What If Money Was Honest?
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Picture a world where money doesn’t lie. No backroom deals, no bailouts, no sneaky devaluation by a handful of suits. Just honest money that holds its value, rewards your hard work, and lets you live on your terms. That’s the thought experiment we’re diving into here at Swagtoshi, and for our family of five, it’s why we’re all in on Bitcoin.
Fiat money? It’s rigged with loopholes. It pushes people to debt slavery and “think bigger” just to keep their heads above water. Society’s turning on itself—everyone’s scrambling, not thriving. When I found Bitcoin, it wasn’t just a lightbulb moment; it was a game-changer. I started saving it, not even stacking more, and watched my purchasing power grow. Stuff I could barely afford a year ago? Now within reach. That’s not luck—that’s what honest money does. It’s proof the fiat system is broken, and Bitcoin’s a chance to fix it, big time.
I learned this the hard way. Years back, running my old business, I sat in a commercial banking meeting. I asked my banker a simple question: “What’ll my interest rates and payments look like over the next five years?” As he had asked me to provide an outlook over the next five years also. He laughed, like I was out of line for even asking. That’s when it hit me—I was spending more time with bankers than customers. The system was backwards, and I was done. Bitcoin showed me a way out, a way to value my time and work without jumping through their hoops.
If money was honest, life would shift. We’d prioritize quality over quantity—more time with family, friends, and the people we care about. Less clawing to “get ahead” or hurting each other to survive. That’s the world we’re building toward with Swagtoshi. Our merch, designed with our daughters’ art and a sprinkle of Bitcoin rebellion, isn’t just clothes. It’s a statement. People need stuff to wear (unless you’re a nudist, no judgment), so why not make it bold, beautiful, and a subtle nudge to break free? Our gear spreads the word—sometimes loud, sometimes quiet—that there’s a better way.
Here’s the question to chew on: What’s money supposed to do? It’s a measure of your time, your effort, your life’s work. But when a few dozen people can devalue it on a whim, that’s not you being crazy—that’s the system being crazy. Stop feeding it. Bet on Bitcoin, bet on yourself, and see what happens when money tells the truth.
