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Nov 21 • 18 tweets • 7 min read

This is Europe vs Asia:

• Europe: High tax, high quality of life
• Asia: Huge growth, untapped opportunities
• Which is right for you?

I'm Italian, doing business in Singapore, living in Portugal.

Here's my breakdown of which continent to choose for your future (and why):

Let's set the stage:

Europe:

- 44 countries, €15T combined GDP
- World's largest trading bloc
- 447M people, aging population

Asia:

- 48 countries, 60% of world population
- 50% of global GDP by 2025
- 2.3B people under age 30

Two continents, vastly different trajectories.

Nov 12 • 11 tweets • 5 min read

Bitcoin is no longer questionable…

It's simply UNIGNORABLE.

Institutional adoption is here:

- $46B already in the hands of countries
- $34B in public companies
- $100B+ in ETFs

If you want to take advantage...

Here are 5 key principles you need to pay attention to:

It's no longer a matter of IF, but WHEN.

This time, BTC is irreversibly crossing the chasm.

And UX will play a key role, although few are saying that.

In the meantime…

Here are 5 principles guiding this historic phase:

Nov 8 • 20 tweets • 6 min read

This is Greece's Golden Visa:

- €250k-€800k property investment required
- One of the most affordable in Europe
- EU residency in 2-3 months

In 2025, startup investment will be allowed – this is huge.

Here’s what you need to know about one of Europe's top passport programs:

First, let's understand what makes it unique:

Started in 2013 during the financial crisis.

Now:

- One of Europe's most accessible golden visa
- Over 15,000 investors already approved
- Potentially cheaper than other programs

Quick breakdown here from @NomadCapitalist:

Nov 6 • 15 tweets • 5 min read

This is Mexico:

- Path to citizenship in 6 years
- World's 12th largest economy
- 1.6 million Americans live there

Home to Tesla's newest and potentially largest Gigafactory.

Here are 7 reasons why you should take notice of Latin America's rising powerhouse:

First, let's understand Mexico's story:

From ancient Aztec capital to Spanish colony to global economic force, Mexico's evolution has been fascinating.

The land that mastered gold and silver is now becoming a key player in global supply chains.

Great video from @HISTORY:

Nov 1 • 12 tweets • 4 min read

This is the Uruguayan passport:

- Only passport in the world to not work as a passport
- Shows nationality as country of birth
- Lack of naturalization path

But big changes are being made.

Here’s what you need to know about this unique situation:

(And why you should care)

I recently became aware of Uruguay’s appreciation and consideration as a relocation option.

Mainly from doing a thread that garnered 22mm views.

@imidaily added an important clarification about Uruguay’s passport that I was shocked to learn…

https://x.com/0x_ale/status/1844409391589753271

Oct 31 • 11 tweets • 4 min read

🇸🇬 Singapore in 1965: Fishing village with no resources

🇸🇬 Singapore in 2024: 4th largest financial center, GDP of $501B, zero capital gains tax, world's safest city

Here's how one man transformed Singapore 👇🧵

The numbers don't lie:

1965 GDP – $974M
2023 GDP – $501B
51,337% growth

Singapore's per capita GDP is 2x the 🇪🇺 EU's.

And this wasn't luck. It was strategy.

Oct 29 • 17 tweets • 6 min read

This is Singapore vs Dubai:

- Singapore: The billionaire's hub (in flip-flops)
- Dubai: The tax-free oasis (in Lamborghinis)
- Two paths to freedom

I spent 4 years in Dubai, incorporated 2 businesses in Singapore.

Here's my breakdown of who should choose which city (and why):

First, a quick background comparison:

🇸🇬 Singapore: Fishing village to global financial hub in one generation. Now manages $2T+ in assets.

🇦🇪 Dubai: Desert to metropolis in 30 years. Sheikh's vision of a tax-free haven brought to life.

Both have seen incredible rapid growth.

Oct 18 • 20 tweets • 7 min read

This is Paraguay:

- 0% tax on foreign-sourced income
- Permanent residency in just 2 years
- Fastest-growing economy in South America 2023

It could be South America's best-kept secret.

9 reasons why the "Heart of South America" is a hidden gem of opportunity:

First, let's start with Paraguay’s rich history:

- Lost up to 70% of its population in the Triple Alliance War (1864-1870)
- 90% speak the indigenous language Guaraní
- Birthplace of yerba mate, the "drink of the gods"

Since then, it's becoming a quiet economic powerhouse.

Oct 15 • 20 tweets • 8 min read

This is Portugal:

- 0% tax possible on overseas income
- EU citizenship in just 5 years
- 300 days of sunshine

I’ve lived here tax-efficiently for 3 years.

Here are 7 reasons why the “California of Europe” is the ultimate expat haven:

Before all the juicy tax and citizenship tips…

Portugal, has an incredible history:

- One of the first global empires
- Pioneered the Age of Discovery
- Peaceful transition to democracy in 1974

Fun fact: They're the originators of the delicious Japanese dish, tempura!

Oct 10 • 22 tweets • 8 min read

This is Uruguay:

- 0% tax on foreign income for 11 years
- Permanent residency in just 2 years
- Less corrupt than the US

It is the safest country in South America.

Here are 11 reasons why the “Switzerland of South America” is a hidden gem:

First, let’s set the scene!

Uruguay is South America’s 2nd smallest country but has a rich history spanning from:

- The indigenous Charrúa peoples
- Spanish conquests
- Declaration of independence from Brazil in 1825

Since then, it has become a quietly thriving country.

Oct 8 • 26 tweets • 9 min read

The Ultimate Digital Nomad Guide to:

Europe & Asia.

- 11 countries
- Visa + Tax breakdowns
- Hidden gems you've overlooked

From Cyprus to South Korea.

Here’s your playbook for borderless living in some of the top countries in the world:

But first...

Here’s your Digital Nomad's Toolkit:

- Multi-currency accounts: Wise, Revolut
- VPNs: Key for secure work
- Wifi: Starlink!
- Networking: Nomad List, Couchsurfing meetups

N.B. Always check visa requirements and tax implications. Consult experts!

Let's dive in.

Sep 26 • 17 tweets • 6 min read

This is El Salvador:

- From world's murder capital to now safer than Canada
- Citizenship through Bitcoin investment
- 0% tax on crypto gains

In just 5 years, Nayib Bukele reshaped a nation.

7 key reasons why El Salvador has become the world's most surprising success story:

First, let’s look at the origins of this fascinating country.

Its history dates back 1000s of years to the time of the Mayans and Aztecs.

In the 1500s, the Spanish conquered the region and Pedro de Alvarado the conquistador named it “El Salvador,” in reference to Jesus Christ.

Sep 21 • 17 tweets • 6 min read

This is Singapore:

- #1 Safest city in the world
- Taxes capped at 23%, capital gains 0%
- Amazing wealth culture (Billionaires walk around in flip flops)

I incorporated my business here and visit regularly.

7 key reasons why the "Lion City" is the ultimate Asian business hub:

First, a quick history tour.

In the last 50 years, Singapore has transformed from a fishing village to a global powerhouse.

GDP growth has been colossal:

1965 ($974M) vs 2023 ($501B) - a 51,337% increase.

It now ranks #1 in Asian cities for quality of living.
But how?

Sep 11 • 17 tweets • 6 min read

This is Dubai:

- 0% income tax
- 4th safest city in the world
- One-year remote working visa

I lived there for 4 years and unlocked its secrets.

8 insider tips to thrive in the world's fastest-growing wealth hub:

But first, a quick history of this remarkable “startup city.”

Pre-1960s, Dubai was merely a small port town in the desert.

After oil was discovered, Sheikh Mohammed envisioned a completely different future for the town.

Aug 29 • 16 tweets • 5 min read

This is Pavel Durov.

The billionaire CEO of Telegram who was recently arrested in Paris.

His bail is set to €5,000,000 and he's forbidden to leave France.

I re-watched his interview with Tucker Carlson where he shared his unique views on freedom.

Here are 10 key moments:

1/ At 21, Durov built “Russia's Facebook.”

He built it up to 100mm active users.

By himself. Crazy.

But soon his prioritizing of freedom led to his first conflicts with governments.

Aug 22 • 13 tweets • 5 min read

This is Peter Thiel.

Co-Founder of Paypal and one of the most unique thinkers of our time.

He recently went on The Joe Rogan Experience and shared some mind-blowing theories and ideas.

Here are 9 key takeaways:
(No. 7 is fascinating)

1/ AI passing the Turing test.

Thiel suggests we may be overlooking the importance of this milestone.

Could this signal the end of human intellectual uniqueness?

Has AI crossed a threshold we can’t come back from?

May 19, 2022 • 17 tweets • 60 min read

1. Let's define the context, Jur's frens 🏛📡. @JurProject

In the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure to talk to many projects in the space, and we will be talking to many more in the coming days. @JurProject 2. There is a unanimous consensus on the need to create and adopt open-source legal contract standards.

@Polkadot @Kiltprotocol @MoonsamaNFT @publicpressure @energywebx@mynft @ScytaleVentures @trentmc0 @AventusNetwork @Kiltprotocol @gameDAOco @ZeitgeistPM @MomentumXYZ

🧵

May 18, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

1. It was 1995 and David Bohnett and John Rezner founded the Beverly Hills Internet hosting company, later renamed #GeoCities.

The original concept of the service was to create a virtual community of Web sites organized into "Internet cities."

2. During the registration process, new members would choose the neighborhood to which they wanted to belong.

This neighborhood became part of the member's Web address along with a sequential "street address" number assigned to make the URL unique

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