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Certain advanced programming techniques can – when applied judiciously – enhance code readability, maintainability, and scalability. One example is the "Early Return". Others follow. *High-Five* to you if you've used more than a few of these before! Early Return The "early return" concept involves exiting a function as soon as a specific

(WIP) This is a work in progress. Follow the progress in the code here: https://github.com/84adam/arkfile Application Architecture High-Level Architecture Components Client-Side * Web interface for user interaction * WebAssembly (WASM) module for client-side encryption/decryption * JavaScript for WASM interaction and API calls Server-Side * Go HTTP server (Echo framework)

Pack your McBags. Or when Shit Hits The Fan you'll wish you had. M: Monero C: Cash B: Bitcoin A: Ammo G: Gold (& Guns) S: Silver Arguments for holding each of these assets in a "Shit Hits The Fan" (SHTF) scenario: Monero (XMR): * Private cryptocurrency. Perfect for any black/gray

Respect. Hats off to 𝕂𝕐ℂ𝟛 (@KYCfree). While his Nym may disappear, his knowledge will not. Below are links to his full x86 Samourai Dojo and Full Node setup series, with archive links. x86 Bitcoin Node Guide. Part 1. Installing Bitcoin Core. KYC3 * url: https://kycfree.medium.com/x86-bitcoin-node-guide-bf200580bd1b * archive: https:

PRESUPPOSITION A Keynesian FUDster asks: "Should we not take it on faith that the sudden disappearance of all central banks, all fiat money, the IMF and the BIS, would result in a multi-decade depression?" ANALYSIS: ANCAP PERSPECTIVES Here is a response in the Anarcho-Capitalist frame, informed by Rothbard, Mises, Bastiat,

Bitcoin as a Religion Thought Exercise. I don't know anyone who seriously holds all these beliefs. But it's fun to think about. (If you don't take yourself too seriously, that is.) GNOSIS What is the life-changing hidden knowledge that we bitcoiners have? * fiat money is fake * central banks are evil

watch how they try to bait you pull you in cajole you into caring about their broken system, broken promises it can be saved, it can be mended, the dream is still alive, they say democracy was a sham to begin with partially distributed shenanigans just more rule by aristocracy,

"Buy gold! Buy bitcoin! Invest in Real Estate! The Printer is Coming!" It's all so tiresome... I grow weary of my past prostelyzing self. I don't want to be anyone's financial advisor or -piller. Half the stuff I write is for myself anyway. I do want to help

This insidious force seeks to divide the people, distract them with petty squabbles, and systematically eliminate or co-opt any would-be challengers to its dark ambitions. Whisper campaigns, character assassinations, and even outright violence are employed to silence and intimidate potential dissidents. The Shadow Oligarchy's vast reach and deep pockets ensure

Understanding the Implied Volatility Surface: A Key to Choosing the Right Strike Prices and Expirations in Options Trading When it comes to options trading, particularly with equity index options like SPY (S&P 500 ETF) or QQQ (NASDAQ-100 ETF), understanding the nuances of implied volatility (IV) can greatly enhance your

What does life look like for the poorest 25% of US households? Here is the Interquartile Range for Net Worth, US Households: * 25th Percentile (Q1): The net worth at the 25th percentile is around $16,000. * 75th Percentile (Q3): The net worth at the 75th percentile is approximately $405,000.

How to use Put Options to secure your stack and boost your returns slowly over time. "Downside Convexity" and Portfolio Hedging.

Hans-Hermann Hoppe quotes on freedom, democracy and money.

If there's one thing I know, it's that you've got to have a positive vision for the future. I'm not here to sell you anything. I'm not a product guy or a marketing guy. I'm just sold on this idea. The idea that you have to build and not just

@SamouraiWallet and @SamouraiDev have been indicted for conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate as a Money Services Business (MSB) without a license, allegations of which many in the bitcoin, privacy and legal community find to be preposterous... On April 24, 2024, their servers and domain names were

Please help me in nominating @SamouraiWallet and @SamouraiDev for the EFF Awards. Hopefully this can bring extra attention to their case @EFF! GO TO: https://www.eff.org/nominations-open-2024-eff-awards Nominations close on Friday, May 31st at 2PM PDT (don't delay!) Fill in the form twice, once for each of them.

The intersection of Austrian Economics, Individual Sovereignty, and Islamic Finance is a fascinating area of study that sits at the confluence of economic philosophy, personal freedom, and religiously-guided financial ethics. Let's see how these concepts taken together help promote prosperity and societal welfare. Austrian Economics Austrian Economics is a school

Step CA * Step CA is a Self-Hosted Certificate Authority system that allows you to generate TLS certificates for use with services hosted internally (e.g. at home or behind the corporate firewall) * This allows you to finally secure all communications using HTTPS, even inside your network * The following is a

I came across this tweet yesterday and found myself mulling it over. "It could be true, it sounds compelling; the guy is confident...," I thought. Then I saw Daniel Oliver's response and gave it a second thought... Original Tweet in Question: "In the midst of the strongest technological revolution in

Governments, Central Banks and Financial Media promote taking on excess debt and leverage. Collectively, they encourage gambling and speculation. These practices disproportionately hurt the poor and those lacking in financial knowledge and education. It gets even worse for those with a gambling addiction or impulse control problems. Looking at this

Last May I wrote "Macro Musings #0001". I was wrong about a lot of what I wrote. Despite the Fed continuing to keep "Monetary Policy" tight, the Treasury and various manipulations and distortions of the money system (issuing only T-bills, the Bank Term Funding Program, and promises of future dovishness,

Notable cases of white people who were discriminated against in the US: Robert Jordan, James Damore, David Duvall, Brian Walton, Shannon Phillips In 2012, Robert Jordan, a white male, applied for a job as a police officer in New London, Connecticut. Despite being qualified, he was not hired because the