When you understand the open source network effect that Bitcoin and Nostr share… you realize shitcoins are just a GoFundMe rugpull to “support” the “blockchain”s “Project”devs 🫳 🎤

**Government Secrecy on Energy-Related Inventions** For decades, the U.S. government has used the Invention Secrecy Act of 1951 to place secrecy orders on patent applications deemed to pose national security risks—especially in categories like power generation and propulsion systems. **Scope of Secrecy Orders** * 6,471 active secrecy orders by the end of fiscal year 2024. * In 2018, there were 5,792 active orders—the highest in decades—with 85 new orders and 77 rescinded. **Why These Orders Exist** Every patent application is screened manually. If a federal agency (such as the NSA, DoD, or DoE) flags it, a secrecy order can be issued—blocking publication, disclosure, or export. Notably, in the 1970s, photovoltaic technologies above 20% efficiency were classified. **Impact on Inventors** Secrecy orders can halt commercialization: * Robert Gold: his wireless-communications patent was suppressed for five years, by which time market relevance had faded. * James Constant: saw his radar patent delayed from 1969 to 1971, losing critical market timing. **Trade-Off: Security vs Innovation** While aimed at national defense, secrecy orders are criticized for being vague and broad. One study suggests a 5-year order can reduce downstream patent citations by \~45