The profits (which are about $5/book) from the first 1,000 copies of Broken Money are going to the HRF Bitcoin Development Fund. I think I will put the profits from copies 2,000-5,000 into making a slick animated YouTube video about the history of money and banking and the emergence of Bitcoin (basically the 30-minute summary of Broken Money). Kind of like Dalio’s “How the Economic Machine Works” video. A popular 500 page finance book can reach tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people. But an equivalent video, while not as deep, has the potential to reach millions as a different part of the knowledge funnel. Because, I dunno. Fuck profits I guess. The rest of my business covers profits; the book is for a different purpose. image

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Awesome Lyn! Reading the kindle version now - really great so far. Thank you for all you do for this space and the world.
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Vagrant Lover 2 years ago
Consider sharing scripts as well so we can translate. This info isuseful in Arabic, Korean or any language!
I can confirm @Julian Figueroa would knock this out of the park. You've probably seen a couple of his more recent videos on twitter/tiktok/youtube - member the "gang gang" video that went viral a couple weeks ago? That's him! He's also on Geyser as an educator - he lives to make short n' sweet content like what you're describing.
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Bitty 2 years ago
🐐 moves. 👊🏻
🔥 Well done, and thank you for your work! I suspect this Bitcoin flywheel approach of reinvesting profits into spreading the message is just getting started. The message is too compelling and the long-term Bitcoin price upside is too high to sacrifice immediate profits for greater reach.
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Felipe 2 years ago
Thanks Lyn! Keep up the good work🧡
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anubisSonOfRa 2 years ago
Lyn, you’re next level! 🫡 A real boss move in every way, but please do keep something to yourself. You’ve earned it in so many ways. I’ve listened to hours and hours of you speaking on different podcasts and YouTube. All that time without any form of compensation while raising mine and other peoples’ knowledge about Bitcoin and macro.
This is awesome, Lyn. Also, I will happily donate my voice to your cause if you need voice-over support for the video (and deem mine to be appropriate).
The voices of you and Carla are wonderful! I think if I do this, I might narrate it myself even though I’m a shitty narrator. But I have to get further along before I have any firm plans. Dalio narrated his videos, but he is less shitty of a narrator than me.
I think you should absolutely narrate it — you know the material better than anyone and that will shine through when you record. I only offered as a humble gesture, and was in no way suggesting that you shouldn’t do it yourself. You will crush it.
If you got Kurzgesagt to do it that would be amazing, because you’d be orange pulling them probably and that’s a huge audience. Amazing animations and narration.
You should totally narrate it. You are a teacher to leaders. Your audience will appreciate whatever decision you make. Either your videos reach the masses or someone you inspire does. Either way, the world is better for it.
I love how you're thinking on & approaching this. I suspect that getting more people to understand how broken the money is, has a greater long return for you than the book sales anyway. One of the aspects I love about Bitcoin is how it aligns our actions. Maybe I should buy your book & have a crack at putting together this animation.
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robos 2 years ago
I know I'm supposed to slay my heroes, but you're a great role model Lyn. I keep re-reading your article, 12 In-Depth Tactics to Seriously Boost Your Energy, and thinking through how to apply it to my next endeavor. Perhaps learning AI assisted coding. For now, working through Broken Money!
Dalio made a video summary of The Changing World Order and said in a post ppl don’t even need to buy the book - granted he’s in a different position
As long as somehow you mention that the money is a representation of the time, brainpower and hard work people put in to earn it. Money in a vacuum is nothing. It's directly linked to free thought and commerce. That said, Broken Money makes me think of the stress those who've earned it are going through. Society free market is suffering. I look forward to checking it out.
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gengar 2 years ago
Will the book be released in Malaysia?
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Sapien 2 years ago
I'm certain it's a must read so I just ordered. I can't wait for the YouTube video.
Just bought a hard copy, arriving Sept 5th-Sept 8th.. Looking forward to the video 🤩
Beyond the numbers, it’s the demographics: not many teens will read the book, yet they need to hear its message urgently.
I said “fuck profits” years ago. Better to just get the proper information into the proper hands and work with the best people. Best decision I’ve ever made.
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nobody 2 years ago
Stop, you’ll do great. Many who narrate books on sites like audible would be awful on podcasts. We already have a large sample of you on WBD keeping your cool dealing with @Peter McCormack.
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OT 2 years ago
I like profits
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Vilhelm 2 years ago
I just finished your book - it was awesome. Now my goal is to persuade my teenage sons to read it…
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Paul 2 years ago
Thank you Lyn! Very generous!
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ClearMined 2 years ago
You’ll likely earn more over time through this move. Bravo!
Donating one's time (money) is a valuable act of generosity. Giving our time to others is as important as giving material possessions. It creates meaningful connections, fosters empathy, and contributes to the well-being of both the giver and the receiver.
The book is amazing Lyn… I can’t stop reading. I will teach my kids about it. Thank you for the book and for the reports Lyn! image
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Just got my copy... excited to read it! Will have the highlighter out
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Rundance 2 years ago
Hey Lyn, this sounds super interesting. I’m a content creator/animator with Swan. Would love to talk through this with you.
Just started reading the book. I am so happy to be helping to finance your good work in the world, in a small way. Thank you.
Since I got the @Lyn Alden's book from "darknet", I just zapped Lyn 40k sats directly. ⚡⚡⚡ This way Lyn gets the exact value without intermediates leeching 75%. The one negative aspect is that this won't boost the Amazon numbers, but hopefully that's ok? I'm excited to read the book now ☺️🤗 View quoted note →
Great book. The control of the ledger angle is a unique and fascinating perspective. Heard you say on ‘What Bitcoin Did’ that you have been to Bretton Woods. I live in NH and have stayed at the Mt. Washington Hotel a few times. It is beautiful there and for those who don’t know, the meeting room is preserved as it was with pictures if the attendees on the walls. Still find it strange that the baton passing of the reserve currency took place in my backyard.