TD₿: The Hidden Cost of Inflation and How Bitcoin Fixes It - (a Swan Signal Live segment) with Brady Swenson, John Haar, Steven Lubka and Brandon Quittem
TL;DR: Inflation is a hidden tax stealing your savings, with rates rising from 2% to 3% and compounding devastation. Bitcoin is a deflationary alternative, reversing the wealth erosion caused by fiat.
Hey Bitcoiners,
In this video, we examine the impact of raising inflation targets from 2% to 3%, highlighting how even a small increase accelerates the erosion of purchasing power—halving money’s value in 23.5 years instead of 35. The 2% target, adopted to stabilize economies, already fuels wealth inequality by favoring the wealthy with cheap capital while depleting the savings of the majority.
Bitcoin offers a deflationary alternative with a fixed supply, promoting savings and sharing the benefits of technological progress more equitably. Unlike fiat systems, which distort capitalism and sustain unproductive “zombie corporations” with cheap debt, a Bitcoin-based economy could reward innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and reduce inequality.
By aligning incentives with productivity and long-term growth, Bitcoin could counter economic dissatisfaction and offer a fairer, more sustainable future.
You can catch the full episode here.
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Quote of the Day
“The road to serfdom is working exponentially harder for a currency that is growing exponentially weaker.”
- Michael Saylor
Job of the Day
Site Reliability Engineer
Remote only, Full Time
$93.0-131.0k (Annually)
Engineering / Financial Services
Join the Future of Money
At Strike, we're building a world where everyone has access to Bitcoin—a truly open, global, and public digital infrastructure for money. Together, we're leading a financial revolution that promises a more fair, honest, and equitable future for everyone. Strike is the global Bitcoin app—a simple, fast, and secure way to buy bitcoin and send money worldwide.
Available in over 100 countries, including the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Africa, Strike is redefining global finance. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive financial future for all.
Role
Strike is looking for a world-class Site Reliability Engineer who has experience building robust, scalable and secure systems.
You will be helping us build and manage the infrastructure that runs Strike. Our mission is to drive stability, scalability, efficiency and security for the Strike platform with a rapidly growing number of users. By joining this team, you will own, build, and maintain critical infrastructure components.
We're looking for a hire that will grow with the project and is excited about Strike's mission and potential. The person joining us must have a proactive and hands-on approach to managing infrastructure and related systems.
Who You Are
You are located in the EMEA region
5+ years, building infrastructure platforms of all types
Experience in running optimal production environments
Experience in all things Kubernetes
You are self-driven and self-motivated
You enjoy working both collaboratively and independently
You thrive on the challenge of dealing with demanding, cutting-edge work
Responsibilities
Be a champion of SRE methodologies and culture to our internal product teams
Develop our infrastructure with Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and more
Build monitoring and alerting that matters
Plan capacity that takes into account exponential growth
Document our products, services and processes
Support mission-critical services by taking part in our on-call rotation
Additional Qualifications
SRE methodologies
GCP, GKE and Linux systems
RabbitMQ experience
PostgreSQL experience
CI/CD, GitOps and code-first deployment workflows
Docker, Helm, Terraform
Bitcoin Core, LND
Networking, scaling, monitoring, alerting
This is a role for someone who is comfortable managing their own projects, architecting and rolling out global infrastructure components.
We do not make hiring decisions based on educational history whatsoever. Our Founder is a college dropout. We employ high school dropouts, PHD candidates and everything in-between. We do not hire credentials. We simply hire talented, passionate individuals who are excited to be a part of our team.
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In the Headlines
El Salvador Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with 11 BTC, Defying IMF Warnings
El Salvador added 11 BTC (worth over $1 million) to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on January 20, despite previously agreeing with the IMF to scale back Bitcoin adoption in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan. The IMF had urged El Salvador to stop mandating Bitcoin acceptance for businesses and reduce public sector involvement in digital assets.
Despite this, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office signaled plans to accelerate BTC accumulation. Since adopting Bitcoin as legal tender alongside the U.S. dollar in September 2021, the country has faced criticism from the IMF, which cited macroeconomic and financial stability risks. However, the IMF acknowledged in 2024 that many of these risks had not yet materialized but continued recommending reduced public sector exposure to Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Soars to All-Time High of $109,000 Amid Speculation on Pro-Crypto Trump Policies
Bitcoin hit an all-time high of nearly $109,000, fueled by optimism in the crypto industry ahead of Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. The price briefly reached $108,786 before retreating to $107,949, showing a 3.2% increase in 24 hours and 16.2% over the past week.
Speculation is growing that Trump will implement pro-crypto policies, including repealing the SEC’s SAB 121 guidance and establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve, with a 57% chance of it happening in his first 100 days. A potential executive order could also lead to the creation of a presidential crypto council, featuring 20 industry founders and CEOs.
Wyoming and Massachusetts Introduce Bills to Establish Bitcoin Reserves, Joining Growing Movement
Wyoming and Massachusetts have joined the growing list of U.S. states proposing Bitcoin reserves. Wyoming’s bill, introduced by five Republican legislators, would allow the state treasurer to invest up to 3% of public funds in Bitcoin, but no other digital assets.
Massachusetts, with a Republican state senator behind the proposal, would allow up to 10% of the state’s rainy day fund to be invested in Bitcoin or other digital assets.
Other states, like Pennsylvania and Oklahoma, are considering more permissive bills, permitting up to 10% of public funds in digital assets. These proposals, mainly driven by Republicans, follow Donald Trump’s re-election in November and are part of a broader push for states to explore cryptocurrency investments.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day
Bitcoin 2025
Dates: May 27-29, 2025
Location: The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Theme: "Shaping Bitcoin's Future: Innovation, Adoption, and Sovereignty"
Bitcoin 2025 is the ultimate gathering for Bitcoin enthusiasts, investors, developers, and institutions. It celebrates Bitcoin's innovation and impact as the world's leading digital asset. Focusing on the future of Bitcoin adoption, technology, and regulation, this event is a must-attend for anyone in the Bitcoin community.
The 2025 event will feature leading figures and thought leaders in the Bitcoin space, including:
Michael Saylor – Executive Chairman, MicroStrategy
Jack Dorsey – Founder, Block (formerly Square)
Cynthia Lummis – U.S. Senator and Bitcoin advocate
Elizabeth Stark – CEO, Lightning Labs
Saifedean Ammous – Author, The Bitcoin Standard
Explore cutting-edge topics like:
Institutional Bitcoin adoption and its implications.
Advances in Lightning Network and Layer 2 technologies.
Bitcoin's role in global financial sovereignty.
Regulatory challenges and opportunities for 2025 and beyond.
About the Venue
The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, located on the iconic Las Vegas Strip, offers luxurious accommodations, world-class dining, and a vibrant atmosphere. It's the perfect backdrop for this monumental Bitcoin event.
Exhibitor Hall
Discover innovations from over 300 exhibitors, showcasing products and services in the Bitcoin ecosystem, from wallets and mining equipment to Bitcoin-focused startups.
Developer Hackathon and Technical Workshops
Participate in a multi-day hackathon, collaborate on exciting Bitcoin projects, and join workshops covering Bitcoin Core, Taproot, and Lightning integrations.
Networking and Social Events
Build connections with thousands of Bitcoin enthusiasts, industry professionals, and thought leaders during dedicated networking sessions and evening events in the vibrant Las Vegas Strip.
Registration and Tickets
Tickets are available now on the official Bitcoin 2025 website. Early-bird discounts end on January 31, 2025.
General Admission: $389
Industry Pass: $1,200
Whale VIP Pass: $7,499 (includes priority seating, VIP lounge access, and a meet-and-greet with speakers)
After Party: $199
Bitcoin Week Pass (After Party Bundle): $799
Join Us in Las Vegas
Mark your calendars for May 27-29, 2025, and join Bitcoin enthusiasts from around the globe at Bitcoin 2025. Be part of the movement shaping the next decade of Bitcoin innovation and adoption.
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