TD₿: How Bitcoin Replaces Gold—and Becomes America’s Secret Weapon - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Morgan Stanley called Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset. But the real story is what they didn’t say. Bitcoin—not gold—could give the U.S. the upper hand in the coming global reset.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Morgan Stanley recently declared that Bitcoin is now large enough to qualify as a national strategic reserve asset, marking a dramatic shift in perception from speculative asset to global monetary contender. While they cite volatility as a limiting factor, Bitcoin's declining volatility trend—and its unique characteristics like finite supply, instant settlement, and digital scalability—position it as a 21st-century alternative to gold.
With institutions like BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF now surpassing gold ETFs in inflows, it's clear the tide is turning. This aligns with geopolitical incentives too: over 35% of Bitcoin is estimated to be held by U.S. entities, compared to just 8–10% of global gold, giving America a strategic edge in a world pivoting to neutral reserve assets.
Meanwhile, macroeconomic forces and game theory are accelerating Bitcoin’s ascent.
As global liquidity expands and fiat currencies dilute, Bitcoin has outperformed all major asset classes, rising 323% in two years. If the U.S. formalizes its lead through strategic accumulation—as proposed under Trump via budget-neutral mechanisms like tariffs or gold revaluation—it could entrench dominance in the emerging monetary order.
Unlike gold, which is still being mined and can be seized, Bitcoin’s fixed supply and self-custody attributes make it a fundamentally different—and geopolitically safer—asset. As institutions, nations, and policymakers catch on, the next chapter of Bitcoin adoption may not be driven by hype but by necessity.
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“Fascism, socialism, or Bitcoin. Those are our choices.”
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Senior Dart/Flutter Developer for White Noise
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Full Time
Engineering / Social Networks
We're seeking a Senior Dart/Flutter developer to contribute to a critical, open-source project - White Noise, a secure and private messaging app for iOS, Android, and Desktop. This is a full-time, remote freelance opportunity supported by a grant donation.
Project Overview
Freedom of speech and freedom of association are being eroded worldwide. White Noise is a decentralized, highly secure end-to-end encrypted messaging app that enables direct and group conversations without relying on a centralized backend server.
The app prioritizes user security and anonymity, eliminating the need for email or phone number sign-ups. With a strong focus on scalability and reliability, White Noise is designed to be a robust and trustworthy communication platform for even the most at-risk groups while being easy enough to use for organizing your weekend plans with friends.
Responsibilities
Design and implement the mobile app's UI/UX using Flutter, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience across both iOS and Android platforms.
Integrate core libraries (written in Rust) via bindings to enable secure and private messaging.
Collaborate with the project maintainers to understand requirements and implement features, leveraging AI-assisted coding tools to streamline development.
Create and maintain context & rules files, MCP tools, and other tooling to assist in LLM-driven development. We're an AI forward team that is experimenting and committed to using AI tools to their maximum potential in the full software development lifecycle.
Ensure comprehensive tests to ensure full code coverage and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality code.
Ensure that all code changes are thoroughly reviewed and tested before merging.
Requirements
+3 years of experience with Dart/Flutter development for iOS and Android, with a strong portfolio of previous work
Strong understanding of mobile app development best practices, including security, performance, and usability
Familiarity with integrating Rust libraries and backend services via bindings
Experience with writing comprehensive tests and ensuring high code coverage
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as a freelancer
Strong communication skills, with experience in remote environments, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate with project maintainers
Project Culture
We're a community-driven, FOSS project that values freedom, security, and collaboration. We're committed to delivering a high-quality, reliable, and secure messaging app that protects users' lives and communications.
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This is a full-time, remote freelance opportunity
Work independently and manage your own schedule
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Compensation
Supported by a grant donation, with a fixed amount allocated for this freelance contribution opportunity
Payment will be made upon satisfactory completion of milestones and deliverables
If you're a skilled Senior Dart/Flutter Developer who shares our values and is passionate about building secure and private communication platforms, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your proposal, including your experience, relevant skills, and a brief overview of your approach to this project.
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In the Headlines
New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Governor Kelly Ayotte signed HB 302 into law on May 6, 2025, allowing the state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds in Bitcoin and other digital assets with a market cap over $500 billion (currently only Bitcoin).
Assets must be securely held via multisig wallets, qualified custodians, or U.S.-regulated ETPs. Championed by Rep. Keith Ammon and Majority Leader Jason Osborne, the law sets a precedent for state-level crypto investment and may inspire similar legislation nationwide.
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Event of the Day
The Bitcoin Conference 2025 is scheduled to take place in Las Vegas from May 27 to May 29, 2025, at The Venetian Las Vegas. This event is the world's largest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts and industry professionals, featuring talks by thought leaders and industry innovators, and attracting over 30,000 attendees.
Las Vegas is also home to several cryptocurrency companies, including CleanSpark, which specializes in sustainable infrastructure for Bitcoin and aims to promote financial independence and inclusion.
Bitcoin Conference 2025: The world's largest Bitcoin event, scheduled for May 27-29, 2025, in Las Vegas.
CleanSpark: A Bitcoin company based in Las Vegas that focuses on sustainable Bitcoin infrastructure.
Las Vegas Tax Attorneys: Experts providing consultations on Bitcoin tax issues.
Tickets for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 can be purchased through Eventbrite, and the event times are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. There are no refunds or exchanges after the order has been made.
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