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FICTION - Who Let the Bitcoin Dogs Out?

FICTION - Who Let the Bitcoin Dogs Out?

FICTION - Who Let the Bitcoin Dogs Out?Will Schoellkopf
Published on: 15/04/2025

Macaron returns, fluffs his white linen napkin, and takes his seat at their table, “Thank you, John, for extending my French people such great mercy as to be allowed to transact freely on the Bitcoin blockchain.” He extends his arm out towards a waiter, “Monsieur? Champagne for the three of us please!”

Fiction
Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?

Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?

Cyberpunk vs Cypherpunk: What's the Difference?Kevin Morley
Published on: 15/04/2025

A look at the tropes and characteristics of two closely linked sci-fi genres. Two stories follow, allowing reading to feel the difference first-hand.

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INTERVIEW - Symbol Satoshi

INTERVIEW - Symbol Satoshi

INTERVIEW - Symbol SatoshiPhilip Charter
Published on: 07/04/2025

An interview with the anonymous author of 'Shiro' and 'We are Living Well' - two stories which featured in 21 Futures anthologies.

Interview
FICTION - The Construct

FICTION - The Construct

FICTION - The ConstructKnut Svanholm
Published on: 07/04/2025

Vincent had been sent to this forgotten part of the country by his employers at The Deep Sea Construction Company to examine blueprints for a construct that he would never fully understand.

Fiction
FICTION - Lowery Station Terminal

FICTION - Lowery Station Terminal

FICTION - Lowery Station TerminalKevin Morley
Published on: 01/04/2025

I don't know about saints and all of that, but the saving part is real but not in a biblical way. It is, instead, one of personal journeys and growth. And freedom. Freedom of mind, spirit, finance.

Fiction
REVIEW - True Names by Vernor Vinge

REVIEW - True Names by Vernor Vinge

REVIEW - True Names by Vernor VingePhilip Charter
Published on: 01/04/2025

A review of the classic sci-fi novella by Vernor Vinge

Review