Est. 2014 Blockchain Consulting Firm

Every boardroom is asking
how to plug into
blockchain.

We've been answering that question since 2014.

// Satoshi Firm — Strategy · Regulatory · Legal · Execution

Satoshi Firm is a blockchain consulting practice that helps businesses, government contractors, and regulated industries move from blockchain curiosity to operational execution. We deliver strategy, regulatory clarity, and access to the top blockchain attorneys in the country — under one roof.

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Satoshi Firm Mark

Your competitors are quietly building blockchain infrastructure.
Your board is asking why you aren't.
What do you tell them?

// We answer that question — in 90 minutes
For Blockchain Companies
Your product is ready. Enterprise is not.  Corporate boards. Bank innovation officers. Logistics CFOs. We're already in the room.
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Three Ways to Engage

Pick the engagement that matches where you are. Most clients start with a Strategy Assessment or a Board Briefing and convert to ongoing advisory once they see what's possible.

Option 01 — Start Here
Strategy Assessment

A focused written assessment of your blockchain opportunity and regulatory exposure. Vendor recommendations, prioritized roadmap, and a clear next step. Delivered in 2-3 weeks.

$2,500–$5,000
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Option 02 — Most Popular
Board Briefing

A 90-minute executive session for your leadership team. We explain what blockchain means for your business, what competitors are doing, and what decisions need to be made now.

$3,500–$5,000
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Option 03 — Ongoing
Fractional Advisor

Monthly retainer. We serve as your internal blockchain expert — vendor evaluation, regulatory monitoring, partnership structure, and executive education without a full-time hire.

$3,000–$5,000/mo
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For Blockchain Companies
Your product is ready.
Enterprise is not.

Corporate boards. Bank innovation officers. Logistics CFOs. Treasury executives. The buyers your BD team can't reach — we're already in the room. Fractional enterprise BD. Month to month. No hire. No equity.

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The Network Behind the Offer
14,500+
Direct connections. Built since 2013.
◆ Corporate boards
◆ Bank innovation officers
◆ Logistics & supply chain CFOs
◆ Treasury executives
◆ Fintech & payments leaders
◆ Real estate fund managers
$3K/month starting  ·  Success fee on closed deals  ·  Month to month  ·  One per category  ·  Cancel anytime
Who We Serve

Industries Where Blockchain
Creates Real Value

We work across three primary verticals — each with specific blockchain use cases driving real business outcomes today.

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For All Businesses
General Business & Corporate Boards

For any company whose leadership team is asking about blockchain — payments, supply chain, tokenization, and competitive positioning. Board briefings, vendor evaluation, and strategic roadmaps.

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For Federal Contractors
Government Contractors

Companies holding existing federal contracts who need blockchain capability to satisfy CMMC supply chain integrity, FSMA 204 traceability, or DoD provenance requirements appearing in contract language.

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For Cannabis Operators
Cannabis & Regulated Industries

Cannabis MSOs and operators navigating banking, payments, seed-to-sale compliance, and multi-state licensing — with blockchain solutions to the industry's most acute infrastructure problems.

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// Infrastructure & Ecosystem
The Blockchain Stack We Navigate

Satoshi Firm works across the entire enterprise blockchain ecosystem. We know these teams, evaluate their products, and recommend the right infrastructure for each client engagement. Select infrastructure partners are disclosed to clients.

Blockchain Ecosystem Partners
// Vendor-agnostic advisory by policy · Select infrastructure partners are disclosed to clients
◆Operating Since 2014◆Corporate Treasury Strategy◆Token Creation & Tokenomics◆Stablecoin Design & Issuance◆RWA Tokenization◆MTL / MSB Licensing◆FinCEN Compliance◆SPBD Framework◆SEC / CFTC Strategy◆Top Blockchain Attorney Network◆Operating Since 2014◆Corporate Treasury Strategy◆Token Creation & Tokenomics◆Stablecoin Design & Issuance◆RWA Tokenization◆MTL / MSB Licensing◆FinCEN Compliance◆SPBD Framework◆SEC / CFTC Strategy◆Top Blockchain Attorney Network
The Problem We Solve

Why Companies Struggle
with Blockchain Adoption

Every board is hearing the same question. Very few have anyone in the room who can answer it honestly — without a vendor agenda, a conflict of interest, or a knowledge gap.

The Three-Layer Problem
FIG. 01 The Three-Layer Problem — Hype vs. Reality · No Internal Expertise · Regulatory Risk
01
Hype vs. Reality

Blockchain has been oversold for a decade. Most companies can't distinguish genuine operational opportunity from noise. Without a guide who has lived it from the inside, the cost of the wrong decision compounds every quarter.

02
No Internal Expertise

Hiring a full-time blockchain strategist costs $150K–$300K annually. Most companies can't justify it yet — but they can't afford to navigate licensing, compliance, and vendor selection without someone who knows the landscape.

03
Regulatory Paralysis

MTL, MSB, FinCEN BSA, SEC token classification, CFTC jurisdiction, SPBD pathways, state licensing — the regulatory surface area is enormous. One wrong move is existential.

Industry Verticals — In Detail

Five Industries.
One Common Thread.

Deep domain knowledge in the sectors where blockchain creates the most immediate, measurable business value — with direct operational experience in each.

Industry Verticals
FIG. 02 Industry Verticals — Corporate · Government · Agriculture · Logistics · Cannabis
01
General Business & Corporate Boards
Executive education, strategic assessment, vendor evaluation, board-level briefings
Most Common

For companies where the board is asking about blockchain but nobody in the room has operational answers, Satoshi Firm provides a Board Blockchain Briefing — a 90-minute executive session that cuts through the noise. No vendor pitches. No hype. A direct assessment of what blockchain means for your specific industry, what your competitors are doing, and what decisions need to be made now versus watching for 12-24 months. We work with companies across financial services, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and professional services.

Board Blockchain Briefing90-minute executive session with industry-specific pre-work. Polished presentation with one-page leave-behind.
Vendor EvaluationIndependent evaluation of blockchain vendors pursuing your company — no conflict of interest.
Strategic RoadmapTop 3-5 blockchain opportunities with prioritization, complexity, and risk ratings.
Competitive IntelligenceAnalysis of what your sector is implementing and where first-mover advantage exists.
02
Government Contractors
Companies holding existing federal contracts who need blockchain capability
DoD / Federal

Federal blockchain initiatives are accelerating across DoD, GSA, USDA, and civilian agencies. Defense contractors, food service providers, logistics firms, and IT services companies are increasingly evaluated on supply chain integrity, traceability, and provenance — all areas where blockchain is the documented solution. Satoshi Firm advises private companies that already hold federal contracts and need to add blockchain capability to satisfy these requirements or win their next option year. We are not pursuing federal contracts ourselves — we are the blockchain expert these contractors bring in to fulfill their existing obligations.

CMMC 2.0 Supply ChainBlockchain-based part provenance satisfying DFARS 252.246-7008 and CMMC supply chain security requirements.
FSMA 204 TraceabilityFor food service contractors with USDA or military dining contracts requiring electronic traceability.
Federal Initiative AlignmentMapping blockchain capability to federal procurement requirements across DoD, GSA, USDA, and civilian agencies.
Contract Vehicle StrategyPositioning blockchain capability within existing GWAC, IDIQ, and BPA vehicles for option year renewals.
03
Agriculture & Food Supply Chain
FDA FSMA 204 traceability, ESG compliance, farm-to-table provenance, commodity payments
High Growth

FDA FSMA Section 204 mandates electronic traceability records for high-risk foods. Blockchain provides the tamper-evident audit trail that satisfies FDA requirements while enabling real-time contamination recall response and consumer-facing provenance verification. For agricultural cooperatives and exporters, stablecoin payment rails solve the cross-border payment problem that has plagued commodity trade for decades.

FDA FSMA 204 ComplianceBlockchain-based traceability satisfying Key Data Elements and Critical Tracking Event requirements.
Commodity Trade FinanceTokenized warehouse receipts and letters of credit with smart contract release triggers.
ESG & Carbon TraceabilityVerified carbon sequestration tracking and ESG disclosure infrastructure for institutional buyers.
Cross-Border PaymentsStablecoin settlement eliminating FX risk, correspondent banking costs, and 3-5 day delays.
04
Logistics & International Trade
Cross-border payments, trade finance, freight documentation, multi-party data sharing
High Growth

International logistics involves dozens of counterparties, multiple currencies, paper-based documentation, and settlement delays that impose enormous costs. Blockchain-based trade finance, smart contract-enabled freight payments, and digital bill of lading infrastructure are transforming the sector. Tim's AutoVid export business operated across 15+ countries — direct experience with international payment friction informs every logistics recommendation.

Digital Trade FinanceTokenized letters of credit and smart contract-based payment release on delivery confirmation.
Cross-Border SettlementStablecoin-based international settlement eliminating correspondent banking and FX costs.
Multi-Party DocumentationShippers, carriers, customs, banks, and buyers sharing verified, immutable records.
Cargo ProvenanceIoT-integrated blockchain tracking with smart contract insurance triggers.
05
Cannabis & Hemp Operators
Banking, stablecoin payments, seed-to-sale compliance, multi-state operator infrastructure
Specialty Vertical

The cannabis industry operates with a fundamental banking infrastructure problem that blockchain directly solves. Federal restrictions leave most operators managing cash, paying premium fees for limited processing, and exposed to compliance risk. Stablecoin payment infrastructure, combined with proper state licensing, eliminates cash dependency. Satoshi Firm has been engaged with cannabis-adjacent blockchain since 2013 — including founding HempCoin (THC), one of the first cannabis-focused blockchain projects ever built.

Stablecoin PaymentsUSDC-based POS and B2B payment rails that bypass banking restrictions while maintaining full compliance audit trails.
Seed-to-Sale TraceabilityImmutable blockchain records satisfying state BCC, MED, and OLCC requirements with cross-state data portability.
Banking AlternativesEvaluating Hypur, Safe Harbor, PaySign, and blockchain-native alternatives for dispensary banking.
Multi-State MTL ComplianceMoney transmitter mapping, payment processor licensing, and interstate commerce structure.

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Core Competencies

Expertise That Runs Deep

Not generalist advice dressed up with blockchain vocabulary. Operational knowledge built from direct participation across every market cycle since 2013.

Foundation — Protocol & Architecture
Blockchain Architecture & Stack Selection

Understanding which blockchain stack is right for your specific use case is not a simple question. Layer 1 networks offer maximum decentralization. Layer 2 solutions deliver throughput and cost efficiency. Private chains give enterprises control over data access without sacrificing auditability. The wrong choice creates technical debt that is expensive to unwind. Satoshi Firm evaluates your transaction volume, counterparty trust requirements, regulatory posture, and integration complexity — then maps the right architecture before a single vendor is engaged.

Ethereum / EVMLayer 2 RollupsHyperledger FabricSolanaPolygonAvalancheR3 CordaPrivate ChainsCosmos IBCZK Proofs
Licensing & Registration
MTL & MSB Compliance

Money Transmitter Licenses are required in most states for any business transmitting value. MSB registration with FinCEN carries BSA obligations including AML programs, SAR filing, and CTR requirements. We navigate which licenses apply, which states require them, and how to structure operations to minimize compliance surface area.

MTL State MappingFinCEN MSBBSA AML ProgramsBitLicense NYDFPI California
Digital Asset Payments
Payment Gateway Integration

Stablecoin and crypto payment rails are now operationally viable for B2B and increasingly B2C. USDC, USDT, and emerging CBDC infrastructure offer settlement finality and cross-border efficiency that legacy rails cannot match. We map the right payment stack to your revenue model and regulatory jurisdiction.

USDC / USDTStripe CryptoBitPayCoinbase CommerceCBDCOn/Off Ramps
Tokenization & Securities
RWA Tokenization

Real World Asset tokenization is the most significant enterprise blockchain opportunity in the current cycle. Tokenizing receivables, real estate, commodities, or carbon credits creates liquidity, programmability, and auditability that traditional instruments cannot provide. Architecture must account for legal wrapper structure, token standards, transfer restrictions, and SPBD compliance.

ERC-3643ERC-1400SecuritizeTokenySPBD Framework
Supply Chain & Traceability
Immutable Data Structures

Blockchain-based supply chain creates tamper-evident audit trails from source to destination. FDA FSMA 204 mandates, DoD CMMC supply chain integrity, and ESG disclosure obligations are all driving adoption. Implementation spans public chains, private consortiums, and hybrid architectures.

IBM Food TrustVeChainGS1 StandardsOriginTrailFSMA 204CMMC
DeFi & Protocol Strategy
DeFi Integration

For enterprises considering DeFi integration — treasury management, yield strategies, liquidity provision, or protocol-level partnerships — we provide clear-eyed analysis of smart contract risk, regulatory exposure, counterparty considerations, and operational implementation requirements.

Treasury DeFiLiquidity PoolsSmart Contract AuditYield StrategyDAO Structure
Treasury & Token Services

Premium Engagements —
Where Execution Matters Most

For companies ready to move beyond strategy into execution. These engagements bring our deepest technical and regulatory expertise to the most complex blockchain decisions a business can make — corporate treasury allocation, token design, stablecoin issuance, and tokenizing real-world assets.

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Service 01
Corporate Treasury Strategy
// CFOs · Treasurers · Boards

For companies adding Bitcoin, Ethereum, or stablecoins to corporate balance sheets. We design the treasury policy framework — allocation strategy, custody architecture, accounting treatment, board governance, and risk management — that satisfies institutional discipline while capturing digital asset upside. Following the playbook of MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Block — but tailored to your specific business.

Treasury allocation strategy & policy framework
Custody architecture (qualified custodians, MPC, multisig)
Accounting treatment under GAAP / IFRS
Board governance & investment committee structure
Risk management, hedging, & rebalancing rules
Connection to specialized legal & tax counsel
Project-based engagement · Custom scope
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Service 02
Token Creation & Tokenomics
// Founders · Product · Strategy

For companies launching utility, payment, or security tokens. We design the full token architecture — economic model, supply schedule, distribution mechanics, vesting structures, and regulatory classification — built on lessons from founding HempCoin in 2013, one of the first 30 blockchains ever created. Every token decision affects regulatory exposure. We get those decisions right the first time.

Token economic design & sustainable supply mechanics
Distribution structure (sale, airdrop, vesting, lockups)
Regulatory classification & Howey Test analysis
Chain selection & technical architecture
Smart contract specification & audit coordination
Legal structure connection (SAFT, Reg D, Reg A+)
Project-based engagement · Custom scope
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Service 03
Stablecoin Design & Issuance
// Payments · Banking · Platforms

For companies launching their own stablecoin or building stablecoin infrastructure. We design the issuance pathway — reserve structure, redemption mechanics, audit framework, regulatory classification, and partnership structure — that satisfies institutional and regulatory standards. Stablecoins are the most important blockchain primitive of this cycle. The infrastructure decisions made now will compound for a decade.

Stablecoin architecture & reserve design
Banking partner identification & structure
Reserve attestation & audit framework
Redemption mechanics & liquidity strategy
MTL / MSB licensing pathway
Issuer counsel connection (national specialists)
Project-based engagement · Custom scope
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Service 04
RWA Tokenization
// Real Estate · Commodities · Receivables

For companies tokenizing real-world assets — real estate, commodities, receivables, carbon credits, private credit, or alternative investments. We architect the legal wrapper, token standard selection, transfer restrictions, custody pathway, and SPBD compliance for security tokens. Real World Asset tokenization is the single largest enterprise blockchain opportunity of this cycle.

Asset class evaluation & tokenization fit analysis
Legal wrapper structure (SPV, trust, fund)
Token standard selection (ERC-3643, ERC-1400)
Transfer restriction & whitelist enforcement
SPBD pathway analysis for security tokens
Securitize, Tokeny, Polymath platform evaluation
Project-based engagement · Custom scope

These engagements are where the highest-stakes blockchain decisions get made. Treasury allocation, token design, stablecoin architecture, and RWA structure shape years of regulatory exposure and business outcomes. We get them right the first time.

Technology Infrastructure

Six Layers — From Foundation to Application

The vendor and protocol landscape is vast, fast-moving, and full of conflicts of interest. Satoshi Firm is vendor-agnostic — we evaluate your requirements first, then recommend the right infrastructure.

Six Layer Technology Stack
FIG. 03 Enterprise Blockchain Technology Stack
Layer 01 — Foundation
Custody & Key Management

Institutional-grade custody is the foundation of any enterprise crypto program. Options span qualified custodians, self-custody with HSM hardware, MPC key management, and hybrid models.

FireblocksBitGoAnchorage DigitalCopperMPC WalletsHSM Hardware
Layer 02 — Data
On-Chain Data & Oracles

Smart contracts require external data — price feeds, compliance triggers, supply chain events, KYC verification. Oracle networks bridge real-world data to on-chain logic.

ChainlinkPythThe GraphBand Protocol
Layer 03 — Payments
Payment Rails & Settlement

Stablecoin payment rails offer T+0 settlement, programmable payment logic, and cross-border efficiency that ACH and wire infrastructure cannot match.

Circle USDCTetherBridge.xyzZero Hash
Layer 04 — Compliance
KYC / AML / Monitoring

Blockchain analytics, on-chain KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring platforms enable compliant digital asset operations at scale.

ChainalysisEllipticTRM LabsJumioPersona
Layer 05 — Tokenization
RWA & Smart Contracts

Tokenizing real-world assets requires legal wrapper structure, token standard selection, transfer restriction enforcement, and SPBD compliance pathway planning.

ERC-3643SecuritizeTokenyOpenZeppelin
Layer 06 — Application
Supply Chain, Logistics & Traceability

The application layer is where blockchain becomes visible to your customers, regulators, and counterparties. Supply chain traceability, trade finance automation, cross-border payment execution, and compliance reporting all live here.

IBM Food TrustVeChainGS1OriginTrailBaseline Protocol

Satoshi Firm provides vendor-agnostic advisory by policy. Every recommendation comes with a written rationale. Select infrastructure partners are disclosed to clients.

Regulatory & Compliance

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

The regulatory surface area for blockchain spans five federal agencies, 50 state licensing regimes, and multiple international frameworks. Getting this wrong is not a fine — it is an existential event.

Regulatory Landscape
FIG. 04 U.S. Regulatory Landscape — Federal Agencies · State Licensing · SPBD Framework
SEC
Securities & Exchange Commission

Token classification, securities offering compliance, Howey Test analysis, custody rules, and the SPBD special purpose framework for digital asset securities.

CFTC
Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Commodity classification of Bitcoin and Ether, derivatives jurisdiction, swap dealer registration, and oversight of digital asset trading platform structures.

FinCEN
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

MSB registration, Bank Secrecy Act obligations, AML/KYC program design, suspicious activity reporting, and Travel Rule compliance.

OCC
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

National bank crypto custody guidance, stablecoin reserve requirements, fintech charter considerations, and bank partnership compliance.

OFAC
Office of Foreign Assets Control

Sanctions compliance for digital asset transactions, wallet screening, blocked person protocols, and cross-border payment filtering.

SPBD — Special Purpose Broker-Dealer

The SEC's Special Purpose Broker-Dealer framework allows registered entities to custody digital asset securities under modified net capital rules. For companies building tokenized asset platforms, RWA infrastructure, or security token exchanges, understanding the SPBD pathway is essential strategic knowledge.

State-Level Compliance

New York BitLicense — most rigorous state crypto regime
49-state MTL mapping with varying thresholds
California DFPI registration for digital asset businesses
Texas / Wyoming — favorable statutory frameworks
Cannabis state payment processor licensing
Federal blockchain initiatives across DoD, GSA, USDA
Track Record

The Record Speaks for Itself

Every credential is verifiable on the public record — on-chain, in court filings, in government contract databases, and in exchange histories.

2014
Operating Since
One of the earliest blockchain consulting firms.
2013
In Crypto Since
Before Ethereum existed.
$60M
Business Built
Real enterprise scale across 15+ countries.
$15M+
Federal Contracts
DoD, Lockheed Martin, NASA MSFC.
2014
Satoshi Firm Founded
One of the earliest blockchain consulting firms. Operating continuously through every market cycle since.
2013
Founded HempCoin (THC)
One of the first 30 blockchains ever built. Fair-launch Layer-1 verifiable on-chain.
2017
Bittrex Exchange Listing
HempCoin listed on Bittrex. Exchange listing publicly documented.
2018
$170-200M Market Cap
HempCoin peak. Verifiable on CoinMarketCap historical data.
2003
DoD & NASA MSFC Contracts
$15M+ in closed federal contracts. Records on USASpending.gov.
2002
AutoVid — Global Operations
Scaled to $60M revenue across 15+ countries over 19 years.
The Advisor

About Tim Renzetti

Tim Renzetti
// Founder & Principal Advisor
Operating Satoshi Firm since 2014
In crypto since 2013
Founded HempCoin — one of first 30 blockchains
$60M international business operator
$15M+ DoD & US government contracts
Lockheed Martin / NASA MSFC IT contract
14,500+ LinkedIn network
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// Sister Brand
Tim is also the founder of SatoshiFund.com — a separate brand platform for institutional digital asset strategy, established 2014. Visit SatoshiFund.com →
// The Differentiator
Two Profiles. One Advisor.

Most crypto consultants are either technically deep but commercially inexperienced — they understand protocols but have never closed a $10M deal or run an international operation. Or they are generalist business consultants who learned crypto recently — they understand enterprise sales but lack the operational depth to evaluate a vendor's claims.

Tim is neither. He launched a blockchain in 2013 before Ethereum existed. He watched every market cycle from the inside — the 2017 ICO explosion, the 2018 collapse, DeFi summer, the NFT era, the 2022 implosion, and the institutional adoption phase now underway. And he built businesses, closed government contracts, and sold complex solutions across 15+ countries. That combination does not exist elsewhere in this market.

// Career Timeline
Built from the Ground Up
2002
Founded AutoVid
Global salvage vehicle export operation scaled to $60M annual revenue across 15+ countries.
2003
First DoD Contract
$15M+ in US government contracts including Lockheed Martin NASA MSFC engagement.
2013
Founded HempCoin (THC)
Fair-launch Layer 1 blockchain — one of the first 30 ever created. Listed on Bittrex.
2014
Founded Satoshi Firm
Established one of the earliest blockchain consulting firms in existence.
Today
Bridging Worlds
Bringing operational crypto depth and enterprise business experience to companies navigating blockchain adoption.
How We Work

The Engagement Process

From first conversation to strategic execution — a structured process that delivers clarity fast, with no surprises on scope or cost.

01
Discovery Call

20-minute free call. We identify your situation, pain points, and objectives. No pitch — just diagnosis.

02
Scope & Proposal

Written scope within 48 hours. Clear deliverables, fixed timeline, and firm pricing. No surprises.

03
Deep Research

We go deep on your industry, regulatory exposure, and the vendor landscape relevant to your use case.

04
Strategic Delivery

Written roadmap, vendor recommendations, regulatory analysis — delivered and walked through.

05
Ongoing Advisory

Most clients convert to monthly retainer. We stay engaged through implementation.

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Tim Renzetti  ·  Founder & Principal Advisor
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satoshifirm.com  ·  Est. 2014