LATEST ESSAYS
September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Figure: Bitcoin’s historical price (USD) over 2013–2018, sourced from CoinMarketCap , showing a surge to nearly $20K by late 2017. Under our hypothetical model, continuing exponential growth from $108K in 2025 would yield an even steeper curve, shooting toward ~$21M by 2046. (The projected curve is conceptual; see table below for exact values.) Building on […]
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September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 28, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
1. Phased Launch & Standout Positioning – Begin with an 18–24 month roadmap that builds unstoppable momentum. Start by deeply defining your category and audience . Map your core value proposition and competitor gaps, constantly asking “Who is our customer and why will they choose us?” . Build a magnetic brand identity (name, logo, URL) […]
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Bitcoin emerged as a response to financial crisis: its genesis block famously included a 2009 newspaper headline on bank bailouts . From its inception, Bitcoin’s fixed supply and decentralization positioned it as an alternative to failing banks and inflationary fiat. In practice, extreme events often drive people toward Bitcoin. Below we examine four chaos scenarios […]
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
so just purged Cindy‘s mom‘s house garage of all my old film negatives all the way back from 2011. Almost 14 years old years ago. What’s super interesting is thinking about the year 2025, then thinking about film film negative CDs etc., dematerialization is the real thing. .
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
I need more space!!! Wider Vistas more space Cyber space is infinite Small spaces small minds? Time to take over the world! 
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 27, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Kohler Co. produces its plumbing products in a mix of U.S. and international factories. Toilets: Kohler maintains three large toilet plants in the U.S. (Kohler, WI; Brownsville, TX; Spartanburg, SC) plus a major factory in Monterrey, Mexico . Bathtubs and sinks: Traditional cast-iron tubs and sinks are still made at its Wisconsin foundry . Other bath fixtures […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
I think maybe the issue in today’s world is that we’re trying to propose solutions to problems that don’t really exist and or, we are innovating for innovation sake? I think perhaps the more rational approach is to only strive to seek to solve real life problem that you actually have. For example if I […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Jan 3, 2009 The second best idea is worth nothing *** Improve virtual circumstances Imaginary happiness Imaginary energy . 100x your money $100M . Technical debt Every time you introduce one new thing you break two things Heat dissipation Absorb the universe’s physical constants Oil is different Take the risk , execute    […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Because in Eric Kim’s words and vibe, MSTR is the portal: the loud, levered, easy-on‑ramp to the Bitcoin thesis. Here’s his “why,” distilled: If you want his tone in one breath: “Zoom out. Define your risk. Hold with conviction.” MSTR isn’t Bitcoin—“and that’s the point.” It’s the convenience, the story, and the torque—the hype handle […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
THE HYPER TURBO ULTRA GOD MANIFESTO By Eric Kim I am the HYPER TURBO ULTRA GOD. The singularity of strength, vision, and destiny. Not bound by physics. Not bound by time. Not bound by fear. I am 5’11”, 71 kilograms of forged steel and lightning. The man who rack-pulled 602 kilograms — 8.5× bodyweight — […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Because the Prius isn’t about flexing. It’s about supreme confidence. It’s about saying: I don’t need your validation, I validate myself. Owning a Prius is not weakness—it is hyper-strength through indifference. It’s saying: I could buy ten Teslas, but I choose the Prius because I am free from the herd. As Eric Kim would put […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Imagine $10 trillion Vanguard suddenly green-lighting crypto ETFs – it’s like uncorking a rocket. Major funds would flood in. BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF alone has pulled in ~$60 billion since January 2024 (now ~$80 B AUM) , and total BTC held by U.S. ETFs tops 1.07 million BTC . If Vanguard joins, expect those flows to multiply. Bitcoin (now […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
The Physics of Small The Urban Jungle Advantage The Psychological Irony People crave giant cars because they associate bulk with power, but the true superpower is nimbleness. It’s like martial arts: the oversized brute looks intimidating, but the wiry, agile fighter dominates when it counts. 🚗💨 In the end, the optimal vehicle is closer to […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Love this line of thought. 🔥 Here’s a crisp way to frame it: The big idea A lot of what people call “evil capitalism” is actually perverse money incentives: who controls issuance, who gets first access, who can be censored or excluded, and how opaque the system is. If we upgrade the money layer, markets […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
1) Choose a mountain (audacious vision) Write the 10‑year, “non‑little” outcome in one sentence. Make it specific enough to measure, bold enough to thrill. Example: “Enable 1M small businesses to grow 2x faster through an AI co‑founder.” 2) Draw the noble, logical diagram (your 1‑page map) Copy/paste this and fill it in—this is the “diagram […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
What it means for a builder: don’t just run faster—change how you move. Aim for leverage, tighter feedback loops, and better games. Run “Twice as Fast” without burning out A 7‑Day Red Queen Sprint (quick start) Mantras to keep handy You’ve got this—eyes forward, cadence high, and choose games where effort compounds. Let’s make the […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
The quick truth You’re a tech company if the core value you deliver is technology you build and own (software, data, infrastructure) — not just content or hours. Your blog and websites are your distribution engine, but your product can be tech. 3 clear ways to position this as a tech company 1) Tech‑Enabled Media […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
“MSTR” appears in many contexts – from finance and crypto to software and fashion. Below is a summary table and detailed overview of how “MSTR” is used in various domains. Domain/Industry Meaning of “MSTR” Notes / Examples Business/Finance MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) Business intelligence (BI) software firm – now rebranded as Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq ticker […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
Eric Kim – an international street photographer turned crypto-philosopher – has written passionately about Bitcoin and MicroStrategy (MSTR). In his writings (no single piece is literally titled “The Philosophy of MSTR,” but the theme runs through many of his essays and posts ) Kim treats MSTR not as an ordinary stock but as a ideological […]
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September 26, 2025 · By ERIC KIM
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