TD₿: Is Bitcoin on the Verge of a Major Breakout Against Gold? - (a Swan Signal Live video segment) with Brady Swenson, John Haar, Steven Lubka and Brandon Quittem
TL;DR: Bitcoin remains in a stalemate against gold as calls for a Fort Knox audit intensify the debate: Will gold reclaim its crown or will Bitcoin break out?
Hey Bitcoiners,
In this video segment, we discuss how Bitcoin remains in a holding pattern against gold, with many of us speculating that a breakout might be near. With influential figures like Trump and Elon calling for a Fort Knox audit, we see the debate over trust in traditional assets intensifying.
Historically, gold often leads Bitcoin's price rallies, and we believe Bitcoin’s volatility, self-custody benefits, and growing institutional interest position it as a symbol of financial freedom.
Lastly, we explore broader market dynamics—from profit-taking and potential price suppression to fiscal challenges like rising U.S. debt and innovative ideas such as bit bonds—and discuss how events like the Bybit hack and GameStop's Bitcoin interest are reshaping our financial landscape.
You can watch the entire Swan Signal Live episode here.
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Quote of the Day
“Satoshi built all of humanity a weapon to take that power for ourselves.”
- Hector Rosekrans
Job of the Day
DevOps Engineer
USA Citizens/Residents Are NOT Eligible
Remote Only / Full Time
Engineering
The Team
Founded in 2020, Synonym is preparing for the post-Bitcoin economy by designing and developing an ecosystem of products and protocols that includes Bitkit, Blocktank and Pubky.
Synonym empowers individuals to take control of their digital lives by championing digital autonomy, privacy, and open-source technology. As an entirely remote team of Bitcoiners, Synonym is dedicated to developing integrated products for Bitcoin using the Lightning Network and cutting-edge peer-to-peer technology.
The Job
We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our infrastructure and tools for development, testing, and production.
You’ll work closely with our engineering team and project manager, focusing on scalability, reliability, reproducibility, and security. In addition to core DevOps tasks, you'll assist with programming needs using GitHub, Asana, and Slack.
USA citizens and USA residents are not eligible for this position.
Requirements
3 years of experience as a DevOps engineer
Capable to independently architect, manage, and improve our infrastructure as the sole DevOps resource in the company
2+ years demonstrated ability working within and building on a cloud platform, preferably Google Cloud Platform
Strong Linux/Unix system administration knowledge (e.g. Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine) including Bash scripting
Solid understanding of network protocols, IP networking, and network security including DDoS prevention
You talk CI/CD, Docker, VPNs, nginx, configuration management, monitoring, firewall configurations fluently
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems and networks.
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with development, operations, and other cross-functional teams
Experience in programming in at least one of the following languages: Javascript, Typescript, Rust
Responsibilities
Bring our infrastructure to the next level
Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on the Google Platform
Bullet-proof applications in case of high demand and DDoS attacks
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
Collaborate with Developers to improve deployment practices and system stability
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and performance
Implement and improve security measures and practices related to our internal applications
Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and processes
Facilitate scaling solutions for our growing mobile and web applications
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines
Extras
Experience with Ansible, Github Actions, Prometheus, Wireguard, IPTables, SELinux, Virtualization software like Proxmox.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping next-generation technologies that empower individuals and communities.
Growth & Ownership: Enjoy the flexibility to define your role, innovate, and lead initiatives.
Cutting-Edge Environment: Collaborate with a forward-thinking, decentralized team working on Bitcoin and peer-to-peer ecosystems.
Remote Culture: Work from anywhere with flexible hours. We prioritize productivity and well-being.
Generous Time Off: 28 vacation days per year.
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In the Headlines
MARA Holdings Beats Q4 Forecasts: Revenue Hits $214M, Net Income Surges 248%
MARA Holdings reported record Q4 2024 performance, with revenue rising 37% to $214.4 million and net income surging 248% to $528.3 million, despite a 27% drop in Bitcoin production due to the halving event. The company increased total blocks won by 25% and beat EPS expectations at $1.24.
Its hashrate jumped 115% to 53.2 EH/s, though energy costs also rose by 70% to $127.4 million. MARA maintains a strong Bitcoin reserve of 44,893 BTC, worth $4.6 billion, positioning itself as a low-cost, efficient miner amid industry challenges.
Bitcoin Reserve Proposals Stalled in Over 20 U.S. States
State-level proposals to create Bitcoin reserves are facing setbacks, with over 20 states considering such legislation but key proposals in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming stalled or rejected.
For example, Montana's bill to allocate $50 million in public funds for Bitcoin and other assets failed in a House vote, and similar proposals in South Dakota and North Dakota were defeated.
Despite these challenges, progress is being made in states like Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona, where pending bills could allow a portion of public funds to be invested in Bitcoin.
You can track all the latest U.S. State law updates at Bitcoinlaws.io.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day
A Bitcoin conference in the Atlantic.
Bitcoin empowers individuals and businesses around the world, giving them financial freedom. Bitcoin Atlantis gathers the main leading voices in Bitcoin for a three-day conference in Madeira, in the middle of the Atlantic.
Bitcoin Atlantis Conference – Madeira, March 1st-3rd
Madeira hosts the inaugural edition of the Bitcoin Atlantis conference from March 1st to 3rd. Organized by the F.R.E.E. Association (Madeira – Regional Forum for Economic Education), a non-profit dedicated to economic education and adoption in the region, the event will be held at Estádio dos Barreiros and is expected to attract around 5,000 participants from across the globe.
Featured Speakers
The conference will feature over one hundred speakers, including prominent high-tech figures such as:
Jack Dorsey (USA): Co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Square
Michael Saylor (USA): CEO of MicroStrategy
Jack Mallers (USA): Founder and CEO of Strike
Jeff Booth (Canada): General Partner of Ego Death Capital and chairman of several companies
Additional Events and Information
In addition to the main conference, there will be multiple satellite events running concurrently, with a special emphasis on a “pitch day” for new startups aimed at global venture capital firms. Leisure activities include a music festival and a film festival.
For more details, check the schedule of satellite events here: Satellite Events
Register on the official event page: Tickets
Additional information: Bitcoin Atlantis
Promotional video: Watch Here
The best minds in Bitcoin joined us in person in Madeira to speak at Bitcoin Atlantis.
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Meme of the Day
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