Crypto Agorism unites agorists and cryptocurrency users to build fair and free markets outside of the state, which provide necessities like food, jobs, housing, healthcare, sim cards, mail & more without censorship or surveillance.
Is the world destined to become a cashless society?CogitoMedia
The consequences of the pandemic of 2020 were quite tragic, but if we look at the brighter side, this period pushed us to develop new digital systems and progressive ideas. These digital systems included the modes of payment that we use every day now.
Since the coronavirus had properties of air-borne diseases, it was kind of impossible to pay cash in hand to people due to the fear of disease transmission and therefore, no contact, digital or cashless transactions became popular during this time. As a result of this, a new world was born where cashless modes of payment were preferred over physical cash exchanges. This evolution definitely moved us to think if we can become a cashless society. But wait, what is a cashless society? Have you thought about it?
Blockchain is more than cryptocurrency. Here are seven examples of how blockchain is changing the world. Want to learn more? Visit http://bit.ly/2nh1oQV
A presentation on the evolving digital economy as of year 2005 CE. This presentation was made to the Indian Professionals Association, Paris, France on 26-Feb-2006 by Vijayan Ganapathy
Explores the footprints of the digital economy, the transformation of the notion of money, the convergence of technology and resources, digital money, virtual money, internet, digital control and intelligence, the pains of a digital life, flight of money, digital money taxation issues, digital crimes, digital value preservation, examples of virtualization from daily life and the transforming digital economy, examples of privacy and piracy issues and their impact on e-commerce.
The presentation ends with a peek into the evolving future and some general guidelines on how to tread safely and derive value from the digital future.
Note: The information in this presentation was sourced from various articles which were available on the internet as of the date of the presentation. The author does not vouch for the veracity of the information. Since the material for this presentation has been sourced from multiple sources for a purely academic purpose, the author may not be able to individually credit each of the sources from where the information was sourced. If you feel that you deserve credit for some or most of the information presented, please reach out to the author of this presentation.
Our Law Firm specializes in Offshore Asset Protection through the use of offshore corporation, offshore private banking, offshore foundation... We are providing offshore banking introduction services for more than 8 years. Our team consists of professionals with banking, accounting and legal.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have significant economic, social, and political impacts. Economically, they increase global investment and financial access but also create high volatility. Socially, they enable pseudonymous transactions but also allow for potential criminal uses of anonymity. Politically, they can undermine government control of currency but also make regulation difficult. Overall, the document discusses both benefits and challenges of cryptocurrencies across many domains.
Digital currencies such as bitcoin are electronic forms of currency that can be used to make purchases online. The document discusses what digital currencies and bitcoin are, as well as their benefits like enabling instant purchases and being impossible to counterfeit. However, they also have disadvantages like volatility and lack of development. The central bank of Egypt warns against using digital currencies and Al-Azhar and Dar al-Iftaa have forbidden them as they are not backed by tangible assets and lack regulation. In conclusion, the author initially thought digital currencies could be the future but now believes they will not due to issues like wasting energy and becoming cheap if centralized.
Is the world destined to become a cashless society?CogitoMedia
The consequences of the pandemic of 2020 were quite tragic, but if we look at the brighter side, this period pushed us to develop new digital systems and progressive ideas. These digital systems included the modes of payment that we use every day now.
Since the coronavirus had properties of air-borne diseases, it was kind of impossible to pay cash in hand to people due to the fear of disease transmission and therefore, no contact, digital or cashless transactions became popular during this time. As a result of this, a new world was born where cashless modes of payment were preferred over physical cash exchanges. This evolution definitely moved us to think if we can become a cashless society. But wait, what is a cashless society? Have you thought about it?
Blockchain is more than cryptocurrency. Here are seven examples of how blockchain is changing the world. Want to learn more? Visit http://bit.ly/2nh1oQV
A presentation on the evolving digital economy as of year 2005 CE. This presentation was made to the Indian Professionals Association, Paris, France on 26-Feb-2006 by Vijayan Ganapathy
Explores the footprints of the digital economy, the transformation of the notion of money, the convergence of technology and resources, digital money, virtual money, internet, digital control and intelligence, the pains of a digital life, flight of money, digital money taxation issues, digital crimes, digital value preservation, examples of virtualization from daily life and the transforming digital economy, examples of privacy and piracy issues and their impact on e-commerce.
The presentation ends with a peek into the evolving future and some general guidelines on how to tread safely and derive value from the digital future.
Note: The information in this presentation was sourced from various articles which were available on the internet as of the date of the presentation. The author does not vouch for the veracity of the information. Since the material for this presentation has been sourced from multiple sources for a purely academic purpose, the author may not be able to individually credit each of the sources from where the information was sourced. If you feel that you deserve credit for some or most of the information presented, please reach out to the author of this presentation.
Our Law Firm specializes in Offshore Asset Protection through the use of offshore corporation, offshore private banking, offshore foundation... We are providing offshore banking introduction services for more than 8 years. Our team consists of professionals with banking, accounting and legal.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have significant economic, social, and political impacts. Economically, they increase global investment and financial access but also create high volatility. Socially, they enable pseudonymous transactions but also allow for potential criminal uses of anonymity. Politically, they can undermine government control of currency but also make regulation difficult. Overall, the document discusses both benefits and challenges of cryptocurrencies across many domains.
Digital currencies such as bitcoin are electronic forms of currency that can be used to make purchases online. The document discusses what digital currencies and bitcoin are, as well as their benefits like enabling instant purchases and being impossible to counterfeit. However, they also have disadvantages like volatility and lack of development. The central bank of Egypt warns against using digital currencies and Al-Azhar and Dar al-Iftaa have forbidden them as they are not backed by tangible assets and lack regulation. In conclusion, the author initially thought digital currencies could be the future but now believes they will not due to issues like wasting energy and becoming cheap if centralized.
Culture And Anarchy An Essay In Political And Social Criticism SummarySarah Camacho
The document provides instructions for creating an account on a writing assistance website and requesting paper writing help. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review writer bids and choose one. 4) Review the paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The process aims to provide original, high-quality content while ensuring customer satisfaction.
How Bitcoin 2.0 Will Shape the Future of Businessclark800
Bitcoin 2.0 and smart contracts will create economic incentives that guide the economy towards more efficient methods of government and taxation, radically optimizing how the world does business and how society functions.
The document discusses how blockchain technology could revolutionize various sectors by enabling direct peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. It describes how blockchain ledgers could help improve foreign aid distribution, supply chain transparency, universal identities, property rights records, remittances, and enable a true sharing economy. Blockchain advocates argue it has the potential to reduce costs and corruption while increasing access, trust, and transparency compared to current centralized systems.
The document discusses the effects of advanced technology in digital currency. It describes how the first digital currency, Bitcoin, was created in 2009 and how it works through blockchain technology, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Three main effects of digital currency are discussed: 1) Its role in illegal activities like drug trafficking due to anonymity. 2) Positive economic impacts like lower transaction fees and supporting growth. 3) Potential to replace fiat currency over time. While digital currency enables new opportunities, governments remain concerned about its use in illegal markets and unregulated activities.
Forging Self-Sovereign Identity in the Age of the Blockchain - Christopher Al...Christopher Allen
Presentation by Christopher Allen of Blockstream on self-sovereign decentralized identity, confidentiality, privacy, and human rights at Milan Bitcoin Meetup on April 11, 2017. Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0-oXpp6yrM&t=5m7s
This document discusses an international payment service called Joys that allows users to make payments for goods and services using cryptocurrencies and national currencies. Joys aims to create a new worldwide payment infrastructure that integrates blockchain projects and cryptocurrencies into the traditional economy. It discusses how Joys works as a payment processor, allows users to pay with digital assets, and connects businesses to accept crypto payments. The document also provides financial projections, lists business partnerships, and introduces the management team behind Joys.
Independent Audits and Boards of Directors in the World of CryptoInvestingTips
There are two things that investors typically expect from a well run company. One is an independent board of directors and the other is independent audits. Many top crypto companies do not have either. To what degree are the independent audits and boards of directors in the world of crypto?
https://youtu.be/h9Mq67mcoYM
How to make money with cryptocurrency in 2022.pdfNerajKumar2
The document provides recommendations for 4 cryptocurrency coins to hold for long-term profits:
1) Bitcoin (BTC) - The original cryptocurrency that is decentralized, borderless, and not controlled by any authority.
2) Ethereum (ETH) - Allows for smart contracts and decentralized applications, fueling growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
3) Cardano (ADA) - Aims to be a more sustainable blockchain than Ethereum using a proof-of-stake system and allowing new crypto tokens and applications.
4) Polygon (MATIC) - Seeks to address Ethereum's scalability issues and provides frameworks for interconnected blockchain networks.
The document discusses the rapid growth of the smart cards and payments industry globally and in the UAE. Some key points:
- There are now over 1.8 billion active payment cards globally handling over $4 trillion in transactions annually. Transaction numbers are expected to grow exponentially to over 280 billion by 2018.
- The UAE has leveraged its national digital ID program, with 100% enrollment, to facilitate online identity verification and transactions. This enables instant credit assessments and purchases of high-value items through digital signatures on ID cards.
- Emirates ID Authority is working with payment providers to use ID cards for secure ATM withdrawals and point-of-sale transactions, significantly enhancing security and fraud prevention. Mobile
This document provides information on various compliance risks including phishing, proliferation financing, bribery, anti-competitive practices, and corruption. It discusses how phishing exploits human psychology to trick users into clicking malicious links or providing sensitive information. It also summarizes regulatory updates from Vietnam imposing stricter rules on gifts received by public officials and restrictions on former officials joining certain companies. The document interviews the head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division on how technology both enables corruption through means like cryptocurrency but can also help address it through tools like blockchain and AI if balanced with human judgment. Throughout, it emphasizes the need for organizations and individuals to maintain vigilance against various illicit activities.
This document discusses online trading in India and the history and concept of online trading. It provides details on how online trading works, the key requirements which are an online trading account, bank account and demat account. Investors can conduct trades from anywhere as long as they have internet access. Some major online trading platforms in India are mentioned like ICICIdirect.com.
This document describes an international payment service called Joys that allows users to make payments for goods and services using cryptocurrencies and national currencies. Joys aims to create a new worldwide payment infrastructure that integrates blockchain projects and cryptocurrencies into the traditional economy. It discusses Joys' solutions, operations, partnerships, and financial projections to transform digital money into real goods and services purchases globally.
introduction and overview of options for social enterprises in the UK as to how they can incorporate themselves within the various legal structures and options that exist;
delivered as part of a series of free webinars hosted by Unltd during the summer of 2015.
Doing Business of Cryptocurrency w.r.t. India Legal PerspectiveEquiCorp Associates
Cryptocurrency has been called as the greatest technological breakthroughs since the Internet. However, a parallel warning from the Reserve Bank of India as a caution against bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, with no guidelines or order to prohibit cryptocurrency may puzzled you to ponder over –Is it legal to do business of cryptocurrency in India? There may be several questions which you may encounter w.r.t. applicable laws of India, as there are no specific guidelines issued by any Government Authority including Reserve Bank of India or Ministry of Finance.
The main stream adoption of cryptocurrency is becoming a reality despite sceptics who compare the boom to the 1636 tulip mania. The issue is not whether cryptocurrency will survive, but rather how it will evolve. The article aims to clarify certain major aspects which may be encountered for- “Doing Business of Cryptocurrency w.r.t. Indian Legal Perspective” under the evolving legal structure.
Discussion Personal and Professional Social Work ValuesHetero.docxduketjoy27252
Discussion: Personal and Professional Social Work Values
Heterosexism is defined as "the discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals" (merriam-webster.com) and is predicated on the belief that being heterosexual is the norm and the only accepted type of relationship.
Everyday heterosexism is exemplified in our media, our policies, and daily practices. By making these assumptions, social workers can be in part culpable for the oppression and marginalization experienced by the LGBTQ community.
As a profession, social work embraces diversity and strives to ensure equal rights for all. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is committed to supporting the needs of these groups and, in turn, they created the National Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. During this week's discussion, you will be asked to consider how one's own personal views on sexual orientation may clash with the profession's stance.
Post a scenario of how a social worker's personal, ethical, and moral values in relation to the LGBTQ community might conflict with those of their clients. Explain the distinction between personal ethics and values and professional ethics and values evident in the social work profession in addressing this community. Be specific and explain how this distinction relates to the scenario you posted. Also, explain how prejudice and bias might create barriers to fulfilling your professional responsibility to the LGBTQ community.
References:
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Catalano, D. C. J., DeJong, K., Hackman, H. W,... Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2018). Readings for diversity and social justice (4th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Press.
· Chapter 73, The interSEXion: queer progressive agenda (pp. 391-394)
· Chapter 66, Privilege (pp. 367-370)
· Chapter 69, Women & LGBT people under attack: 1903s and now (pp. 378-381)
· Chapter 85, Mestiza/o gender: Notes toward transformative masculinity (pp. 434-439)
· Chapter 72, Introduction-How sex changed: A history of transsexuality (pp. 388-390)
· Chapter 76, Transgender liberation (pp. 400-403)
· Chapter 81, Mutilating gender (pp. 419-425)
· Chapter 83, Trans woman manifesto (pp. 429-432)
· Chapter 77, The Impact of juvenile court on Queer and trans/gender non-conforming youth (pp. 403-406)
Running head: Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency 1
Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency 8Bitcoin as a Cryptocurrency of Misconduct
Roger F. Lewis
Miami Dade College-North Campus
June 5, 2019
Bitcoin as a Cryptocurrency of Misconduct
In the expansion of cryptocurrencies in particular bitcoins have resulted in providing clients with exceptional advantages, the advantages in this matter have not had their hazards and struggles. In the peculiar free mode in the cryptocurrency arcade, it has been in constant misuse and linked to several illegal activities. Lawmakers globally repetitively stumble upon this very position (Anon,2019). The tendency on allowing a market to settle on i.
We have often heard about bank frauds, corruption, fabrication of documents, and evasion of taxes, such Crimes cause harm to the economy of the country or threaten a country's economy, ultimately hurting the society. Well, these are what we call white-collar crimes.
Cryptocurrency, sometimes called crypto-currency or crypto, is any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions. Cryptocurrencies don't have a central issuing or regulating authority, instead using a decentralized system to record transactions and issue new units.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Culture And Anarchy An Essay In Political And Social Criticism SummarySarah Camacho
The document provides instructions for creating an account on a writing assistance website and requesting paper writing help. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with a password and email. 2) Complete an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review writer bids and choose one. 4) Review the paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The process aims to provide original, high-quality content while ensuring customer satisfaction.
How Bitcoin 2.0 Will Shape the Future of Businessclark800
Bitcoin 2.0 and smart contracts will create economic incentives that guide the economy towards more efficient methods of government and taxation, radically optimizing how the world does business and how society functions.
The document discusses how blockchain technology could revolutionize various sectors by enabling direct peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. It describes how blockchain ledgers could help improve foreign aid distribution, supply chain transparency, universal identities, property rights records, remittances, and enable a true sharing economy. Blockchain advocates argue it has the potential to reduce costs and corruption while increasing access, trust, and transparency compared to current centralized systems.
The document discusses the effects of advanced technology in digital currency. It describes how the first digital currency, Bitcoin, was created in 2009 and how it works through blockchain technology, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Three main effects of digital currency are discussed: 1) Its role in illegal activities like drug trafficking due to anonymity. 2) Positive economic impacts like lower transaction fees and supporting growth. 3) Potential to replace fiat currency over time. While digital currency enables new opportunities, governments remain concerned about its use in illegal markets and unregulated activities.
Forging Self-Sovereign Identity in the Age of the Blockchain - Christopher Al...Christopher Allen
Presentation by Christopher Allen of Blockstream on self-sovereign decentralized identity, confidentiality, privacy, and human rights at Milan Bitcoin Meetup on April 11, 2017. Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0-oXpp6yrM&t=5m7s
This document discusses an international payment service called Joys that allows users to make payments for goods and services using cryptocurrencies and national currencies. Joys aims to create a new worldwide payment infrastructure that integrates blockchain projects and cryptocurrencies into the traditional economy. It discusses how Joys works as a payment processor, allows users to pay with digital assets, and connects businesses to accept crypto payments. The document also provides financial projections, lists business partnerships, and introduces the management team behind Joys.
Independent Audits and Boards of Directors in the World of CryptoInvestingTips
There are two things that investors typically expect from a well run company. One is an independent board of directors and the other is independent audits. Many top crypto companies do not have either. To what degree are the independent audits and boards of directors in the world of crypto?
https://youtu.be/h9Mq67mcoYM
How to make money with cryptocurrency in 2022.pdfNerajKumar2
The document provides recommendations for 4 cryptocurrency coins to hold for long-term profits:
1) Bitcoin (BTC) - The original cryptocurrency that is decentralized, borderless, and not controlled by any authority.
2) Ethereum (ETH) - Allows for smart contracts and decentralized applications, fueling growth in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
3) Cardano (ADA) - Aims to be a more sustainable blockchain than Ethereum using a proof-of-stake system and allowing new crypto tokens and applications.
4) Polygon (MATIC) - Seeks to address Ethereum's scalability issues and provides frameworks for interconnected blockchain networks.
The document discusses the rapid growth of the smart cards and payments industry globally and in the UAE. Some key points:
- There are now over 1.8 billion active payment cards globally handling over $4 trillion in transactions annually. Transaction numbers are expected to grow exponentially to over 280 billion by 2018.
- The UAE has leveraged its national digital ID program, with 100% enrollment, to facilitate online identity verification and transactions. This enables instant credit assessments and purchases of high-value items through digital signatures on ID cards.
- Emirates ID Authority is working with payment providers to use ID cards for secure ATM withdrawals and point-of-sale transactions, significantly enhancing security and fraud prevention. Mobile
This document provides information on various compliance risks including phishing, proliferation financing, bribery, anti-competitive practices, and corruption. It discusses how phishing exploits human psychology to trick users into clicking malicious links or providing sensitive information. It also summarizes regulatory updates from Vietnam imposing stricter rules on gifts received by public officials and restrictions on former officials joining certain companies. The document interviews the head of the OECD Anti-Corruption Division on how technology both enables corruption through means like cryptocurrency but can also help address it through tools like blockchain and AI if balanced with human judgment. Throughout, it emphasizes the need for organizations and individuals to maintain vigilance against various illicit activities.
This document discusses online trading in India and the history and concept of online trading. It provides details on how online trading works, the key requirements which are an online trading account, bank account and demat account. Investors can conduct trades from anywhere as long as they have internet access. Some major online trading platforms in India are mentioned like ICICIdirect.com.
This document describes an international payment service called Joys that allows users to make payments for goods and services using cryptocurrencies and national currencies. Joys aims to create a new worldwide payment infrastructure that integrates blockchain projects and cryptocurrencies into the traditional economy. It discusses Joys' solutions, operations, partnerships, and financial projections to transform digital money into real goods and services purchases globally.
introduction and overview of options for social enterprises in the UK as to how they can incorporate themselves within the various legal structures and options that exist;
delivered as part of a series of free webinars hosted by Unltd during the summer of 2015.
Doing Business of Cryptocurrency w.r.t. India Legal PerspectiveEquiCorp Associates
Cryptocurrency has been called as the greatest technological breakthroughs since the Internet. However, a parallel warning from the Reserve Bank of India as a caution against bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, with no guidelines or order to prohibit cryptocurrency may puzzled you to ponder over –Is it legal to do business of cryptocurrency in India? There may be several questions which you may encounter w.r.t. applicable laws of India, as there are no specific guidelines issued by any Government Authority including Reserve Bank of India or Ministry of Finance.
The main stream adoption of cryptocurrency is becoming a reality despite sceptics who compare the boom to the 1636 tulip mania. The issue is not whether cryptocurrency will survive, but rather how it will evolve. The article aims to clarify certain major aspects which may be encountered for- “Doing Business of Cryptocurrency w.r.t. Indian Legal Perspective” under the evolving legal structure.
Discussion Personal and Professional Social Work ValuesHetero.docxduketjoy27252
Discussion: Personal and Professional Social Work Values
Heterosexism is defined as "the discrimination or prejudice by heterosexuals against homosexuals" (merriam-webster.com) and is predicated on the belief that being heterosexual is the norm and the only accepted type of relationship.
Everyday heterosexism is exemplified in our media, our policies, and daily practices. By making these assumptions, social workers can be in part culpable for the oppression and marginalization experienced by the LGBTQ community.
As a profession, social work embraces diversity and strives to ensure equal rights for all. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is committed to supporting the needs of these groups and, in turn, they created the National Committee on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues. During this week's discussion, you will be asked to consider how one's own personal views on sexual orientation may clash with the profession's stance.
Post a scenario of how a social worker's personal, ethical, and moral values in relation to the LGBTQ community might conflict with those of their clients. Explain the distinction between personal ethics and values and professional ethics and values evident in the social work profession in addressing this community. Be specific and explain how this distinction relates to the scenario you posted. Also, explain how prejudice and bias might create barriers to fulfilling your professional responsibility to the LGBTQ community.
References:
Adams, M., Blumenfeld, W. J., Castaneda, C., Catalano, D. C. J., DeJong, K., Hackman, H. W,... Zuniga, X. (Eds.). (2018). Readings for diversity and social justice (4th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge Press.
· Chapter 73, The interSEXion: queer progressive agenda (pp. 391-394)
· Chapter 66, Privilege (pp. 367-370)
· Chapter 69, Women & LGBT people under attack: 1903s and now (pp. 378-381)
· Chapter 85, Mestiza/o gender: Notes toward transformative masculinity (pp. 434-439)
· Chapter 72, Introduction-How sex changed: A history of transsexuality (pp. 388-390)
· Chapter 76, Transgender liberation (pp. 400-403)
· Chapter 81, Mutilating gender (pp. 419-425)
· Chapter 83, Trans woman manifesto (pp. 429-432)
· Chapter 77, The Impact of juvenile court on Queer and trans/gender non-conforming youth (pp. 403-406)
Running head: Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency 1
Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency 8Bitcoin as a Cryptocurrency of Misconduct
Roger F. Lewis
Miami Dade College-North Campus
June 5, 2019
Bitcoin as a Cryptocurrency of Misconduct
In the expansion of cryptocurrencies in particular bitcoins have resulted in providing clients with exceptional advantages, the advantages in this matter have not had their hazards and struggles. In the peculiar free mode in the cryptocurrency arcade, it has been in constant misuse and linked to several illegal activities. Lawmakers globally repetitively stumble upon this very position (Anon,2019). The tendency on allowing a market to settle on i.
We have often heard about bank frauds, corruption, fabrication of documents, and evasion of taxes, such Crimes cause harm to the economy of the country or threaten a country's economy, ultimately hurting the society. Well, these are what we call white-collar crimes.
Cryptocurrency, sometimes called crypto-currency or crypto, is any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions. Cryptocurrencies don't have a central issuing or regulating authority, instead using a decentralized system to record transactions and issue new units.
Similar to Crypto Agorism - Free the markets, free the world (20)
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Unlock the Future of Search with MongoDB Atlas_ Vector Search Unleashed.pdfMalak Abu Hammad
Discover how MongoDB Atlas and vector search technology can revolutionize your application's search capabilities. This comprehensive presentation covers:
* What is Vector Search?
* Importance and benefits of vector search
* Practical use cases across various industries
* Step-by-step implementation guide
* Live demos with code snippets
* Enhancing LLM capabilities with vector search
* Best practices and optimization strategies
Perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and tech leaders. Learn how to leverage MongoDB Atlas to deliver highly relevant, context-aware search results, transforming your data retrieval process. Stay ahead in tech innovation and maximize the potential of your applications.
#MongoDB #VectorSearch #AI #SemanticSearch #TechInnovation #DataScience #LLM #MachineLearning #SearchTechnology
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Securing your Kubernetes cluster_ a step-by-step guide to success !KatiaHIMEUR1
Today, after several years of existence, an extremely active community and an ultra-dynamic ecosystem, Kubernetes has established itself as the de facto standard in container orchestration. Thanks to a wide range of managed services, it has never been so easy to set up a ready-to-use Kubernetes cluster.
However, this ease of use means that the subject of security in Kubernetes is often left for later, or even neglected. This exposes companies to significant risks.
In this talk, I'll show you step-by-step how to secure your Kubernetes cluster for greater peace of mind and reliability.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
GraphSummit Singapore | The Art of the Possible with Graph - Q2 2024Neo4j
Neha Bajwa, Vice President of Product Marketing, Neo4j
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1. Crypto
Agorism
Liberate yourself from the state's
monopoly on money (fiat), identity
(government ID) and markets
(regulations).
Use Bitcoin, Monero, P2P reputation,
KYC-free services & Second Realms.
Free markets for a free world.
2. Contents
1) What is Crypto Agorism
2) Fair and free markets
3) State monopoly on money vs. Crypto
4) State monopoly on identity vs. KYC-free
5) State monopoly on markets vs. Agorism
6) Agorist communities
7) Agorist businesses
- Practical examples: Food, jobs, housing,
healthcare, logistics, communications
8) Agorism works today
9) What you can do
10) Links and resources
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3. What is Crypto Agorism?
Agorism means fair and free markets
without state censorship or
surveillance (gray markets, Second
Realms, informal economy).
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and
Monero enable you to earn, spend and
save money outside of the state's
banking system.
Agorism & crypto help people today
to access necessities outside of the state
(e.g. jobs, rentals, healthcare without
government ID).
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< CONTENTS
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4. Fair and free markets
Agorism focuses on small businesses, not
state-backed corporations.
Small businesses have more flexibility
(easier to ignore state regulations).
Closer relationship between buyer and
seller, supply and demand.
Direct trade & "be your own boss"
contributes to fairer wages and better
working conditions (= no greedy CEOs).
Examples:
- Direct trade coffee vs. Nestle.
- Local convenience store vs. Walmart.
- Family-run hotel vs. state-regulated chain.
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5. State monopoly on money
Fiat (e.g. USD, EUR, GBP) is the state's
monopoly on money.
The state can print fiat money limitlessly
and manipulate the economy.
Government ID requirements for banking
exclude people without ID and surveil &
censor the financial transactions of people
with ID.
CBDCs and the war on cash will exclude
millions more from the economy (people
without ID, on state/corporate blacklists, or
who need privacy).
| CRYPTO IS FREEDOM >
< FAIR AND FREE MARKETS
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6. Crypto is freedom
Censorship-resistant: Bitcoin & Monero don't
require state/corporate permission.
Private: Uses pseudonymous cryptographic
keypairs instead of government ID.
Open source & decentralized: No state,
company or individual controls the network.
Easy-to-use: Send, receive and store money
worldwide with a desktop/mobile wallet.
Flexible: Buy/sell products for crypto or
withdraw crypto to physical cash.
Perfect for: Online shopping, local stores,
money transfers, donations & more.
| MONOPOLY ON IDENTITY >
< MONOPOLY ON MONEY
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7. State monopoly on ID
"Digital ID" already exists (passports,
national ID cards, birth certificates).
The state refuses to print ID for 1 billion
people worldwide.
No alternatives: Flag Theory requires an
existing ID, Red Cross doesn't print IDs and
non-government IDs aren't accepted.
Cruel and fatalistic: No way to appeal or
"earn" access, e.g. if you weren't registered
at birth. No way to prove identity via bills,
school/work records, vouches/witnesses,
social media or even fingerprints.
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8. KYC = Censorship
Government ID requirements (KYC)
artificially exclude innocent people from
jobs, housing, healthcare, contracts & more.
Also dangerous for people who need privacy
(activists, victims of abuse, pseudonyms).
Trades should be between the buyer & seller
only. No third party should be able to
universally censor an individual from the
entire market, such as:
- A skilled individual is looking for work but the
employer is not allowed to hire them due to no ID.
- A patient has a health issue & can pay with cash but
the doctor is forbidden to treat them due to no ID.
- A mailman personally knows the recipient but
can't hand over mail without ID.
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< MONOPOLY ON ID
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9. KYC-free services are vital
KYC-free = no government ID required.
Agorism already helps people without ID
or who can't show ID for safety reasons to
access necessities:
- Under-the-table jobs.
- Informal apartment rentals for cash.
- Cryptocurrencies (remote work, money
transfers, online shopping).
- Anonymous health clinics.
- Anonymous sim cards.
- Proxy merchant services,
e.g. Rental contract under roommate's name,
Friend sends a bank transfer for you,
Local store allows you to pickup mail there.
| P2P REPUTATION >
< ECONOMIC EXCLUSION
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10. P2P reputation
There are many ways to establish trust or
authorization without government ID:
Anonymity: Buy bread in a store with cash
– no name required.
PIN/password: SMS code to pickup mail.
Cryptographic keypairs: PGP, Bitcoin.
Escrow/cash deposits: Rentals.
Reviews/vouches/web of trust: Commerce.
Non-government IDs: Digitalcourage,
Bitnation, Liberland.
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< KYC-FREE SERVICES
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11. State monopoly on markets
State regulations censor what can be sold
(bans), who can sell (permits) and for what
price (price controls).
In a free market, supply & demand
determine what is sold and, along with
reviews, keep customers safe.
State regulations harm people:
- Difficult to access affordable medicine.
- Banned from working if you don't have ID.
- High taxes make it difficult to afford rent/food,
while funding war, corporate bailouts & corruption.
- Zoning laws prevent affordable housing.
- Threats of violence for harmless actions
(= victimless crimes).
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< P2P REPUTATION
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12. Truly free markets
Unregulated markets outside of the state's
control are known as gray markets;
Anyone can start to sell a product or service
without restrictions or asking permission.
Local cash-in-hand word-of-mouth markets
work this way, as well as online classifieds and
darknet markets.
Opsec and risk management are important,
but gray markets have operated successfully
since decades, even in authoritarian
countries.
informal, parallel or circular economies;
the underground; or Second Realms.
| COMMUNITIES >
< MONOPOLY ON MARKETS
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13. Agorist communities
Many things in daily life are market
transactions: Employment, rentals,
healthcare, shopping, hobbies, etc.
Markets are also communities: Colleagues,
neighbors, suppliers, regular customers.
Local and global agorist communities can help
buyers & sellers to meet each other and build
a parallel economy free from state control.
Agorism doesn't require "mass adoption" or
integration with the mainstream white
market. If you find one agorist employer, one
landlord & one grocery store, that's enough.
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< TRULY FREE MARKETS
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14. Agorist businesses
Many ways to participate in agorist markets:
Gray Man: A white market business offers
agorist services under-the-table.
Proxy Merchant: A business makes contracts
under their company name, enabling
customers to access services anonymously.
Second Realm: A purely agorist business, not
registered with the state.
Peer-to-peer: One-time sales by individuals.
- A phone store sells anonymous sim cards on request.
- A personal shopper buys products with their bank
account, customers pay anonymously in crypto.
- Working remotely for cryptocurrency.
- Subletting your apartment while traveling.
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< COMMUNITIES
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15. Example: Food
Visit farmers markets and local non-chain
stores.
Grow a garden or homestead.
Encourage local stores & restaurants to
accept crypto (KYC-free):
Direct trade for imported food e.g. coffee.
- Bitejo.com is similar to Craigslist and supports
customer reviews.
- BTCPayServer.org works with online stores
(e.g. WooCommerce) and physical points-of-sale.
- A mobile wallet such as Cake Wallet works well
in brick-and-mortar stores.
- Direct trade means fair payments and working
conditions for the farmers, unlike Nestle.
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16. Example: Jobs
Work and hire people for cash (e.g. via
Craigslist).
Hire freelancers or small businesses rather
than corporations.
Work remotely for crypto (instead of
banking or Paypal):
Proxy merchants: Setup a shell company
with which freelancers can receive bank
transfers, make contracts, rent a coworking
space and receive mail, without ID.
- Microlancer.io, FreelanceForCoins.com, Bitejo.com.
- Exchange crypto to physical cash with Bisq.network,
HodlHodl.com or CoinATMRadar.com.
| EG: HOUSING >
< EG: FOOD
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17. Example: Housing
Rent out apartments, hotel rooms, land or
offices for cash/crypto without ID or
address registration.
Build a network of intentional
communities: A neighborhood in a city,
trailer park, homestead, vanliving
community, etc.
Setup community spaces for meetups,
such as cafes, hackerspaces or anarchist
libraries.
Proxy merchants: Setup a shell company
& customers can rent apartments or buy
land under this company name.
| EG: HEALTHCARE >
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18. Example: Healthcare
Anonymous health clinics (out-of-pocket
cash payments or funded by donations).
Import medicine from countries that don't
require prescriptions.
Telemedicine and online pharmacies.
Bitcoin health insurance with a network of
Bitcoin-friendly doctors.
Private insurance company that prints health
insurance cards without government ID.
Synthesize medicine at home like Four
Thieves Vinegar.
| EG: LOGISTICS >
< EG: HOUSING
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19. Example: Logistics
Anonymous PO boxes and parcel lockers
that work with a pseudonym, passphrase or
email/SMS code.
An Uber alternative that accepts cash and
crypto (for taxis, food delivery and package
delivery).
Reshipping and mail forwarding services.
Dead drops for local deliveries (Package is
left at specified co-ordinates, neither the
sender nor the recipient meet each other.)
Proxy merchants: Rent an office and allow
customers to pickup mail there for a fee.
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20. Example: Communication
Import anonymous sim cards (or download
e-sims) from countries that don't require ID
& use roaming.
Setup a city-wide public wifi network like
Freifunk or offer public wifi in your store.
Run a Tor node to help people to access
websites anonymously.
Use Matrix and PGP for encrypted
messaging and Tor for privacy.
Proxy merchants: Register sim cards under
a shell company & sell them anonymously.
| AGORISM WORKS >
< EG: LOGISTICS
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21. Agorism already works
Agorism is not theoretical. Right now,
sellers earn profits, bypass bureaucracy
and avoid censorship, and buyers get
what they need with cash or crypto.
Many motivations to avoid state
bureaucracy: Time/cost savings, bypass
restrictions, financial inclusion, privacy,
safety, humanitarian or ideological
reasons, etc.
"Will it work?" Gray markets work and
have worked since decades.
| WHAT TO DO >
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22. What can you do?
Buy from small businesses and P2P
markets, not state-backed corporations.
Encourage your favorite stores to accept
crypto (KYC-free).
Don't require government ID in your
business & use services that don't ask for
ID.
Offer proxy merchant services if possible
(e.g. via a shell company).
Join online or local agorist groups.
| LINKS & RESOURCES >
< AGORISM WORKS
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23. Links and resources
There are many resources to learn
more about agorism.
A short list of books, articles,
podcasts, marketplaces, tools and
communities is provided in the next
slides.
A more detailed list here:
https://anarkiocrypto.medium.com
/agorist-bitcoin-monero-and-tech-
resources-de0c74293217
| BOOKS >
< WHAT CAN YOU DO
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31. Slide 1:
Crypto Agorism.
Free markets for a free world.
Slide 2:
This presentation introduces Crypto Agorism, what it is, and how it helps
people today to survive outside of the state, and access services without
censorship or surveillance. Important tools are cryptocurrencies,
anonymous services and gray markets.
Slide 3:
Agorism means fair and free markets that operate outside of the state.
No company registration, ID or permits are required. Examples are
under-the-table jobs, informal apartment rentals and anonymous sim
cards.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are good tools for agorist
markets. Unlike banking, no government ID or corporate permission is
required. Just download a wallet, and you can send and receive money
worldwide without censorship.
Crypto Agorism unites agorists and cryptocurrency users to build
practical free markets.
32. Slide 4:
Agorism focuses on small businesses, entrepreneurs and communities,
not state-backed corporations.
Small businesses are more flexible, offer better, more individualized,
service, and have a closer relationship between the buyer and seller.
Small businesses can also offer fairer pay and better working conditions,
due to direct deals with the producers, and bypassing middlemen,
profiteers and CEOs. An example is direct trade coffee vs. Nestle.
Slide 5:
Agorism helps you to bypass the state's monopolies on money, identity
and markets, which attempt to censor and surveil the free market.
Fiat, such as the US dollar, is the state's monopoly on money. The state
can print more money limitlessly and manipulate the economy.
The state also forces government ID requirements onto banks, which
excludes millions of people without ID and surveils the financial
transactions of everyone else.
As the state is phasing out cash and planning to introduce gatekept and
surveilled CBDCs, a free currency is necessary.
33. Slide 6:
Cryptocurrencies are the answer. Crypto operates outside of the state.
No country, corporation or individual controls the network or issuance.
No government ID or application is required. Simply download a wallet,
and you are ready to earn, spend and save money worldwide.
Crypto transactions are pseudonymous, censorship-resistant, fast and
have low fees.
This makes crypto perfect for online shopping, money transfers,
fundraising and brick-and-mortar stores. Additionally you can withdraw
crypto to physical cash, gift cards or gold.
Slide 7:
The tyranny of digital ID already exists, due to the state's monopoly on
identity.
The state already refuses to print passports, national ID cards and birth
certificates for approximately 1 billion people worldwide.
As more and more services require government ID, this shuts people out
from necessities like jobs, apartments, healthcare, mail, sim cards and
more.
Sadly there are no alternatives. Flag Theory requires an existing ID, Red
Cross doesn't print IDs, and non-government IDs aren't accepted. If
someone, for example, wasn't registered at birth, there is no way for
them to appeal or access ID in another way.
34. Slide 8:
Government ID requirements, also known as KYC, have been excluding
innocent people from jobs, housing, healthcare and more since decades.
Not only people who can't get ID, but also people who need
pseudonymity for safety reasons, such as activists and victims of abuse.
This artificial barrier to the economy is cruel, fatalistic and puts people in
danger. No third party should be able to universally censor an individual
from the entire market.
For example, if an employer likes an applicant's skills and work ethic, they
should be able to hire this person. In reality, government ID
requirements prevent this applicant from finding work anywhere, despite
their abilities and efforts. Likewise, if someone is ill, goes to the doctor
and can pay in cash, they may be wrongly refused treatment due to no
government ID.
In a free market, transactions are between the buyer and seller only.
Trades are made on the basis of supply and demand, without censorship
from external gatekeepers.
Government ID requirements are unethical, especially as the state
refuses to print ID for millions of people. In comparison, agorism doesn't
require ID and is open to everyone.
35. Slide 9:
Agorist KYC-free services don't require government ID or state
permission. This provides equal and meritocratic access to services,
preserves privacy, and avoids state surveillance and censorship.
Some examples are under-the-table jobs, informal apartment rentals and
anonymous health clinics.
Cryptocurrencies help people to earn money remotely, shop online and
send international money transfers.
Anonymous sim cards and PO boxes help people to access the internet
and receive mail without ID.
Proxy merchants are also useful. Some examples of proxy services
include: A roommate deals with the rental contract on your behalf and
you pay them in cash. A friend sends a bank transfer for you. A local
store allows you to pickup mail there. A business registers sim cards
under their company name and resells them anonymously.
36. Slide 10:
There are many ways to establish trust or authorization without
government ID, many of which are successfully used today.
Many transactions can be done anonymously, for example, buying food,
clothes or electronics in a store. You only need to hand over the cash,
and the product is yours. No name required.
PINs and passwords can help with authorization. One example is a
password to login to a website, or a PIN sent by SMS or email to pick up a
package.
Cryptographic key pairs are used for critical applications, such as PGP
encryption and signing, for secure communication, and proving
ownership of funds with Bitcoin. A pseudonymous key pair is enough to
prove your identity or send money worldwide.
Online shopping and remote work can benefit from escrows, such as
Bitcoin's multisig. This enables refunds in the case of a scam. Cash
deposits for rentals can protect against damages or theft.
Customer reviews can help you to find trusted products or businesses.
Vouches, for example from friends, colleagues or landlords, and web of
trust can help to trust individuals.
While personal IDs are a dangerous concept, non-government IDs from
NGOs or companies are easier to access than the gatekept, single point
of failure of government ID systems.
37. Slide 11:
Next to the state monopoly on money and identity, is the monopoly on
markets.
Via regulations, the state censors what can be sold, who can sell and for
what price. The state excludes entire categories of products and groups
of sellers from the economy, despite market demand for these services.
State regulations harm many people. They make it difficult to access
medicine, affordable housing or even find a job.
High taxes make it difficult for regular people to afford food and rent,
while the state immorally spends these funds on corporate bailouts,
corruption and war.
Slide 12:
In comparison, unregulated markets are open to everyone, without
restrictions. These may be known as gray markets, parallel economies,
circular economies or Second Realms.
Some examples are local cash-in-hand markets, online classifieds and
darknet markets.
Opsec and risk management are important, but gray markets have
operated successfully since decades, even in authoritarian countries, and
provide customers with what they need, and are unable to get from
gatekept state markets.
38. Slide 13:
Many day-to-day necessities take place as market transactions. When you
earn money from your job, pay rent for your apartment, buy food in a
grocery store and pay for a gym membership: All these are market
transactions between a buyer and a seller.
These market transactions take place in communities, such as with
colleagues, neighbors, regular customers, friends or fellow fans of your
hobby.
Local, global and online agorist communities can help buyers and sellers
to meet each other and build a parallel economy free from state control.
Agorism doesn't require mainstream adoption or integration with the
statist white market. If you have one agorist employer, one agorist
landlord and shop from one agorist grocery store, that's enough. A
network of like-minded people and a peer-to-peer free market can help
people to find what they need.
(It matters less what 99% of statist businesses are doing, if you have
access to 1% of agorist markets.)
39. Slide 14:
There are many ways to participate in agorist markets.
The Gray Man strategy is when a white market business sells agorist
services under-the-table to trusted customers. For example, a local
phone repair store sells anonymous sim cards on request, or a hotel
rents out rooms without ID to people in need, such as victims of abuse or
undocumented people.
A Proxy Merchant offers their company as a proxy, so that people can
access services anonymously. An example is a personal shopping service.
A customer sends a link to a product and pays with crypto. The personal
shopper buys the product with their bank account and ships it to the
customer.
A Second Realm business exists entirely outside of the state, without a
registered company, ID or permit. An example is remote freelance work
for cryptocurrency, or selling refurbished laptops in Craigslist.
Peer-to-peer sales are one time sales, such as subletting your apartment
for 1 month while you are traveling, or selling your old car for cash.
40. Slide 15:
Agorist markets for food include farmers markets, local non-chain stores,
crypto-friendly grocery stores and restaurants, and direct trade for
imported products.
You can also grow your own food with a garden or homestead.
Encourage your favorite online and local stores to accept crypto, rather
than only bank transfers or credit cards. Make sure you use a KYC-free
provider, such as BTCPayServer.org, Oshi.tech, Bitejo.com or a mobile
wallet, instead of a platform that requires government ID like Strike,
Coinbase or Bitpay.
Slide 16:
Agorist jobs include under-the-table jobs for cash and crypto, either as
your main income or on the side.
Offer your services via word-of-mouth, Craigslist or crypto classifieds
websites like Microlancer.io or FreelanceForCoins.com. You can exchange
earned crypto to physical cash with Bisq.network, HodlHodl.com or
Bitcoin ATMs.
If you need to hire someone, choose a freelancer or small business, not a
corporation.
Proxy merchants can help by setting up a shell company, with which
freelancers can make contracts, receive bank transfers, rent coworking
spaces and receive mail.
41. Slide 17:
Agorist housing includes apartment, hotel, land and office rentals for
cash or crypto, without ID or address registration.
With a network of intentional communities such as city neighborhoods,
trailer parks, homesteads or van living communities, agorists can live
together and build local parallel economies.
Community spaces including cafes, hackerspaces and anarchist libraries
provide a place for meetups, events and education.
Slide 18:
Agorist healthcare includes anonymous health clinics with out-of-pocket
payments or funded by donations, crypto-friendly doctors, online
pharmacies and telemedicine services, and importing medicine from
countries that don't require prescriptions.
An agorist health insurance company could print health insurance cards
without requiring government ID, as well as help people access
healthcare for a monthly fee.
In addition, people are starting to synthesize medicine such as insulin, in
home labs. Check Four Thieves Vinegar for more details.
42. Slide 19:
Agorist logistics includes anonymous PO boxes and parcel lockers, a
crypto-friendly alternative to Uber for taxis and deliveries, and dead drop
services.
A dead drop is where a package is left at specified co-ordinates, and the
sender and recipient never meet each other.
Additionally, a proxy merchant could rent an office and allow customers
to pick up mail there.
Slide 20:
Agorist communication includes anonymous sim cards, KYC-free home
internet, public wifi networks and mesh networks.
In addition, use PGP and Matrix for encrypted chats, Tor for anonymous
browsing, and Monero for private payments.
43. Slide 21:
It isn't a question of "Will Agorism Work?"
Agorism already provides necessary services to people, outside of state
censorship and surveillance.
Sellers earn profits, save time, avoid bureaucracy and bypass censorship,
and buyers can get what they need with cash or crypto.
There are many motivations for this, such as saving money and time,
avoiding red tape, financial inclusion, privacy, safety, humanitarian or
ideological reasons.
Gray markets work, have worked since decades, and will continue to
work, wherever they are needed.
Slide 22:
What can you do to get started with agorism?
- Buy from small businesses and peer-to-peer markets, instead of state-
backed corporations.
- Encourage your favorite stores to accept crypto, or accept crypto in your
business.
- Don't require government ID in your business and find services that
don't require ID.
- Offer proxy merchant services, for example via a shell company.
- Join online or local agorist groups to build practical parallel economies.
44. Slide 23:
There are many resources, articles, podcasts, directories and tools to
help you to learn more about agorism and build truly free markets.
Slide 24:
"An Agorist Primer" by SEK3 and "Second Realm: Book on Strategy" by
Smuggler & XYZ are practical books about agorism.
Slide 25:
Check Anarplex, Bitcoin Magazine and Medium for agorist and crypto
articles, like KYC-free Bitcoin circular economies.
Slide 26:
Listen to practical podcasts for agorist ideas, crypto use cases and more,
such as Vonu Podcast and Citadel Dispatch.
Slide 27:
Trade products and services for crypto with Bitejo.com or
MirageSale.com, or join a Matrix or Telegram group, for example Bitcoin
P2P Marketplace in Telegram.
Slide 28:
Find a list of KYC-free services at KYCNot.me. Use Tor for anonymity,
Matrix for encrypted chats and Monero for private payments.
Slide 29:
There are many agorist, crypto and privacy communities in Matrix,
Telegram and other social networks, including Flote, Freedom Cells and
Hack Liberty.
45. Slide 30:
Free the markets, free the world.
For more information, visit: https://anarkiocrypto.medium.com