The form factor is also an improvement over traditional bullion, being the same size as a credit card. It fits well in modern wallets, and the plastic laminate not only protects the metal but it also reduces the noise – which makes carrying it more discreet. We aren’t “backed” as the metal is embedded in the cards themselves.

We made the process public domain so that anyone can use it to make their own version, and we’ve already got a handful of people doing that.

The article is yet to be written. For a taste of where my thinking is going, check the last three paragraphs of a comment I left on George Donnelly’s site, “How to Start Doing Agorism”.

I think this is the biggest issue for me. If one wishes to undertake economic activities that fall within the scope of heavy state interference, will your oganization forbid businesses that comply with state rules?

My personal view is that it is more important to build personal relationships with customers and promote our philosophy. I’ll swallow my pride and conform to every regulation that the state imposes, not because the regulations are legitimate, but because the majority of customers believes the state protects them. The real victory is getting customers to trust me more than they do the state’s minions as well as the competition. For this reason, I belive going the extra mile will be more effective. If the state requires yearly inspections of facilities, then I will have the facilities inspected twice a year or more. If the state demands reporting financial information, then I will also post it on the web for my customers to see. If I can build rapport with my customers, I can show them explicitly how the rules of the state burden them as customers and actually hurt them.

Of course, this particular “public good” (we should find a better name) is inexpensive. Others–such as thoroughfares, bridges, and parks–are more expensive. There are examples of these being provided today through non-violent market forces, but far too many are funded through taxation. I look forward to learning more about your ideas!

I have a few business ideas based on making it easier to crowdfund “public” goods which I think would do a lot to lessen the dependence that people have on the state. Obviously, there’s a whole mess of obstacles to making this a success, but I’m optimistic.

So once again I’m glad to see you working on this project and please let me know how I can help.

-GF
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