I know there’s a beach ahead. See you there.

To borrow a colloquial metaphor. How much shit do you have to crawl through?

I have to admit I have been somewhat entertained and actually learned a few things with this whole "debate" surrounding OP_RETURN. Now it seems it has completed devolved into a school yard argument. Do better. SMH

Jane Street and Aladin shut down for weekend maintenace

I"m Bullish on the Future Human beings have wrestled for centuries with the same paradox: how do we organize ourselves so that individuals can flourish in freedom, while restraining those who would exploit or dominate others? Marx thought exploitation was a structural problem that could be solved by remaking society. But history showed that efforts to impose his vision often led to new forms of tyranny, not liberation. On the other side, capitalism and classical liberalism produced the greatest leap in prosperity and individual freedom the world has ever known — yet they, too, are vulnerable to decay, especially when markets and states fuse into cronyism. What emerges is a pattern: power always tends to concentrate, whether in kings, parties, or corporations. Attempts to fix the system from the top often get absorbed or corrupted. Real renewal tends to come from below — from cultural shifts, civic movements, and people rediscovering shared responsibility. But even then, history suggests the cycle of growth, corruption, and reform never ends; at best, it can be slowed, stretched, or redirected. This is where ideas like the Fourth Turning resonate. Every few generations, societies face a period of unraveling and crisis. These moments are painful, but they also clear the ground for renewal. Each cycle doesn’t reset us to zero; it spirals upward, with new tools, new knowledge, and new opportunities. If the past is any guide, the turbulence of our own moment may give birth to institutions and norms better suited to the challenges of our age. And perhaps the simplest, most radical act we can choose is: talking to each other. Division, polarization, and distrust are the fuel of decline. Conversation, trust, and shared meaning are the seeds of renewal. If enough people remember how to see one another as neighbors first, rather than enemies, the future — even out of crisis — may indeed be bullish.