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I don’t think people truly understand what’s about to happen with 𝕏 Money. This is Elon going back to his roots - back to x.com - and building what he always wanted in the first place: one place that runs your entire financial life. When he rebranded Twitter to 𝕏 in 2023, he said straight up that we’re adding the ability to conduct your entire financial world. He even said you may not even need a traditional bank account. Most people brushed that off. And now it’s becoming real. 𝕏 Money has already been live in closed beta internally within the company. A limited external beta is expected soon, and they’ve already secured money transmitter licenses in over 40 states plus DC. 𝕏 Payments is registered with FinCEN. Visa is officially partnered. You’ll be able to fund your wallet instantly, send peer-to-peer payments, move money to your bank, and eventually use a debit card. And I think this is just the beginning. This will probably start as a simple wallet where you can send money as easily as sending a DM. With this technology, you can pay creators, pay subscriptions, pay whatever bills, shop inside the app, get paid inside the app, and much more. Then, there will be high-yield savings, you can invest, you can get loans, have money market accounts, maybe even treasury access, cool smart cashtags that let you see live stock prices in your timeline and execute trades seamlessly, crypto integration, potentially full asset management… the list goes on and on… Elon literally said this is meant to be the central source of ALL monetary transactions. Bro… think about that for a sec. Your 𝕏 profile becomes your financial identity. Everyone you follow is already there. Everyone you interact with is already there. That social graph becomes your distribution engine. Like, you won’t need a separate banking app, no need for a separate investing app, no need for a separate payment app… this all lives where you already spend your time. Right here on 𝕏. Look at WeChat in China, which Elon always alluded to. Payments, messaging, shopping, investing - all integrated in one app. It handles $ trillions in volume and became deeply embedded in everyone’s daily life. Now 𝕏 is building the Western version of that, but with a more global reach, and xAI’s AI layered on top of all this. Before you call me crazy, you have to understand how big this opportunity is. Digital payments globally are measured in the tens of $ trillions of dollars annually. Even just capturing a small slice of that across hundreds of millions, and eventually a billion, users can change everything. 𝕏 already has the audience. That lowers customer acquisition costs significantly. Add fintech revenue on top of ads, plus float, plus lending, plus investing tools, and we’re talking about a completely different valuation profile. Now, $44B for this company looks like the bargain of the decade… this was one of the main reasons I invested in 𝕏. And if they execute the way they’ve executed at Tesla and SpaceX, this could truly fundamentally redefine how people handle $ . Most people today still see 𝕏 as just a social media app. I see it as the foundation of a financial system layered on top of a global network. Ultimately becoming the “everything” app. And this I believe is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Elon is calling this a game-changer. I believe him.

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TFTC 692 w/ @keonne: "Bitcoin can advance human freedom or become a surveillance panopticon that enslaves us." We discuss: ⚡️ The case for a pardon ⚡️ DOJ's war on privacy ⚡️ Why miners are next

American entrepreneur Keonne Rodriguez built a successful Bitcoin wallet app called @SamouraiWallet. He’s now being sent to prison for it. In a few weeks, Keonne will begin his 5-year sentence behind bars, unless the Bitcoin community can save him by pressuring the US Administration to offer a pardon. When I heard about this story, it sounded like fake news, so I went straight to the source. In this exclusive interview, @Keonne is descriptive, logical, and vulnerable. His story is heartbreaking and terrifying. By the end, it's evident he's sitting directly in the crossfire between freedom tech and surveillance states. This is a critical moment in history—a moment for the Bitcoin community to stand up. Just as @RealRossU was pardoned, @Keonne must be forgiven, too. We cannot allow one of our own fellow Bitcoiners to spend time in jail for building a legitimate product that protects our Bitcoin and strengthens the network. We must unify to ensure @Keonne is freed. Alone, he doesn’t stand a chance. But with support from faithful Bitcoiners, we can bring awareness to his cause. Knowledge is power. Watch the interview and vocalize your support for @Keonne in the comments. Show Summary: In this gripping conversation, Keonne shares his harrowing experience of building Samourai Wallet, a non-custodial Bitcoin wallet focused on user privacy, and the subsequent FBI raid that led to his arrest. He discusses the legal challenges he faced, including conspiracy charges and the pressure to plead guilty, despite his innocence. The conversation highlights the broader implications of privacy in the cryptocurrency space and the political motivations behind his prosecution. Keonne’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the intersection of technology, law, and personal freedom. It is a moment in Bitcoin’s history that could define how we protect our freedom in the digital age. Key Takeaways: - Samourai Wallet prioritizes user privacy and control over funds. - The FBI raid was a shocking and aggressive response to a tech startup. - Keonne faced serious charges without any prior criminal history. - The legal system pressured him into a plea deal despite his innocence. - Public statements on social media were used against him in court. - The indictment was based on misinterpretations of his actions and intent. - Keonne’s case highlights the challenges of privacy in the cryptocurrency space. - The financial burden of legal fees was overwhelming for Keonne and his family. - Home confinement significantly impacted Keonne’s quality of life. - The case raises important questions about free speech and innovation in technology. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Free Speech and Innovation 02:41 Building Samurai Wallet: A Focus on Privacy 05:13 The FBI Raid: A Shocking Turn of Events 08:05 The Arrest: Confusion and Fear 10:45 Understanding the Charges: Conspiracy and Tweets 13:24 The Legal Battle: Navigating the System 16:04 The Impact of Social Media on Legal Proceedings 18:59 The Bail Conditions: A Million Dollar Bond 21:44 Life Under Home Confinement 24:33 The Ongoing Fight for Justice 29:03 The Burden of Legal Costs 31:11 Impacts of Home Confinement 33:31 The Decision to Take a Plea Deal 38:22 The Brady Violation and Its Implications 43:05 Sentencing and Aftermath 56:51 Community Support and Call to Action This story is brought to you by @LABNetwork21. Thank you to @Puncher522 ,@bobvankirk, @BTCsessions, @EricVStacks and countless other bitcoiners for already stepping up.