Robin on Nostr: Elim Garak, the enigmatic Cardassian tailor and former Obsidian Order operative who ...
Elim Garak, the enigmatic Cardassian tailor and former Obsidian Order operative who lives on the Bajoran space station, Deep Space Nine, views Bitcoin with a mix of fascination, skepticism, and amusement.
1. Anonymity & Secrecy – Garak appreciates the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin transactions. As someone skilled in espionage, he knows the value of untraceable wealth. However, he is keenly aware of the limitations—after all, blockchain analysis can reveal patterns, and Garak never trusts anything to be truly untraceable.
2. Volatility & Speculation – The unpredictable nature of Bitcoin’s value amuses him. As a man who thrives on uncertainty, he sees it as an entertaining game, much like the shifting alliances of galactic politics. He warns others, in his cryptic way, that investing in Bitcoin is akin to betting on a Ferengi’s honesty—risky at best.
3. Decentralization & Power The idea of a currency outside the control of traditional governments or the Central Bank of Cardassia intrigues him. However, he is aware that true power does not come from currency alone but from the ability to manipulate those who control it. Garak speculates that the real winners are not Bitcoin users but those who influence its narrative—perhaps the financial oligarchs.
4. Usefulness in Espionage While Bitcoin has its uses, Garak also values discreet, fluid methods of transferring wealth—like latinum, which leaves no digital trace. He views Bitcoin as a tool for amateurs and overconfident smugglers rather than seasoned intelligence operatives.
5. A Cautionary Tale – In classic Garak fashion, he might tell a long, meandering story about a Cardassian agent who put too much faith in a decentralized system, only to find that trust is the rarest and most dangerous currency of all.
Does he invest in Bitcoin? Perhaps—just enough to stay entertained.
1. Anonymity & Secrecy – Garak appreciates the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin transactions. As someone skilled in espionage, he knows the value of untraceable wealth. However, he is keenly aware of the limitations—after all, blockchain analysis can reveal patterns, and Garak never trusts anything to be truly untraceable.
2. Volatility & Speculation – The unpredictable nature of Bitcoin’s value amuses him. As a man who thrives on uncertainty, he sees it as an entertaining game, much like the shifting alliances of galactic politics. He warns others, in his cryptic way, that investing in Bitcoin is akin to betting on a Ferengi’s honesty—risky at best.
3. Decentralization & Power The idea of a currency outside the control of traditional governments or the Central Bank of Cardassia intrigues him. However, he is aware that true power does not come from currency alone but from the ability to manipulate those who control it. Garak speculates that the real winners are not Bitcoin users but those who influence its narrative—perhaps the financial oligarchs.
4. Usefulness in Espionage While Bitcoin has its uses, Garak also values discreet, fluid methods of transferring wealth—like latinum, which leaves no digital trace. He views Bitcoin as a tool for amateurs and overconfident smugglers rather than seasoned intelligence operatives.
5. A Cautionary Tale – In classic Garak fashion, he might tell a long, meandering story about a Cardassian agent who put too much faith in a decentralized system, only to find that trust is the rarest and most dangerous currency of all.
Does he invest in Bitcoin? Perhaps—just enough to stay entertained.