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The Digital Frontier
Introduction In the digital age, the concepts of network states, digital frontiers, and cryptocurrency have emerged as significant topics of discussion and analysis. These concepts, born out of the intersection of technology, economics, and politics, are reshaping our understanding of governance, financial systems, and the nature of communities. This essay aims to critically examine these…
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An Alien Tweets Among Us
The Shocking Truth of Cryptopunk #2890 is a report commissioned by the Starholder Institute, based on a cache of 250,000 documents that claim to be from a planet called Wen. The report analyzes the information and determines that Cryptopunk #2890, also known as The Alien, is a sentient being from a distant galaxy who has infiltrated Earth…
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Alexander Davies
Alexander Davies is a visionary entrepreneur, author, and public speaker, known for his fervent passion for oysters and their transformative power. Davies’ tumultuous past includes a history of scandals and crimes, but his life changed when he discovered the unparalleled wisdom and enlightenment that oysters provide. As a result, Davies founded the upscale oyster bar franchise…
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We Are Leaving You Behind
Five drafts of a letter from an unknown person caught in the bull mania of 2021 to their friend. The letter reflects the sender’s realization they are part of a digital migration, that this moment is different and that a break is occurring. “We Are Leaving You Behind” Contents Version 1 Dear friend, As I write…
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11efta pwns you
In the year 2018, Artemis, a town nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, thrived on the electronic pulse of digital life. The city was a modern-day reflection of the rise and fall of Blomass, a once-dominant software company from the 90s and 00s, that had not only shaped the city’s physical landscape but…
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BitGang Records
Okay, let’s try to remember 2013 for a second. It’s harder than you think, right? That’s because everything was so hyperbolically, cartoonishly NOW. It was a time of Gangnam Style parodies, newly minted Bitcoin millionaires, and Edward Snowden’s NSA leaks dominating the headlines. It was a time when we were trying to figure out if…