Written by Ryan Selkis, Founder of Messari
Compiled by: Luffy, Foresight News
I left Messari and started working on the most challenging project of my career: Solomon.
Below I will outline:
Why I left Messari to focus full-time on two things: 1) Trump’s victory and 2) using modern technology to build a “parallel Washington”.
What this might look like in the next four years, and my 40-40-100-1000-400 strategy.
When can you expect to see more information on Project Solomon, and the timeline for the initial phase of the program.
Who do I think I am to be so arrogant/crazy to want to do something so bold and anti-trend.
How can you help me as I start the first two stages of Solomon?
Reason: Save the West, Save the World
I am struck by the fact that more and more people are not afraid of the political, social, economic and technological upheavals that are sure to come in the next decade.
But I am by no means a pessimist. I have spent the last few months thinking about how I can help address the multiple challenges that are bringing us into the Fourth Turning, the Change of World Order, the Great Reset.
Three core ideas will drive my work:
1. "Control" over the open internet, cryptocurrencies, and AI are the three most important struggles of the next decade. Libertarian populist governments are more likely to protect individual freedoms, private property, and open source technology, especially AGI. Meanwhile, neoliberal/neo-Marxist/communist governments are currently seeking irreversible power and social control.
2. The U.S. Constitution remains the world’s greatest guarantor of freedom, and the United States has become the most important political battleground. However, the Constitution is only a document, and its effectiveness depends on whether the people and power structures in Washington will faithfully abide by it.
3. Trump’s reelection and the successful implementation of constitutional policies over the next four years will provide us with the greatest opportunity to meet the political, social, economic, and technological challenges we are about to face.
A “soft landing” during future crises is unlikely, but action is necessary to prevent large-scale violence around the world.
What I want to do
I’ll share my deeper thoughts on the Solomon Project soon. But with the U.S. presidential election just two months away, this may be a more important time for me in the short term.
So my plan is 40-40-100-1000-400:
40 Days to Win: I am unhappy with the content of pro-Trump politics. A lot of it is good, but some of it is harmful. I will focus on the positive effects of Trump (winning swing voters), the justified demonization of Harris and the system in which she was elected, and the political energy of young men (boosting Trump's turnout).
Week 1, Schelling Point: Rules for radicals, Google boycott, debate reactions, rallies around Bitcoin.
Week 2, Political Accountability Jiu-Jitsu: How to work with friends and neutral critics to address the hot-button Republican political accountability issues. (i.e. top debate rebuttal arguments)
Week 3, Enemy Choice: Find a vulnerable person as a breakthrough point to expose the evil of the Democratic establishment
Week 4, Hot Issues: A comprehensive comparison of Trump and Harris’ views on the Constitution, immigration, war, the economy, and technology.
Week 5, Global Political Struggles: Why 2024 and 2028 may be the two most important elections and why this election is about systems versus leaders.
Week 6, Leverage Money: We can leverage money to win over young people, Christians, and other swing voter groups in the final stretch.
Week 7, two views of the future: The Harris-Trump showdown could spark a political realignment both globally and domestically.
Week 8, Saviors and moratoriums: The possibility of bipartisanship, crisis leadership
40 days to complete the transition: depending on whether Trump wins or Harris wins…
100 Days of Execution: Heads down to build the initial outlines of Solomon's new company.
1000 Days of Construction: Building a parallel Washington, an information system where people with different political opinions can coexist.
400 Days Until 2028: Focus on the AGI Coalition and the 2028 Republican Candidates.
How to do it
I will start publishing content to both X (drafts) and Substack (edited posts) on September 9. I am a little scared about this plan and wonder if I am taking on more than I can handle.
Friends, how are you? Join me
I think there’s a 30% chance we’re going to have a catastrophic decade with billions of deaths and even the collapse of civilization.
You may laugh at my point of view. But I have always been a realist, and I know enough math to understand that 30% is a serious outcome, but not the "most likely" outcome. I have enough confidence that I will not behave like an NPC when faced with this possibility.
If you agree with me, you have no choice but to work with me to find the best solution.
I have always had a sense of intention in my career and have never just “gone all in” on something without giving it any thought.
In 2013, I dropped out of business school to devote myself full-time to the emerging crypto industry.
In 2020, I expressed radical views on the black swan event of COVID-19 very early on.
Lately, I’ve been publishing forward-thinking opinions on political strategy and possible outcomes, including a June 30 prediction that Biden would drop out of the race, Kamala would take office, and Robert Kennedy would join the Trump campaign.
Over the past decade, I have created several $100 million information companies, promoted the establishment of the largest super PAC in the United States, and made the Republican Party include pro-cryptocurrency policies in the official party platform. In addition, I have invested in more than 100 technology companies. During my years in Washington, I have deeply realized that some problems cannot be completely solved by internal adjustments alone, and sometimes external forces must be used to break and rebuild.
I am fine, but the world seems to be in a vortex of unrest. The frustrating thing is that no one comes to save us, the good news is that we can save ourselves. Please give me a sword.
