Category Archives: General

Vocabulary Gymnastics of Reverse Means Testing

It used to be investments and retirement plans were proportional: if you put in more, you get more out. Now, I find a new paradigm edging into traditional programs like Social Security. Nothing is changing about the program except the … Continue reading

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Buying or Selling a used Helium Crypto Miner

If you want to buy or sell a used Crypto Miner, there are a few things that you should be aware of!   As a starting point, read the official documentation of the Helium mining network about transferring a miner.

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Senses Taker – Big Government Data

I’m the official Senses Taker, and I must have some information before I can take your senses.

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Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake

Crypto currencies are “mined” by people with computer power to spare. That game is changing.

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Non-fungible Tokens (NFT)

The concept of cryptocurrency assumes the blockchain assets (such as a Bitcoin) is “fungible” – each coin is indistinguishable from others. There are some new concepts that challenge the underlying fungible assumption – like the government impounding bitcoins (and tracking … Continue reading

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