Writing a thesis brings thoughts into the real world. Writing in a consistent format provides structure and discipline to the thinking process. A thesis is
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I am codifying a 7-step process that I have mentally followed for the last fifteen years to help me think in a structured fashion to
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A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a unique digital asset that represents anything from a physical asset like art or real estate, to a digital asset
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Bitcoin (BTC) is a crypto asset (aka digital asset, digital property) based on a decentralized monetary network for which the monetary policy was preprogrammed at
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Asset Allocation has been shown to be the dominant (90%+) driver of portfolio returns, with stock selection playing a smaller role. Asset Allocation represents a
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Dictionary definition of inflation is “a persistent, substantial rise in the general level of prices related to an increase in the volume of money and
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De-centralized Finance (DeFi) provides traditional banking services (e.g. interest paying accounts, loans, credit cards, insurance, exchange, etc.) using a blockchain-based infrastructure comprised of crypto assets
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With the rise of cryptocurrencies, which I think are more appropriately characterized as “crypto assets“, many are asking fundamental questions about the foundations of money
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A Crypto Hardware Wallet allows you to easily carry a virtually unlimited amount of wealth with you, unlike other forms of money like cash or gold. Learning how a Crypto Hardware Wallet works will help you use it to protect your wealth.
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Using a crypto hardware wallet is essential if you are seriously considering significant asset allocation to crypto assets. Learning why you need a hardware wallet is a good place to begin.