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But now that 2018 is upon us, and the Bitcoin surge is well underway, this magazine cover isn’t quite so cryptic as it was in 1988.\n\nAny true intelligence analyst or LE detective will tell you, if you want to uncover who is “running the show” all you need to do is “follow the money.” So, in terms of Bitcoin, let’s follow the money, shall we?\n\n# Follow The Money\n\nMuch of the Bitcoin’s protocol development (and funding) is being done under the direction of the blockchain company called Blockstream (HQ in the US). The company focuses on developing Bitcoin applications and is primarily funded through private investors. Blockstream is also partly owned by the **French** multinational insurance firm AXA Strategic Ventures.  \n\nAXA is run by a man named Henri de Castries, who has also been the chairman of the Bilderberg group since 2012. \n\n**Suddenly that image of an Eagle with a fleur-de-lis on its head, standing on a pile of flaming fiat currency and touting a coin with the year 2018 on it makes more sense now, huh?**\n\nI suppose it’s important to note that The Economist is the magazine darling of the Rothschilds, and only serves to prove the following point:\n\nBlockchain (and subsequently Bitcoin) was designed for a very specific reason and has been planned as a fiat replacement for quite some time. (Sorry, Mr. Banker)\n\nBitcoin is going to revolutionize the way the world conducts finance and will usher in that “New World Order” people have been spouting on about for years. The cryptocurrency revolution has already been planned and is moving along according to the roadmap the Bilderberg Group laid out decades ago. This is their revolution, and the rest of us are just along for the ride. To bet against it would be an incredible mistake. To bet on it (through buying Bitcoin) will prove profitable. \n\nOf course, any time you mention the Bilderberg Group you’re bound to hear all sorts of conspiracy theories about the “political elite” and their attempts to concentrate control and restrict freedom from the individuals. I even read a theory that the BG bought control of Bitcoin in an effort to suppress its rise to power and implode it from the inside out. Which is an incredibly lackluster theory not based in common logic. Why would they funnel millions upon millions into developing a protocol only to try and burn it all down? For what gain? To continue our global dependence on fiat - a monetary system plagued with vulnerabilities? I don’t believe so. I believe they have been planning the transition to this “new world order, distributed digital currency” since the inception of the internet. \n\n# The Revolution\n\nPeople who criticize Bitcoin are failing to see the bigger picture and are unknowingly denying the most revolutionary transfer of power in modern history. The shift is moving money out of the hands of corrupt private banking, and into the hands of the people and their governments. Because in the fiat system, that’s all banks are for - to serve as a middleman between a government and its citizens. The banks are the one who facilitates the managing (to include holding and lending) of our relative fiat currencies. They are also the ones who mismanage it and indulge in things like: terrorist funding, money laundering, over-leveraging their own growth, etc etc, all for their own personal gain. The middlemen. The banks. Who bails them out every time they grow “too big to fail”? Governments do. Which translates to the individual citizens. We are ultimately the ones who suffer from the hands of these corrupt organizations and we are the one who burdens that cost. Organizations like Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Barclays, USB, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, etc. \n\nThey have cost the individual citizen trillions of dollars over the decades in the forms of bailouts and other losses due to fraud and illicit activities. \n\nIt is in the best interest of world government leaders and their citizens that Bitcoin succeeds and dethrones the private banking system. We will all be better off for it. And to profit from it, all the political leaders need to do is invest in the technology early on. Which they no doubt have. The estimated 980,000 Bitcoins held by “Satoshi Nakamoto” could very easily be sitting in a joint wallet/account managed by the Bilderberg Group. They don’t have to swindle the individuals with money-making schemes and fraudulent activities to remain “in power”. They already have a significant control of the new money supply. \n\nThis is the New World Order, and banks are pissed. Many of them have likely been kept in the dark and have no clue what is in store for them. They will kick and scream and fight all the way down the road that ultimately leads to their removal. And the people will rejoice and welcome this new transfer of power with open arms. Ironic, isn’t it? For so many years the threat of some unknown NWO scared the likes of Alex Jones and other conspiracy theorists, only for it to turn out to be one of the most freeing and empowering movements of our time. \n\nThe only thing governments will require is a way to effectively tax digital currency to keep funding flowing. That’s all they need. And the blockchain allows for the immutable funds transfer directly from the citizen to their government. No banks required.\n\nThis piece (and its implementation) are yet to be seen/developed. But make no mistake, they likely already have the system/design in place and have droves of well-paid developers building the solutions as we speak. \n\n**So, what’s next then? If all this is true.**\n\n# Outlook\n\nThis next part is pure speculation and is subject to change. My guess is that over the next year or so the state of the global fiat economy will come under pressure from several factors, including rising inflation, impossible debt burdens, and liquidity crunches. I’m unsure how fast that will unfurl (the global crisis in 2008 took a year or so to pick up speed before a full-blown collapse was imminent). But we’ve already seen some of the first signs of this taking place: (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-30/hna-is-said-to-face-2-4-billion-liquidity-crunch-this-quarter) and the current market selloff occurring (https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-02-02/bill-blain-clients-are-increasingly-worried-recession-will-begin-year). \n\nMeanwhile, development for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will continue. New products and services will be introduced and built on top of Bitcoin (think TCP/IP stack). The prices will fluctuate between now and then (yet ultimately have no long-term effect on the development), but when push comes to shove, and the global fiat economy has nowhere else to go but into a global crisis (again), THEN we will see large nation states like the US, UK, and other allies, speak up about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. \n\nI imagine throughout the next year(s) we will see more and more “fiat” on-ramps allowing for people to easily transfer their fiat out of banks and into crypto (think Robinhood, Coinbase, Ethos, etc). \n\nOnce enough of the world’s population (in the developed world at least) has easy access to crypto.... there will be a concerted effort to move over to a new “digital” monetary system. \n\nI wouldn’t be surprised if the mainstream media drums up some catchy marketing phrase like “currency war” - forcing people to rally behind a certain coin vs others. 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      "body": "So, you’re interested in buying into crypto, huh? \n\nFirst off, let me say, “Welcome to the party. We’ve been waiting for you.” \n\n![Cheers](http://media.riffsy.com/images/3af35e65c56b1addc52b8530a95a5a98/tenor.gif)\n\nMany have asked me, “Where do I get started?” In this post, I hope to clarify some of the processes and offer tips and suggestions for people looking to enter the space. And while I know many crypto-veterans might prefer different wallets and offer different advice, but I’m trying to keep this as simple as possible for many who are brand new to crypto. As users mature and become more familiar with the space, they will find their way. And we will be here to guide them. But, you gotta start somewhere. So, here it is. \n\n**NOTE**: If you’re reading this and would like to offer additional insight or advice for our newcomer friends, please feel free to add your thoughts and opinions in the comment section. \n\n# Investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin\n\n## Step One: Download Coinbase & Buy \n<br>The easiest place to start is to download the Coinbase app. That app will serve as your wallet and allows you to buy and sell: \n\n* Bitcoin\n* Ethereum\n* Litecoin\n\nOnce you’ve created an account, you’ll be able to link either your bank account or your debit card to Coinbase. \n\n**Security**\n\nDO NOT SKIP THIS. Once you’ve created your account, make sure to harden your account as much as possible. Once in the app navigate to Settings > Security and enable all possible security measures. \n\nLinking your bank account:\n\n* Pros - Larger transaction amounts are allowed (2k+)\n* Cons - It takes days (5-7 business days) to transfer\n\nLinking your debit card:\n\n* Pros - It’s instant. Funds are available immediately. \n* Cons - You can only purchase up to 2k per week. However, you can increase your buying limit, but you’ll have to provide more personal info. \n\n**Fees**\n\nCoinbase does charge fees on each transaction, which is annoying - I agree, but they are fully insured, SEC compliant, and based in the US. \n\n**Customer Support**\n\nTheir customer support/response time is less than impressive, but they’re a relatively new company and their user base has exploded - I imagine they are rushing to increase their support department. I will add that their support blog is incredibly helpful for new users.\n\n**Cashing Out**\n\nAt any time, you can cash out and send your money (in USD) to either any of your linked accounts/options:\n\n* Coinbase USD wallet (transfers instantly)\n* Bank account (takes days to transfer)\n* PayPal account (transfers instantly)\n\n# Step Two: Watch & Manage Your Holdings\n<br>Once you’ve downloaded the app and bought your first amount of cryptocurrency, you’ll likely want to keep abreast of all the latest developments happening in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. There are many ways to stay in-the-know, and I’ll provide some initial starting points here shortly. But first, let’s get some housekeeping items out of the way:\n\n**Things to Know & Consider**\n\n_Price Volatility_\n\nThe cryptocurrency markets are very volatile, meaning it is not uncommon to see price swings anywhere from 2% to 60% over a short amount of time. Don’t panic (completely) when you see this type of market behavior. I would never expect anyone to take a loss, so I would generally follow a couple rules:\n1.\tNever invest more than you are willing to lose. Ever. \n2.\tSome amount of loss up-front is very likely (especially considering how volatile the price is), so I would recommend holding out through your first “crash”, and then after a few months, set price alerts at the level you would need to cash out before taking a total loss. \n3.\tPart of the market’s behavior that is directly related to its long-term bullish outlook, is that whenever there is a significant drop in price, there are plenty of buyers waiting to buy back in at the lower price, therefore driving the prices back up to recovery. Stay in the market long enough and you’ll see this activity happening and, like many of us, hope for a “crash” so you yourself can “buy the dips”. \n\n![Relax](http://media.riffsy.com/images/ac47a2b241574a15665729ff3512dacb/tenor.gif)\n\n_Alt-Coins_\n\nBitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are only three (of thousands of cryptocurrencies - referred to as alt-coins) that have entered the market. Most of these you will not be able to invest in through Coinbase alone. To invest in other digital assets, you must create an account on an exchange that will allow you to buy other coins using either Bitcoin or Ether - a process I’ll explain later for those who might be interested in further diversifying their crypto portfolios. But, for those who aren’t interested in such ventures: sticking to the “top 3” is always an option.\n\n_Forks_\n\nOnce you start to follow development updates, you’ll start to hear references to “forks.” Forks can either be hard-forks or soft-forks and are essentially - protocol updates. I found a pretty succinct explanation of forks provided by \"Cryptosomniac\". (NOTE: I am not endorsing this individual by any means, as I have not watched any of their content. I just wanted to source the forks definition.)\n\n* Hard fork: A hard fork is a software upgrade that introduces a new rule to the network that isn't compatible with the older software. You can think of a hard fork as an expansion of the rules. (A new rule that allows block size to be 2MB instead of 1MB would require a hard fork).\n     * What happens: Nodes that continue running the old version of the software will see the new transactions as invalid. So, to switch over to the new chain and to continue to mine valid blocks, all the nodes in the network need to upgrade to the new rules.\n     * What can go wrong: The problem comes when some sort of political impasse arises, and a portion of the community decides to stick by the old rules no matter what. The hash rate, or network computing power, behind the old chain is irrelevant. What matters is that its data (and ruleset) is still perceived to have value, meaning miners still want to mine a chain and developers still want to support it.\n<br>\n* Soft fork: A soft fork, by contrast, is any change that's backward compatible. Say, instead of 1MB blocks, a new rule might only allow 500K blocks.\n     * What happens: Non-upgraded nodes will still see the new transactions as valid (500k is less than 1MB in this example). However, if non-upgraded nodes continue to mine blocks, the blocks they mine will be rejected by the upgraded nodes. This is why soft forks need a majority of hash power in the network.\n     * What can go wrong: When a soft fork is supported by only a minority of hash power in the network, it could become the shortest chain and get orphaned by the network. Or, it can act like a hard fork, and one chain can splinter off.\n     * Soft forks have been the most commonly used option to upgrade the bitcoin blockchain so far because it's argued they present a lower risk of splitting the network. Past examples of successful soft forks include software upgrades like BIP 66 (which dealt with signature validation) and P2SH (which altered bitcoin's address formatting).\n\nSo, when an upcoming fork is announced, you might notice a lot of chatter surrounding the update, and depending on the circumstances you may even see the price start to dip right before the protocol update occurs. This is normal. \n\nA lot of debate surrounds these protocol updates, many of which are political in nature. Keep in mind: \n\n**Tweeting is easy. Coding is hard. And opinions are like assholes.**\n\nMany people are smart but misinformed. Avoid the hype. Keep calm and do your own research.\n\n**Resources**\n\nSome good places to read about what’s happening in the cryptocurrency space:\n\n* [CoinDesk](coindesk.com)\n* [CoinTelegraph](cointelegraph.com)\n* [Bitcoin](Bitcoin.org)\n\nAlso:\n\n* Like and follow [Laserlike](https://www.facebook.com/LaserlikeInc/) on FB for updates via FB messenger \n\nSome recommended follows on Twitter:\n\n* @eric_lombrozo\n* @kyletorpey\n* @onemorepeter\n* @bitcoincoreorg\n* @adam3us\n* @fehrsam\n* @coinbase\n* @marketwatch\n* @redditBTC\n* @datavetaren\n* @aantonop\n\nFor updated charts, exchange listings, pricing, and other metrics:\n\n* [CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/)\n\n**NOTE**: This list is far from comprehensive, so any other suggestions are welcome and can be added to the comment section. \n\n# Investing in Alt-Coins\n\n<br>I find it helpful for newcomers to think of each coin as its own unique “business” - each aiming to serve a specific market function. Some coins are built on the Ethereum protocol and utilize what are called “smart contracts” and others are built off the Bitcoin protocol. \n\nThere are pros and cons to each, and they all serve some type of function or purpose in the upcoming “Internet 2.0” revolution. But, I would be wary of most alt-coins. Anyone can have an idea and create a coin (the code is all open source). But it takes true talent, leadership, and know-how to build and maintain a successful coin/platform. Which leads to my next point.\n\n* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Always. Never invest in other coins without researching the coin and what it has to offer. \n   * Read the whitepaper\n   * Research who is on the development team\n   * Does the coin have a useful place in the market\n\nOne alt-coin that really piques my interest (and many other’s) is [Ripple](https://ripple.com/) (XRP). Watch their video for a high-level view of the protocol. \n\n## Step One: Create an Account on an Exchange\n\n<br>There are many exchanges to choose from. I prefer ones based in the U.S., but - to each their own. A list of US-based exchanges to choose from:\n\n**Exchange** | **Regulation**\n--------------|--------------\n[Kraken](https://www.kraken.com/) | N/A\n[itBit](https://www.itbit.com/) | NYDFS\n[Gemini](https://gemini.com/) | US Trust regulation\n[Bittrex](https://bittrex.com/) | N/A\n\nOnce you’ve created your account on the exchange, you will be automatically assigned various crypto wallets (one for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other alt-coin wallets) to send funds to/from. \n\n**Securing Your Account**\n\nYou will want to ensure that all security features are also enabled for your exchange accounts as well. Make sure 2FA is turned on and required on each login. Many use Google Authenticator codes as a form of 2FA. It will require you to download the Google Authenticator app from your app store (if you haven’t already done so when enabling security on your Coinbase account). \n\n## Step Two: Sending Money to the Exchange\n\n<br>Now that your account on the exchange is all set-up and secured, you’ll need to send either Bitcoin or Ether to your exchange wallet(s). \n\n* Do **NOT** send BTC to an ETH wallet or vice versa. You will **LOSE** your coins. \n\n* **ALWAYS** triple check the addresses.\n\nThere exists some malware that is configured to identify when a wallet address is being copied, and is written so that the malware will paste the hacker’s own wallet address into the recipient field. If you don’t check the address and click send, you will lose those coins.\n\n**ALWAYS** triple check the addresses.\n\n## Step Three: Buying & Selling on the Exchange\n\n<br>Once you’ve successfully transferred your BTC or ETH from Coinbase to your exchange wallet (a process that takes anywhere from 10 mins to hours depending on the network traffic), then you are ready to buy the alt-coin. \n\nNow, I won’t get into the weeds on buying and selling on these exchanges. But there are great resources available online that can walk you through the process of buying and selling on the various exchanges. Searching YouTube videos for “buying on Bittrex” (for example) will provide useful visual guides on the buying process. \n\n# Conclusion\n\n<br>Well, that’s an incredibly high-level overview of what you need to know and do to enter the crypto space with at least some level of confidence and knowledge. The greatest gift you can do for yourself is to educate yourself as much as possible on things happening in the space and to stay calm. Otherwise you’ll find yourself panic selling all your assets and kicking yourself for having to buy back in at a higher price. Trust me, many of us (including myself) have learned this lesson the hard way. \n\nInvest. Stay the course. Profit with the rest of the us. Happy investing!\n\n![buybtc](http://media.riffsy.com/images/303acce54297bb84bc89f031f699d8d2/tenor.gif)",
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