Hackers' Pub

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`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

earthling @appassionato@mastodon.social

12/1/2025, 1:22:22 AM

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Crypto is Stupid, Bro: Why Your Bitcoin Dreams Are a Total Joke Don Penny Wise, 2025

This book takes you on a deep dive into the chaotic world of cryptocurrency, exposing the wild price swings, scammy influencers, environmental fallout, and the not-so-hidden Ponzi scheme vibes. Whether you’re already in the game or just curious, "Crypto Is Stupid, Bro" is your no-nonsense guide to understanding why the hype doesn’t always match the reality.

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Inside, you’ll learn:

Why crypto’s wild price swings make it a terrible store of value.
The shady underbelly of pump-and-dump schemes and influencer scams.
Why Bitcoin isn’t the shortcut to financial freedom you’ve been promised.
How the hype machine manipulates FOMO to keep you hooked.

This isn’t just a book—it’s a reality check.

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