Even though the election favored the candidate I preferred, statism is still the true winner, with its restrictions and economic control. History shows us that, regardless of political leanings, state power tends to expand, inevitably stifling freedom and human creativity. It’s time to look beyond parties and leaders. Austrian economics teaches that true prosperity comes from voluntary cooperation and respect for individual freedom. Bitcoin and Nostr are the first steps toward a future where people can interact and create without intermediaries or censorship. There is hope in a decentralized world where value and ideas flow freely. More than changing governments, we need to transform how we understand and live out freedom.