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## [After the Midterms: What a Democratic Congress Means for AI, Crypto, and Energy](https://makermattdesign.com/t/after-the-midterms-what-a-democratic-congress-means-for-ai-crypto-and-energy/546)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\
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**Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/after-the-midterms-what-a-democratic-congress-means-for-ai-crypto-and-energy/546 "2026-11-04T16:29:16Z")
My base case is that AI data-center investment continues, crypto faces tougher legislative negotiations, and clean energy gains political support—but the election does not automatically produce a green-energy boom or an …
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## [More to Know About Your Bitcoin Gift](https://makermattdesign.com/t/more-to-know-about-your-bitcoin-gift/382)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 11:46pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/more-to-know-about-your-bitcoin-gift/382 "2025-06-18T23:46:00Z")
So, you got a Bitcoin paper wallet as a gift—awesome! In my first article, A Friend Gave Me Some Bitcoin, Now What?, I explained what Bitcoin is, why it’s a cool gift, and your basic options (hold, learn, or spend). Now,…
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## [A Friend Gave Me Some Bitcoin, Now What?](https://makermattdesign.com/t/a-friend-gave-me-some-bitcoin-now-what/381)
**Author:** [@Matt](https://makermattdesign.com/u/Matt)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 11:39pm UTC](https://makermattdesign.com/t/a-friend-gave-me-some-bitcoin-now-what/381 "2025-06-18T23:39:53Z")
Congratulations on your Bitcoin gift! You’ve just received a paper wallet, a physical way to hold a digital currency called Bitcoin. If you’re new to this, you might be wondering what Bitcoin is, why it’s valuable, and w…