Bitcoin is engineered, not decreed. The properties of Bitcoin closer match the nature of our industrial digital reality than the legalistic power structures of state-based money.

On Wednesday evening, Kiwi Bitcoin experts, members of the Bitcoin Policy Institute New Zealand, and representatives from the Bitcoin Basin circular economy gave a special presentation to over 20 coalition MPs at New Zealand’s Parliament.

In a world of silence and screens, where the body hides and the voice is masked, what is our political power?

What is happening with tariffs and global trade does not make sense and it does not need to make sense. Whether it comes from simple incentives or a big-brain executive strategy is irrelevant: The machine of Trump is simply pushing buttons to see what happens when it comes to the dollar.

Our current savings options (banks) have time and again shown that it is no longer possible to save money and outrun inflation. Thus for many kiwis real estate has become the de facto savings vehicle in recent years, leading to a marked increase in house prices and an accompanying political imperative to sustain the current speculative housing market at the expense of new buyers.Bitcoin represents a return for workaday New Zealanders to be able to save for their families when they would otherwise struggle to grasp even the first rung of an increasingly distant housing ladder.

What is the link between Avocados, nation state money, and Bitcoin?

How different is a Bitcoin standard from the reality of the historical gold standard? Does Bitcoin inherit the skin and accent of the old order? Or is it something entirely new?

What is the connection between entrepreneurship, collaboration, and Bitcoin? How can you build a new business that grows the Bitcoin network while also creating profit and success for yourself?This article is a critique of short but prescient piece by an earlier Bitcoin writer that posits a radical model of thinking about business and entrepreneurship in the Bitcoin world. I don’t agree with the entire piece as it is, but given that it has been over a decade since it was written I think with a bit of reframing we can find some good points in the deeper themes of the piece.

A Bitcoin treasury acts as a savings mechanism - a place to store surplus revenue for the long term. Unlike term deposits, which currently offer minimal returns that don’t even beat inflation, Bitcoin provides a potential hedge against inflation and fosters a savings-oriented mindset. Businesses can begin small, setting aside even modest amounts weekly, with the goal of building a “war chest” of assets that can act as both a psychological and financial safety net.

日本の企業はビットコインでの支払いを受け入れることを検討しているかもしれませんが、どこから始めればよいのか、税金やコンプライアンスの考慮事項がわからないという場合もあるでしょう。この記事では、私が同じ質問をビットコインを受け入れている日本の企業に尋ねた際に、親切に提供していただいた情報をまとめました！この記事の内容についてはご自身で確認してください。これは金融アドバイスではありませんが、一般的にはビジネスでビットコインを受け入れるのは比較的簡単であることがわかるでしょう。

I recently came across an article by Herman Hastings arguing that “all future jobs will be value creation jobs.” This idea resonated with me – it’s one I’ve believed in for some time, but as the world of media and communication shifts, it’s worth a closer look.

In today's interconnected world financial autonomy is critical. The ability to transact freely is not just an economic consideration but a crucial enabler of all other human rights. When individuals and communities are denied access to the financial system, their ability to exercise freedom of expression, access healthcare, or even secure basic needs is threatened. Unfortunately this is the stark reality for many marginalised groups worldwide.

Lightning Pay is the easiest and most cost effective way to buy and sell Bitcoin in New Zealand. in this article Director Rob Clarkson shares why Lightning Pay exists and the story behind the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

Besides its monetary properties Bitcoin is also a digital technology and a transformative opportunity for New Zealand in the same vein as the rollout of fibre internet and 5G.

When purchasing Bitcoin on-chain from a centralised exchange, your personal details and transaction addresses are at risk of being leaked, either through a hack or an internal breach. This can expose your Bitcoin holdings and spending habits to prying eyes. Since Bitcoin operates on a public ledger, the movement of coins is visible, potentially linking back to your personal information. However there are several options to enhance your privacy and mitigate the risk of your Bitcoin transactions being tracked. One of the easiest, quickest, and cheapest methods is using the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

🪨 With the recent Bitcoin halving event you may find yourself wondering what Bitcoin mining is and why it is important. The Bitcoin network currently secures in excess of $1.3Trillion USD of value and the expenditure of electrical energy by Bitcoin miners is what ensures the security of the network. Bitcoin mining is establishing itself as a disruptive business opportunity at the intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure. This article aims to provide a high-level introduction to what Bitcoin mining is, the current state of the Bitcoin mining space, and what the opportunities are for people interested in working or investing in Bitcoin mining.

‍Renowned for its breathtaking vistas of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps, as well as its attraction as a luxury tourist destination, Queenstown could become a premier hub for Bitcoin innovation in New Zealand. Alongside exotic locales like El Zonte in El Salvador and the lakeside city of Lugano in Switzerland, Queenstown has been establishing its own local Bitcoin economy of innovators, businesses, and initiatives. From burgeoning startup ventures to Bitcoin community events and the building of Bitcoin infrastructure, Queenstown could become a hub for this new monetary technology in New Zealand.

Bitcoin mining could become a major export industry for New Zealand and the overall development of Bitcoin infrastructure and awareness could help significantly grow employment and local wealth creation. The self-sovereignty aspects for New Zealand Māori also presents some promising pathways, and the combination of this alongside Bitcoin mining in particular is a powerful opportunity given the amount of natural resources and energy assets that Māori tribes have in their custody.

You may have arrived at this page searching for how to buy Bitcoin in New Zealand. I'm not sure when you are reading this, but I am writing it on Waitangi Day, 2024. Before considering purchasing Bitcoin it's crucial to Do Your Own Research to understand why it is important.