Every year technology gets easier to use. This trend has given rise to what many call The Convenience Trap. One-click logins. Automatic payments. Smart devices that just work. Everything is designed to remove friction from our lives. And to be fair, it often does. Things that used to take effort now happen in seconds. What […]
Tag: Crypto Theft
Invisible Bruises: Recovering From a Mental Crime
How do you recover from a crime you can’t fully explain? It’s as if you’re dealing with invisible bruises from a mental crime—no fingerprints, no shadow, no clear source—just impact. This scenario could be called Invisible Bruises Mental Crime. What do you do when you’re targeted by someone you’ve never met, for reasons you may […]
Why Can’t I Just Be Left Alone?
There’s a point where the constant notifications stop being “security alerts” and start becoming something else entirely — a reminder that your digital life is never really yours. This digital harassment can have a serious impact on mental health. Another login attempt. Another “unusual activity detected.” Another threat from someone trying to wedge themselves into […]
Detroit: The Unexpected Chapter in My Undermined Story
This week, I’m heading to Detroit — not for business, not for vacation, but to be interviewed about my story.The story of Undermined, where my journey through undermined crypto became a narrative of resilience.The story of losing everything to a crypto theft… and somehow finding purpose in the ruins. When I first started telling this […]
The Value of Losing Everything (and Still Believing Anyway)
There’s a silence that follows catastrophe.It doesn’t hit right away — first there’s adrenaline, disbelief, the frantic refreshing of pages, the desperate hope that somehow it’s all a mistake. But when the last door slams shut, and you realize it’s really gone — the silence comes. This is often a profound moment of belief and […]
When Investors Become the “Fat Pigs”
The Cambodia Crypto Fraud Case and What It Teaches Us About Trust, Tech, and Human Nature (Inspired by the recent AP story and themes from my book, Undermined) The shocking tactics used in scams, often referred to as “pig butcher,” have been detailed in a recent AP Source → We all think we’re smarter than […]
Crypto’s Wild Wild West, Undermined, and the Fight for Real Justice
Crypto is still the Wild Wild West. It is often referred to as the crypto wild west because out here justice doesn’t ride in on a sheriff’s badge — it comes from vigilantes, doxxing threads, and chain sleuths. That’s the reality. But it’s also the problem. When I wrote Undermined, it was my attempt to […]
David & Goliath and the Story of Undermined
The story of David and Goliath is one we’ve all heard. A boy with no armor and no training takes down a giant that terrified an entire army. The classic David vs Goliath tale is about the underdog, about faith, about finding strength where no one expects it. When I think back on my journey […]
Targeted Again: Another Crypto Theft — This Time, I’m Exposing Everything
On June 23, 2025, I was targeted once again by crypto theft. I mean really? This is getting old. Another direct hit. Another incident of crypto theft. Another reminder that no matter how careful, how hardened, or how experienced we become—we are never off the radar of those who want what isn’t theirs. This time […]
My Experience at #CypherCon – Stories, Locks, and Ciphers
I just finished up an incredible time at CypherCon in Milwaukee, and I’m still buzzing from the energy, the people, and the conversations. This con wasn’t just about tech and tools – it was about community, curiosity, and connection. First off, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak at such an event as CypherCon […]