Living through a financial crisis showed me the underbelly of a centralized fiat currency system. I'm building a decentralized one. I was on vacation with my family when the government, with help from the European Central Bank, imposed capital controls, restricting cash withdrawals, international transfers, and banking transactions to prevent a financial collapse. We were forced to return back home since my father was afraid of losing his job. The home we returned to was unrecognizable. ...

Living through a financial crisis showed me the underbelly of a centralized fiat currency system. I'm building a decentralized one. I was on vacation with my family when the government, with help from the European Central Bank, imposed capital controls, restricting cash withdrawals, international transfers, and banking transactions to prevent a financial collapse. We were forced to return back home since my father was afraid of losing his job. The home we returned to was unrecognizable. ...

7 Mar 2025 From catching up to getting ahead, I am proud to be on money’s frontier. In 2012, I saw headlines of the Mt. Gox hack and Bitcoin’s peak at $32, I assumed the experiment was over. A few months later, an internet friend told me he’d send me some bitcoin, I’d just need to setup a wallet. Back then, every wallet was a full node, I downloaded it and got my own address. He sent me a tiny amount. I didn’t have to give anyone my personal information to receive money? I could send this wit...

7 Mar 2025 From catching up to getting ahead, I am proud to be on money’s frontier. In 2012, I saw headlines of the Mt. Gox hack and Bitcoin’s peak at $32, I assumed the experiment was over. A few months later, an internet friend told me he’d send me some bitcoin, I’d just need to setup a wallet. Back then, every wallet was a full node, I downloaded it and got my own address. He sent me a tiny amount. I didn’t have to give anyone my personal information to receive money? I could send this wit...

20 Nov 2024 “Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it. The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows that is true, but few can put it into practice. Therefore the Master remains serene in the midst of sorrow. Evil cannot enter his heart. Because he has given up helping, he is people’s greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.” — Lao-tzu, Tao te Ching, Verse 78An Existential Threat“...

20 Nov 2024 “Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it. The soft overcomes the hard; the gentle overcomes the rigid. Everyone knows that is true, but few can put it into practice. Therefore the Master remains serene in the midst of sorrow. Evil cannot enter his heart. Because he has given up helping, he is people’s greatest help. True words seem paradoxical.” — Lao-tzu, Tao te Ching, Verse 78An Existential Threat“...

26 Feb 2025 Pinto is peer-to-peer low-volatility money. With the launch of our white paper yesterday, Pinto wants to hear from our community. Starting today, until 20,000 pods have been issued or 3 weeks have passed (March 19th), Epoch One of the Pod Bounty Rewards Competition is live. To be considered, tag @pintodotmoney on X or Farcaster, or submit the link to your content for eligibility via the Discord ticket system (https://pinto.money/discord) All content will be evaluated by quality an...

26 Feb 2025 Pinto is peer-to-peer low-volatility money. With the launch of our white paper yesterday, Pinto wants to hear from our community. Starting today, until 20,000 pods have been issued or 3 weeks have passed (March 19th), Epoch One of the Pod Bounty Rewards Competition is live. To be considered, tag @pintodotmoney on X or Farcaster, or submit the link to your content for eligibility via the Discord ticket system (https://pinto.money/discord) All content will be evaluated by quality an...

Pinto is my best bet for helping people like me across the globe. Growing up in a developing nation, I witnessed firsthand how traditional financial systems can fail those who need them most. In my country, accessing basic financial services that many take for granted is a complex and costly endeavor. Want to buy US dollars? Prepare to pay massive spreads. Interested in investing in the stock market? Be ready to navigate through layers of bureaucracy and hefty fees. The system is so opaque th...

Pinto is my best bet for helping people like me across the globe. Growing up in a developing nation, I witnessed firsthand how traditional financial systems can fail those who need them most. In my country, accessing basic financial services that many take for granted is a complex and costly endeavor. Want to buy US dollars? Prepare to pay massive spreads. Interested in investing in the stock market? Be ready to navigate through layers of bureaucracy and hefty fees. The system is so opaque th...