Naval breaks down leverage into four powerful types: labor, capital, technology, and media. Labor means building teams and delegating work. Capital is putting money to work through investments, including stocks, venture capital, and crypto. Technology is about creating software and apps that scale effortlessly. Media is building an audience and spreading ideas through platforms like Twitter, YouTube, or blogs.
For a person on CT who starts writing content, they start using leverage by building an audience. Some of the content might go viral, and/or other people/companies might find it interesting. They might want to invest in your brand through advertising. This capital can be put to work by using leverage in the form of investments. The bigger the brand gets, the more likely it is that you can leverage your media business with labor, hiring other people and outsource your work to build it even bigger. Technology might be the hardest, unless you are a skilled dev and can make a product. Or join in as a cofounder in a new protocol. I think the easiest way for a brand to participate in technology though, is probably through angel/VC investments, but that could be classified as capital leverage.
The most effective leverage today comes from technology and media, tools that let you scale your impact globally with minimal marginal cost.
Trump Administration To Remove Regulatory Impediments to #Bitcoin and Stablecoins: US Treasury Secretary.
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has reiterated this administration’s commitment to promoting the course of Bitcoin and blockchain technology in America.
He said in his speech at the American Bankers Association in April that the Donald Trump administration remains committed to promoting innovation in the United States. Part of this involves reforming the banking system by incorporating blockchain technology and new payment rails.
To do so, Bessent noted that his administration would identify and eliminate all impediments to the adoption of blockchain technology.
Bessent believes that a clear crypto framework would foster the incorporation of blockchain technology into the banking system. Furthermore, he suggested that stablecoins would create new payment rails for the traditional financial system and “unleash the awesome power of the American capital market.”
Bessent further stressed the importance of the stablecoin market to the US dollar’s dominance in a speech at the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Wednesday. He noted that the cryptocurrency would strengthen the USD’s position in the global financial market.
According to him, bills like the GENIUS Act would encourage mainstream adoption of US dollar-pegged stablecoins and boost their reach extensively both globally and locally.
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10 CRYPTO TRADING MISTAKES THAT DRAIN YOUR PROFITS! 🚨💸
Avoid these traps and trade smarter — not harder:
1️⃣ Over-Leveraging
Using 20x–50x leverage? One quick move = liquidation.
✅ Tip: Stick to 2x–5x max and always set a stop-loss.
2️⃣ Emotional Trading
FOMO buys and panic sells kill gains.
✅ Tip: Trust your plan, not your feelings. Alerts > adrenaline.
3️⃣ Ignoring Security
One phishing link and your wallet’s history.
✅ Tip: Use hardware wallets, 2FA, and stay cautious online.
4️⃣ Skipping Research
Following influencers blindly? Enjoy the bags they dump.
✅ Tip: Always DYOR — study tokenomics, team, and utility.
5️⃣ Chasing Losses
Revenge trading leads to bigger losses.
✅ Tip: Walk away, reset, and refocus your strategy.
6️⃣ No Trading Strategy
Random entries are not a plan — they’re hope.
✅ Tip: Stick to one style: breakouts, ranges, or swing trades.
7️⃣ FOMO
If it’s trending, you’re likely too late.
✅ Tip: Let hype cool — smart money waits for real setups.
8️⃣ Ignoring Risk Management
All-in trades wipe accounts fast.
✅ Tip: Never risk more than 1–2% per trade.
9️⃣ Overtrading
Too many trades = stress and sloppy mistakes.
✅ Tip: Be selective. One solid trade > five forced ones.
🔟 Lack of Journaling
You can't improve what you don’t track.
✅ Tip: Keep a trading journal — log entries, exits, and lessons.
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Smart trading isn’t hype — it’s discipline.