A $100,000 iPhone? Trade wars, empires in conflict, and the money of the future Global trade was once built on the idea that every country should contribute where it’s strongest: some design, others manufacture. That’s how the global economy became efficient, affordable, and mutually beneficial. But today, that balance is breaking down. The United States is introducing new tariffs, and according to an official White House statement, these are meant to “encourage Apple to build iPhones entirely by American workers within the United States.” “The President believes Apple is capable of doing this,” the statement adds. But if this idea were taken seriously, it would drive the cost of manufacturing an iPhone to an estimated $30,000 to $100,000 per unit, according to Forbes. That’s the price of one to three brand new Teslas — just for a single phone. Why? Because Apple’s supply chain today is globally optimized: producing outside the U.S. is simply cheaper, faster, and more efficient. This isn’t just about Apple. It’s the economic frontline of a larger conflict between a declining empire and a rising one. @RayDalio has spoken extensively about this cycle: global powers rise and fall, and when a new power (China) threatens the old (the U.S.), confrontation is inevitable. Today, that clash is being fought not with tanks, but with tariffs, sanctions, and monetary manipulation. @jack mallers , CEO of Strike, points to the weakening role of the U.S. dollar. He argues that the dollar has become a geopolitical weapon, used by the U.S. to control other nations — which in turn erodes global trust in it as a reserve currency. According to Mallers, the world is moving toward a neutral, open, nationless reserve asset — and that asset is bitcoin. Bitcoin doesn’t belong to any government or central bank. It can’t be printed, inflated, or controlled. It’s truly global. And it offers a way forward — a world where the U.S. and China don’t need to weaponize their economies, but can interact on equal footing through a shared, decentralized financial infrastructure. The hard truth is this: some countries will always design better, others will manufacture more efficiently. Trade should amplify these strengths — not be torn apart by political barriers. Today’s tariff war doesn’t just create losses on both sides. It also threatens the very world order that enabled decades of progress. Maybe it’s time to rebuild that order on stronger foundations — and bitcoin may just be the key. #EmpireClash #Bitcoin #TradeWar #ReserveCurrency #RayDalio #jackmallers #WhiteHouse #DollarCrisis #iPhone #Tesla

The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.

Don’t waste energy on what you can’t control — focus on what you can. 🎯 Both Stephen Covey and Melanie Robbins emphasize the same principle: the greatest impact comes from acting within your circle of influence. You can’t control the weather, elections in the U.S., or what others think of you. 🌦️🗳️🤷‍♂️ But you can control what you eat, how you think, how you treat others, whether you study, whether you move, how you show up for work and family. 💪📚👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 And here comes the other truth: let them be. What others think, do, or believe — it’s outside your influence. You can’t control people, only guide them, lead by example, and walk the path together. This morning, I was listening to Melanie Robbins’ new book while running — unfortunately it’s only available in English for now, but it’s packed with powerful insights. If you can, I recommend exploring audiobooks in your own language too — they’re great while running, washing dishes, or even grocery shopping. 🎧 Use your time wisely — we never know how much of it we have. ⏳ #Focus #CircleOfInfluence #Leadership #MelRobbins #StephenCovey #Growth #SelfImprovement #UseYourTimeWell #3amRUN

Never give up. 💪 You might fall out of rhythm sometimes, but there’s always a way back. The key is to step back onto the path that moves you forward. And if you stay committed, you’ll always find your way again. 🔁 This morning, I went for a run again — a solid 4 km session with Tony Rivs, around 25–30 minutes. 🏃‍♂️ It felt great to reconnect with the joy of movement. Have a great day! ☀️ #3amRUN #Motivation #Discipline #Comeback #Running

@jack mallers called it months ago: The post-WW2 economic order is breaking down, and the dollar’s reserve currency status is no longer sustainable. Now even the White House admits: “On the financial side, the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency has generated persistent overvaluation of the dollar, and—along with unfair trade practices by other countries—led to unsustainable trade deficits. These deficits have undermined our manufacturing sector and the communities and workers it supports, while facilitating trade among non-U.S. parties.” — The White House The cracks are showing. Time to build on sound money. #Bitcoin ⚡️

Empires rise and fall — and money follows. 🌍 Over the past 500 years, the world’s greatest empires and their reserve currencies have followed the same pattern: the Dutch and the guilder, the British and the pound, the Americans and the dollar. 🇳🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸 These cycles typically last ~250 years, marked by innovation and rising power, followed by debt, inequality, internal conflict, and eventually war. 💥 This framework, presented by Ray Dalio, highlights 8 key metrics: education, innovation, competitiveness, economic strength, trade share, military power, financial center influence, and reserve currency status. 📊 Each empire rose with knowledge and unity — and fell with overconfidence, inequality, and the loss of real money. And now we ask: Will Bitcoin become the next reserve currency — not of a nation, but of the world? 🌐 With great respect, I’ve translated this video into Hungarian so others can learn from it too. You can listen to the original in English — highly recommended. #Bitcoin #RayDalio #ReserveCurrency #Empires #GlobalFinance #DigitalGold #SoundMoney

Bitcoin’s price is not the same as the Bitcoin network. On April 5, 2025, the Bitcoin network reached a new record in computing power: 1,025 EH/s. Never before has so much energy been dedicated to maintaining this network. Over the past two years, the network has grown 2.5 times larger. What does this mean for us? • More people are competing for bitcoin. • The network is more robust than ever. • And with that, it has become even more unstoppable. This is Bitcoin. Not just a price, but a global, open, censorship-resistant financial system. #Bitcoin #ProofOfWork #hashrate #BitcoinNetwork

Our Bitcoin reserve holds 84.3M sat, acquired for $69,076 at an average price of $82,534 per bitcoin. At the 2025.03.31 closing price of $82,534, its value is $69,612, reflecting a +1% unrealized gain to date. Holding until at least 2034.

In Hungary, people joke that back in the ‘70s, a scoop of ice cream cost 1 forint — now it’s over 600. But let’s be honest: it’s not the ice cream that got more expensive. It’s the money that lost its value. Many still think this is just a Hungarian issue. It’s not. It’s happening everywhere — some countries faster, others slower — but inflation is a global feature, not a bug. And no, politics isn’t the root cause. Governments can inject or tighten money temporarily, but they can’t fix a system built on endless printing. Gold? Sure — but even Fort Knox might be empty. No audit in 70+ years. Bitcoin? It’s digital gold — but better. Transparent, finite, and outside state control. Change won’t come from the top. It starts with you. If you understand what money really is — and what it should be — you’ll start to see what #Bitcoin solves. Learn it. Live it. Share it. #Bitcoin #Hungary #Inflation #SoundMoney #FortKnox #DigitalGold #SatoshiNakamoto

Crisis isn’t loss – it’s a question of direction. 🚦 It’s not about being paralyzed by what’s hard, but about finding where we can still move forward. Our attention, our energy, our focus always flows in the direction we’re looking – so it matters whether we’re fixated on fear or focused on possibility. 🧭 Tonight I attended a dinner in Avalon, where Krisztián Orbán shared his thoughts on geopolitics, the EU, Hungary’s place in Europe, and the looming sense of global instability. 🌍 But what I missed from his talk was direction. 🧩 It’s not enough to say things are bad. People need guidance. They need to hear not just what’s wrong, but what can be done – especially in a country like Hungary, where I live and work, and where the construction sector and the economy as a whole are facing real pressure. We employ over 250 people, and in recent weeks we’ve been working hard to find new ways forward. We started looking into new directions – like the precast concrete market – and as soon as we committed to moving ahead, new opportunities began to find us. ✨ That’s how the world works. Where we focus, we move. You can’t freeze in the headlights like a deer – you have to take a step. 🦌 #Resilience #Focus #Mindset #Hungary #Economy #Construction #Leadership #Clarity

GM ☀️ On the move again this early morning—just like most days. I’ve always loved the morning hours. 🙏🏻

One last time, let’s clear this up: Yes, the Bitcoin block reward will drop by 75% (from 3.125 BTC today down to 0.78125 BTC) by 2032. But here’s the catch: due to the projected Bitcoin price increase (est. $654,000), miners could actually earn about 101% more per block in USD terms ($517,000) than they do today (~$257,000 at current prices). In short: Halvings don’t necessarily mean lower miner revenue. #Bitcoin #BTC #Halving #Mining

One of my favorite ways to begin a presentation is with the example of Scrooge McDuck. He doesn’t stockpile USD banknotes, doesn’t invest in real estate or the stock market, and doesn’t believe in diversification. He simply holds the best money he knows—gold. He doesn’t chase alternative investments. Gold is a good form of money—but digital gold, Bitcoin, is far superior. When I give presentations about #Bitcoin, I always ask: “What is money?” Most people don’t realize how historically important that question is. Money isn’t what the state issues. Money existed long before governments—it’s almost as old as humanity itself.

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Every morning, you have a choice. ✨ The greatest freedom is being able to decide how you start your day and how you face your challenges. Obstacles aren’t enemies — they’re opportunities to grow. We don’t grow by always winning, but by overcoming what once held us back. 💪 This morning, I finally got back to my early workouts after two weeks of illness. 🏃‍♂️ Over 4 km, about half an hour on the treadmill. It felt good to return to what I love — starting the day with movement and clarity. 🚀 #3amrun 🧡

Bitcoin and community power shine when we come together selflessly to build a better world where everyone wins 🌍💪. Despite starting last week with an illness, I gave my all at the Bitcoin Miskolc conference in Hajdúszoboszló’s Hotel Atlantis 🌟. Over 200 amazing people joined from Friday to Sunday, soaking up talks instead of just relaxing at the wellness spot. Folks from Stuttgart, Budapest, Debrecen, and beyond brought awesome energy and questions 🙌. Shoutout to all involved, the performers, and hotel staff for making it epic. We shared bitcoin and money system insights with @BitcoinMiskolc’s crew—not for profit, but passion 💡. Ended with a family outing to the Hungary-Turkey match—lost, but 60,000 fans singing the anthem was pure gold 🇭🇺🎶.

Monday morning #3amRUN done. Last week was hectic—late nights, early mornings, and a cold making its way through the family. I skipped training, but now it’s time to get back on track. This week, the focus is on consistency. I need my morning runs to clear my head and stay sharp. Let’s go!

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Be the first to break the cycle, be the first to make history. Replacing old, unsupportive habits feels like losing your mind—because that’s exactly what’s happening.

Stay consistent, even when life gets busy! This week has been packed with travel, and today I’ll be on the road again. Still, work is moving forward efficiently, so everything is on track. This weekend, I’m expecting guests in #Miskolc, where #Bitcoin and #Diósgyőr will also be in focus. Thursday morning run completed! 4 km, half an hour with Tony Rivs—because no matter how busy the schedule, movement remains a priority. #4amRUN #MorningWorkout #Bitcoin #Diósgyőr

💡 Bitcoin is more than just the price. The real question isn’t whether it’s going up or down, but why it’s valuable and how it can help us – in everyday life, in the world, and for humanity. This is what’s truly worth understanding. 📍 Right now, I’m at Hotel Atlantis in Hajdúszoboszló, where the first Hungarian Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin Miskolc, will take place from March 21-23. 🔑 If you’re not sure what it’s all about or you’re just starting to explore it, come and see for yourself! 📅 March 21-23 🏨 Hotel Atlantis, Hajdúszoboszló 🌐 www.bitcoinmiskolc.hu #Bitcoin #BitcoinMiskolc #HotelAtlantis #Hajduszoboszlo #Value #Freedom #Learning #Future 💡✨