In a groundbreaking public discussion on X Spaces hosted by @MrWagmiLive, Texas Slim, RS June, and leaders from The Beef Initiative explored the intersection of Bitcoin, ranching, and decentralizing America’s beef supply. This forward-looking discussion unpacked how independent ranchers are leveraging Bitcoin to rebuild their herds, regain sovereignty from multinational corporations, and future-proof their businesses against government surveillance and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Key Points Covered:
- Bitcoin as a Lifeline for Ranchers: Texas Slim and June detailed how ranchers like Cole Bolton (K&C Cattle) became the first to earn a full Bitcoin by selling beef. Bolton later reinvested his Bitcoin to expand his herd—an act of self-reliance made impossible by the traditional farm credit system. Bitcoin offered a new, censorship-resistant financial tool to help ranchers break free from debt traps and federal subsidies.
- Peer-to-Peer Agriculture: The Beef Initiative’s ethos is built on “boots-on-the-ground” relationships. Texas Slim recounted how his journey started with a handshake at a West Texas farmers market. Platforms like BeefMaps.com extend that principle into the digital world, connecting families directly with ranchers without middlemen.
- The Threat of a Surveillance State: The panel warned that carbon credit systems, digital IDs, and CBDCs pose a growing threat to small farmers. June emphasized that privacy-focused blockchain tools could shield ranchers from being punished for their cattle’s environmental “footprint.”
- Building the Strategic Beef Reserve: June outlined the broader vision: creating localized beef reserves across America to safeguard food security. This systems-wide approach spans direct beef sales, policy work, and regenerative land practices—all supported by Bitcoin payments.
- Open Call to Builders: Developers were invited to collaborate on SaveBeef.org, focusing on privacy tech, tokenizing herds, and building decentralized financial tools for ranchers. The Beef Initiative stressed the need for tech innovators to work alongside ranchers before the window of opportunity closes.
Quote from Texas Slim:
“Food is biology, not science. When you control the food, you control the people. Bitcoin lets us take back both.”
Listen to the Full Recording on the Beef News Podcast
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