Freedom Isn’t Free, But It’s on Sale in Sats
We’ve all heard the phrase, usually delivered with a patriotic flair and a slight smirk: “Freedom isn’t free.” It conjures up images of sacrifice, soldiers, flags, and grim history lessons. But in our current world, freedom has been given a new price tag. It’s been commodified, digitized, and auctioned off to the highest bidder, or sometimes just quietly siphoned away while we’re busy scrolling. But a strange thing is happening in the background. A repricing of freedom is underway. It’s happening block by block. And for those paying attention, it’s on sale. It’s priced in sats. The High Cost of Illusion Most people think they’re free because they can choose between Netflix and Hulu. Because they can post a selfie, order sushi with a tap, or argue with strangers on the internet. But behind this digital façade is a machine humming away, monetizing every click, every thought, every choice. Freedom, in this context, is a performance. You’re allowed to do whatever you want, as long as it fi...