Mike's Take

Chicago-area dad, Army veteran & salon owner. Practical takes on Bitcoin, AI and building a business. Chicago sports, too. Writing The Bitcoin Flywheel.

[Mike's Take @MikesTakeCHI]

I'm Mike, a Chicago-area dad, Army veteran and salon owner.

Here for practical conversations about Bitcoin, AI and running a business, with some Chicago sports mixed in.

I'm also writing The Bitcoin Flywheel. What are you working on or trying to figure out?

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I’m interested in what AI can actually do for a business: save time, improve service and help people get more done. A flashy demo is one thing. Results that justify the cost are another. That’s the standard I’d use before buying into the hype.

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@Cryptotea And im going to buy more

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Collecting DeFi fees and making a profit aren’t the same thing. Token prices, time out of range and rebalancing costs all matter. I’d rather judge a strategy by the whole result than chase the biggest APR on the screen.

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@LaroSos1 I never voted for this

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Good morning.

Today is Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

And Christ is King 👑

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@barstoolchicago Our record in the division 😅

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District 308 says voters approved its $317 million bond referendum. As a taxpayer, I want clear project timelines, budgets and regular progress reports. Keeping residents informed matters long after Election Day. https://t.co/BfxiTN1aUs

[Sassafrass84 @Sassafrass_84]

That part…👇

[Gunther Eagleman™ @GuntherEagleman]

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the extraordinary men and women who answered the call to serve our great nation.

Behind every folded flag is a story of courage, sacrifice, and a love of country that words can never fully express.

Some came home. Some never did. All deserve to be remembered.

May God Bless every American veteran, and may this nation never forget the price of freedom.

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@Securitize @okx @ICE_Markets Interesting step. A plain-English guide to dividends, voting rights, redemptions and what happens if a provider fails would be useful alongside the launch. Those details matter just as much as trading around the clock.

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Bulls host the Spurs tonight at 7 Central. I’m watching the defensive effort more than anything: close out, limit second chances and make them work for every possession. Give us a full four quarters, Chicago. 🏀
https://t.co/5Wj8AiBNEx

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OKXICE plans 24/7 tokenized U.S. securities trading from Nov. 23. Interesting development, but longer trading hours aren’t the whole story. I want to understand ownership rights, custody and liquidity before the hype.
https://t.co/chdJL18lnk

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Happy Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

Proud to have served in the Army. Today I’m thinking about everyone who wore the uniform and the families who stood beside them.

To my fellow veterans: thank you for your service.

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Ill say illegals. That shouldn't be a debate. Shouldn't be confusing.

[Sassafrass84 @Sassafrass_84]

I just want illegals and radical Muslims kicked from America. All of them.

We are not Arab America and I resent the fact that Abdul is trying to make it so. I don’t want any more diversity here if it means the down fall of MY country.

Kick them all out.

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The system is broken if this is indeed somewhat a factual post

[Thrilla the Gorilla @ThrillaRilla369]

Every year

My tax return: -$362.78

Someone with 6 kids who hasn't worked all year: $11,385

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@Cryptotea Well.... yeah

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U.S.-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia began in Abu Dhabi today. I hope they bring real progress toward ending the fighting. Any agreement needs clear commitments and a way to verify they’re being honored. https://t.co/LHqaoeC2K1

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@chisportchicago Giddey's 15 assists should give this team a chance. Giving up 127 at home makes it tough to enjoy the positives. Where would you start fixing it: perimeter defense or the rotations?

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@TheFrankzy The slower monthly pace is encouraging, but it doesn't reverse the price increases businesses and households already absorbed. I'm watching groceries and service costs, not just whether the headline beats a forecast.