The Burden of Knowing

There’s a moment many Bitcoiners can pinpoint, though it may take different forms for each individual. It’s the instant they truly grasp Bitcoin—not just as digital money, but as a revolutionary technology capable of fixing what’s broken in the world. This moment is often exhilarating, but it also carries a profound weight. It’s the burden of knowing.

Seeing the World as It Is

Before Bitcoin, the world’s financial system might seem like a vague, impenetrable structure: banks handle money, governments regulate it, and you’re just trying to grow what you have. But after falling down Bitcoin’s rabbit holes, you begin to see the world for what it is: a system of broken money.

You recognize that inflation isn’t an accident but a feature of fiat currency—a silent tax eroding your purchasing power. You realize that “investing” in stocks, bonds, or real estate often isn’t a choice but a necessity for preserving wealth in the face of this erosion. You begin to see how centralization, corruption, and monetary policy benefit a select few at the expense of everyone else. And you can’t “unsee” it.

The All-Encompassing Lens of Broken Money

Once you understand the role of broken money, it’s impossible not to see its influence everywhere. Why are housing prices skyrocketing? Broken money. Why are families struggling despite working multiple jobs? Broken money. Why does “saving” feel antiquated while “investing” feels mandatory? Broken money.

The burden lies in this awareness—a heightened sensitivity to the unfairness embedded in systems many accept as normal. It’s not just the financial system; it’s education, healthcare, and governance, all tied back to incentives distorted by unsound money.

Managing the Burden

Living with the burden of knowing isn’t easy, but there are ways to navigate it constructively:

1. Find Your Tribe: Seek out like-minded Bitcoiners, whether online or in person. Bitcoin meetups, conferences, and communities provide a space where your insights are not only understood but shared. These interactions remind you that you’re not alone in your realizations and convictions.

2. Focus on Education: Sharing what you’ve learned can be cathartic. Help others understand Bitcoin, inflation, and the financial system. Education not only spreads awareness but also reinforces your knowledge and purpose.

3. Lower Your Time Preference: Embrace Bitcoin’s ethos of long-term thinking. Prioritize meaningful work, family, and health over the distractions of fiat culture. Reducing your time preference aligns your life with the principles of sound money and helps you cope with the noise of a broken system.

4. Stay Humble and Grounded: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or frustrated with those who don’t “get it.” Remember, you were once there, too. Patience and humility go a long way in fostering understanding.

5. Build Resilience: Accept that you can’t fix everything overnight. Focus on what you can control, like self-custodying your Bitcoin, avoiding unnecessary exposure to fiat systems, and preparing for volatility—both in markets and in conversations.

Conclusion

The burden of knowing is not light, but it is liberating. Once you see the world’s financial system for what it is, there’s no going back. But this clarity also brings purpose. By understanding Bitcoin and its potential to fix broken money, you become part of a growing movement that prioritizes fairness, freedom, and sound principles over short-term gain and manipulation.

Hanging out with other Bitcoiners, educating others, and focusing on building a life aligned with sound money can transform this burden into a source of strength. As the saying goes, “Fix the money, fix the world.” While the journey may be challenging, the destination—a world with sound money and fairer systems—is worth every step.

Not financial or legal advice, for entertainment only, do your own homework. I hope you find this post useful as you chart your personal financial course and Build a Bitcoin Fortress in 2025.

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