GOLD AND TIME
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources GOLD AND TIME Why the history of one of humanity’s oldest assets is measured not in years, but in eras Publication Date: September 30, 2026 Introduction. Before Human Time Existed Before humans began…Read More
GOLD WITHOUT THE STATE
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Gold Retains Its Function Regardless of Who Issues the Money Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Introduction. Who Stands Behind Value Almost every financial asset is tied to someone else’s obligation. A bank deposit…Read More
THE GOLD WE HAVE ALREADY MINED
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Division Why the Largest Source of Future Gold May Not Be Underground Publication Date: September 1, 2026 Introduction. An Unusual Resource Most natural resources pass through the economy only once. Oil is extracted and burned. Gas…Read More
THE COSMIC ORIGIN OF GOLD
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why the Metal That Changed the Course of Civilization Existed Long Before Earth Itself Publication Date: 15 August 2026 Introduction. Before Earth Existed Before gold became money, a reserve asset held by central banks,…Read More
SCARCITY AS A SOURCE OF VALUE
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Scarcity Alone Does Not Create Value Publication Date: August 1, 2026 Introduction. The Most Common Economic Misconception One of the most widespread explanations for gold’s high value is the claim that its worth…Read More
GOLD AND HYDROGEN
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why the Oldest Metal Is Becoming Part of the Energy Systems of the Future Publication Date: July 15, 2026 For thousands of years, gold has remained a symbol of stability and permanence. Civilizations measured…Read More
GOLD AND ELECTRICITY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Digital Civilization Is Increasing Its Dependence on the Oldest Metal Publication Date: July 1, 2026 Introduction. The Paradox of the Digital Age When most people think of gold, they usually picture bullion bars,…Read More
GOLD AND IRREVERSIBILITY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Humanity Never Stops Returning to Gold Publication Date: June 15, 2026 Introduction. The Paradox of Gold Throughout human history, thousands of goods, resources, and technologies have acquired tremendous value and later disappeared from…Read More
GOLD AND THE VELOCITY OF MONEY
MACKGOLD | OBSIDIAN CIRCLE Department of Strategic Geopolitics and Natural Resources Why Monetary Expansion Alone Does Not Determine the Price of Gold Publication Date: June 1, 2026 Introduction. The Error of Linear Liquidity Perception In modern financial analysis, the growth of the money supply is…Read More
LIQUIDITY AND GOLD
How Capital Flows Shape the Price of the Metal Publication Date: May 15, 2026 Introduction. Price as a Function of Capital Movement Following the analysis of money, trust, real rates, and measurement structures, the next level of understanding emerges: the price of gold is formed…Read More