TEXITcoin: My Fourth Contribution to the Crypto Industry
My journey in cryptocurrency began over a decade ago, and it has been one of steady learning, problem-solving, and a deepening conviction that blockchain technology can deliver the most honest form of money the world has ever seen—decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash that empowers individuals rather than institutions.
It all started for me in 2012 when I created the original Bitcoin commemorative coin. This was a physical, copper-colored token designed to give Bitcoin a tangible identity. At the time, cryptocurrency felt abstract and intangible to most people, so I wanted to bridge that gap by creating something you could hold in your hand. It became one of the most recognized physical representations of Bitcoin (though widely counterfeited), and it marked my first real entry into the space. That project sparked my interest and showed me the power of combining digital innovation with something concrete and accessible.
By 2017, I had become more deeply involved as I saw one of the biggest challenges facing crypto: security vulnerabilities. Hackers, lost private keys, and exchange bankruptcies were causing people to lose their assets constantly. That's when I launched Cold Storage Coins (CSC). These were physical coins—minted in copper, silver, or gold—with built-in wallet features for secure offline storage. The idea was simple but powerful: a bridge between the digital world of crypto and the physical world of durable, tamper-resistant objects. Holding your private keys in something solid and offline gave users real protection and peace of mind in an otherwise risky environment.
My next step was Bevis.sg, a Blockchain Enabled Verification and Information Service. This platform used IPFS for decentralized file storage combined with blockchain timestamping to create permanent, immutable records for important digital documents. It acted like a digital notary—providing verifiable proof of existence, ownership, and integrity without depending on centralized authorities. This project built on my growing understanding of blockchain's potential beyond just currency, showing how it could ensure trust and permanence in records that matter.
Watching the broader crypto industry evolve—or, in many ways, devolve—over the years was eye-opening.
What started as a promise of true decentralization with Bitcoin had shifted toward centralization, high fees, and a departure from the core idea of peer-to-peer money. Exchanges became gatekeepers, projects centralized control, and the original vision got lost. That's when I decided to act. Drawing from everything I'd learned—the physical accessibility of commemorative coins, the security focus of CSC, the verification strength of Bevis.sg—I created TEXITcoin (TXC).
TEXITcoin is my effort to bring cryptocurrency back to its roots: honest, decentralized money built for practical use. It's a layer-1, proof-of-work blockchain mined exclusively in Texas, with a fixed supply of 353 million coins distributed over 138 years for long-term stability. It emphasizes fast, low-cost transactions, community education, and independence. In many ways, it's Bitcoin 2.0—but with a Texas twist, rooted in values of self-reliance and transparency.
This path—from giving Bitcoin a physical face, to securing assets offline, to preserving digital truths, and finally to launching a full cryptocurrency—has been about progressively understanding and applying blockchain's promise. TEXITcoin represents the culmination: a project dedicated to educating people on sound money and empowering communities through technology that truly serves them. I'm proud of this journey and excited about what TEXITcoin can achieve. If you're interested in honest money and decentralized finance, I invite you to explore it further.