A lot of people are asking the same questions right now: - Is there actually silver available? - Are coin shops running dry? - Is this all hype, or is supply tightening? - Why does the price feel “off” compared to what people are paying? Here’s the grounded reality: Yes — silver is still available. You can walk into many local coin shops and buy rounds, coins, and bars. But availability ≠ healthy supply. What’s changed is: - Selection (not everything is always in stock) - Premiums (still elevated, even when spot dips) - Restock speed (things move faster, delays are common) That tells us something important. If silver were truly abundant, premiums would collapse.They haven’t. What we’re seeing is tight liquidity, not a headline “shortage.” Key signals that matter more than Twitter takes: - Coin shops selling out of specific forms (1 oz rounds, junk silver) - Shops paying strong buyback prices - Wholesalers backordering retail products - Physical prices refusing to follow paper price weakness - This is a two-tier market: - Paper silver (COMEX) - Physical silver (what you can actually hold) Right now, physical demand is quietly winning. This isn’t about panic or predictions.It’s about learning how to read real-world signals instead of charts alone. How to actually check supply (practical, no-BS methods) Call 3–5 local coin shops Ask specific questions: - “What silver forms are hardest to keep in stock?” Ask them about eagles and 1 oz bars and coins - “Are you paying up for buybacks and whats the percentage under spot?" - “How fast does silver move when you restock?” Specifically eagles and 1oz bars and coins - “Any delays from wholesalers?” If they say: “We can get it, but it costs more / takes longer” That’s tight supply. More to come on: - Which forms are easiest vs hardest to source - What actually signals a true shortage - How coin shops see stress before the public does

Here is a great grounding rant by Charles Hoskinson of cardano, for a little perspective on the current and future of crypto. Do you have paper hands or are you in it to win it fam? 🤗 https://www.youtube.com/live/gAZRwBZJ9QA?si=V1uFwDRdMJ43iW_r

https://www.tradingview.com/news/u_today:9417edc7d094b:0-strategy-s-saylor-on-btc-price-150k-in-2025-21-million-long-term/

https://x.com/RaoulGMI/status/1985853176357036256?t=P0bzg7c-RuSFhci78gKXrA&s=19 Please read this article first ^^^^ We are living through one of the most stacked moments in modern history — not just one crisis or one opportunity, but a convergence of forces reshaping everything from money and markets to governance and daily life. This isn’t about hype or fear. It’s about awareness. Because awareness allows stewardship — of our currency, our communities, and our creative power. 🏛️ The Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History As of this fall, the U.S. federal government has been shut down for over a month, officially the longest in American history. Federal workers are furloughed, major agencies frozen, and ripple effects are now touching transportation, healthcare, and local economies.Historically, shutdowns are temporary. But this one is layered on top of record fiscal deficits, polarization, and market fragility, amplifying the instability. It’s a sign not just of policy gridlock — but of systemic strain in how power and trust are distributed in the U.S. 💰 The Dollar & the Cost of Living - The U.S. dollar has lost roughly 10–11% of its value this year — its steepest drop since 1973. - Living costs have climbed faster than wages. Even with inflation around 3%, essentials like rent, fuel, and food have risen far more. - When a nation’s currency weakens while the cost of living rises, it signals deeper shifts — in confidence, supply chains, and global positioning. ⚔️ Global Tensions & Tariff Wars - New tariffs and trade barriers have reignited global economic friction, while global alliances are fracturing. - The AI chip and compute supply chain is now part of national security strategy — creating friction between the U.S., China, and Europe. - These tensions spill into everything from commodities to tech stocks, creating market whiplash and policy uncertainty.

Hello everyone! My name is Nancy, and I live in the Bay Area in Northern California. I am excited to be a part of this community! Background and Interests: health freedom advocate, truth seeker, librarian; committed in this lifetime to spiritual growth and support worldwide awakening, stability and peace. Top Goal: I’m interested in learning as much as I can about digital stewardship and financial sovereignty so as to contribute to the co-creation of a more enlightened future. (Full disclosure: I am very, very new to the crypto space!). Favorite tool/practice: Meditate 1-2 hours daily