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In numbers we trust
Have you noticed how often you now pause and ask, “Is this real?” Images. Videos. Voices. Screenshots. The internet has trained us to doubt what we see. Maybe we should apply that same skepticism to our finances. 🧠 Why verification matters Modern finance runs on trust. Trust in governments, in banks, in the systems that move money, and the people we rely on to manage it. Sometimes, we’re a little too trusting. Bernie Madoff didn’t lose investor money through bad luck or m
Brett Schor
Feb 93 min read


Scarcity is Bitcoin's most underrated feature
Have you ever stopped to consider why things tend to cost more over time? A home today versus one in 2000. A car. A basket of groceries. Rising prices are often blamed on external factors like supply chain disruptions or corporate greed, but a more honest explanation lies in the ever-expanding number of dollars in circulation. When the supply of anything grows without restraint, its value gets diluted over time. Money is no exception. 🧠Why scarcity matters Plainly speaking,
Brett Schor
Jan 133 min read


Not all money is created equal
Critics often say Bitcoin cannot be money because it’s not physical and isn’t backed by anything tangible. It’s a classic argument, usually delivered with great confidence. But you can’t make that claim without first considering what makes money useful in the first place. 🧠 Good money has standards Talking about the qualities that make money a reliable tool for storing, exchanging, and measuring value might sound dry if you’re not in finance. But it matters. Money sits at th
Brett Schor
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Understanding Bitcoin Starts with Understanding Money
If I asked you: “What is money?” Would you be able to explain it? It’s a question I never really entertained until I discovered Bitcoin. But once you understand what actually defines money, you start to see why Bitcoin is so fundamentally valuable. 🧠 What Makes Good Money? When you hear the word “money,” you probably think of dollars in your bank account. But money isn’t just cash, it’s a tool. And some tools are better designed than others. Economists describe good money as
Brett Schor
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Closing the Bitcoin Knowledge Gap
Everyone’s heard of Bitcoin. Few understand it. Somewhere between awareness and understanding lies an overlooked opportunity that few have taken the time to truly explore. Closing the Bitcoin knowledge gap isn’t just an intellectual exercise. It’s a practical and increasingly urgent one. Because whether you’re trying to protect your savings or shape the direction of a business, you can’t make sound investment or strategic growth decisions without first understanding the funda
Brett Schor
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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