2025-11-14 –, Author's Corner Language: English
Something is wrong with your money. Most of us know that. But the full picture is always hidden behind complicated words and confusing charts. What if everything you thought you knew about money was wrong?
Satoshi’s Gift traces the arc of monetary history, revealing how the financial system became manipulated and unsustainable. In his provocative debut, Michael Hollomon Jr. unpacks the various forces that led to Bitcoin’s creation, and argues that it may be our best chance yet to reclaim sovereignty in a world addicted to debt, inflation and centralized control.
Satoshi’s Gift is not about investing or getting rich quick. It’s about something deeper: the right of the people to work, save and plan for the future without having their time and energy stolen from them by hidden inflation and the obscure wranglings of powerful governments and too-big-to-fail banks.
The future of money isn’t coming. It’s already here. And Satoshi’s Gift is your guide to a fuller understanding of it.
Joel is the CEO of Brainspark Innovations, where he's building Brainstormy, an AI-powered story development tool that helps writers maintain narrative continuity across complex, long-form projects. With over 25 years of experience in technology, he brings a deep understanding of how innovative tools can enhance human creativity and productivity. He is the co-author of Shells to Satoshi: The Story of Money and the Rise of Bitcoin, exploring the evolution of money from ancient times to the digital age. Joel has spoken on Bitcoin education at the Learning Bitcoin conference in Vancouver BC and hosts the Author's Corner talks at Adopting Bitcoin, where he interviews authors exploring Bitcoin's cultural and intellectual impact. His work bridges technology, education, and storytelling, helping people understand and engage with transformative ideas.
Michael Hollomon Jr. is a practicing attorney, author and student of monetary history, economics, and emerging technology. His in-depth research has taken him to the intersection of economics, finance, law and monetary policy—gaining him insight into the cracks forming beneath the global financial system.
His debut book, Satoshi’s Gift: The Past, Present, and Future of Bitcoin, distills complex economic forces into a compelling narrative about money, power, and human freedom. Michael writes to empower everyday people with knowledge that is too often reserved for experts, and he believes that sound money is essential for a more just and prosperous world. He lives in California with his wife and his dog, Cassius The Great.