Decentralisation in the Desert

Sound Money Arrives to the World’s Gambling Mecca

Imagine a world weighed down by the oppressive burden of the fiat money system. The paper currencies we use daily are not just innocent pieces of paper but the instruments of a system that has unleashed corruption, poverty, and endless wars across the globe. Under the fiat standard, governments can print money at will, devaluing savings, creating economic disparities, and fueling conflicts that devastate nations and lives.

The cracks in this system became glaringly evident during the 2008 financial crisis. It was a pivotal moment that exposed the fragility of a world economy untethered from the stability of gold. Since President Nixon took the U.S. off the gold standard in 1971, the world has been on a dollar-based fiat system, one that promised flexibility but delivered chaos. The 2008 crisis was the most significant rupture of the system in recent times, revealing the deep vulnerabilities of a world dependent on endlessly printed money.

In response to this crisis, a new hope emerged. On 31st October, 2008, an anonymous figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto released a white paper titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System." Just a few months later, on the 3rd January, 2009, Satoshi mined the first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the "Genesis Block."

Embedded within it was a message—a headline from The Times: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." This was more than just a technical achievement; it was a statement, a declaration that a new form of money, immune to government interference and financial corruption, had been born.

Since the dawn of the 21st century, we've witnessed war after war, driven by geopolitical power struggles and economic instability. The attacks of September 11th, 2001, set the stage for perpetual conflict, with nations embroiled in wars that have only escalated over time. At the time of writing, the U.S. is engaged in a proxy war with another nuclear power—Russia—bringing the world closer to the brink of devastation. The stakes have never been higher, and the need for a sound, peaceful alternative to the fiat system has never been more urgent.

Enter Bitcoin, discovered by a growing global community who saw in it the potential for sound money—a currency that couldn't be debased, corrupted, or manipulated by central authorities. Many in the Bitcoin community have realised that this digital currency could be the key to preventing the very currency debasement and corruption that had led to so much suffering. More profoundly, we saw Bitcoin as a tool for peace, capable of defusing the economic pressures that lead to war.

Understanding the potential of Bitcoin, its advocates—Bitcoiners—began working tirelessly to bring others on board. The race was on to transition from a fiat standard to a Bitcoin standard, a race not just for economic freedom but to prevent further global conflict.

It was in this spirit that Access Tribe evolved into a community dedicated to bringing women into the Bitcoin space, ensuring they not only understand this new financial paradigm but actively participate in it by holding (known as HODLing) Bitcoin.

In our journey, we discovered an unsettling truth: while there are many women in the Bitcoin industry, there are far too few women "with" Bitcoin, as Michelle Weekley aptly put it. This propels our mission to onboard more women into the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Decentralisation cannot be truly achieved unless it includes the other 50% of the population. Mass adoption will only be meaningful if it reflects the diversity of society, and that means bringing more women into the fold.

Access Tribe has taken significant steps toward this goal. We've spoken at numerous events, interviewed dozens of women in the Bitcoin industry, presented at universities about the importance of Bitcoin for women, and run courses for founders. But we know there is much more work to be done. The journey to true decentralisation is long, and we are just getting started.

The tide, however, is turning. More and more women are approaching us, eager to learn about Bitcoin, to buy it, and to store it safely. The community of female Bitcoin holders and founders is growing steadily, signalling that the message is spreading and the momentum is building.

Yet, the challenges remain. Women, often more risk-averse than men, are particularly vulnerable to the negative propaganda surrounding Bitcoin. Governments and Wall Street, fearful of losing control, fund organisations like Greenpeace to spread misinformation—such as Ripple’s $5 million campaign to smear Bitcoin’s environmental impact. This propaganda is pervasive and powerful, leading many women to dismiss Bitcoin as too risky, or worse, a scam.

It can be demoralising to encounter so many women who have been convinced that Bitcoin is nothing more than a scam. These conversations, though important, can feel like an uphill battle against a tide of misinformation and fear.

But, the momentum is now unstoppable. Despite the challenges, more and more women are entering the Bitcoin space, driven by a desire to understand and engage with this revolutionary technology. Interest in Bitcoin is growing, not just as a speculative asset, but as the foundation of a new, sound monetary system.

True decentralisation lies in bringing together those who are traditionally risk-averse—especially women—and empowering them to become Bitcoin holders, builders, and advocates.

Gathering in Las Vegas, the world’s gambling mecca, to discuss and learn about sound money is not just symbolic—it is a powerful statement. In a place built on chance, we come together to champion something far more certain: a financial system that promises fairness, security, and freedom.

We can’t wait to join our sisters in a place that defies the norms of existence—a desert oasis built on dreams and risks—to grow our understanding and adoption of the most incredible monetary system the world has ever seen. A system that promises to liberate men, women, and families from the shackles of the corrupt fiat system.

Join us. Join the tribe. Be part of the movement that’s changing the world.

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Together, we will build a decentralised future. See you in the desert!