– 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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Peter Hahne said it plainly: “Ask Michael Ballweg.” – Is Now the Time?
Peter Hahne said: “Ask Michael Ballweg.”
That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m not asking about mood—I’m asking about responsibility: Is now the time for large Querdenken demonstrations, or not? It’s about the question of whether we step forward—or step back.
Tax Authorities Ignore Court Ruling – Assets Still Frozen
The tax authorities continue to rely on estimates made during my time in detention, claiming that the organization of demonstrations constituted a business model and that “QUERDENKEN-711” generated unrealistic profits.Based on these assumptions, income tax, trade tax, and corporate tax assessments for 2020 and 2021 were issued and enforced. My tax advisory team has filed formal objections.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBitcoin as a Tool for Crisis Preparedness
– Part 2 of 7 – When it comes to protecting wealth, many people instinctively think first of cash or precious metals. That makes sense – Both have proven themselves over a long period of time. But each of these options also has its limits. And that is exactly where […]
Read MoreBitcoin – 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.
Read MoreMilitary Service Act: From a Free Citizen to a Readily Available Resource?
The message “New military service rule: A largely unnoticed change with far-reaching consequences. Men aged 17 to 45 will need permission to leave Germany for more than three months.” doesn’t capture the real dimension.
Read MoreApril 4, 2026 – The anniversary of my release
On April 4, 2023, I was released from pretrial detention after 279 days in Stuttgart-Stammheim prison. Today marks the third anniversary of that day. The trial is over — what remains is €19.53 in input tax related to a dog mat and a perfume atomizer.
Read MoreI canceled my return flight to Germany!
The biggest misconception in life is this:
believing that awareness alone is enough.
You can understand how systems work.
You can understand how money works.
You can understand how politics works.
But if you don’t change anything,
nothing will change.
Decentralized. Digital. Connected. – Why Energy Is Our Most Important Resource
In conversation with Dr. Michael Nehls, Michael Ballweg speaks about decentralization, digital self-determination, and energy as a strategic resource. Why preparation, cohesion, and regeneration are decisive for the future of freedom-oriented movements.
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