Esoteric Selections
Esoteric Selections

Esoteric Selections

From the deep reaches of the inner mind, to the lighthearted musings of a friendly conversation, to investing and crypto ramblings, to reflections on pop culture phenomenona: assorted subjects and scattered connections.


Lest We Forget the Volatile Nature of Bitcoin

7 Dec 2024 2 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast

Looking at the all-time chart for Bitcoin, it appears ultra bullish. We are fresh off of new all-time highs, and the landmark 100k level has been breached. Make no mistake about it: I am a long-term hodler. But, having seen a few of these crypto cycl...

Backed by Silver, Gold, Full Faith and Credit...Bitcoin?

25 Nov 2024 2 minute read 5 comments RocketEnthusiast

If there was a ever a radical idea, it would be to back the US Dollar by Bitcoin. But is that even practical? Is it even plausible? It's certainly an interesting subject to ponder. In 1971, US President Richard Nixon ended the gold standard. The US D...

Total Bitcoin Market Cap Briefly Exceeded 2024 U.S. National Deficit

18 Nov 2024 1 minute read 3 comments RocketEnthusiast

This past week, the total market capitalization of Bitcoin exceeded the U.S. National Deficit for 2024.  Albeit only for a brief time. Still, this is a significant moment in history. Financial history is unfolding right before our very eyes. The wa...

Anyone Can Start a Free Crypto Journey, Here's How

14 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast

Throughout my blogging here on Publish0x, you've probably noticed more than a few posts from me on earning free crypto. I think it's a great way for anyone to invest in cryptocurrencies without any monetary investment. If you have an internet connect...

Is the U.S. (and Ultimately the World) Shifting Toward a New Reserve Currency?

12 Nov 2024 2 minute read 1 comment RocketEnthusiast

It's hard to ignore the records being set by the price of Bitcoin this past week. It seems like every time I check, it's a new all-time high. Prognosticators galore: everyone is calling for $100k BTC by the end of 2024. And why not? With all the atte...

From "Scam" to "Great Bitcoiners" - Trump's Flipflop on BTC

11 Nov 2024 1 minute read 9 comments RocketEnthusiast

A Trump-led White House has already translated to a substantial increase in the price of Bitcoin. That really should come as no surprise to anyone who's been following the campaigns and hearing the promises. So, Bitcoin is actually already made in t...

Your Daily Dose of Crypto Memes, 11/6/24

7 Nov 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast

Happy mid-week to everyone transcontinentally. That's not actually a word but you know an extra "l" and "y" can make any word more "worldy." Well, now that I've blown my opening lines on a valiant (but poor) attempt at humour, let's get to the real r...

Be Weary of the Bitcoin ATM Spreads

3 Nov 2024 1 minute read 3 comments RocketEnthusiast

Whenever I see a Bitcoin ATM inside of a convenience store or gas station, I am always captivated to take a picture. What's wrong with this picture? It was taken on October 29th, 2024 around noon. If you guessed the spread added to the actual price,...

Another BTC Payout with YesCoiner

29 Oct 2024 3 minute read 3 comments RocketEnthusiast

For quite some time now, I've been touting YesCoiner as an excellent Bitcoin faucet. Some may disagree, as it takes a while to get to a minimum payout level. I wouldn't disagree with that sentiment. I should note that I personally am extremely patien...

Using ChangeNow.io to exchange Nano (XNO)

11 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast

For a while now, I've had a tiny stack of Nano (XNO). I've acquired it from various faucets and apps, just letting it accumulate. Most of my XNO came from the TipNano app, which is one of the regular faucets I roll. It's simple, reputable, and has ne...