Ordinary vs. Generational Wealth

Introduction

Throughout history, the most significant difference between ordinary individuals and those who created vast, generational wealth has not been intelligence, talent, or ambition—rather, it has been access to the speed of information. The ability to acquire, process, and act on information faster than others has often been the defining factor between those who shape economies and those who are shaped by them.

Information as the Driver of Wealth

In every era, access to information has been the most valuable asset. In the age of agriculture, those who understood when to plant and harvest, where to trade, and how to navigate evolving markets dominated their industries. Later, during the Industrial Revolution, wealth generation was closely tied to technological advancements and industrial processes that only a few understood or had early access to. The difference wasn’t just in having knowledge—it was about having it before the competition.

As global markets expanded and modern finance emerged, the ability to move quickly became even more critical. In the early days of the stock market, those who received financial reports before others could execute trades at better prices, leveraging their informational advantage. This dynamic has played out time and again, from the emergence of oil barons to tech billionaires.

The Information Gap

For centuries, the common person had limited access to real-time information. They relied on slower channels—word of mouth, newspapers, and limited communications infrastructure. The elites, in contrast, often had personal networks, direct access to emerging knowledge, and quicker, more efficient means to act on this information. This "information gap" allowed a few to exploit opportunities at the expense of the masses.

Consider the rise of the Rothschild family. Nathan Rothschild's legendary use of fast information networks during the Napoleonic Wars allowed him to profit immensely from knowing the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo before the rest of the market. While others were still scrambling for details, Rothschild was able to make moves that cemented his family’s financial legacy for generations. The gap wasn't just in the knowledge itself, but in the speed with which that knowledge traveled.

Information Speed in the Digital Age

Fast-forward to the digital age, and the importance of information speed has only accelerated. The internet has democratized information in many ways, but those with access to advanced tools, algorithms, and insider knowledge are still often the first to capitalize on market trends, tech disruptions, or geopolitical shifts. High-frequency traders use split-second data analysis to exploit market inefficiencies before the general public even knows what’s happening. Venture capitalists fund emerging tech before most have even heard of the companies involved. For years, politicians have leveraged their positions of power and insider knowledge to execute trades that yield astonishing profits, with minimal consequences. Individuals like Nancy Pelosi have drawn public attention for their uncanny ability to make timely investments that outperform the market. Despite lawmakers being privy to upcoming legislation, market shifts, and economic regulations, there are glaring loopholes that have allowed many of them to trade on this information before it's publicly available—essentially engaging in insider trading under the guise of legality. This practice has been a significant source of wealth accumulation, where those in power benefit from an informational advantage that ordinary citizens do not possess, further widening the wealth gap between the elite and the average person.

Even today, the common person typically receives information after those who have the wealth, connections, and tools to act on it first. Whether it's through access to elite education, networks of insiders, or proprietary technology, the wealthy are still ahead of the curve. However, the rapid rise of the internet, Bitcoin and its blockchain technology is beginning to narrow that gap, giving individuals more tools than ever before to access real-time information and participate in wealth creation.

Bitcoin and Information Asymmetry

Unlike the centralized systems of the past, where gatekeepers controlled access to the financial world, Bitcoin operates on an open network. Anyone, regardless of their background, can access, verify, and act on the same information at the same time. There is no privileged party that receives the data faster or with more accuracy. This levels the playing field in a way previously unimaginable in human history.

Those who recognize the shift to digital assets early are much like those who profited from early access to other pivotal moments in history—except this time, the tools for access are more widely available. The difference between those who will benefit and those who won't is no longer primarily about access to information, but the willingness to act on that information.

Most Bitcoiners have acted on the information before the world understands it. The playing field is leveled, we are just waiting for others to realize this and join the new game.

Conclusion: The New Age of Wealth Creation

In today’s world, access to information remains crucial, but the speed at which information travels has become democratized in ways that past generations could never have imagined. The opportunity to create generational wealth no longer hinges solely on being part of an elite group with access to insider knowledge. Thanks to innovations like Bitcoin and its public open-sourced blockchain, the gap between the "common person" and the wealth creators of tomorrow is shrinking.

The only difference now is how we choose to respond. Those who learn to harness this new speed of information and act decisively—whether by investing in new technologies, adopting new ways of thinking about money, or educating themselves in a rapidly changing landscape—are the ones who will create the next wave of generational wealth.

The future belongs not to those who wait for the information to trickle down, but to those who seize it in real time.