An Open Letter to Our Next U.S. President:
An Open Letter to Our Next U.S. President:
A Vision for Bitcoin as America's Uniting Force, Economic Stabilizer, Productivity Catalyst and Future-Proof National Security Strategy.
To Our Future 47th President,
As you prepare for inauguration day and your chance to lead our nation through the most complex and rapidly evolving global landscape in history, it is crucial to recognize the unique opportunity at hand—the chance to position Bitcoin at the heart of America's economic and national security strategy. By embracing decentralized economic zones, technological superiority, and Bitcoin-powered solutions, we can create a future where the U.S. thrives through innovation, economic resilience, and a redefined approach to global leadership, playing a key role in the development of the decentralized web.
There have been numerous executive orders published by the previous two administrations on our National Quantum and AI strategies and blueprints, but you can and must (in my humble opinion) be the one who establishes our National Bitcoin Strategy. It is time.
In this letter, I have laid out what I believe to be a solid starting point for a broader and detailed non-partisan American strategy. Bitcoin is a global decentralized superpower governed by immutable code and open to anyone who wishes to contribute. American leadership must decide what role it wishes to play in that as a node, because Bitcoin doesn’t play favorites, welcomes your contribution and doesn’t need your permission to persist.
It is your opportunity to lead us in or be dragged in by our competitors. I appreciate your attention to these ideas herein, in my humble attempt to contribute to your thinking as you lead our country out of this mess we are in.
Proposed Foundations of America’s Bitcoin Strategy
Decentralized Economic Zones: America's Bitcoin Frontiers
Imagine establishing autonomous Bitcoin-based economic zones or sandboxes in strategically important locations across the U.S., such as areas identified within and overlapping the existing Opportunity Zone map, or even seasteads near U.S. territories, where cutting-edge economic experimentation is not only encouraged but legally protected. These zones could become powerful engines of growth, attracting top talent, businesses, and investors, all while operating on a pure Bitcoin standard. Every transaction, contract, and wage would be denominated in Bitcoin, creating an unparalleled environment for innovation, stability, and long-term wealth creation.
TL:DR (scroll down to see/copy/paste/sign the draft executive order I prepared for you and your staff at the end of this post)
This approach could spark a new American Renaissance—one that promotes financial autonomy, technological excellence, and economic freedom, creating decentralized hubs for commerce that are immune to the traditional volatility of fiat currencies.
Technological Superiority: Bitcoin as a National Asset
To secure America’s future as the global leader, we must focus on developing advanced Bitcoin infrastructure that outpaces traditional financial systems in terms of speed, security, and cost-efficiency. Bitcoin is programmable money, and we can leverage this aspect by creating AI-powered financial tools within the AI Blueprint frameworks published by your predecessors that offer services and global settlement solutions unimaginable within the constraints of fiat currencies aligned with the values of our constitution.
These tools would open the door to financial autonomy for individuals and businesses alike—whether through instant, cross-border payments or decentralized insurance and lending services. By investing in superior Bitcoin infrastructure, America could set the global standard for secure, efficient, and inclusive finance and benefit from the trillions of capital in-flows it would represent to the companies operating within its jurisdiction because of it.
3. Economic Incentives: A Magnet for Talent and Capital
To encourage participation in these zones, we propose offering substantial tax advantages and economic freedoms to individuals startups, and mining businesses operating within the Bitcoin economy, but that are truly regenerative and sustainable. At the end of this letter, I have taken the liberty of drafting an Executive Order that would amplify the success of the existing Opportunity Zone legislation- the most successful bipartisan piece of legislation passed in the last decade- to make these positive impacts almost immediate and give you and America an easy “win” without expending any political capital.
In addition, imagine a global, borderless freelance marketplace where talent from across the world is compensated directly in Bitcoin from American startups, with no need for intermediaries, costly currency exchanges, or bureaucratic delays.
These incentives would not only attract top-tier professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world but also accelerate the development of new business models, driving sustainable economic growth for decades to come.
Energy Dominance: Renewable Power for the Bitcoin Revolution
The U.S. Dollar is nothing more than tokenized debt (an IOU with a single node issuer backed by nothing but a $1T defense budget), whereas Bitcoin is tokenized economic energy and decentralized monetary network backed by 10s of thousands of nodes without a single issuer and is nobody’s IOU. It is sound money and the apex predator of all hard assets.
Its miners are the perfect buyer of waste energy or excess energy from new affordable developments that require an upfront outlay of expensive infrastructure, because the Bitcoin network’s uptime does not require any single miner to keep their operations running 24/7. This allows them to do long-term power-purchase agreements that help flatten the curve and ensure that when the subsidies of new developments run out the energy bill spikes don’t hit lower-income earners years later. Miners are also incentivized to innovate first with renewable sources to maximize their hash rate to win more block rewards with the same spend.
By heavily investing in renewable energy sources dedicated to Bitcoin mining, the U.S. could achieve energy dominance while creating an unassailable advantage in Bitcoin’s hash rate within our borders—a measure of computational power that secures the network. Additionally, deploying and incentivizing the manufacturers of next-generation mining hardware to set up here inside of opportunity zones would further solidify America’s leadership in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
This focus on upcycling our waste energy and innovating for more sources of clean energy not only positions Bitcoin as an environmentally sustainable asset but also aligns with America’s near-term strength of optimizing energy reserves with its long-term goals of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transforming the energy landscape globally.
Global Trade Network: Seamless Commerce Without Borders
A thriving Bitcoin-native business network could span critical industries, forming a self-sustaining ecosystem with seamless decentralized trade platforms that eliminate the need for traditional banking intermediaries. Such a system would enable instant global commerce, drastically reducing transaction costs and providing businesses and consumers alike with more equitable access to international markets.
The benefits here are twofold: America would lead in creating the world's first truly decentralized global trade network, and businesses would enjoy greater autonomy in their transactions, no longer subject to the inefficiencies and restrictions of traditional banking systems. On this topic. Day one you need to #FREEROSS and you should consider asking him to an advisor dinner in this regard.
Bitcoin-Based Financial Instruments: The New Standard
We can also create thousands of Bitcoin-based financial product companies that outcompete traditional offerings. Imagine high-yield savings accounts denominated in Bitcoin, or uncollateralized loans that are secured through smart contracts rather than legacy institutions. In addition, a decentralized insurance system built on Bitcoin could offer coverage for everything from health to property risks, without relying on traditional insurers. Yes, your lobbyists (and some donors) will hate this, but it is coming with or without their permission (just like e-commerce, social media, and the internet did before) so this is your chance to help them be part of the evolution as they disrupt their archaic zero-sum business models with a Bitcoin-based version and stay on the bleeding edge.
This approach would not only empower individuals and businesses but also reduce systemic risks by diversifying financial power across decentralized platforms.
Media and Education: Winning Hearts and Minds
A global media campaign showcasing Bitcoin’s benefits and you as the Bitcoin President, coupled with robust educational programs, would help demystify the complexities of Bitcoin and promote financial literacy. By the way, Bitcoiners are all the most generous people you will meet in this regard and LOVE to #orangepill people, so you get this part for free. This is the benefit of joining the Bitcoin ecosystem as the world’s leading traditional economy. Everyone’s bag gets bigger as the price pumps and the use cases grow. It is a win-win and America will be globally loved again for being the first G7 country to go ALL IN!
Yes, I know what you might be thinking. These efforts would expose the failures of the current fiat system, the corrupt nature of our central bank cartels, and probably get you on someone’s hit list, but with Blackrock and others now on the same page, your protection has never been better. It is time to start highlighting the real-world advantages of adopting a Bitcoin standard and how America will support the world going to it. The BRICS will have no choice but to join along and benefit too, so it doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game this time. By increasing Bitcoin literacy worldwide, we can encourage adoption from the bottom up, creating momentum that is impossible to ignore and true financial inclusion like the world has never seen unlocking billions of new consumers into the economic system for growth.
Political Influence: Advocating for Bitcoin Adoption
Finally, America must take a proactive stance in the political arena by funding candidates and movements that support Bitcoin adoption. Lobbying for favorable legislation in key jurisdictions will ensure legal protections for Bitcoin operations, and create safe havens for innovation to flourish.
By leading the charge for monetary freedom, the U.S. can not only safeguard its economic interests but also champion a global movement toward decentralized finance, ensuring our leadership in the 21st-century digital economy.
Conclusion: Building the Future on Bitcoin
This vision for Bitcoin as an economic stabilizer, a tool for national security, and a key to unlocking America’s next chapter of growth is bold—but necessary. As global economies falter and traditional financial systems strain under the weight of inflation and inefficiency, we must chart a new course. Decentralized Economic Zones, Bitcoin-based financial products, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and Technological Dominance offer a roadmap to achieving unparalleled economic resilience and independence.
By fostering an environment where Bitcoin can thrive, our citizens will thrive, as we position America not only as a hub for innovation and opportunity but as a beacon of freedom and prosperity in a world that is increasingly uncertain. The question is not if we should adopt Bitcoin as a national strategy—it’s when. And the time to lead is now.
Sincerely,
Chris J. Snook
Founder, ATOMIQ | Author Wealth Matters 3.0 and Digital Sense
P.S. Below you will find my draft Executive Order that your staff can personalize and you can sign on Day 1.
The Strategic Purpose Behind My Proposed Executive Order
Bitcoin is macroeconomic in nature and is poised to be the global economic tool (or weapon) for the next 100 years. With over 50 million U.S. voters owning Bitcoin, Bitcoin is now a single-issue topic for the independents who you won over to earn the Oval Office in this hotly contested election. This strategy aims to get you an early victory that benefits and unites all citizens regardless of party and secures America’s lead in Bitcoin’s integration into the global economy. I encourage you to sign it on inauguration day and we can forever make that an American Orange Day of unity and recognition!
Bitcoin, described by Jason Lowery in his MIT thesis “Soft-War” as the "ultimate power-projection protocol," aligns with American values of personal liberty, free markets, and free speech. By taking the lead in this strategic direction, the U.S. will shape the next world order and ensure that it has the ultimate non-nuclear peaceful deterrent for cyber attacks.
Problem/Opportunity:
- Opportunity Zones represent a bipartisan legislative success, signed into law as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Tapping into this framework ensures political and public support while pushing forward a bold national Bitcoin strategy.
- Many Opportunity Zones already have the infrastructure for Bitcoin mining operations. For instance, places like Marble, NC (Core Scientific) offer turnkey solutions and access to underutilized energy sources, particularly renewable ones.
- This strategy can win over key states by focusing on swing areas with untapped energy and economic potential, such as upstate New York and the Great Lakes, giving a significant advantage over competitors who lack environmental credibility.
The framework proposed here takes full advantage of Bitcoin’s unique ability to stabilize long-term energy prices while reducing reliance on subsidies. It upcycles waste energy into productive use for Bitcoin mining operations, benefiting distressed communities while driving renewable energy innovation. The result is a quadruple bottom-line impact:
1. Capital Repatriation: This order brings trillions in capital flows back to the U.S.
2. Community Revitalization: Targeted investment in Opportunity Zones fosters affordable housing, development, and job creation.
3. Energy Stabilization: Bitcoin miners’ ability to buy excess energy helps stabilize energy prices in low-income and middle-class communities.
4. Technological Leadership: This policy positions the U.S. as the leader in Bitcoin mining, driving technological and economic growth.
My Final Notes:
This executive order ensures that Bitcoin miners and startups in Opportunity Zones across the country benefit from tax exemptions, while Bitcoin held on the balance sheets of these businesses is treated like any other Opportunity Zone asset class. This will unlock trillions of dollars of capital into U.S. businesses and further cement the United States’ leadership in the global economy, ensuring our values continue to shape the future.
Draft Executive Order: Bitcoin Mining in Opportunity Zones
Summary:
This Executive Order stipulates that all Bitcoin mined within an Opportunity Zone Business or funded by a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund is exempt from certain legal precedents and shall be marked to market per GAAP tax principles effective January 9, 2025. Additionally, it provides deferral and exemption from capital gains tax for specific investments in these zones, leveraging the bipartisan nature of the Opportunity Zone legislation. This action ensures the United States takes the lead in global financial innovation, aligning with strategic values such as personal liberty, free markets, and free speech.
Executive Order
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy
It is the policy of my Administration to promote economic growth, technological innovation, and the stabilization of energy markets within Opportunity Zones by incentivizing Bitcoin mining operations. Bitcoin, as the ultimate power-projection protocol, will be harnessed to maintain American leadership in the global economic order, driving forward national values of personal liberty, free markets, and free speech.
Section 2. Definitions
For the purposes of this order:
- "Bitcoin Mining" refers to the process of creating new bitcoins by solving computational problems.
- "Opportunity Zones" refers to economically distressed communities where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment, as designated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
- "Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund" refers to any investment vehicle organized to invest in Opportunity Zone property.
Section 3. Exemptions and Tax Treatment
(a) Effective January 9, 2025, all Bitcoin mined within an Opportunity Zone Business or funded by a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund shall be exempt from any conflicting legal precedents.
(b) These Bitcoin assets shall be marked to market in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for tax purposes.
Section 4. Retroactive Benefits
(a) Any existing business or Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund holding Bitcoin mined since January 1, 2019, and retaining such assets on its balance sheet for a full ten-year period, shall be retroactively exempt from capital gains tax on the appreciation of these Bitcoin assets.
Section 5. Investment Incentives
(a) Investors rolling over capital gains from the sale of any asset into a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund or Qualified Opportunity Zone Business that mines Bitcoin shall receive:
i. A deferral on their capital gains tax for seven years if the investment is made between January 9, 2025, and December 31, 2025, along with a 15% step-up in basis.
ii. A deferral on their capital gains tax for five years if the investment is made between January 1, 2026, and December 31, 2026, along with a 10% step-up in basis.
(b) After a holding period of ten years, any assets and distributions from such funds or businesses shall be free from any capital gains tax.
Section 6. General Provisions
(a) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
i. The authority granted by law to an executive department, agency, or the head thereof; or
ii. The functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Section 7. Effective Date
This order shall take effect on January 9, 2025.
Signed by:
The 47th President of the United States of America
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P.P.S. I have also posted this entire post and policy suggestion on the new site Policies For The People (click to upvote it) and encourage anyone to support it and submit their own ideas as we open-source our policies again outside from the people.
Sources Referenced:
- IRS Opportunity Zone Legislation Overview:
- Lyn Alden on Bitcoin and the Environment: Bitcoin Energy Myths
-Jason Lowery “Softwar: A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin”