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.


The Next Domino Falls - BlockFi Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

29 Nov 2022 1 minute read 1 comment RocketEnthusiast $0.91

BlockFi officially announced this morning that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Activity on its platform have been paused, as the proceedings play out. The company's filing states that they have over 100,000 creditors with assets be...

App Review - Bitcoin Cash Giveaway

27 Nov 2022 1 minute read 1 comment RocketEnthusiast $0.38

When it comes to apps and earning crypto, I've really never messed around with them. It's been my perception that they're not really worth the time spent to what you can actually earn. I recall back in the day earning anywhere from 15 cents to 35 cen...

I Don't Know What It's Called, But This Token Will Apparently 10x or 1000x

26 Nov 2022 2 minute read 2 comments RocketEnthusiast $1.16

What is it? Is it called "TEN x THOUSAND x" or "ten times a thousand" or what? Just kidding. It actually appears to be called "X Token" and it's not the first project to bear that name: https://xtoken.market/ https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/x/...

Beware of Crypto Scams

26 Nov 2022 1 minute read 10 comments RocketEnthusiast $2.03

If it sounds too good to be true, it is Many are aware of scams; some are more complex than others but some are very simple. I recently started using Cointiply (full disclosure - it's my referral link) to pick up some extra sats, and to see what al...

What Would It Take For You to Switch to a New Exchange?

24 Nov 2022 1 minute read 2 comments RocketEnthusiast $0.96

With the recent collapse of FTX and troubles at Genesis coming to light, one begins to wonder are any crypto exchanges really safe? Of course we know that the best place to store tokens is in a self-custody cold wallet, or so I am told. I see ads con...

Cathie Wood & ARK stand by call for $1M Bitcoin by 2030

22 Nov 2022 1 minute read 5 comments RocketEnthusiast $1.08

Cathie Wood is standing by her price target of $1 million per token, for Bitcoin by the year 2030. It may sound ridiculous to imagine that, especially right now. According to her, Bitcoin was supposed to hit $100,000 last year. In an interview with B...

FTX's Meltdown & Crypto's Rebound Amid Cooled CPI Print

11 Nov 2022 1 minute read 5 comments RocketEnthusiast $0.99

What a way the week has begun for the crypto world. It seemed as though things were alright when CZ announced that Binance would be buying out SBF's FTX to help out the troubled firm. The fact that FTX was even in trouble came as a huge shock to most...

Origin Materials and Emerson Partner for Digitalization & Operational Excellence

26 Oct 2022 1 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast $0.31

According to documents posted to Emerson's website, it appears that Origin Materials has struck a partnership with megacap Emerson Electric. This is yet another on the list of blue chip companies they have been working with. From Worley to Koch Modul...

Say Goodbye to the McRib, Again

24 Oct 2022 1 minute read 1 comment RocketEnthusiast $0.23

McRib is Back According to the McDonald's website, the fan favorite McRib Sandwich is back for 2022. Apparently, this is the last time the tangy barbeque masterpiece will grace the taste buds of Americans. The company states on its website: "Get one...

Origin Materials - 10 Days From Q3 Earnings Report

24 Oct 2022 3 minute read 0 comments RocketEnthusiast $0.77

We learned this past week the much anticipated date of the next earnings report for Sacramento-based Origin Materials. After the market close on Thursday, November 3rd 2022 the company will host its quarterly earnings call. Yes, it's hard to believe...