Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions on the Bitcoin network are verified and recorded. Miners use specialized hardware to solve complex mathematical puzzles, securing the blockchain in exchange for block rewards — currently 3.125 BTC per block after the 2024 halving. Introduction Bitcoin mining sits at the heart […]

Introduction Over the past four years, grocery bills have become one of the most visceral reminders that monetary policy and macroeconomics are not abstract concepts — they land directly on kitchen tables. Between 2020 and 2024, global food prices surged at a pace not seen since the 1970s stagflation era. According to the FAO Food […]

Introduction The relationship between inflation and housing is one of the most consequential dynamics in modern macroeconomics — and one that millions of households experience firsthand every time they check mortgage rates or rental listings. When the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged to 9.1% in June 2022 — its highest level since 1981, according […]