Published in The Prismatik·Mar 20, 2019The Story of Sydney’s First Blockchain Hub🚀 The TSL Blockchain Hub has re-launched early last month at Tank Stream Lab’s York Street address and amidst the excitement, we wanted to share a bit of the story behind the hub and how it came to be.Blockchain2 min readBlockchain2 min read
Published in Good Audience·Sep 18, 2018Proof of Work is NOT a waste of energyProof of Work is NOT a waste of energy, it is what makes Bitcoin unhackable! Mining is not the process of issuing bitcoins. New bitcoins are a reward for “keeping the books balanced” and processing only valid transactions. Mining secures the bitcoin network. Every book I read feels like it’s…Bitcoin2 min readBitcoin2 min read
Aug 12, 2018Observations on the state of crypto and the long journey aheadI first heard about bitcoin in 2013, back then it was a very nerdy thing and, I must confess, it took me a few meetups, many YouTube hours and Andreas Antonopoulos’ UNIC MOOC — Introduction to Digital Currencies — to really get it. I fell in love with the community…Bitcoin6 min readBitcoin6 min read
Jan 1, 2018Take the PledgeHappy New Year! This is the time we usually take stock and reflect on the year that just ended, what was accomplished and how we can improve our lives. Diet, exercise, time with family, nurture friendships… Work less, enjoy more. Make a plan and get right to it. Start today…Meetup2 min readMeetup2 min read
Nov 26, 2017Bitcoin, a very simple exampleThis is a short post to demonstrate one cool aspect of bitcoin: appreciation. We have a friendly bitcoin community in Sydney. It’s the “oldest” in the country, with the BitcoinSYD meetup being the first bitcoin meetup in Australia, started by Jason Williams and Max Kaye, back in 2013. We do…Bitcoin2 min readBitcoin2 min read
Nov 21, 2017Don’t call me ‘darling’Yes, it is a term of endearment, but is it really appropriate in a business environment? The answer is: no, it’s not. And, unless you know me really well, or are a really good friend or in an actual relationship with me, I don’t want to hear it from you. …Code Of Conduct5 min readCode Of Conduct5 min read
Oct 31, 2017Around the Blockchain 2017As part of this year’s Spark Festival, Blockchain Professionals brought together the Sydney blockchain community to share experiences and showcase their projects to 200+ people at Fishburners. I’ve been a part of growing our local community for 3 years now, and it is amazing to see what once were…Blockchain5 min readBlockchain5 min read
Mar 22, 2017Top 3 Lessons I learnt couch surfing for a yearAt the end of 2015 I realised I had to stop ignoring my ever growing credit card debt. It was out of control. With two maxed out cards and a third nearly there, I needed a plan to get out of the debt cycle. I looked at my cash flow…Money4 min readMoney4 min read
Jul 7, 2016TranscendingTranscending Let the love that exists in you transcend the anxieties and doubts that your mind creates. Remember what is good and pure, so when the sunshine hits your face, your eyes will reflect the sparkle the fires up your soul. Believe that the Universe has your back and the…Love1 min readLove1 min read
