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Is money primarily built on trust - or on something more tangible? In modern financial systems, trust plays a central role. But at different points in time, people begin to ask questions about what underpins that trust, and how value is defined. That can lead to a shift in perspective - from relying solely on systems and promises, to considering assets that represent value in a more direct way. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold and silver that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and in the case of gold, can use it in everyday transactions when needed - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Download the app and explore how it works in practice. You can watch the full Podcast Here: bit.ly/4w8ShmC @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How do people approach value during periods of uncertainty? Discussions around government debt and long-term economic stability tend to come in cycles. At different points in time, they raise questions about how value is stored, managed, and maintained over the long term. Historically, some people have considered gold as part of that broader conversation - not necessarily as a replacement, but as one way to hold value alongside other assets. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions when needed - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Download the app and see for yourself. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Why is the idea of using gold in everyday transactions gaining attention now? For a long time, gold has been associated with holding value rather than spending it. But as technology, payments infrastructure, and financial systems evolve, new possibilities can emerge. What once felt impractical - using gold in day-to-day life - can now be integrated into familiar payment experiences. The underlying asset may be gold, but the way it’s used can feel similar to any other transaction. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it when needed in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. You can watch the full Podcast Here: hubs.ly/Q04d-K6G0 Download the app and take a closer look. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

If gold is often thought of as a “rainy day” asset - what does that mean in practice? When conditions feel uncertain, expectations can shift. Some people look for gold to behave in a certain way, particularly during periods of stress or volatility. But another perspective is to think about how it’s actually used. If something is held for more challenging times, what happens when those conditions arrive? At Glint, we focus on making it possible to buy and use real, allocated gold that you legally own, held securely in a vault. That gold can be accessed and used in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Explore the Glint App and see for yourself. You can watch the full podcast with here: hubs.ly/Q04dKHsd0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How do people approach value during periods of uncertainty? At times when the global environment feels less predictable, the idea of resilience often becomes part of the conversation - not just in policy, but in how individuals think about money and long-term value. Historically, gold has often been considered in that context, with some people viewing it as a way to hold value over time alongside other assets. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Download the App today. Full Article Here: hubs.ly/Q04dnpvk0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Is gold’s role really about price movements - or something deeper? For some people, it’s less about short-term moves and more about long-term resilience. At Glint, we explore how real, allocated gold that you legally own, held securely in a vault, can be held and used in everyday life - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Another perspective worth exploring. You can watch the full podcast with here: hubs.ly/Q04dlf360 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Is gold only something you store - or can it be used day to day? Traditionally, gold has been associated with long-term holding rather than everyday spending. But in a modern payments system, that distinction doesn’t have to be as fixed. With Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault. When making a purchase, the value is converted at the point of payment, allowing gold to be used through a familiar card experience - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. For both the customer and the merchant, the process remains simple and familiar - while the underlying value is held in gold. Download the App and explore how it works. #Glint #SpendGold #GoldCurrency #SoundMoney #GoldLifeboat #GoldStandard #DigitalGold #Article1Section10 @SteveBakerFRSA @GlintCEO

You don’t need to be wealthy to own gold. With Glint, anyone can buy, save, and spend real allocated gold - not paper claims, not ETFs, but physical gold held in a secure Swiss vault and allocated to you. Glint has democratised access to sound money. Whether you want a few pounds’ worth or much more, you can build your own personal gold standard one gram at a time - and use it almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Start with a small amount and see for yourself. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

What does it actually mean to use gold as money today? For many people, gold is something you hold over time - not something you use in daily transactions. But what happens when those two ideas are combined? With Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault. That gold can be held as a store of value, and used in everyday transactions through a connected payment card - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Watch the full video here: hubs.ly/Q04cF0pq0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

It’s often assumed that gold is something you hold - not something you spend. But what happens when that assumption is tested in a real-world setting? In this example, a simple purchase is made using gold through a connected payment card. The price is set in currency, and the equivalent value is taken from gold at the point of payment - without needing to handle or move it physically. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Download the App and see how it fit into everyday spending. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Is there something in the Constitution that’s often overlooked when it comes to money? Article 1, Section 10, Clause 1 states that no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. It’s a line that’s been there from the beginning, and continues to be part of discussions around how money is defined. Today, we live in a very different financial system - one that is digital, global, and constantly evolving. But that raises an interesting question: how do these older frameworks connect to the way money works now? At Glint, we focus on making it possible to buy and use real, allocated gold that you legally own, held securely in a vault. That gold can be used in everyday transactions through a connected payments system - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. It’s one way to engage with these ideas in a practical setting. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

USA Today Article: hubs.ly/Q04cm4Bm0 What if inflation isn’t always obvious while it’s happening? It’s sometimes described as a gradual, almost invisible process - one that can quietly influence purchasing power over time, rather than announcing itself in a single moment. That perspective has been compared to something you can’t see, taste, or smell - but still has an effect. It’s a way of thinking about how value can change subtly, often only becoming clear in hindsight. At Glint, we focus on helping people explore different ways of holding and using value. Customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. It’s another perspective worth exploring. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Where does money come from - and how is it created? In modern financial systems, money is often created through lending and digital processes, rather than simply being transferred from one person to another. The mechanics behind it can be complex, and not always widely understood. For some people, this raises broader questions about how value is created, stored, and used over time. At Glint, we focus on offering a different way to hold and use value. Customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Watch the Full Podcast Here: hubs.ly/Q04c4WBB0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How simple is it to buy gold today? With Glint, customers can choose how they fund their account - whether by card, transfer, or existing balance - and buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault. That gold can then be held, tracked, or used in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. It’s a practical way to engage with gold using familiar tools. Explore how it works in practice. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Does inflation affect everyone in the same way? For some people, it can feel like the gap is widening - where access, timing, and proximity to money shape outcomes. At Glint, we explore how value behaves over time, and offer a way to hold and use real, allocated gold that you legally own, held securely in a vault - usable almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Start with a small amount and see how it works for you. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How do you actually use gold in a modern transaction? Most people are familiar with pricing things in currency. But what happens if the value you hold is in gold instead? How does that translate at the moment you want to buy something? In this conversation, Kevin Freeman, Host of Pirate Money and Jason Cozens explore how pricing and payment can still feel familiar - even when the underlying value is held in gold. The key idea is that conversion happens at the point of payment, allowing gold to function within a modern payments system. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How does gold fit into a modern, electronic payments system? In this conversation, Kevin Freeman and Jason Cozens reflect on real-world demonstrations where the concept of using gold as money initially raised questions - but became clearer when seen in practice. At Glint, the idea is simple in principle. Customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions through a connected payments system - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Rather than moving physical gold, it’s about enabling ownership and exchange in a digital environment. If you’re curious, download the app and give it a try. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

How we measure value can shape how we understand it. In this conversation, Andy Schectman and Jason Cozens explore the idea that changes in purchasing power aren’t always obvious at first, but can become more noticeable over time - especially when looking at the cost of everyday goods and services. Some people choose to compare value in different ways, including through assets like gold, which has historically been used as a store of value during periods of change. At Glint, customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. If you’re curious, download the app and give it a try. Watch the full video here: hubs.ly/Q04bl69h0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Is money just about purchasing power - or something more? For some people, resilience is just as important. At Glint, we make it possible to buy, hold, and spend real, allocated gold that you legally own, held securely in a vault - usable almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman

Where does money come from - and how is it created? In today’s financial system, lending, deposits, and digital balances all play a role in how money circulates. It’s not always as simple as money being passed from one person to another - and the mechanics behind it can be easy to overlook. At Glint, we focus on offering an alternative way to hold and use value. Customers can buy real, allocated gold that they legally own, held securely in a vault, and use it in everyday transactions - almost anywhere Mastercard® is accepted. Watch the full conversation here: hubs.ly/Q04b1qLs0 @SteveBakerFRSA @DigPerspectives @economicwarroom @jasoncozens @MilesFranklinCo @PirateMoneyx @digitalassetbuy @ASchectman