In the future, everyone will be famous for 15Mb
David G.W. BirchDigital identity, digital money, digital diligence
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 495 | Founded | 5 years ago | Last Issue | 45 hours ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
dgwbirch.substack.comLatest Issues
Faking Real Fake Leadership
Dateline: Manchester, 2nd July 2026.
The almost inevitable news that Meta is building a “photorealistic” AI-powered 3D Mark Zuckerberg will surely set in motion an unstoppable trend for Silicon Valley CEOs. Your own personal Elon Musk is j...
Prediction Markets, Assassination Markets and Robert Walpole
There is a good probability that identity is the new money.
Dateline: Woking, 25th June 2026.
Back to Fungibility, Again
Dateline: Copenhagen, 17th June 2026.
Last month, a cross‑chain bridge linked to a protocol called Kelp DAO was exploited and the attackers (presumed to be the North Korean hacking outfit Lazarus) got away with something the region of $300...
Hands Up! Give me all your Seed Phrases!
Dateline: Amsterdam, 4th June 2026.
I never bought the “be your own bank” line. The average person (e.g., me) lacks the persistent competence necessary to manage the keys to their own vault. And when those keys are gone, so is the money....
What AIs Want
Dateline: Budapest, 28th May 2026.
In our 2025 paper “Digital banking in the artificial intelligence era: Strategies for serving nonhuman customers” in the Journal of Digital Banking, Kirsty Rutter of Lloyds and I wrote that while AIs were...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for In the future, everyone will be famous for 15Mb.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 68 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Author and advisor on digital financial services, recognised thought leader in digital identity, global keynote speaker and @Forbes contributor. Book Dave for your next event here: https://dgwbirch.com/contact/
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for this newsletter?
You can find recent issues that have been published by this newsletter on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does this newsletter have?
To see how many people subscribe to this newsletter, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in this newsletter?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch this newsletter as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like this newsletter?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact this newsletter using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to this newsletter?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like this newsletter. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact this newsletter?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.