TD₿: Is Bitcoin Failing in its Original Mission? - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Jack Dorsey explains how Bitcoin could fail—it’s not what you think. Gold rallies, Bitcoin stalls. Senator Lummis spends in dollars—saves in Bitcoin. Is the final phase of adoption underway?
Hey Bitcoiners,
As 2025 continues to unfold, the global economic order is clearly shifting. President Trump’s extended trade war has triggered massive market volatility, with over $1.65 trillion erased from U.S. equities in a single day—roughly equivalent to Bitcoin’s entire market cap.
Gold continues to surge, while Bitcoin has seen more muted price action, bouncing between $88K and $82K. Despite 94.5% of Bitcoin’s fixed supply already mined, market uncertainty still prompts sell-offs, revealing how early we all still are in Bitcoin’s adoption.
Jack Dorsey recently warned that Bitcoin could fail by becoming irrelevant—arguing it must evolve into a widely used payment system to stay relevant. He emphasized the need for improved speed, privacy, and accessibility. Others push back, arguing Bitcoin is succeeding in its primary role as a decentralized store of value. Critics of Dorsey's view believe “electronic cash” in the white paper refers to a bearer asset, not a day-to-day currency.
Senator Cynthia Lummis echoes this, saying she spends dollars but saves in Bitcoin. Senator Lummis envisions a future where Bitcoin is a core reserve asset for individuals and nations alike. With 99% of Bitcoin to be mined within the next decade, its transition from a volatile asset to a stable global store of value may only be a matter of time.
Tick tock next block,
The Swan Education Team
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Quote of the Day
“Bitcoin is insurance against politicians.”
- Naval Ravikant
Job of the Day
Head of SRE
Anywhere / Remote only
Full Time
$120-202k (Annually)
Engineering / Financial Services
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head of SRE to lead and inspire our SRE team. In this role, you will be a hands-on leader, responsible for defining the SRE strategy, building a world-class team, and driving operational excellence across the organization. You will be both a leader and an individual contributor, playing a key role in designing, building, and maintaining highly reliable and scalable systems.
What You’ll Do
Lead and inspire: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Site Reliability Engineers, fostering their professional development and growth.
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Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with development teams to design and build scalable, resilient systems.
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What We’re Looking For
5+ years in software engineering, systems administration, or site reliability engineering.
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Strong understanding of cloud computing, containerization, and orchestration technologies (e.g., GCP, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Helm, Terraform).
Extensive experience in cloud environments, including but not limited to GCP.
Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
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Our Values
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In the Headlines
The Emerging Bitcoin-Native Venture Capital Landscape
According to a report by Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), the number of unique Bitcoin-native startups receiving funding increased by 27.5% in 2024. Despite a 22.1% decline in total capital raised, which amounted to $234 million for the year, the number of individual funding transactions grew by 31.8%.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day (Happening Now)
BitBlockBoom 2025
Dates: April 3rd-6th, 2025
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Whether you are managing institutional Bitcoin holdings or driving Bitcoin’s technological evolution, this conference delivers the high-level insights and connections you need to thrive.
The Future of Bitcoin Starts Here
BitBlockBoom 2025 is not just an event—it is the epicenter of Bitcoin thought leadership, where the brightest minds converge to discuss, strategize, and accelerate Bitcoin’s mainstream adoption. If you are serious about Bitcoin’s future and want to position yourself at the forefront of this financial revolution, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.
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