Chapter 1: The Convergence of Crypto, Consciousness, and Community

"What we perceive as empty space is merely unawakened matter." — Nikola Tesla

What unites cryptocurrency, consciousness, and Tesla's visionary thinking? The answer lies in Spacemesh!

Allow me to share my journey, which began less than a month ago when I joined the Spacemesh team, and encourage you to contemplate becoming a part of this transformative movement.

The world is witnessing a monumental shift through cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies, and decentralization. Within these realms lie groundbreaking innovations and transformative sub-revolutions.

As I delve deeper into these financial disruptors and their technologies, I increasingly recognize the harmonious relationship between crypto and consciousness. Moreover, it's becoming evident why Spacemesh is uniquely positioned to lead this transformative wave by redefining decentralization itself.

However, before we dive into Spacemesh, it's essential to step back and understand the fundamental relationship among cryptocurrency, consciousness, and technology.

My love affair with technology began in 1995 during my high school years. I initially focused on networking and systems, later transitioning to web applications, where I launched several startups and international initiatives.

In 2009, with Bitcoin's inception, I shifted my focus toward "indigenous technologies," collaborating with a phytotherapy research firm in California to develop formulas and supplements aimed at expanding consciousness.

These products combined ancient plant wisdom and scientific research as tools for "meaning-making" through consciousness enhancement, designed to broaden one's psychological awareness and alter perceptions.

You might wonder: how does this relate to cryptocurrencies? The answer is everything.

After a decade of exploring and researching consciousness, I was elated to return to traditional technology. Immersing myself in crypto revealed that the blockchain revolution is fundamentally an intersection of consciousness expansion and technological advancement.

Consider this historical context: it took paper money 400 years to gain widespread acceptance. This illustrates the gradual process of consciousness evolution. Similarly, people once believed that cars were dangerous and should be banned, just as they dismissed Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking ideas.

Today, skepticism surrounds the crypto revolution, yet it persists. The surge in the market cap—reaching $2 trillion—validates this psychological expansion. Welcome to the Holy Crypto Trinity:

1. Consciousness: The belief that currency should belong to the populace rather than centralized entities. Recognizing that anyone can be their own bank and understanding that money is a collective illusion.
2. Technology: A decentralized, peer-to-peer network that is immutable, open-source, and maintained by a community utilizing mathematically-driven consensus algorithms.
3. Cryptocurrency/Finance: This technology was originally crafted to facilitate digital currency—a permissionless, transparent, community-driven ledger that tracks and validates all transactions and digital assets.

Without an expanded consciousness and the belief that currency serves as a medium of expression (thanks to Andreas Antonopoulos), the technology loses its significance, and so does the digital currency it seeks to empower. The tech is rendered meaningless without the conscious belief behind it, while consciousness without technological support keeps the crypto revolution merely theoretical.

It's worth noting that it took 400 years for paper money to be widely accepted. Many still mistakenly believe that the U.S. dollar is tied to gold, despite the separation since 1971!

This explains why many "traditional" individuals view crypto and its technology as absurd. Embracing the philosophy behind crypto and blockchain necessitates expanding one's mindset and altering consciousness.

Fortunately, the narrative doesn't hinge on public opinion—this is a community-driven technology. Ownership doesn't belong to anyone, and its momentum is unstoppable.

Now, let's delve into Spacemesh.

Chapter 2: The Innovation of Spacemesh

I firmly believe that Spacemesh represents the next evolution and pinnacle of this revolution. It's no surprise that Spacemesh attracts substantial investors and boasts a vibrant community on Discord.

Spacemesh aims to democratize the industry, making the crypto journey accessible to everyone. The innovation? Spacemesh is constructing a blockchain and a fair coin that harnesses the existing energy of space itself.

Yes, you read that right—Spacemesh does not require any additional investment to join or utilize its platform.

Reiterating, Spacemesh is building a decentralized blockchain powered by the energy of space!

As its name suggests, Spacemesh operates on the principles of SPACE and TIME. It utilizes hard-drive space committed for a specified duration as a "proof" mechanism, allowing users to mine its coin and expand the network without incurring additional costs or resources like electricity.

Unlike traditional models that encourage excessive consumption, Spacemesh promotes sustainability and innovation. I genuinely believe this represents a groundbreaking advancement in the crypto landscape!

Despite Bitcoin's launch in 2009, it has not fully realized its fair-economy, socially responsible potential. This is perfectly acceptable; we are still in the nascent stages. However, it's crucial to understand the actual costs tied to the current state of the network.

The effectiveness of crypto hinges on individual nodes (computers) validating and storing transactions. More nodes enhance the immutability of transaction data.

How do you incentivize participation in the network? By rewarding individuals with coins linked to the blockchain's creation.

Bitcoin introduced "proof of work" as a means of validating transactions, requiring immense computational resources. The downside? The energy consumption is staggering—Bitcoin mining alone consumes more power than Belgium!

With the industrialization of Bitcoin mining, everyday users often find it impossible to participate without substantial financial resources.

A new contender emerged, proposing a switch to "proof of stake" to significantly reduce energy consumption. While this is a step forward, it still necessitates participants to invest money to become validators in the network.

Isn't the essence of decentralization about empowering individuals without financial barriers?

Enter Spacemesh!

Spacemesh retains the original 2009 vision for cryptocurrency by prioritizing people while integrating lessons learned from the past 13 years.

Returning to Tesla's quote, it suggests that humanity has long focused on material resources to generate power, while Tesla understood the immense potential of space.

Space encapsulates reality and possesses more energy than all material resources combined! The key lies in expanding consciousness and mining space for the energy and technology required.

That’s precisely what Spacemesh has accomplished. With a team of professors, scientists, and top-tier programmers, Spacemesh has developed a new cryptocurrency blockchain-mesh utilizing a protocol known as PoST—Proof of Space and Time.

Thanks to the Spacemesh protocol, there’s no need to solve countless hash puzzles to validate transactions or to invest exorbitantly to become validators. Spacemesh ingeniously repurposes existing, idle hard drive space into its consensus mechanism while allowing users to mine smesh-coins, thereby rapidly expanding this new blockchain for the people!

Imagine a million individuals collaborating within this mesh of space to create a blockchain network that is environmentally conscious and accessible.

To recap:

• PoW — Proof of Work: incurs costs in money, energy, and resources.
• PoS — Proof of Stake: requires monetary investment akin to traditional economies.
• PoST — Proof of Space and Time: that's Spacemesh!

Spacemesh doesn't rely on your wallet. Instead, it operates on resources you already possess. Not only does it utilize existing assets, but it also allows you to generate value from them, quite literally from space. Spacemesh embodies the Tesla of the crypto world—leveraging space to create value for all.

This is a movement that decentralizes decentralization itself.

I'm excited to be part of this revolution!

Consider this your unofficial invitation: We are expanding, hiring, and seeking individuals with broadened consciousness and passionate hearts. Join us as we create a blockchain for everyone.

The first video, "How Blockchains Could Create Community Consciousness," featuring Toni Lane Casserly, explores how blockchain technology can foster a sense of community and shared purpose.

In the second video, "How Bitcoin Changed My Perception of Consciousness," the speaker shares personal insights on how engaging with Bitcoin has transformed their understanding of consciousness and reality.