Zapvertising, the Satoshi Price Index, and Cantillon Corruption
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synopsis
Ian introduces the Satoshi Price Index (SPI), a new metric tracking week-over-week cost of eggs, beef, and gas in satoshis. Major topics include the Nostr Prism tool for splitting zaps, Zapvertising as a new monetization model, the writers' strike resolution (with analysis of why IP-based industries have more leverage), Dianne Feinstein's death as a case study in Cantillon effect corruption, and Costco gold bars as a Bitcoin on-ramp moment.
quotes
Ian: "Bitcoin is the first time that the general people have gotten to front run something."
Jimmy Song (read by Ian): "Her net worth as of 1980 was $1 million... she has earned $219 million as a public servant."
Mandana: "If you are not Gen Z and you're hating on Gen Z, you need to be quiet."
Mandana: "If you are passing laws that fund beyond your expected life expectancy, get out of here."
Ian on IP industries: "No one can make another Marvel movie. China can't just say, well, this is the Chinese version of Avengers."
Ian on Feinstein: "Good riddance. Shame on anyone around her that kept her working that long."
topics
Satoshi Price Index (SPI) — new metric introducedNostr Prism tool — splitting zaps like Fountain splitsZapvertising — ads embedded in Lightning paymentsWriters' strike resolution and IP-based industry analysisAuto workers' strike comparisonDianne Feinstein's death — Cantillon effect critiqueJimmy Song tweet on Feinstein's $220M net worthOctogenarian politicians and term limitsRuth Bader Ginsburg legacy critiqueGen Z defenseCostco gold bars revisitedBritish HODL and the "get one Bitcoin" urgencySatoshi Savings Calculator promotion