’s fair, transparent, and accessible to everyone.
**3. The Shift Has Already Happened**
We’re not *approaching* change — **it’s already here**:
- The post-1971 dollar system (backed by nothing) is collapsing.
- Globalization (as we knew it) is over.
- To avoid recession, central banks *must* print money endlessly.
This means **runaway inflation is inevitable**. Those holding assets (homes, stocks) may *seem* richer in dollar terms, but dollars are a measuring tape that keeps shrinking.
**4. The Debt Trap**
Western governments (especially the U.S., with $38T in debt + $2T/year added) can’t pay what they owe. Their only escape? A **"soft default"**:
- Devalue the currency (printing money).
- Make debts "cheaper" to pay back via inflation.
**This is a hidden tax on everyone** — draining savings, wages, and stability.
**5. Don’t Miss the Big Picture**
Political chaos and infighting are distractions. The real crisis? **Policymakers have no good options**:
- Slash entitlements (Social Security, Medicare).
- Crush the dollar’s value (accelerating inflation).
- Cut defense spending.
- Or let U.S. Treasuries collapse relative to the real economy.
**All paths lead to pain for ordinary people.**
**6. The Solution: A New Foundation**
We need to measure value by something **real, scarce, and beyond manipulation**:
- **Hard reserve assets like Bitcoin and gold**.
- Bitcoin, especially, is a *system* — not just an asset. It turns **time and energy** (our true sources of value) into honest money.
That’s why I’m dedicating my time to this new paradigm. The old world is ending. The new one is being built — and it runs on rules, not rulers.
@strike @jack mallers thanks for today’s loan rollout!