Number Go Up

"Tether's claims that its virtual currency was fully backed by U.S. dollars at all times was a lie." The crypto lifeline. Tether, a stablecoin supposedly backed 1:1 by US dollars, became the backbone of the cryptocurrency world. It allowed traders to move money quickly between exchanges and provided a seemingly stable store of value in the volatile crypto market. Questionable backing. Despite claims of full dollar backing, Tether's reserves remained shrouded in mystery. The company resisted full audits and faced ongoing scrutiny from regulators and skeptics. Investigations revealed a complex w

Lesson 1: Tether: The Unregulated Backbone of Crypto's Wild Ride

This principle from Number Go Up is backed by Zeke Faux's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: From Plastic Surgery to Crypto: The Unlikely Rise of Giancarlo Devasini

This principle from Number Go Up is backed by Zeke Faux's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Sam Bankman-Fried: The Boy Genius Who Built and Crashed an Empire

This principle from Number Go Up is backed by Zeke Faux's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Number Go Up's Lessons

The real value of Number Go Up lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Zeke Faux's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Tether: The Unregulated Backbone of Crypto's Wild Ride" — Zeke Faux, Number Go Up

About the Author

Zeke Faux is the author of Number Go Up. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.