CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY

The nature of money is rapidly transforming. Governments around the world are in various stages of implementing Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). CBDC (which can be tracked here) is a form of programmable money, in which, according to Bank of International Settlements Chief Agustin Carstens, “central banks will have absolute control on the rules and regulations that will determine the use of that expression of central bank liability,” noting also that, “we will have the technology to enforce that.” One only has to look at China’s Social Credit System to see the possibilities of such a control scheme.

There will be no more physical cash and none of the benefits that come with it. Every transaction you make will have to be done digitally and under the government’s surveillance. And while the vast majority of transactions today already occur digitally, this added layer of centralization, programmability and lack of other options, makes it possible to be shut off from participating in the economy. If government action since 2020 has been any indication of what freedoms they will take, look forward to business closures, restricted travel and fines for exercising your most basic rights as a human being. This may be done in the name of a public health emergency, climate change or even having the wrong political opinion.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Some other possibilities include having an expiration date or being tied to carbon credits. That means no savings or being cut off from purchases once you’ve spent your allotted credits. The implications of CBDC fall in line with the World Economic Forum (WEF) stated goal of “You will own nothing and be happy.” A world in which you rent everything, and lack autonomy, even over your own body. This will be done by integrating technology directly into humans. Founder of the WEF, Klaus Schwab, has stated that we are in the 4th Industrial Revolution, which will lead to “a fusion of our physical, our digital and our biological identities.”

Established in 1971, the WEF identifies itself as the “International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation”. Partnering with large corporations from Astrazeneca to Zoom, and, via the Young Global Leaders program, influential persons, ranging from Vladimir Putin to Yo Yo Ma, the WEF has seemingly infiltrated every facet of mainstream culture. On October 18, 2019, the WEF, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, hosted Event 201, a high-level coronavirus pandemic exercise, just two months before the beginning of COVID-19. According to Klaus Schwab, “The pandemic represents a rare but narrow window of opportunity to reflect, reimagine, and reset our world.” Studying the WEF’s Strategic Intelligence Transformation Maps (you will need to sign up for a pro membership) we see that COVID-19 serves as the launching point for the implementation of a wide range of programs, ranging from vaccines to transhumanism.

MICROCHIPS, FEDNOW & DIGITAL ID

Schwab, like Elon Musk, has openly discussed implanting microchips into human beings. This is already happening around the world; voluntarily and involuntarily. Touted as making life more convenient, the benefits are outweighed by the consequences, as people have had their microchip turned off for something as simple as a social media post. The possibilities of a microchip paired with a monetary system run deep. Patent WO2020060606 – Cryptocurrency System Using Body Activity Data, filed by Microsoft, describes a system in which human body activity is used in the mining process of cryptocurrencies. The patent’s description page explicitly states (SUMMARY [0005]) “a brain wave or body heat emitted from the user when the user performs the task provided by an information or service provider… can be used in the mining process.” Yes, even our own thoughts potentially can be used to determine our ability to access the economy.

While there is currently no CBDC in the United States, a system is being introduced which will contain many of the same dangers. FedNow, which launched July 20, 2023, is an instant payment service that will be used as an intermediary between a bank account and a service provider. While not technically a CBDC, FedNow will essentially act like one, in that all money of participating banks in the United States will funnel thru this system, giving the government the ability to monitor all transactions you make and the ability to freeze them. The Federal Reserve would have access to all this information without the need for a warrant and would be able to share it with law enforcement agencies.

As for a CBDC proper in the United States, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard has stated that it would take at least five years. This is largely due to the absence of a Digital ID. Considered as a foundation of CBDC, Digital ID’s are a digital verification of one’s identity, requiring biometric data, that will be linked to all aspects of your life. Your assets, ability to vote and even internet access could all require verification of your digital identity. Digital ID’s are currently being debated by the senate. While the adoption of these technologies may seem far off in the future, is it possible events could occur which would accelerate the process?

BLACK SWAN

There are many signs that a Black Swan (a random, unexpected, but high-impact event) will be occurring soon. Since 2020, the WEF has run an annual event called Cyber Polygon, where organizations test their level of resilience to cyberattacks as well as exchange best practices. In 2020, the event discussed a cyber pandemic that would bring a complete halt to the power supply, transportation, hospital services, and our society as a whole. In 2021 the event discussed immunizing the internet, demonizing cryptocurrencies, and propping-up centralized systems of governance through a close merger of corporations and states (public-private partnerships).

On December 9, 2021 Israel led a 10-country simulation of a major cyberattack on the global financial system. In the simulation banks appealed for liquidity assistance in a multitude of currencies to put a halt to the chaos caused by people withdrawing their funds. Further responses included a coordinated bank holiday, debt repayment grace periods, SWAP/REPO agreements and coordinated de-linking from major currencies. On November 9, 2022 the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) held a meeting discussing the upcoming financial crisis, their own lack of faith in the banking system, and how to prevent the public from panicking. Bail-ins were discussed, which would use depositor funds to recoup banks own capital from unpaid loans.

CBDC IN PRACTICE

Internationally we have already seen a few examples of how quickly a nation can go cashless. On November 8, 2016, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi only gave four hours’ notice that virtually all cash would be rendered useless. 1,000 and 500 rupee notes (representing 86% of cash in circulation) were no longer valid. Retail and wholesale CBDC pilots were launched at the end of 2022, with no official timeline yet for a full-scale retail CBDC. On May 30, 2023 a plan to withdraw 2,000 rupee notes from circulation was announced.

In March 2021 the Bank of Jamaica announced a pilot CBDC program. After the pilot ended on December 31, 2021, the Bank of Jamaica identified the steps necessary for a national CBDC rollout, including enacting legislation for Know-Your-Customer (KYC) information and the creation of a Digital ID. Roll out began in 2022, however, as of February 2023, only 190,000 people have used the currency. Financial incentives have been introduced in order to persuade adoption.

On October 25, 2021 CBDC was launched in Nigeria. Initially .5% of Nigerians used the service. In response, the government implemented a $44 per week withdrawal limit from ATM’s (the average Nigerian needs $40 per day). Then the government phased out old banknotes but did not issue new notes as promised. Protests ensued and banks were burnt down, but as people began to starve, CBDC adoption grew to 63%.

AI, UBI & SMART CITIES

Even if a singular chaotic event doesn’t happen, we are in the midst of technological advancements that will have a profound impact on life as we know it. Artificial intelligence is already disrupting many industries. Some estimates propose as many as 300 million jobs could be lost or degraded in the United States and Europe. While we have yet to see the full effect of this technology, many have begun advocating for Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a means of offsetting the impact. It is likely UBI will come in the form of CBDC or carbon credits.

On July 24, 2023, Sam Altman of OpenAI, launched a cryptocurrency project called World Coin. The main offering of World Coin is its World ID, which is essentially a digital passport that verifies the holder is a real human and not an AI bot. The project says World IDs will be necessary in the age of generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT. As AI “will do more and more of the work that people now do” Altman is also a proponent of UBI, with the World Coin itself possibly serving as its basis.

As an alternative to UBI the WEF has considered Universal Basic Services (UBS), a system in which basic services would be “freely” accessible to the public. This idea is seemingly applied in the 15 minute cities concept. 15 minute cities are designed to meet every human need within a 15 minute walk. Touted as making city living more accessible, sustainable & enjoyable, the reality in practice makes city living into something of an open air prison.

And for those thinking this is just a city problem and won’t be coming to the suburbs, think again. A Baltimore, Maryland man recently had all his smart devices shut off for a week by Amazon, over a false accusation of a racial slur. The Internet of Things, while convenient, opens the door to all sorts of possibilities. If you rely heavily on such centralized devices you are already susceptible to the control grid; Imagine the implications if you were connected to the internet.

INFORMATION IS POWER

I have not presented all the information pertaining to the technocratic control grid, but with this brief examination one should be able to see something is terribly wrong and research the subject matter further. Don’t just take my word for it. In an age of mass deception we must all take it upon ourselves to vet the Truth. While this may seem overwhelming, reading this article is already a step in the right direction. For with information comes power, specifically, to choose. Freedom and slavery are choices we make everyday. Do you wish to live free? What actions will it take? Will you follow thru?

SELF-WORK & THE NECESSITIES OF LIFE

Regardless of the monetary system, we must have a strong spiritual foundation, mental clarity and optimal physical conditioning. One must let go of fear and anxiety and embrace conscious thought and action. Fear only clouds our critical thinking and will only serve to hinder our ability to act. We must be willing to examine new ideas courageously, yet also maintain our sense of discernment in evaluating what will work for our own personal circumstance. There are many simple ways to improve one’s well-being; start with one and follow thru.

Once a strong sense of self is established, it is most wise to address the basic needs of life. Food, clean water, energy and protection. With great economic transformations often come difficult times. If people were unable to access their funds for even a week it would present many hardships for the unprepared.

Having a stockpile of non-perishable food and the ability to procure food (farming, foraging, etc) would be wise, as would having the ability to collect water and purify it. Knowing how to start a fire, and having various means to accomplish this are also important. Lastly, what is the point of having anything if you don’t have the ability to protect it? Whether it be something as simple as practicing situational awareness or buying firearms (and learning how to properly handle them), it is important to take self-defense into one’s own personal responsibility.

BARTER & COMMUNITIES

Once the basic necessities of life are taken care of we can begin to examine what the basis of economy is. The ability to exchange goods and services with others can take form a number of ways. We don’t necessarily need a medium of exchange (though it does have its advantages). Since time immemorial humans have bartered.

If Alice has chickens that produce too many eggs for Alice to eat and Bob has dairy goats that produce too much milk for him to drink, the two could arrange to exchange their excess eggs and milk for one another. And if Carl doesn’t have any physical resources to exchange with Alice or Bob, he can always offer his time and labor. Whatever your resources or skills, you can meet the needs of your community.

SHTF situations from recent history have shown us what goods are most barterable. Examining hyperinflationary events from Romania, Argentina and Venezuela, and the Bosnian War, key items and concepts appear again and again. Guns and ammo are top priority, after which non-perishable food, seeds, water collection and purification devices, hygiene products, first aid supplies, antibiotics, matches, lighters, candles, batteries, flashlights, fuel, spare parts, knives, tools, tobacco, coffee and alcohol are all highly sought after. Anything and everything that help meet the basic necessities of life.

Gold and silver are also used, but the value will vary depending on the severity of the situation. In more recent hyperinflationary events Bitcoin has also been useful. Beyond items, skills are of incredible importance. Fixing things or people is more valuable than gold. Lastly, if you have land, you can work it for food and other resources. This video lists how to affordably purchase land and a home.

Being part of communities is a necessary for surviving good times and bad alike. You can join a variety of communities, both physically and digitally. Find people who’s values align with your own and make the effort to reach out. A simple way to get started is to get to know your neighbors. Beyond that you can support your local farmers and other small businesses. If you have any hobbies, or want to take one up, find a group based on that activity. If you can’t find any groups in your area, start one. And if you truly cannot connect with the people around you, you can always move to a place where the values align with your own.

PRECIOUS METALS

Now let’s say you wish to have a medium of exchange that is universally recognized and meets the criteria of sound money. For millennia countries used gold and silver coins as money. As people began to store their precious metals in bank vaults, the banks began to issue dollars as an IOU. This tie was slowly eroded over the course of six decades.

In 1913 the Federal Reserve was created, a central bank responsible for regulating the country’s monetary policy via setting interest rates and controlling the money supply. In 1933 Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 6102 which ordered Americans to surrender most of their gold to the US government. In 1944 the Bretton Woods System was established, which pegged all nations dollars to the US dollar, which was pegged to gold. In 1971, US President Nixon took the US dollar off the gold standard. The consequences of these actions are still being felt to this day. In 1974, with Executive Order 11825, President Ford rescinded the 40-year ban on ownership of gold coins and bullion.

Historically, gold and silver have been used as a hedge against inflationary events. As the purchasing power of the dollar has decreased over the last 100 years, gold and silver have maintained or even increased in theirs. As the world moves away from using the US dollar as a standard of exchange, central banks have begun buying gold at a record pace, seemingly in preparation to back their currencies with. The state of Texas has even begun the process of creating a digital currency backed by gold and silver. However the economic reset unfolds, it seems gold and silver will play an important role.

Gold and silver come in a variety of forms, from coins, to bars, to jewelry, and in various levels of purity. Which you buy will entirely depend upon your situation, however, this video will give you some idea as to which forms may be most ideal. If you feel gold is too expensive, you can buy smaller denominations such as goldbacks. Platinum is also worth considering. There are many reputable dealers online and in your local area; do your due diligence and look for the best deals.

BITCOIN

If you still wish to have the convenience of a digital payment system, without the restrictive nature of CBDC, then cryptocurrencies are the way to go. There are many projects out there, each with a different design and use case. The first and most famous of these is Bitcoin (BTC). Created in 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, the Bitcoin white paper describes “A purely peer-to-peer version of electronic cash [which] would allow online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.” This is achieved through several key features and mechanisms.

Bitcoin operates on a decentralized network of computers called nodes. These nodes collectively maintain a shared public ledger known as the blockchain. The blockchain contains a record of all Bitcoin transactions ever made, ensuring transparency and preventing double-spending. When someone wants to make a payment with Bitcoin, they create a transaction specifying the recipient’s address and the amount of Bitcoin to be sent. This transaction is broadcasted to the network and validated by the nodes. Through a process called Proof of Work (PoW), miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles to confirm and validate transactions. Once a transaction is confirmed, it is included in a block, which is added to the blockchain. Only 21 million BTC can ever be mined.

The decentralized nature of the blockchain ensures that no single entity or financial institution has control over the transaction validation process. Additionally, the use of cryptographic encryption provides security for Bitcoin transactions. Each user has a pair of cryptographic keys: a public key and a private key. The public key is used to receive funds, while the private key is kept secret and used to digitally sign transactions, proving ownership and authorization.

PROBLEMS WITH BITCOIN

While Bitcoin contains many ingenious mechanisms, it still has some issues that prevent it from being an ideal form of digital cash. The average transaction time for BTC is an hour, with various factors having an influence. Off-chain methods of expediting transactions have been implemented, such as the Lightning Network, but they often come with their own concerns. Aside from slow transaction times, another major concern when considering using BTC as digital cash, is that BTC is not private.

While Bitcoin transactions are pseudonymous, meaning they are linked to cryptographic addresses rather than personal identities, the entire transaction history is visible on a public ledger. Details such as the sender and recipient address, transaction amount and transaction timestamp are all publicly available. This transparency allows anyone to trace the flow of funds and analyze transaction patterns. Although Bitcoin addresses do not directly reveal personal information, the pseudonymous nature can still be compromised if an individual’s identity is linked to a specific Bitcoin address. This information, combined with advanced data analysis techniques, can potentially expose sensitive financial activities.

MONERO

While there are efforts to enhance privacy in the Bitcoin ecosystem, using techniques like CoinJoin, they are optional and not inherent to the core protocol. As a result, Bitcoin’s privacy features are considered limited. Individuals who prioritize privacy should turn to alternative cryptocurrencies that offer privacy at the protocol level. The first privacy coin to come to prominence is Monero (XMR).

Much like Bitcoin, Monero is an open source and decentralized cryptocurrency. The main difference is that Monero employs mechanisms that obscure transaction information. These include Ring Signatures, which obscure the true sender, Stealth Addresses, which obscure the receiver, and Ring Confidential Transactions, which hides the amounts. Monero’s current anonymity set is 16, meaning the digital signature of an individual sending a transaction is hidden amongst 15 other randomly chosen decoy signatures. The average transaction time for Monero is approximately 20 minutes. 18.132 million coins were mined until the end of May 2022 when a tail emission kicked in, which introduces .6 Monero per 2-minute block indefinitely.

While Monero is the privacy coin with the largest market cap, there are some concerns regarding its protocol. The problem is that Ring Confidential Transactions do not encrypt information, but mix it around. This information is still visible on the blockchain, leaving it potentially susceptible to analysis in the future. In 2021, CipherTrace, a blockchain analytics and forensic company, announced enhanced Monero tracing capabilities for government agencies and financial institutions. While the extent of CipherTrace’s capabilities are unknown, there is a privacy protocol that does not reveal any information to be analyzed.

PIRATE CHAIN

ZK-SNARKS is a cryptographic technique used to prove the validity of a statement or computation without revealing any specific information about it. ZK-SNARKS was first implemented in Zcash (ZEC), however, this feature is optional, with users being able to choose between shielded and transparent transactions. A study from 2020 revealed that most users do not opt for shielded transactions; 99.9% of transactions were transparent, undermining the privacy of the overall network. The first project to implement ZK-SNARKS by default on all transactions is Pirate Chain (ARRR).

By consistently utilizing ZK-SNARKS technology, Pirate Chain leaves no usable metadata of user’s transactions on its blockchain. All outgoing transactions, other than mining block rewards and notary transactions, are sent into shielded addresses. As an added security against 51% double-spend attacks, Pirate Chain utilizes Delayed Proof of Work, which indexes Pirate Chain’s blockchain onto the Komodo and Litecoin blockchains. In doing so, any attempts to attack Pirate Chain’s blockchain will first need to overcome both these blockchains. Pirate Chain’s current anonymity set is over 5 million. The average transaction time is 1 minute. The total supply will cap at approximately 200 million.

Pirate Chain currently has a market cap of $34 million. Compared to Monero’s $3 billion, let alone Bitcoin’s $578 billion, Pirate Chain has a long way to go in terms of adoption. There are concerns with the trusted setup required to implement ZK-SNARKS. The Sapling Powers of Tau ceremony was implemented in such a way as to mitigate these concerns, however, it is still a trusted setup. Halo2 implementation, which eliminates the need for a trusted setup, is on the roadmap for 2023.

OTHER PRIVACY PROJECTS & OPERATIONAL SECURITY

While BTC, XMR and ARRR are the cryptocurrencies I would recommend for most people, there are other projects worth noting. HUSH is another ZK-SNARKS coin, that offers a private messenger and the ability to create your own blockchain with one simple command. FIRO utilizes the Lelantus protocol, which allows you to destroy your coins and then redeem them for coins that have no transaction history. You can examine this guide to see more pros and cons of each major privacy coin. Beyond being used as currency, blockchains offer a diverse ecosystem of use cases, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAO) and Smart Contracts.

DERO is a general purpose, private, and scalable decentralized application platform that allows developers to deploy powerful and unstoppable applications. DarkFi is an entire private by default ecosystem which allows for the storage of files and data in a decentralized fashion, anonymous communication and decentralized task management. Qortal is a blockchain project which aims to rebuild the internet in an unhackable fashion, with the aim of utilizing mesh networks to bypass the need for ISPs. While these projects are a bit more complex than the projects I mentioned earlier, the potential they offer for creating an alternative economy is amazing.

There are many projects out there; do your research and find which works best for you. You can explore each projects website and social media pages for more information. While I have focused on privacy coins, public blockchains have their use case as well, though as time goes on the rift between regulated finance and dark finance will widen. Ultimately, one must use discretion when deciding which projects will serve them best. It would be wise to diversify. Beyond the crypto itself, one should be well-versed in proper operational security when using computers and navigating the internet.

CRYPTOCURRENCY WALLETS

There are many ways to acquire cryptocurrency, however, I will focus on cryptocurrency exchanges, peer-to-peer (P2P) trading and accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for your business. I want to emphasize that if you are going to purchase cryptocurrency, do not spend more than you are willing to lose. There is a lot of volatility. Ideally, cryptocurrencies should serve as a form of currency in and of themselves, however, the majority of holders still view crypto as an investment for fiat gains.

As fiat currencies around the world transform, the value of crypto will rest in their use case and the networks that support them. If you do go the investment route, it is best to be a contrarian. Don’t FUD or FOMO going along with the latest hype. Understand the fundamentals of the projects you support and respond to market changes rationally.

However you decide to acquire crypto, you will need a wallet that supports the coin of your choosing. There are many types of wallets. Features to consider are if the wallet is software or hardware, open source or closed, custodial or non-custodial, whether they hold one coin or multiple, what device they are held on and whether they store the full node on your device or not. If you’d like to support the decentralization of the network download a full node wallet, though be aware you will need space on your hard drive (here are the current full node sizes for BTC and XMR; ARRR is approximately 13GB). If the size is too large, start with a lightweight or mobile wallet. Here are the recommended wallets for BTC, XMR and ARRR.

Once you have downloaded your wallet and created a new account, you will be given a seed phrase. The seed phrase is your recovery password in case you lose access to the device where your wallet is originally stored. Make sure to write this seed phrase down, make a copy and store them in separate secure locations. DO NOT share this information with anyone. If paper seems flimsy, you can always store your seed phrase on a metal plate. There is a famous saying in the crypto community which you must take to heart; Not your keys, not your coins. If you don’t have possession of your private key/seed phrase, you don’t have access to your crypto. Take great caution in preserving these keys for your eyes only.

CRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGES

In order to create an account on an exchange you will need an authenticator app. Make sure to back up the authenticator, for if you were to lose the device you have it on, without backing it up, you would lose access to all the accounts you use to purchase crypto. You can always make new accounts, however, if any coins are stored on an exchange wallet you will lose access to them. It is important to note, DO NOT leave your coins on an exchange. The exchange holds the keys to those wallets, and as we learned earlier, not your keys, not your coins. As soon as the coins are on your exchange wallet, send them to your personal wallet.

In order to purchase BTC from an exchange with fiat, you will need to register your identification. This will link your identity to those coins. You can use any of these exchanges to purchase BTC. Find the USD/BTC paring or Buy Crypto link and enter the amount you wish to purchase. Once the purchase is confirmed, withdraw the BTC off the exchange and onto your personal wallet. Simply copy and paste the receive address on your personal wallet to the send address on the exchange wallet and hit enter. Be patient, as it will take time for the transaction to confirm.

If you wish to acquire most other coins via an exchange you will not be able to buy them directly with fiat. You have to trade a paired coin, which is typically BTC. If you wish to acquire Monero, you can exchange it for BTC on the CEXs listed here. Once confirmed, send to your personal wallet. If you wish to acquire Pirate Chain, you would then send XMR from your personal wallet to one of the No KYC exchanges listed here. Exchange XMR for BTC then exchange BTC for ARRR. Once confirmed, withdraw your ARRR from the exchange wallet to your personal wallet.

PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) TRADING

If you wish to purchase crypto with No KYC, you will have to use a P2P platform. P2P platforms allow you to purchase crypto from other people directly without the need for an exchange to hold your keys. Listings accept a variety of forms of payment from cash, to PayPal transfer, to gift cards and more. When using these platforms use a VPN and/or Tor. Some of the platforms have Tor directly built into the app. Use discretion when selecting a person to exchange with. If you can, choose a trade partner with good reviews. Avoid offerings which demand personal information. If you meet up with a person in public, do so at a secure location, preferably with a trusted person accompanying you.

If you wish to purchase BTC you can use the platforms mentioned in this guide. Note, that due to the public nature of BTC’s transaction history, coins acquired via these platforms will likely be marked as tainted by major platforms. If you acquire any transparent coins via a P2P platform, only exchange them via anonymous platforms not connected to your identity, otherwise KYC exchanges may freeze your coins or close your account.

If you wish to purchase Monero P2P you can use the platforms listed here. If you’d like to purchase Pirate Chain P2P you can use the site LocalPirateChain. Another option that can be used is a process called Atomic Swaps, which enable P2P transactions between individuals with different cryptocurrencies on two separate blockchains, eliminating the requirement for an intermediary. If you would like to swap BTC for XMR you can use UnstoppableSwap. If you would like to swap a number of different coins for ARRR you can use Komodo Wallet (only the desktop app currently offers ARRR swap). Lastly, if you know anyone that holds crypto and is willing to sell to you, this may be the simplest way to acquire crypto.

ACCEPTING CRYPTOCURRENCIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

If you want to accept crypto for your business, you can do so a variety of ways. The simplest method is to receive coins from the buyer’s personal wallet directly to your personal wallet. Simply show the qr code associated with your receive address to the prospective buyer, and have them scan the qr code with their wallet, enter the amount agreed upon, and send. You can also physically print this QR code and post it at a prominent location, just make it clear what crypto the QR code is receiving. If you aren’t in the same physical location you can send the receive address directly to that person (If you require privacy and anonymity, Signal and Session are the best messaging apps, but require both parties to use them).

You can also post the receive address to your social media page/content and/or personal website. Again, make it clear what crypto that address is receiving. Another option for websites are cryptocurrency payment gateways. Much like PayPal or Venmo, cryptocurrency payment gateways can be setup as a payment option on your web store. There are many options out there; I use the free service Cryptocurrency Checkout integrated into WooCommerce for payments on my merchandise. Whatever methods you adopt, I recommend having separate receive addresses for your business and savings. You can create multiple addresses in one wallet or use multiple wallets.

There are already many businesses accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment. Accepted Here, BitPay and Cryptwerk are directories of businesses which accept cryptocurrencies, including BTC and XMR. The website ARRRmada lists merchants who accept ARRR. Not only can you purchase from the sites listed on these directories, but you can be listed on these directories as well if you accept the cryptocurrency affiliated with the site. Beyond these directories you can find listings on various social media pages affiliated with cryptocurrency. If you wish to find physical locations that accept BTC as payment, you can use the app BTC Map.

With proper preparation, you can even make purchases with XMR on the Dark Web. I DO NOT advocate participating in any unethical conduct via the Dark Web. I also advocate taking extreme caution if you do decide to navigate and transact. If you don’t understand how to do so with upmost privacy and security, then DO NOT attempt it. If you do understand what you are doing and the risks involved, and you are acting in an ethical manner, then it could be a wonderful tool for financial freedom.

You can purchase anything on these sites, from gift cards, to postage labels to airline tickets and more. The sites Barrrter, Bitejo and Monero Market even serve as something of the Craigslist or eBay of crypto. If you want to buy precious metals with BTC, you can use APMEX, Bitgild and SD Bullion, and if you’d like to purchase with XMR you can use Suisse Gold and Veldt Gold. With a little searching you can find just about anything can be purchased with crypto. If you’d like ideas on how to live entirely on crypto, check out this video.

STARVE THE BEAST

Beyond crypto, there have been numerous physical community currencies. Some famous examples include Ithacash, TUMIN and Life Currency Exchange. Find one in your area and support your local businesses. If you’d like to be part of a cooperative fair-trade pro-life bank, you can check out Bank of Joy. If you do use a bank/credit union that uses FedNow, voice your opposition and move your money elsewhere. I recommend joining a local credit union that opposes FedNow/CBDC. While you are still able, use cash for as many transactions as you can and only keep enough money in the bank to pay your bills.

Stop supporting their system. Boycott their businesses. Support local businesses and start your own. Take your kids out of schools that promote their ideologies. Homeschool or unschool instead. Stop consuming their media and food. Support independent media and your local farmers. Get off their social media platforms and use alternatives.

Express a loss of confidence to your local politicians. Stop paying fines and taxes to a government that doesn’t represent you. Do not follow any laws or mandates that violate your inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And, as we have explored throughout this article, stop using their currency. None of this will be easy, but as the technocratic grid continues to expand, it will be necessary and rewarding.

If you want to return to a form of representative government, as intended by the founding fathers of the American Revolution, become involved with the American Assembly in your state. Common law is the true law of the land; Do no harm and honor your contracts. The legal system exists to mediate corporate contracts. The fraud is perpetrated from birth with the issuance of the birth certificate, which is a corporate fiction. Governments, which are For Profit Corporations, assume you are this entity, but in fact you are the living man or woman. The whole system exists to trick you into believing you are the fiction in order to exert control over you. The language used by the legal system is not the same language used commonly. Realize the nature of the fraud, and free yourself from it.

CONCLUSION

There are many ways to break free from the matrix. However you decide to go about it, know that success rests upon self-realization and the forming of communities with common goals. The nature of our design is the basis for freedom. To breath, drink, eat, touch, move, listen, think, speak and create freely is the basis for a fulfilling life. To share in our love of life with others is the basis for a functioning society. No one has the right to deprive you of the freedom you were designed to realize.

Please share this article and get the conversation rolling on FedNow and CBDC. Despite the implications, most people are not aware of what is going on. I have presented some of the problems and a number of solutions in the hopes of inspiring action in your life. I wish you good fortune in your pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.

If you’d like to contact me you can email me at venmusica@tuta.io. Thank you for reading this article.

Resources for further research:

Odysee – Blockchain based Alternative to YouTube

Bitchute – Free Speech Alternative to YouTube

The Corbett Report – Independent journalist James Corbett

Technocracy News and Trends – Covers technocratic control grid

Vigilante.tv – Features various content creators

The Dollar Vigilante – Financial Newsltter and Videos

The Crypto Vigilante – Crypto Newsletter and Videos

Coin Bureau – Crypto News

The Crowhouse – Independent journalist Max Igan

Star Path Academy – Hyperinflation in Romania

La Quinta Columna – What’s in the Covid Vax. In Spanish, can use translate add on

Theoria Apophasis – Ether/Electromagnetism, metaphysics and other subject matter

A Warrior Calls – Common Law

Constitutional Law Group – Common Law

The American States Assembly – Common Law