If Bitcoin is “captured”… What about the current system?

Bitcoin is for protestors. It's a tool for Alexei Navalny and other Russian dissidents. It's for Roya Mahboob and women under patriarchal rule.

Please help me share this far and wide on Bluesky 🚨🚨 I’m the ED of @progressivebitcoiner.org, a progressive think tank focusing on Bitcoin. What are ways the progressive/left community would find our work, and Bitcoin, more authentic and appealing to them? Is it too MAGA coded already?

Bitcoin gives me hope in a world run by hopeless and untrustworthy governments and institutions

Bitcoin is the most progressive tool on the planet It’s the peoples’ money oligarchs can’t fuck with. Censorship resistant, permissonless, borderless, fully open and accessible to anyone on the planet. When will progressives realize this? ✊🏻⚡️

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Working on a new piece for @progressivebitcoiner.org — “Want to Fight the Oligarchy? Try Bitcoin” “Bitcoin gives us a peaceful way to opt out of an oligarchical system built on control and inequality and to participate instead in a network that treats everyone by the same rules.”

Detaching Bitcoin from oligarchy narratives is how we get progressives on board. Too many lump Bitcoin into the oligarchy, dark crypto money, trump crypto corruption bucket. Couldn’t be further from the truth - Bitcoin is the people’s money.

Satoshi was a human rights activist, btw. Reframe your perception of Bitcoin. It’s freedom tech, giving power back to the people, and away from the gatekeeping in central banks, governments, and corporations. Happy Bitcoin Whitepaper day 🎃 bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance has been a major supporter of Trump's crypto projects, and Trump has already made millions after Binance accepted a $2 billion investment from an Emirati fund denominated in the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin.

ICE is beating up and detaining citizens for several days and sometimes weeks with no charges. The Trump admin is blowing up boats (with people) in the Caribbean without due process or sufficient cause And the vast majority of Americans seem to not care. That’s a major problem.

How a Democrat engages with Bitcoin is a litmus test It says can you speak and engage with the future? Can you engage a younger vote? Can you combat Trump while also engaging on emerging technology as a non partisan, winning issue? It’s not just about Bitcoin. Be smart.

The Democrats will find it increasingly hard to win while Trump is in power. Full stop. Despite Trump not being favorable, many of his policies extreme, the Democrats continue to operate from a place of fear and no direction. Voters feel that. Voters don’t trust Dems!

I don’t like the language or assumption that a CBDC is a “public” option as many, particularly in media and western governments/politicians, are proposing. It’s not about the public (the people). It’s a government surveillance and control option.

If the government ceases to be by the people for the people Then let’s move on from it. I’m not sure I can still share Ezra Klein’s optimism of hope for good governance. Happy to be proven wrong…but the incentives aren’t there.

New piece via Liberal Ground on Free Speech! Thanks to my friend Logan for answering my questions on legal/constitutional questions around free speech! Read the article and subscribe today 🔗⬇️ liberalground.com/p/free-speech

Today I’m launching Liberal Ground, a publication (and beyond) where I will reflect and write about culture, society and politics, with an appeal to rebuild the sane and moderate left, and find unity and common ground in liberal values - the foundation of America

We have to hold to liberal values and principles, especially when it’s hard.

No one single political ideology in the United States holds a monopoly on political violence. Anyone suggesting otherwise is not a person to be taken seriously. And if you’re a politician or in media, do better. Our liberal democracy depends on it.

As Charlie Kirk fought for and used his first amendment free speech rights (which he never should have been punished for with murder, insanity!) anyone has a right to use free speech. Not just your supporters, Mr. Trump. Speech is not responsible for violence. It’s a protected 1st amendment right

When things get bad and they start disabling cell towers to quell protests, make sure you’ve already installed Bitchat. bitchat.free

Violence continues to get absolutely out of hand in this country. I don’t care what political camp you’re from. And if you’re from the left and this is how you chose to combat those you disagree with…fuck you. Enough! Hope Charlie is ok.

Powerful interests are trying to change the internet. It's worse than you know. Your safety and freedoms are on the line. Thank you for your attention to this matter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz_8...

This photo is the bane of my existence. Most of you on this site probably hate and associate bitcoin with Trump, MAGA, and billionaires turning their backs on democracy. I don’t blame you. And yet, Bitcoin as freedom and resistance money the state can’t control is the antithesis to Trump

Why would anyone support an administration that wants to cover up pedophile rings, war mongering, sending troops on its streets against citizens , indiscriminate ICE raids (including American citizens), state capitalism forcing tariffs (tax on citizens), and shitcoin corruption? Wake up

There is a legit stronger negative reaction (even among many democrats) to Mamdani than to Trump Critique his policies and ideas if you want, but to ignore Trump’s antics against democratic norms, his pro state capitalism and fascist tendencies…?

“Bitcoin is resistance money!!”

Bluesky needs bitcoin zaps ⚡️ Peer to peer resistance money? Tips for good Independent journalism?? I mean damn it’s right there in front of you! @support.bsky.team

We’re launching the Progressive Bitcoiner Research Grant 🎓✨ Awards: 1,000,000 sats (0.01 BTC) for research on Bitcoin &: 💡 Economic justice 🌎 Sustainability 🤝 Financial inclusion Seeded by the Celeste J. Stephany Fund 💛 Apply or donate: progressivebitcoiner.org/research-grant/

People outside of the bitcoin bubble (or outside of Bitcoin holders and users) see this and I completely understand why they want to hate Bitcoin and anything to do with it! Just…hear us out, we’ve got a place for you @progressivebitcoiner.org

Gm, who are the best progressives that are either current lawmakers or running campaigns to serve that I should follow here on Bluesky?

Today’s politics can best be summarized as bad answers to good questions But I think Bitcoin happens to be one of those good answers to good questions

Hey, Bitcoin is for everyone ✌️ And yes us progressives!

There has never been a better time to be hopeful. To see the freedom tech tools at our fingertips. To organize and take humanity in a better direction. It is also the choice we must make! “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” - Dr King

What’s the lowest hanging fruit for the democrats to engage with the Bitcoin/crypto space? Understand that Bitcoin is completely separate from Trump’s crypto corruption Go pro-Bitcoin! Mining with renewable energy, Bitcoin for privacy preserving healthcare payments, and more!

This is americas gray democracy. We have too many gatekeepers Media and free speech by a mega public corporation isn’t a good combo. Colbert is caned by a company. He’s not locked up in prison. Build more resilient media and businesses that won’t cave to dictators. Colbert should go independent.

I’ve never seen Trump be this unhinged about a core part of his base, literally saying he doesn’t want their support anymore. Wild

These legislative efforts around Bitcoin and crypto would’ve been a lot easier if the President and his family hadn’t gone out of their way to launch personal crypto business ventures, including personal branded memecoins. It’s harmed education and policy work.

What Professor Troy Cross articulates rings true on advice to Democrats. You can distinguish yourselves from the unethical Trump family crypto ventures, and be pro-Bitcoin, pro-revolutionary innovation that benefits your constituents and the United States youtu.be/pojJ2Aa2Fbs?...

Donald Trump came in and radically changed the course of history and the Republican Party. It’s a completely different party from 10 years ago. I believe the same needs to be done for The Democrats. Who will it be? When? What issues? Being pro-Bitcoin too of course 😉

Ben McKenzie could’ve connected with us @progressivebitcoiner.org at any time. Invitation is still there if he’d like to explore the meaningful and empowering use-cases of Bitcoin for everyday people and marginalized communities. We agree…most of crypto is a grift, and Trump the biggest grifter

With rising interest from conservative figures like Donald Trump, there is a growing risk of a partisan backlash from the left that could undermine Bitcoin’s promise and use in the United States and around the world. We’re here to educate progressives and fight partisanship ⬇️

Our brief Bitcoin guide for progressives is here! Whether you need talking points for your friends, meeting with local politicians, or explaining bitcoin for activists looking to fundraise, we hope this helps as an introduction We’ll be developing more materials. Enjoy!

The days of the Israeli gov’t right wing war mongering coalition telling the U.S. (and politicians it owns via lobbying money from special interests groups) to jump and the U.S. gov’t saying “how high?” have to end. The American and Israeli people deserve better.

Let’s take a look at D.C. this morning

When your political leaders and population lack principles and morals on which they stand The result is what we have. A MAGA that changes mood, identity, and policies with every breath Trump takes

The DNC probably wouldn’t want you to know this, but @rokhanna.bsky.social is one of the most principled actors, and I believe incredibly strong candidates, to run in 2028. Anti-war, pro-worker, pro-innovation (and the guy gets Bitcoin)! Not afraid to speak his mind and fight on principles.

But Iran is bad and chants death to america! So we must destroy them! Thats where we’re at in the timeline with elected U.S. officials on the right it seems. So, we’re just going to regime change all over the world then? America first, anti-war lasted all of 2 months for MAGA!