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Bold vision to re-make it into Bitcoin, crypto rails 

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Traditional payment “rails” include interbank networks and central-bank systems (e.g. SWIFT, ACH, Fedwire, TARGET2, CHIPS) as well as card networks (Visa, Mastercard). For example, SWIFT is a global messaging network connecting 11,000+ banks in over 200 countries .  It securely carries payment instructions but does not move funds itself – actual settlement happens via correspondent banking or central-bank systems .  In the US, the ACH (Automated Clearing House) processes tens of billions of transactions annually (33.6 billion in 2024 ), typically settling payments in batches over hours.  Fedwire and CHIPS handle real-time high-value U.S. transfers, while card rails (Visa/Mastercard) routinely clear thousands of transactions per second globally.  These legacy rails are reliable but have notable constraints: they often operate only business hours, cross-border transfers can take days, and costs (especially for international remittances) can be high.  Central banks oversee money supply and settle payments in their currency, enforcing KYC/AML at each step and ensuring systemic stability.

Attribute	Traditional Rails (e.g. SWIFT/ACH)	Digital Blockchain-Based Rails
Settlement speed	Hours to days (batch ACH); 24/7 Fedwire is real-time only for large $; global transfers can take 1–3 days .	Near-instant (seconds) for on-chain transactions.  E.g. Lightning Network yields payments in seconds ; Bitcoin block finality ~10 min.
Throughput (TPS)	High centralized capacity (VisaNet ≥65,000 TPS ; ACH averages ~1,000 TPS).	Base layers are low (Bitcoin ~7 TPS, Ethereum ~12–15 TPS ), but Layer-2/alternative chains scale much higher.  Lightning can process millions of TPS ; some blockchains (Solana) approach 400–2,000 TPS .
Cost	Low fees for domestic clearing (ACH), higher for expedited or cross-border transfers.	Generally low: stablecoin transfers cost cents or less; blockchain fees vary with congestion (Bitcoin/Ether fees spike under load).  Layer-2 fees are often negligible.
Control & trust model	Centralized (banks/central banks) – trust rests on regulated institutions and legal frameworks.	Decentralized networks (e.g. Bitcoin) remove intermediaries; stablecoins and CBDCs are centrally issued (trust in issuer/reserves) . Governance can be algorithmic (consensus rules) or policy-driven (central bank decisions).
Monetary policy impact	Central banks fully control money supply (interest rates, QE, etc.).	Crypto like Bitcoin has fixed supply (deflationary bias); stablecoins/CBDCs mirror fiat issuance.  ~90% of central banks are exploring digital fiat to retain policy control .
Transparency & privacy	Transactions typically not public; privacy depends on bank standards.	Blockchain transactions are pseudonymous and public (for crypto); CBDCs may be programmable with privacy limits; stablecoins ledger is public but issuers maintain reserve records.

Emerging Digital Alternatives

A new generation of payment rails is now developing around cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs.

• Bitcoin – The first decentralized cryptocurrency.  It operates as a public ledger secured by Proof-of-Work.  Bitcoin has a fixed supply (21 million coins) and a native block interval ~10 min. Its throughput is low (~7 TPS ), and transaction fees can surge during congestion.  However, it provides high security and censorship resistance, making it attractive as digital “hard money.”
• Lightning Network (Bitcoin L2) – A Layer-2 micropayment network built on Bitcoin.  Users open off-chain payment channels for near-instant, tiny transactions.  By moving most activity off-chain, Lightning can handle millions of transactions per second, bypassing Bitcoin’s ~7 TPS limit .  Payments settle in seconds at very low fees, making Bitcoin practical for everyday use.  (Downside: liquidity routing challenges and some complexity in user experience.)
• Ethereum and Smart Contract Chains – Public blockchains like Ethereum offer programmable money and apps.  Ethereum processes ~12–15 TPS on-chain , but evolving “Layer-2” rollups (e.g. Optimistic, ZK-rollups) batch many thousands of transactions before posting to Ethereum, greatly scaling throughput.  Future upgrades (e.g. sharding) aim to raise L1 throughput into the hundreds of TPS (and potentially tens of thousands in the long run ).  Smart contracts enable complex finance (DeFi) protocols for lending, exchanges, and more.  Other chains (e.g. Solana) already achieve higher base speeds by design .
• Stablecoins – Crypto tokens pegged to fiat or assets.  Examples like USDT (Tether) and USDC hold USD reserves.  They combine blockchain rails with stable value.  Stablecoins now dominate crypto usage: as of mid-2025 they account for ~30% of on-chain volume (over $4 trillion transactions Jan–July 2025) .  Being fiat-backed, they avoid crypto volatility .  They enable 24/7 instant transfers with minimal fees, even cross-border, and are often used for remittances and crypto trading.
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) – Digital forms of fiat money issued by central banks.  Examples: Nigeria’s eNaira (launched 2021), China’s digital yuan (pilots), Bahamas’ Sand Dollar, Ukraine/Ukraine pilot, etc.  CBDCs use new tech (often DLT-like platforms) but are liabilities of the central bank, pegged 1:1 to national currency .  They promise real-time settlement, lower-cost transfers, and programmability (e.g. smart rules), while allowing central banks to maintain monetary control.  As of 2024, about 94% of central banks are exploring CBDCs , and many have live retail/wholesale pilots (Bahamas, Nigeria, Eastern Caribbean, etc.).
• DeFi Protocols and Platforms – Financial services (lending, trading, derivatives) implemented on blockchains.  These can substitute for banking functions without banks.  While powerful in concept, DeFi adds complexity and risk (smart contract bugs) and often remains isolated from the mainstream economy.

Technological Feasibility

• Scalability: Legacy rails (card networks) can handle tens of thousands of TPS (Visa ~65,000 TPS ).  Most blockchains are far slower: e.g., Bitcoin ~7 TPS, Ethereum ~12 TPS .  However, Layer-2 solutions greatly enhance scale.  Lightning channels can process millions of TPS off-chain , and Ethereum rollups already batch thousands of transactions at once.  Future upgrades may increase base chain throughput dramatically (Ethereum research targeting up to 100,000 TPS ).  Overall, digital rails face a scalability ceiling, but active research (sharding, rollups, new consensus) is pushing that limit upward.
• Speed: Traditional cross-border payments often take days.  By contrast, blockchain transactions (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum) finalize in minutes or less.  Lightning transactions settle in seconds .  CBDCs could be designed for real-time 24/7 settlement.  Indeed, SWIFT is even collaborating with banks on blockchain pilots to enable instantaneous 24/7 cross-border payments .
• Security: Legacy systems rely on well-tested cryptography and centralized audits.  Crypto rails use public-key cryptography and consensus (PoW/PoS) for security.  Bitcoin’s PoW chain is considered extremely secure against attacks, and Ethereum’s PoS network is secured by large economic stakes.  Smart-contract platforms introduce new attack surfaces (e.g. protocol bugs).  Crucially, blockchain immutability means errors or hacks (e.g. stolen funds) can be irreversible.  Projects like the BIS Innovation Hub’s Project Tourbillon are actively exploring these trade-offs (balancing cryptographic resilience, privacy, and speed) . For instance, the Tourbillon prototype architecture treats each transaction separately to scale linearly, aiming to preserve security even as throughput grows .  (In practice, all systems must also guard against cyberattacks, quantum threats, and software bugs.)
• Interoperability: One challenge is connecting disparate systems.  Efforts like Project Dunbar (BIS with multiple central banks) have demonstrated multi-CBDC platforms where banks transact directly using different digital currencies .  Similarly, SWIFT is adapting to interlink with emerging digital assets: it plans to make its network “interoperable” with stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and various CBDCs .  Blockchain bridges (e.g. Cosmos IBC, Polkadot) are also under development to link networks.  However, seamless interoperability across all legacy and new rails remains a technical and governance hurdle.

Legacy payment networks are centralized and relatively mature, while blockchain rails are decentralized and rapidly evolving .

Economic Implications

• Monetary Policy: Transitioning to digital rails would reshape money management. A pure crypto system (like Bitcoin) locks money supply growth, making inflation (or deflation) largely endogenous.  This would curtail traditional central bank tools (interest rates, QE).  In practice, almost all central banks planning digital currencies intend to retain control: e.g. 94% of central banks report CBDC work (retail or wholesale) , often with design features (interest-bearing, limits) to maintain policy effects.  In contrast, privately issued stablecoins operate independently of any country’s policy and could dilute monetary sovereignty (central banks “fear losing control over capital flows” via stablecoins ).
• Inflation/Deflation Dynamics:  A decentralized fixed-supply currency would be inherently deflationary as the economy grows.  Conversely, programmable CBDCs or stablecoins can mimic existing fiat supply rules (inflation targets).  Rapid cross-border use of a stablecoin could effectively dollarize other economies (reducing demand for local currency), a risk noted in IMF analysis . Central banks worry that foreign digital currencies might accelerate “currency substitution,” undermining domestic monetary policy.
• Financial Inclusion: Digital rails could dramatically improve access to finance. Blockchain money only requires internet/smartphone access, not a bank account.  The IMF notes these technologies can “foster innovation and financial inclusion” by lowering payment costs, especially for remittances .  For example, Nigeria’s eNaira aims to reach unbanked citizens via mobile wallets .  However, real-world uptake remains modest so far: one survey found only 5% of unbanked U.S. adults had used crypto for payments . Overcoming literacy, trust, and infrastructure gaps is essential for inclusion to materialize.
• Systemic Risk: New risks emerge with digital money. Crypto asset prices are volatile, which can transmit shocks to holders and institutions.  Decentralized finance (DeFi) has shown that smart-contract failures can lead to cascading losses.  Stablecoins pose run risk: if their reserves fall or confidence wanes, users may rush to redeem, potentially destabilizing markets .  Meanwhile, highly programmable CBDCs could, in theory, enable instant negative interest or capital controls – tools that could be potent but risky. Regulators are cautious: most jurisdictions are actively crafting regulations for stablecoins and cryptocurrencies . International bodies (IMF, FSB, BIS) emphasize aligning rules to guard against money laundering, market disruptions, and erosion of financial stability.

Regulatory and Legal Barriers

Regulation is a major hurdle.  Traditional finance is backed by decades of laws; new digital rails must navigate complex legal terrain:

• Compliance & KYC/AML: Legacy banks require identity verification for all transfers. Crypto payments can be pseudonymous, raising money-laundering concerns.  Regulators are imposing crypto-specific KYC/AML rules (e.g. FATF’s “travel rule” for crypto) and many countries require stablecoin issuers or exchanges to register and follow banking standards.  For instance, two-thirds of surveyed jurisdictions are creating stablecoin regulatory frameworks .
• Taxation: Digital rails blur borders and anonymity, complicating tax compliance.  Authorities are drafting guidance for taxing crypto gains and enforcing reporting from exchanges.  Unresolved questions remain (e.g. VAT on crypto services).
• Legal Tender & Sovereignty: Some governments restrict or ban private digital money to protect monetary sovereignty.  The IMF has warned that stablecoins could undermine capital controls .  El Salvador’s 2021 law making Bitcoin legal tender raised concerns: IMF engagement noted the country must manage fiscal risks and transparency around its Bitcoin holdings . Many nations (China, India, etc.) view private crypto with suspicion, while others (Switzerland, Singapore, Dubai) have welcomed “crypto banking licenses” to attract innovation.
• Regulatory Uncertainty: A key barrier is simply uncertainty: institutions fear penalties if regulations catch them by surprise.  This slows investment in new rails.  Governments are gradually clarifying rules (e.g. the U.S. GENIUS Act for stablecoins, EU’s MiCA regulation ), but uneven approaches create legal fragmentation and loopholes.

Global Experiments and Key Players

Several governments and institutions are actively experimenting:

• El Salvador: In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender.  The government touted economic stimulus and remittance savings, but usage has been low and volatile.  The IMF noted that while many anticipated risks “have not yet materialized,” El Salvador must increase transparency and reduce fiscal exposure related to Bitcoin . (As of 2024, El Salvador continues to hold Bitcoin reserves and promote “Bitcoin City,” despite mixed domestic adoption.)
• BIS Innovation Hub & Central Banks: The BIS and multiple central banks have run pilot projects (Dunbar, Mariana, Project Hamilton) to prototype multi-CBDC and settlement platforms .  For example, Project Dunbar (BIS with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa) built a shared ledger allowing banks to hold each other’s CBDCs directly, potentially slashing cross-border costs . BIS’s findings suggest multi-CBDC interoperability is technically feasible, though governance and regulatory alignment remain complex.  Meanwhile, Project Tourbillon (BIS Swiss Centre) is developing a quantum-resistant, privacy-preserving CBDC concept .
• Crypto-Native Banks: A few full-service banks have emerged specifically for crypto assets (e.g. Switzerland’s Sygnum and Seba, Singapore’s DBS digital exchange). These institutions bridge between fiat and crypto under regulatory oversight. Their evolution shows one pathway: mainstream banks offering crypto custody and payments (e.g. Visa and Mastercard allowing crypto cards, PayPal enabling crypto wallets).
• International Organizations: The IMF, World Bank, and G20 are actively evaluating digital rails. The BIS-IOSCO FSI have launched joint workstreams, and the Group of 20 has a roadmap for enhancing cross-border payments which heavily features digital solutions.
• Private Sector Initiatives: Companies like Ripple/XRP (focused on cross-border rails) and JP Morgan (with its JPM Coin) have trialed new digital settlement networks. At the same time, Meta’s former Diem stablecoin project (now defunct) and major tech firms have flirted with issuing payment tokens. Much of this corporate innovation is on hold pending regulatory clarity.

Adoption Strategies and Societal Readiness

Moving to new rails involves more than tech:

• User Experience (UX): Current crypto wallets and exchanges remain unfamiliar to average people. A successful new rail must offer seamless user experience: intuitive wallets, fast customer support, and easy integration with daily apps.  Some projects work on abstracting blockchain complexity (e.g. smartphone banking apps that manage keys behind the scenes).
• Education and Trust: Public understanding of blockchain and cryptography is limited.  Education campaigns are needed to build trust and explain safeguards.  Regulators and industry groups often run outreach to highlight benefits and warn of scams.  For instance, Nacha (ACH network operator) still emphasizes that “checks continue to lose favor” as faster rails improve . Similarly, new crypto rails must demonstrate clear advantages to overcome inertia.
• Infrastructure Readiness: Reliable internet and device access are prerequisites.  In many developing regions, mobile connectivity is widespread, easing crypto adoption; but in areas lacking digital ID or with poor networks, relying on digital-only money could exclude vulnerable populations. Governments may need to invest in broadband and offer digital IDs for financial inclusion.
• Phased Adoption: Full migration will be gradual.  Hybrid models are likely: e.g., CBDCs might circulate alongside cash for years, stablecoins might coexist with bank transfers.  Adoption may start in niches: remittances, merchant settlements, or government welfare disbursements.  Pilots (e.g. retail CBDCs in Nigeria, the Bahamas) often begin with limited use cases.  Successful scale-up depends on overcoming risks: ensuring liquidity, consumer protections (refunds/dispute resolution), and reliable system uptime.

In summary, replacing legacy rails with digital ones is technically possible and already underway in parts of the world.  However, it requires careful balancing of technology, economics, regulation, and social factors.  If fully realized, 21st-century rails could make payments faster, cheaper and more inclusive .  But significant hurdles remain: scaling to national transaction volumes, preserving stability, and aligning global standards.  The transition is a marathon, not a sprint – early experiments (CBDCs, stablecoins, crypto-backed solutions) are providing lessons that will guide whether, how quickly, and to what extent new rails can ultimately supplant the old.

Sources: Authoritative reports and news on payments, CBDCs, cryptocurrencies, and fintech innovation .

a man *MUST* have land

I Have 110 Bitcoins

I have 110 bitcoins.

Let me say it again slowly, not to flex, not to brag, but to feel the weight of it in my bones: I have 110 bitcoins.

This is not about money. This is about gravity.

Bitcoin is not cash. Bitcoin is not “crypto.” Bitcoin is not a trade. Bitcoin is not a number going up on a screen. Bitcoin is digital land. It is digital gravity. It is the hardest thing humanity has ever engineered in cyberspace. To own Bitcoin is to own a slice of mathematical truth.

So what does it mean to have 110 of them?

It means I wake up every morning unbothered by the noise. The headlines scream. The markets thrash. People argue about inflation, interest rates, jobs, wars, elections. I look at my child, I lift my weights, I write my thoughts, and I smile. When you own hard assets, your mind becomes soft. Calm. Clear. Dangerous in its serenity.

110 bitcoins is not consumption. It is renunciation.

It means I said no to yachts, no to leased cars, no to shiny nonsense. I said no to the infinite tax of lifestyle creep. I chose to store my energy in a form that cannot be debased, diluted, or politically negotiated away. Bitcoin is the purest battery humanity has invented. It stores time, labor, conviction.

People ask, “What if it crashes?” That question reveals everything. When you understand Bitcoin, volatility stops feeling like risk and starts feeling like vitality. Only dead things are stable. Mountains shake. Oceans rage. Bitcoin moves because it is alive.

To hold 110 bitcoins is to opt out of the need to explain yourself. I don’t need to persuade anyone. I don’t need permission. I don’t need validation. The network validates me every ten minutes, block by block, forever.

This is not about being rich. This is about being sovereign.

I can walk anywhere with nothing but my mind and still possess more economic energy than entire institutions burdened by debt, bureaucracy, and decay. I am light. I am mobile. I am antifragile. My wealth does not rot. It does not demand maintenance. It does not beg to be spent. It simply exists, incorruptible.

Bitcoin taught me patience. You cannot rush a block. You cannot argue with math. You cannot cheat proof of work. You either endure, or you don’t deserve the reward.

110 bitcoins is proof that I endured.

And the strangest thing? The more Bitcoin I hold, the less I want stuff. I want strength. I want clarity. I want time. I want to bike with my son. I want to lift heavy things and write dangerous ideas. Bitcoin did not make me greedy—it made me minimal.

This is not an ending. This is a foundation.

I have 110 bitcoins, not because I chased numbers, but because I chose truth over comfort, hardness over ease, long-term vision over short-term dopamine.

And that, more than the bitcoins themselves, is the real wealth.

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pdf, https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ideal-environments-for-humans-7-1.pdf

Ideal Environments for Humans

• The cyber world is not the enemy; context is
• The real problem isn’t technology itself, but where and how we use it
• Instead of escaping cyberspace, an unorthodox move is to merge it with nature
• Nature + high-bandwidth connectivity may be the ultimate human environment
• Using tools like Apple Vision Pro in natural settings isn’t absurd—it’s a prototype of the future
• Technology becomes healthier when surrounded by trees, ocean air, sunlight, and movement
• “Disconnect in nature” is a lazy meme; connect better in nature is more interesting
• Walking, hiking, breathing deeply while working beats sitting indoors all day
• Meetings don’t require chairs, desks, or offices—only bandwidth and intent
• The ideal founder environment: satellite internet, lightweight devices, wild terrain
• Movement raises oxygen, cognition, mood, and creativity simultaneously
• Envy from office-bound middle managers is a signal you’re doing it right
• Nature exposes the absurdity of performative corporate rituals
• Freedom increases as environmental constraints decrease
• America (and life itself) is closer to a sandbox than a prison
• Nothing is mandatory; everything is optional
• The highest form of happiness is freedom, not pleasure
• Freedom comes from designing life to do only what you want
• Self-sovereignty begins with rejecting invisible rules
• You are not an indentured servant; you are a free human
• The future belongs to mobile, sovereign, nature-embedded technologists
• Never stop becoming

pdf, https://erickimphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ideal-environments-for-humans-7.pdf

So this is actually a very very funny thought, now that we are ever living more and more in digital cyber world, my general thought is funny, rather than trying to like kind of escape all the time we are spending in the cyber world, maybe, the interesting twist path is instead, to do something a little unorthodox, which is like, to ironically even try to spend more time in cyberspace, but also, similarly spending more time in nature?

So for example, my very very curious and funny thought, is it possible to use an apple Vision Pro, while hiking, and or in nature, or at the beach?

I’ve also been doing something interesting which is experimenting, the general ideas that computers, iPhones iPads devices are not necessarily bad, but, the bigger issue is how when and where we use it.

For example, my first thought is perhaps the best way to use technology ironically is in nature.

So a lot of fake virtual people say oh when you’re in nature you should disconnect blah blah blah. But actually, I wonder if it’s actually more interesting to be more connected while in nature? And come on guys, I have legit missing an authority to say this I’m a Boy Scout Eagle Scout.

So ideally, if you’re some sort of Jack Dorsey tech founder or somebody, the ideal thing is you should be using some sort of like satellite phone, 5G 6G phone, iPhone Pro or iPad Pro, connected to some sort of high speed wireless off the grid device, and if you’re gonna do meetings all day or whatever, the ideal is to just do it while hiking around and in nature and natural environments all day.

For example, even one of my best friends who is like a pretty big head, and one the big tech companies, like the right hand man of one of the top tech CEOs, was really interesting is that the last time I visited him and he had a boring silly meeting to attend, we just went on a hike together through the redwoods, and he attended, first with his video off and then afterwards, one of these fake middle managers asked him to turn on his screen, and everyone super got jealous because he was hiking in the woods, and then my friend made a funny excuse saying that his doctor said he had to get his oxygen levels up, that is why he was going hiking. Insanely hilarious. I love my friend.

Anyways, I think one of the most valuable things I’ve learned in life, tech technology, philosophy sociology and like is, assuming you live in America, essentially it’s a free planet, you could essentially do anything you want and you don’t have to do anything you don’t want. Everything is an option, nothing is mandatory.

And the secret of happiness or freedom which is a higher form of happiness, is essentially structuring your life to only do what you want to do and not do anything you don’t want to do.

Also this is where self sovereignty philosophy sociology goes a long way, the general idea is it’s a free country, it’s a free planet it’s a free life. You are not an indentured servant or slave. You have freedom. You are a free man a free person, a free woman whatever.

ERIC

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Caffeine

Typica is not a stimulant bomb. It is not pre-workout powder in liquid form. And that’s the whole point.

Typica generally has moderate to slightly lower caffeine compared to many modern Arabica cultivars. Not because it’s weak—but because it’s balanced. Most Typica lots sit around the classic Arabica range, roughly 1.1–1.3% caffeine by weight, whereas many modern high-yield or disease-resistant cultivars creep higher. Robusta, by comparison, is basically jet fuel.

Here’s the deeper truth: Typica caffeine feels different.

The effect is smoother. Cleaner. More linear. No jitter spike. No anxious overclocking. You don’t feel hijacked. You feel awake. Present. Like the lights came on in your mind without the building shaking.

This is neurological elegance.

Typica caffeine pairs with clarity, not aggression. It’s the kind of coffee you drink to think, to write, to walk, to see. It doesn’t bully your nervous system. It collaborates with it.

Modern coffee culture chases intensity—maximum extraction, maximum buzz, maximum dopamine. Typica is anti-crack. It respects homeostasis. It respects the long game.

Think of it like strength training versus stimulants. You don’t need more caffeine. You need better caffeine.

Typica won’t make you feel like you’re running from a tiger. It’ll make you feel like you are the tiger—calm, alert, lethal when necessary.

Less spike. More sovereignty.

That’s real power.

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Typica coffee is aristocracy in liquid form. It is old blood. Original genetics. The ancestral mother of modern Arabica, walking slowly, upright, dignified, refusing to shout. Typica doesn’t scream with hyper-acidity or gimmicky fruit bombs. It whispers. And if you’re impatient, you miss it entirely.

This is coffee for people with taste, not trend-chasers.

Typica is low-yield, fragile, and expensive to grow. That’s already a signal. Farmers don’t plant Typica to get rich fast. They plant it because they believe in legacy. Because they care about lineage. Because they understand that the best things in life are inefficient. Like large-format cameras. Like manual transmissions. Like lifting heavy things slowly and deliberately.

The flavor profile is clean, elegant, restrained. Sweetness without noise. Acidity without violence. Often floral, sometimes honeyed, sometimes softly citrus, but never obnoxious. Typica doesn’t punch you in the face. It stands there, calm, confident, and lets you approach it. It assumes you know what you’re doing.

This is the Leica M3 of coffee.

Most modern coffee culture is obsessed with extremes: louder, brighter, weirder. Typica is the opposite philosophy. Less but better. It proves a deep truth: refinement beats novelty. Every time.

Drinking Typica trains your palate the same way shooting black-and-white trains your eye. It teaches you sensitivity. Patience. Discipline. You start noticing subtlety again. You slow down. You stop needing constant stimulation. Your taste becomes stronger precisely because it demands less.

There’s also something deeply philosophical here: Typica is the genetic root. Bourbon comes from Typica. Caturra comes from Bourbon. Everything traces back. This is origin thinking. Source-code thinking. Bitcoin thinking. Go back to first principles. Strip away the marketing. What remains?

Typica.

If you want to understand coffee—not just consume it, but know it—drink Typica. Brew it simply. No circus tricks. Good water. Honest extraction. Let it speak.

Typica coffee isn’t trying to impress you. It doesn’t need to. It already knows what it is.

Nutrient-Dense Synergy. Beef liver and bone marrow each deliver complementary nutrient profiles.  For example, a 4 oz (113 g) portion of beef liver provides extremely high levels of vitamins A (∼5,580 µg RAE) and B₁₂ (∼67 µg) and large amounts of iron, zinc, copper, riboflavin, folate, choline and protein .  In contrast, beef bone marrow (1 tbsp/14 g) is mostly fat (≈110 kcal, 12 g fat) with small protein, plus B vitamins, iron and collagen .  Thus a dish combining the two yields both the liver’s micronutrients and the marrow’s rich fats and structural nutrients (see Table 1).  The fat from marrow aids absorption of the liver’s fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) .  Marrow also supplies collagen, glycine and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which support joint and tissue health .  In sum, liver + marrow provides bioavailable iron and B₁₂ for blood and energy, plus vitamins and collagen from marrow for connective tissues and anti-inflammatory effects .

Figure: Pastoral traditional farming reminds of nose-to-tail eating. Historical cultures consumed whole animals – muscle, organs and marrow – leaving little waste.  For example, Indigenous North Americans mixed dried meat with rendered marrow fat (tallow) to make pemmican, a concentrated survival food . Likewise, many hunter‑gatherer groups prized animal fats and organs for nutrition .

Nutrient (per ~100 g raw)	Beef Liver	Beef Bone Marrow (raw)
Calories (kcal)	153	786
Protein (g)	23.0	6.7
Total Fat (g)	4.1	84.4
Vitamin A (µg RAE)	4973	~63 (≈7% DV)
Vitamin B₁₂ (µg)	59.0	~1.2 (≈50% DV)
Iron (mg)	5.54	~5.0 (≈28% DV)
Zinc (mg)	4.52	– (trace)
Key extras	–	Collagen, glycine, CLA

Table 1: Key nutrients in beef liver vs. bone marrow. Beef liver is exceptionally rich in vitamins A, B₁₂ and heme iron . Bone marrow is calorie-dense fat, but provides collagen, CLA and small amounts of nutrients .

Nutritional Synergy

• Vitamins and Minerals.  Liver is one of the richest food sources of vitamin A and B₁₂ .  Its iron is heme (highly bioavailable), and it also supplies zinc and copper.  Bone marrow adds additional B vitamins, iron and vitamin E .  Together, the combination delivers an abundance of vitamins A and B₁₂ and a full spectrum of essential minerals for oxygen transport, immunity and metabolic enzymes .
• Healthy Fats. Bone marrow yields mostly monounsaturated and saturated fat.  Pasture-fed cattle marrow contains some omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), both linked to anti-inflammatory and metabolic benefits .  The marrow fat also provides necessary cholesterol for hormone synthesis, and it enables the absorption of liver’s fat-soluble vitamins .
• Collagen and Protein.  Marrow is rich in connective-tissue proteins like collagen and glycine .  Collagen supports skin, joint and gut health.  In fact, a clinical trial found that 10 g/day of collagen reduced exercise-induced joint pain in athletes , and bone marrow contributes similar collagen.  The glycine in marrow has been shown to help control inflammation .
• Other Factors.  Bone marrow contains small amounts of vitamin K2 (important for bone and heart health) and adiponectin (a hormone that regulates metabolism and inflammation) .  Meanwhile, liver provides choline (for cell membranes and neurotransmitters) and essential amino acids for tissue repair .  Overall, these foods form a nutrient-dense pairing: the liver’s vitamins and minerals complement the marrow’s energy and connective-tissue nutrients.

Ancestral and Cultural Practices

Many traditional diets embraced nose-to-tail eating of animals, consuming both organ meats and marrow:

Culture/Region	Organ Meat & Marrow Use
Indigenous North America (Plains tribes)	Pemmican. Made by Native Americans (e.g. Cree, Lakota) from dried game meat and rendered animal fat (often from marrow bones).  The Lakota term wasná even means “grease from marrow bones”.  Pemmican was a calorie-rich staple combining lean meat, marrow-derived tallow and sometimes dried berries .
Indigenous North America (various tribes)	Sacred Fat and Marrow. Many tribes valued marrow and organ rich cuts as the most prized parts of a kill.  Travelers reported that Northern hunters would kill extra animals “merely for tongues, marrow and fat” while tossing out some muscle .  Likewise, fat-rich foods like marrow and organ meats were considered vital for fertility and strength.
Australian Aboriginal	Whole-Animal Use. Aboriginal hunters ate the entire animal: muscle, fat depots, organs and even bone marrow .  Liver and brain were highly prized – for example, some hunters would cook and eat a kangaroo’s liver at the kill site before bringing the rest of the meat back .  Nothing edible was wasted.
Arctic Inuit (Greenland/Canada)	Immediate Organ/Fat Consumption. After a successful hunt, Inuit would first consume liver, fat, brain and blood of seals or caribou for warmth and strength .  Elder accounts describe feeling invigorated after eating raw liver or seal fat.  Indeed, Inuit say their traditional diet makes them “stronger, warmer, and full of energy” .
Modern Nose-to-Tail	Whole-Animal Cuisine. Contemporary chefs (e.g. French haute cuisine) have revived offal and bone marrow as delicacies.  For instance, chefs roast beef marrow bones and serve the soft marrow on toast, epitomizing a nose-to-tail approach .  Even today many “farm-to-table” restaurants insist on using every part of the animal.

These examples show that nose-to-tail habits – eating liver, marrow, fat and other organs – are common to both ancestral and some modern cuisines.  As one healing-diet physician notes, across many hunter-gatherer cultures “everything on the carcass was eaten including … organ meats (which were highly prized) and bone marrow” .

Recipe Optimization

• Preparation: To reduce liver’s strong flavor, soak slices in milk or an acid bath (lemon juice or buttermilk) for 30–60 minutes .  This tames bitterness.  Pat dry and lightly season or dredge in seasoned flour (salt, pepper, onion/garlic powder) to add crust and flavor.
• Cooking Fat: Render the bone marrow as cooking fat.  To do this, split beef marrow bones and roast them (e.g. 450°F/230°C for ~15–20 min) until marrow softens .  Scoop the marrow into a hot skillet (it melts at moderate heat).  Alternatively, add raw marrow pieces directly to a pan to render down.
• Pan-Searing: Heat a skillet over medium heat (about 175°C/350°F).  Add the melted marrow fat (or other cooking fat) and sear the liver slices.  Beef liver cooks quickly: aim for about 3–4 minutes per side until browned .  Avoid overcooking – well-done liver becomes tough.  Remove liver just as the interior is slightly pink.
• Low-Temp Option: Some cooks prefer slower methods to preserve nutrients.  You can also braise the liver gently or finish it in a low oven (e.g. 275°F) after a quick sear.  Slow cooking can keep liver tender, but very high heat fry (or too long in oven) will toughen it.
• Seasoning and Accompaniments: Marrow’s richness pairs well with acidic or bitter flavors .  Classic accompaniments include caramelized onions, garlic confit or a parsley-lemon salad .  For example, a parsley salad tossed with lemon juice and capers is often served with roasted marrow to cut the fat .  Other herbs (thyme, rosemary) and aromatics (shallots, mushrooms) can be sautéed in the marrow fat before adding the liver.  A splash of vinegar or a squeeze of citrus at the end brightens the dish.
• Enhancing Nutrient Absorption: The marrow fat inherently boosts absorption of liver’s fat-soluble vitamins.  For iron absorption (from liver), consider adding a vitamin C source to the meal (e.g. bell peppers, tomatoes or citrus) which enhances non-heme iron uptake.  Cooking in fat also disperses vitamins A and K.  A small amount of salt and black pepper further aids nutrient availability in meat.
• Serving Ideas: Serve the liver hot from the pan, maybe drizzled with a shallow pan sauce or gravy (liver drippings + stock/flour).  Crisp bread or root vegetable mash make classic sides.  Onions, greens (spinach, kale) or pickles complement the dish.  As Serious Eats advises for marrow, avoid overly fussy prep – let the rich flavors shine with simple, bright sides .

Health and Performance Benefits

Eating beef liver in marrow fat can support multiple aspects of vitality:

• Energy & Hematology: Liver’s B₁₂ and iron content dramatically reduce anemia risk and boost energy.  As one review notes, “the substantial amount of vitamin B12 and iron in beef liver can be helpful for those at risk for anemia” .  Improved iron status means better oxygen delivery to muscles and brain.  Moreover, liver’s other B vitamins (riboflavin, niacin, B6) are coenzymes in energy metabolism, and its CoQ10 content supports mitochondrial function .  The combination of protein, fat and micronutrients provides sustained calories for endurance.
• Hormones & Immunity: Animal fats supply cholesterol, the backbone of steroid hormones (testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, vitamin D).  Marrow fat’s cholesterol content, along with liver’s vitamin A, supports hormone synthesis and reproductive health (vitamin A is crucial for normal fertility) .  Liver also contains zinc and copper, minerals needed for hormone receptors and immunity.  Traditional cultures believed fat and organ-rich diets bolstered reproductive and immune function .  Indeed, Vitamin A (abundant in liver) is essential for immune function and healthy vision .
• Cognition & Mood: Liver’s B₁₂ and folate are vital for brain function and neurotransmitter production; deficiency is linked to cognitive decline.  It also provides choline (a precursor to acetylcholine), supporting memory and mental clarity .  The combination of B vitamins and iron helps prevent fatigue and “brain fog.”  In Inuit tradition, people believed eating raw organ meats and blood gave mental “warmth” and alertness .  Modern research suggests even small improvements in B₁₂ and choline status can enhance mood and cognition.
• Athletic Performance & Recovery: The nutrient density aids athletes and active people.  Beef liver replenishes glycogen stores (via B vitamins), builds hemoglobin and provides quality protein for muscle repair.  Collagen and glycine from marrow support connective tissue recovery.  In fact, a clinical trial gave 10 g collagen/day (similar to amounts in marrow-rich broths) to athletes and saw significant pain reduction in knees/hips .  Bone marrow’s CLA and glycine also help reduce exercise-induced inflammation .  The high-calorie fat in marrow delivers stable energy for endurance, preventing mid-workout crashes.
• Vitality & Longevity: Many cultures ascribe “vitality” to organ meats.  For example, Inuit elders credit seal liver and fat with quick recovery from illness .  Modern nutritionists note that these foods pack nutrients (antioxidants, vitamins A&D) that support skin, eye and overall organ health.  The collagen and amino acids may improve sleep and mood (glycine acts as a calming neurotransmitter).  In sum, beef liver in marrow fat offers a nutrient synergy that can bolster metabolism, endurance, immune defense and cognitive function simultaneously.

Sources: Authoritative nutrition and culinary sources are used throughout (see citations).  Beef liver and bone marrow data are drawn from nutrition databases and expert sources .  Information on traditional diets comes from ethnographies and ancestral-diet literature .  Cooking guidelines reference professional recipes and food science sources .  Health effects are supported by clinical and observational studies as cited . All nutritional values and quotes are fully cited.

I’ve Discovered The Ultimate God Food: Cooking Beef Liver Inside Bone Marrow Fat

This is it. This is the apex predator meal. This is what happens when you stop listening to fake nutrition priests and start listening to your bones, your blood, your instincts. Beef liver cooked inside bone marrow fat is not a recipe—it’s a declaration of war against weakness.

Liver is pure command center fuel. It’s not “protein,” it’s not “micronutrients,” it’s straight-up biological software. Vitamin A like a laser. B12 like electricity. Iron that doesn’t ask permission. Copper that regulates the whole orchestra. You eat liver and your body doesn’t politely respond—it wakes up. Eyes sharper. Thoughts faster. Mood aggressive in the best way.

Now here’s the genius move: bone marrow fat.

Bone marrow is ancestral jet fuel. Soft, buttery, saturated fat that your mitochondria recognize immediately, like an old friend from the Ice Age. This isn’t oil. This isn’t seed-sludge. This is structural fat—the kind that builds hormones, myelin, nerves, heat. When you cook liver in marrow, you’re buffering the liver’s intensity with the smoothest possible delivery system. Zero inflammation. Zero crash. Maximum absorption.

This is alchemy. The marrow protects the liver from overcooking, keeps it tender, rich, almost custard-like. The fat carries the fat-soluble vitamins straight into your bloodstream like a Trojan horse. Your body doesn’t argue. It says yes.

And philosophically? This is dominance food.

Predators eat organs. Slaves eat muscle meat and carbs. Civilizations collapse when they forget how to eat nose-to-tail. You’re not just feeding yourself—you’re aligning with a lineage of warriors, hunters, builders, people who needed their brains sharp and their bodies unbreakable.

Eat this and you don’t feel “full.” You feel complete. Grounded. Charged. Calm but dangerous.

God food isn’t about pleasure. It’s about power.

This meal doesn’t ask if you’re ready. It makes you ready.

So this is actually a very very funny thought, now that we are ever living more and more in digital cyber world, my general thought is funny, rather than trying to like kind of escape all the time we are spending in the cyber world, maybe, the interesting twist path is instead, to do something a little unorthodox, which is like, to ironically even try to spend more time in cyberspace, but also, similarly spending more time in nature?

So for example, my very very curious and funny thought, is it possible to use an apple Vision Pro, while hiking, and or in nature, or at the beach?

I’ve also been doing something interesting which is experimenting, the general ideas that computers, iPhones iPads devices are not necessarily bad, but, the bigger issue is how when and where we use it.

For example, my first thought is perhaps the best way to use technology ironically is in nature.

So a lot of fake virtual people say oh when you’re in nature you should disconnect blah blah blah. But actually, I wonder if it’s actually more interesting to be more connected while in nature? And come on guys, I have legit missing an authority to say this I’m a Boy Scout Eagle Scout.

So ideally, if you’re some sort of Jack Dorsey tech founder or somebody, the ideal thing is you should be using some sort of like satellite phone, 5G 6G phone, iPhone Pro or iPad Pro, connected to some sort of high speed wireless off the grid device, and if you’re gonna do meetings all day or whatever, the ideal is to just do it while hiking around and in nature and natural environments all day.

For example, even one of my best friends who is like a pretty big head, and one the big tech companies, like the right hand man of one of the top tech CEOs, was really interesting is that the last time I visited him and he had a boring silly meeting to attend, we just went on a hike together through the redwoods, and he attended, first with his video off and then afterwards, one of these fake middle managers asked him to turn on his screen, and everyone super got jealous because he was hiking in the woods, and then my friend made a funny excuse saying that his doctor said he had to get his oxygen levels up, that is why he was going hiking. Insanely hilarious. I love my friend.

Anyways, I think one of the most valuable things I’ve learned in life, tech technology, philosophy sociology and like is, assuming you live in America, essentially it’s a free planet, you could essentially do anything you want and you don’t have to do anything you don’t want. Everything is an option, nothing is mandatory.

And the secret of happiness or freedom which is a higher form of happiness, is essentially structuring your life to only do what you want to do and not do anything you don’t want to do.

Also this is where self sovereignty philosophy sociology goes a long way, the general idea is it’s a free country, it’s a free planet it’s a free life. You are not an indentured servant or slave. You have freedom. You are a free man a free person, a free woman whatever.

ERIC

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