Michael on a Journey

What began as a trip around the world turned into a journey through life. Michael Ballweg shares moments of challenge and growth – on the road, in the courtroom, and in silence. A path guided by clarity, freedom, and truth.

Is Bitcoin Part of the System?

– Part 4 of 7 – Many people automatically associate anything digital with control — and that is understandable. Because that is exactly how most of the systems we use in everyday life are built. But not everything digital works the same way. Many people say:“Bitcoin is digital — so […]

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The Wrong Question: Access, Not System Failure

Many people focus on extreme scenarios such as a complete system failure. This chapter deliberately takes a different perspective. I show why, in everyday life, the greater risk is often not collapse itself, but losing access within a system that is still fully functioning. It explains the difference between ownership and access in a clear way — as a foundation for greater freedom to act.

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Bitcoin – Staying Capable in Uncertain Times

Many people have a firm opinion about Bitcoin, often without ever having tried it themselves. That is why this introduction is not about persuasion, but about orientation. I address common objections, take them seriously, and put them into context step by step. Not ideologically, but practically, so that each person can decide for themselves how they view Bitcoin.

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