Info, news & debate
Month: January 2025
Does foraging damage the countryside?
Andy Hamilton – ex of Self-sufficientish has written books on foraging, and his new book New Wild Order is out now. Here’s his take on whether foraging is bad for the countryside and wildlife:
Why I Reach for a Lightweight Monero Wallet (and When to Think Twice)
Okay, so check this out—I’ve been fiddling with privacy coins for years. Wow! Monero has this weirdly satisfying balance of practical privacy and gritty engineering. My first impression? It felt like the crypto equivalent of those old, trusty SUVs — not flashy, but reliable in messy conditions. Initially I thought a full node was the …
When Odds, Pools, and Sports Collide: A Trader’s Take on Prediction Markets
Okay, so check this out—prediction markets are quietly changing how we think about sports odds, and that matters. The first time I watched liquidity move across a market it felt like watching a river change course. Whoa! My instinct said this was different than traditional bookmakers, but I didn’t have the full picture yet. Over …