The System Was Rigged from the Start

Look around. Wages are flat. Groceries are up. Rent is insane. Debt is normal.

And here’s the kicker—it’s not an accident. This system was built to make sure you stay working harder for less, while Wall Street and central bankers siphon value from your labor.

Adding insult to injury? When you deposit your money into a traditional bank, you’re putting it under the control of people who don’t share your values and actively push agendas you oppose.

But now, there’s a way out. Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi) are flipping the tables. It’s not just a new financial system—it’s a full-blown rebellion against centralized theft.

The Mechanics of Financial Enslavement

Let’s get real. Fiat currency is just a tool of control.

The Federal Reserve prints trillions. That money flows into the hands of insiders first—hedge funds, investment banks, and politically connected corporations. They buy up the assets before prices rise.

By the time that money trickles down to you? Everything costs more. Your paycheck’s worth less. And the people who created the problem are richer than ever.

This isn’t capitalism. It’s monetary socialism for the elite. And you’ve been footing the bill.

Why Most People Never Escape

Most folks are stuck because they’ve been told that’s how the world works.

Go to school. Get a job. Save in a 401(k). Buy a home. Climb the ladder.

But what they don’t tell you is—the ladder’s been pulled up. Wall Street’s playing a different game now. And you’re left spinning on a hamster wheel of taxes, debt, and inflation.

We need to start telling the truth: you’re not broke because you’re lazy. You’re broke because the game is rigged.

Economic Sovereignty Starts With Bitcoin

Bitcoin is your opt-out button.

It’s not just a store of value. It’s a new foundation. A rules-based system where no one can change the rules on you.

It has a fixed supply. It’s decentralized. It’s open to anyone with an internet connection. And it runs without the permission of Wall Street or Washington.

Ownership is custody. Control is sovereignty.

The Rise of the Citizen Capitalist

DeFi changes everything. But here’s the key—DeFi needs to be built on Bitcoin Layer 2 and beyond. Anything less compromises security, sovereignty, and the very foundation of trust.

With Bitcoin as the base, you can now:

  • Lend your assets to others and earn yields that crush traditional banks.
  • Borrow against your crypto without ever selling it.
  • Stake in projects that build your community—and earn real income.

This isn’t just about getting rich. It’s about taking back control. Imagine a farmer in Kansas funding expansion through a local DAO. Or a retired teacher earning passive income from tokenized farmland.

This needs to happen. And it’s only the beginning.

My Personal Mission

I’m not building another Silicon Valley startup. I’m building a financial ecosystem that puts the backbone assets of America—its businesses, industries, and infrastructure—onto the balance sheets of its working citizens through free market capitalism.

Empowering us to rebuild the sectors of our economy that have been devastated by globalist agendas.

And most importantly, putting control of those assets in working citizens’ hands as well.

Because real ownership = control. And if we rebuild our gutted economic sectors, but ownership and control of them remains in the hands of the 1%, we’re one administration away from losing those sectors once again.

True economic sovereignty and national security comes when working citizens own–and control–the assets that matter.

This model isn’t just for America. It’s a blueprint for nations worldwide.

You’re Not Broke Because You’re Lazy. You’re Broke Because the Game Was Rigged.

The old system wants you distracted, divided, and dependent. We want you empowered, educated, and economically sovereign.

Bitcoin is your exit strategy. DeFi is your engine. Self-custody is your weapon.

It’s time to reclaim what’s yours.

Start learning. Start earning. Start owning.

Because the future doesn’t belong to Wall Street. It belongs to us.

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Michael Hearne

I’m a serial entrepreneur, and I’ve spent the last 15 years taking companies to new levels, breaking the boundaries of innovation, and triumphing over adversity. My wife, Victoria, and I started our first business in a 2-bed/1-bath apartment with 4 kids, next to a crackhouse. We pushed through setbacks and failures to lift our family out of poverty. Along the way, I’ve learned that my struggles make me stronger. And that being the best version of me is the greatest contribution I can give to the world. It makes me a better husband, and father. It improves my health, energy, and my capacity to serve others. And it has allowed me to build businesses that make the world a better place. Today, I work for passion, to make a difference, and solve real problems in the real world through my business ventures. This little site is where I share the things I’ve learned, and am still learning, on my journey.