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A small but growing impact a loan book of $600 may seem modest, but for a community driven experiment, it demonstrates a proof of concept, showing that this model could scale if trust and liquidity grow.
Volunteers or Enthusiasts In Bitcoin’s early days, faucets were sometimes funded by individuals who wanted to spread awareness and adoption.
Exactly, it sounds more like a short term promo than a real revival of faucets. Early Bitcoin faucets were about giving newcomers repeated, small rewards to learn the system over time, not just a one off gimmick. If the goal is meaningful onboarding today, you’d probably need something more sustainable and educational maybe integrated into apps that let users experiment with Lightning payments in real scenarios, rather than just collecting a few sats for a week."
But no,there’s zero credible evidence that Scottie Pippen ever met Satoshi Nakamoto in the 90s. Bitcoin didn’t even exist until 2008, and Satoshi only appeared online never in any confirmed real life meeting.
I think that’s actually where AI could be useful as a tool rather than a replacement. If a priest struggles with English, AI could help refine wording or structure while the core message and intent still come from the priest himself.
First, the tension around Russ Roberts is interesting. The reviewer clearly has mixed feelings about him personally, but still engages seriously with his work. That’s a good signal it separates ideas from the author, which is rare these days.
The biggest strength of the piece is how it reframes Adam Smith. Most people reduce him to markets and The Wealth of Nations, but this highlights The Theory of Moral Sentiments as the deeper layer. That idea that society is held together not just by incentives but by norms, trust, and small everyday behaviors is the real takeaway.