How it feels to receive your first Bitcoin transaction to your own node

Doing a Goodreads Giveaway for my book, The Way of Bitcoin. 10 paperback first editions will be mailed to the winners on Sept 26th. Also planning to release a second edition thereafter, so this will be the last hurrah for the first edition.

Book giveaway for The Way of Bitcoin: Becoming Self-Sovereign by Alan B Aug 27-Sep 26, 2026

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“What's the point of going on a heroic journey and not bringing something back? The whole point, in every myth, heroes who take strange journeys must bring back a feather of the fabulous bird, a claw of the dragon, or the beheaded head of the villain that they slew saying: See, here it is.” — Alan Watts, Spiritual Alchemy

How it feels to be a Bitcoiner

“We thought of life by analogy with a journey, with a pilgrimage, which had a serious purpose at the end. And the thing was to get to that end, success or whatever it is, or maybe heaven after you're dead. But we missed the point the whole way along. It was a musical thing. And you were supposed to sing or to dance while the music was being played.” — Alan Watts, Tao of Philosophy

Citadel state of mind

It can be done.

“Disbelief” is my favorite stage of the market cycle

HODL long enough by the river, and you’ll see Bitcoin’s enemies float by.

Bitcoin is the canary in the fiat mine.

To the moon

Review of Jurassic Park Series by Michael Crichton (1990-1995) Originally decided to read the Jurassic Park book after someone mentioned that the only character who understands the full threat of the raptors, Robert Muldoon, plays a much more substantial role in the books than he does in the movie. In the movie he is a minor character and gets easily killed by the raptors. Whereas in the book, Crichton respects his skill as the “legendary hunter from Nairobi” and gives him his due. It’s not just Dr. Grant who does the heroic exploits, Muldoon has his moments of heroism as well. And in general, the book goes much deeper into the various character narratives than the movie, which mostly centers on Dr. Grant and the kids. Another character that doesn’t get full attention in the movie is Dr. Ian Malcolm. Jeff Goldblum plays the character perfectly as far as his vibe, and has iconic lines that match the book, but the book goes far deeper into chaos theory, and you get this interesting philosophical discussion throughout that is lacking in the film. The book also feels more like a detective novel and thriller than the movie, which though it has its intense moments, seems to have been adjusted to be a bit more family friendly than Crichton’s text. The scientific, archaeological, and biological details in the book are also fascinating. If you enjoyed the movie, you’ll almost certainly enjoy the book even more. And it does help to have the visual references from having watched the movie, since the casting and acting and wardrobe choices are all quite faithful. Jurassic Park is a highly satisfying read. The Lost World, the only other book in the original Jurassic Park series, explores the emergent behavior and social structures of dinosaurs in a natural rather than park environment. It’s a good book. I enjoyed it. Though it’s not as good as the original, and for some reason the plot feels less gripping. You’ll get 90% of the value of the series from reading the first book alone. If you find yourself wanting more after Jurassic Park, read The Lost World next. Otherwise, skip it.

“The only zen you’ll find on mountaintops is the zen you bring up there with you.” — Alan Watts quoting Robert Pirsig

Have a blessed Sunday.

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The bull begins his run

“He sold? Pamp it.”

Pump it up

Satoshi helps those who help themselves.

Bitcoin has a gravitational pull