Monday, May 28, 2018

Cryptocurrency.

Got some clues that ciphers are failing, google for NSA for example.

Even now it seems true, and in 5 - 20 years it should be a common, official bread & butter of everyone.

Anonymity in the internet is a fiction, even 'the onion router' is not infailible.

... cipher crisis is coming, not sure when exactly.

One can earn on crisis as well, by investing on alternatives & complementary goods, however.

... i disadvise investing in Cryptocurrencies, for now - but use Your own mind, and check Yourself, if You can.


... see also if You wish:
* Post-Quantum Cryptography on csrc.nist.gov,
* Post-quantum cryptography on www.pqcrypto.org,
* Illuminari Books.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Jewelry.

/ article in construction - i need to think & do more of research, considering far more than materials & art investments. /





-=- a Silver Signet Ring engraved with Loving Eyes Mantra in Tibetan. -=-

-=- Ordered in only one copy by me from a Jeweller, then blessed by presence at -=-
-=- Lama Ole Nydahl's Buddhist Lecture. -

-=- Not for sale. -=-




-=- Athamé, Black Fang. -=-

-=- a simple black metal knife, that i've Consecrated, used in Artful & Spiritual Practices. -=-
-=- the most important of my Magickal TAROT Tools. -=-

-=- Not for sale. -=-




-=- Silver Rhodium Illuminati Talisman. -=-

-=- ... can be bought at: https://dodis.co/. -=-


Art.

Do your Research.

It is crucial to do your research first when investing in art. Read about the artist’s life and his body of work. Gather as much information as possible to put the artwork into context. For instance, did the artist win any important awards? Is his work collected by major museums around the world? Which collectors own his works? Are the prices of the artist’s works rising? The more information you can find, the more it can give you an indication of the long-term increase in value.


Invest in Unique Pieces.

When you are looking for an affordable piece of art, prints and photos are a great choice. But if you are looking for an investment, you should buy original pieces. A reproducible work is not going to increase in price, because it is rarity that gives the work value. When buying an original work, make sure the signature of the artist is present or that it comes with a certificate of authenticity.


Don't Get Caught Up in the Hypes.

When it comes to art, hypes come and go. Don’t get caught up in them. The best artists are usually not involved in hypes. It takes time to build up a career as an artist, and the best artists take their time. Remember Vincent van Gogh? He was not even recognised in his own time. Artwork involved in trends might seem like a good investment, but it's unlikely they will become timeless masterpieces.


Classical Art Versus Contemporary Art.

Investing in classical art can be a safer option; prices are more stable and grow steadily. Investing in contemporary art can be more risky, but can also bring much greater profits. Not all contemporary artworks will turn out to be a good investment, but some will definitely gain a lot of value.

Source: How to invest in Art?


Thoughts & Analysis.

Art Research should include becoming artist, studying Art, it's Culture & History, as well as observing what's happening in the World, not only Art's World.

Serious Art Investors should not neglect contemporary Artists, but should avoid risky & contained markets as for example: 'Magic: the Gathering' game.

While it's Art is not so bad, one cannot earn too much, as investments are difficult on larger scale, and the publisher: Wizards of the Coast Company - has too great say on what can be worthwhile and what won't. Investors depend too much on publishing plans of that company, and it's whims.

It's lossy investment & too much of the chore, in my opinion.

i think it's similar with computer games, but occasionally jewelry pieces, figurines, albums or other limited physical pieces are added to the collector's editions of the games.


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-=- a Witcher Medallion, -=-

-=- ... from a Computer Game - 'Witcher III: Wild Hunt' by CD Projekt RED. -=-

-=- ... perhaps can still be bought. -=-


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-=- 'Legend of the Five Rings' Roleplaying Game. -=-
-=- Collector's Hardcover edition, in a polish language. -=-
-=- 2nd edition, supplemented. -=-

-=- Copyright 2000, 2003. -=-
-=- Hardly ever available on market, limited print. -=-

-=- a Fragile Art Piece, pages easily torn away. -=-
-=- '... fleeting as scorpion's words - one has to be very careful'. -=-

-=- Click for critic, if You wish. -=-


Precious Metals.

Silver.

Industrial Use is Growing,

'Of all the elements, silver is the indispensable metal. It is the most electrically conductive, thermally conductive, and reflective. Modern life, as we know it, would not exist without silver.'

World Demand is Growing.

Global demand for silver is growing. Virtually all major government mints have seen record levels of sales, with most already operating at peak production. Surging demand is nowhere more evident than China and India. These two behemoth markets have long histories of cultural affinity toward precious metals. And with their populations growing (the opposite of what is happening in the West), their tremendous appetite will continue.

Source: Why Buy Silver?


Rhodium.

Rhodium is one of the most misunderstood of all the precious metals. Its primary use to society is in catalytic converters. Very resistant to corrosion, rhodium looks a lot like silver in its natural state but has a brittle, almost glass-like consistency. One of the main disadvantages (but some consider it an advantage) of investing in rhodium is price volatility. In recent years, it has hit a high of $10,000 per ounce, but settled down to more mundane levels near the current (as of April 2017) price of $945 per ounce.

About 80 percent of all rhodium is used by the auto industry, with another eight percent consumed by the chemical industry. Some analysts think rhodium is poised for another price surge because it is currently trading at historic lows. Auto companies are apparently buying up large reserves to protect themselves from a price rise, but that activity alone could put upward pressure on rhodium prices in the next several years.

Rhodium’s biggest “competitor” in the metals’ category is platinum. But rhodium is so rare (there are fewer than a dozen mines on earth that can even produce it) that its price is unable to rise smoothly to meet demand increases. Instead, when demand goes up, price tends to shoot up rapidly. Some experts compare the price structure and activity of rhodium to fine art. For example, there might be just one or two Monet paintings at auction during a given year, thus prices are highly volatile.

Source: How and Why to Invest in Rhodium, Platinum and Palladium?


Analysis.

Seems that Silver is a worthwhile long-term investment.

Seems that Rhodium is worthwhile to collect, then sell on a short price rises. Perhaps technology advancements will change this.

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Introduction.

While creating my Corporation - NIDAN Corporation - is still far in future, i'll try to consider investments.

... it's not a promise of what we'll invest in, at any rate.

... it's just a preparation & analysis attempt.