"litecoin"
4 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark discussed the butter-nice food storage spreadsheet, a free open-source tool built in OpenOffice that helps users inventory and analyze their emergency food supplies by calculating nutritional content, converting units of measure, and projecting storage duration in man-days, man-months, and man-years. He emphasized the importance of printing physical copies as backup and not relying solely on electronic records. Mark also covered cryptocurrency market manipulation, recommending Bitcoin and Litecoin as long-term investments for those with expendable funds, noting current low prices present buying opportunities despite recent market crashes. He briefly discussed silver as an investment, criticizing EU regulations mandating lead-free solder that waste silver in consumer electronics, and touched on the superiority of cryptocurrencies over traditional banking systems due to their ability to cross borders without government interference.
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Mark Koernke discussed proposed FAA drone regulations that would require federal pilot licensing, drone registration, electronic kill switches, and government authority to shoot down civilian drones without restriction. He highlighted that drone operators and hobby industry representatives were excluded from the congressional meetings that shaped these rules. Koernke then reviewed the Swell Pro Splash drone as an off-the-shelf alternative with waterproof design and cargo hook capabilities for fishing and other applications. He concluded with a cryptocurrency market analysis, noting that Bitcoin and Litecoin investors who bought a year prior had achieved 50% and 25% gains respectively, and predicted another market cycle within three to four months.
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Mark Koernke and Joe McNeel discussed the financial struggles of the Micro Effect Radio Network, explaining how their bank accounts were compromised and funds diverted without authorization. They addressed confusion about fundraising formats and clarified that Jeff and Robbie would be doing a one-hour program on RBN starting Monday while continuing their morning show on Micro Effect. Callers discussed societal changes including reduced outdoor activity among children, police interactions, and the erosion of community engagement. A caller suggested Bitcoin and Litecoin as alternative donation methods to circumvent banking restrictions.
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Mark Koernke and BK discussed cryptocurrency market volatility, particularly Bitcoin and Litecoin's dramatic price increases, and analyzed the implications for alternative currency adoption and financial system changes. They covered preparedness topics including LED lighting modules, surplus telephone equipment for building independent communication networks, and introduced CubesOS as a security-focused Linux operating system alternative. The show also included commodity price updates, ammunition availability, and technical guidance on setting up off-grid communication systems using salvaged telephone infrastructure.