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2025 is here – happy new year! Most people come to the crypto sphere for wealth. Everyone knows a got-rich-quick story (true or not) that involves cryptocurrencies. To be sure – there are true ones. At least when it comes to returns as measured by fiat currency – cryptos have been the best market for over a decade. That said – money – as such – will never make anyone rich. At least not the money we have today. There are good reasons why people want money. Given how the world is organized, money is necessary to meet basic biological needs. Want food and shelter? Money! Here is the issue – money only creates happiness to a point. If you can’t afford food on a daily basis, more money will add quality to your life. On the other hand, if you can afford anything you want to eat (24/7) doubling your income doesn’t mean much. And then – there are the social issues that “modern wealth” creates. As we enter the new year – it’s time to look at some of the issues that our modern social system creates – and where real wealth comes from. The Golden Casket We all come from the same place – and end up the same way. If you make enough in the meantime – your body could be jammed into a golden casket when you die. So, a sane person should understand that life isn’t about the end – it’s about the meantime. It might not be the easiest thing to think about as the new year arrives – but it has the benefit of being true. Let’s take a look at making the meantime as comfortable as possible. Basic Needs Humans are basic creatures. If you look at most of what luxury…

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