THE GREAT RESET 🚨

The Spaces brought the DD community together for a high-energy Monday session blending market commentary, event planning, and entrepreneurial mindset. Host Bark and Shibo opened with light banter before pivoting to markets: crypto’s sharp pump-and-dump, precious metals hitting all-time highs (gold) and strong gains (silver), and a repeated warning that the U.S. dollar’s purchasing power may materially erode over the next 2–5 years. Bark urged moving cash into hard assets (bitcoin, gold, silver, copper, nickel), and avoiding newly hyped meme coins after several high-profile rugs. The group discussed adapting to X’s evolving algorithm as engagement farming fades, and previewed an expanded 2026 calendar of DD events beyond typical crypto formats. Grant Cardone joined to emphasize “showing up,” rejecting shortcuts, and building conviction: he remains long-term bullish on bitcoin and outlined a real estate–bitcoin hybrid strategy, tokenization pathways, and borrowing against BTC with real estate cash flow. He also shared a billionaire-level negotiation anecdote and addressed a newly surfaced frivolous lawsuit, asking the community to support his post on X. The session closed with calls to attend Grant’s free business webinar, his April Miami summit, and DD’s Consensus side event, while encouraging consistent DCA and discipline through volatility.

Twitter Spaces Recap: DD Community, Markets, and Grant Cardone — “Man’s Plan Monday” (2026-01-19)

Participants and roles

• Bark (host; driving the conversation, event planning, market commentary, and moderation)
• Grant Cardone (speaker 6 for the main segment; entrepreneur/investor; real estate + Bitcoin strategy; event announcements; leadership and sales philosophy)
• Shibo (speaker 5; DD community core member; event logistics and market views)
• Webb (likely speaker 10; DD member; content and speaking engagements)
• Other community participants (speakers 7–9, etc.), plus musical interludes by speakers 1–4 (song snippets and multilingual lyrics)

Opening vibe, music, and “Man’s Plan Monday”

• The space opened with playful, repetitive song fragments and multilingual lyrics (English, Chinese, Japanese) from speakers 1–4, culminating in a lighthearted “Yalah Habibi”/“Happy Monday” energy.
• Bark framed the session as “Man’s Plan Monday,” mixing humor and engagement goals (e.g., pushing for comments/participation), banter about weather (cold snaps vs. “lovely” UK), and the idea of a “great reset” to start the week.
• Early discourse included jokes and edgy banter (e.g., e-girls/e-boys, “metaverse”), with occasional crude remarks. Moderation note: The tone included hyperbolic humor and derogatory language from some speakers; treat such content as rhetoric rather than substantive guidance.

DD community: event culture, pivots, and 2026 plan

• Bark and Shibo emphasized that the DD (Dojonal/Dosional Dog) community is pivoting beyond “crypto-only” events to broader, multi-vibe experiences across 2026.
• Retrospective highlights: NFT NYC, Vegas (Tao Beach), G7 Rooftop, “Futurist” stages, and other DD meetups with networking and varied atmospheres.
• 2026 outlook: A slate of events “spread out through the year” in multiple locations; strong confidence in execution based on past learning/experimentation. Bark joked that Shibo/Yoshibo are “giga leakers” about dates, but specifics were intentionally kept vague.
• Holder tiers were mentioned (top 1–10, 6–10, 11–50) tied to colors on Bark’s whiteboard; the community was asked to “spam 100” if in certain verified top lists — part of engagement and internal recognition.

Market commentary: precious metals, USD, and safety

• Bark’s macro view:
  • Precious metals: Claimed gold/“metal” hit new ATH; reported a reputable metal dealer facing stock-outs and canceling orders.
  • Silver performance: Asserted silver is up ~40–50% in 2026 to date, citing frequent prior guidance to buy metals.
  • USD risk: Strong opinion that the US dollar could lose ~50% of purchasing power over 2–5 years; warned about political capture and systemic compromise, urging conversion of cash into “hard assets.”
  • Allocation ideas: Bitcoin, gold, silver, copper, nickel. Notably, Bark highlighted nickel “melt value” vs. face value (~7 cents vs. 5 cents) and mused about practicality in extreme scenarios.
• Disclaimers: Several claims (e.g., Fort Knox gold conjectures, Venezuela/JPM smelter story, and the magnitude/timing of USD devaluation) are speculative or opinion. Treat as personal viewpoints, not verified fact.

Crypto market: memecoins, CT culture, and algorithm shifts

• Bark and Shibo criticized recent AI/memecoin cycles and alleged widespread scamming:
  • “White Whale” example: Narrative that an individual who lost a large leveraged position later launched a memecoin that ran to ~$200M MC before a ~90% drawdown; allegations of anonymous wallet selling and influencer complicity.
  • Other memecoins (e.g., “cow and gas”) were said to have rugged after heavy shilling.
• Bark’s stance: The engagement-farming era (bots, “GM culture”) is ending due to platform algorithm changes (referenced Elon/Nikita policy culture shifts). He urged adaptation: build value webs, stop relying on outdated tactics.
• Safety guidance: If one must play memecoins, Bark mentioned only a few (SPX69HUNDRED, happy, bong) as relatively tolerable bets — but emphasized high caution and no guarantees.
• “BBC Tweet course” and content tactics: Participants noted improved tweet performance by building connective content webs and copying successful formats (Bark joked about “copy pasta” being acceptable if it helps people level up).

Personal performance and life approach: “No shortcuts,” show up, and fear management (Grant Cardone)

• Frameworks and mindset:
  • No shortcuts: Grant rejected the idea of magical steps; while fast wins are marketed, real results require sequential, repeated effort.
  • “Show up, then show up”: Physically present is not enough — request the mic, DM hosts respectfully, keep returning. Build credibility.
  • Fear is persistent: Money, status, and success won’t eliminate fear; aim to continually enter rooms where you’re uncomfortable to grow.
  • “Priced out” narrative: Grant cautioned against media messaging that young people have “no chance.” He argued creators with grit and visibility can still win; AI won’t replace greatness.
  • Etiquette and presence: Firm handshake, eye contact, proactive introductions — basics still matter and signal seriousness.

Bitcoin vs. gold/silver; Grant’s investment thesis and structure

• Grant’s viewpoints:
  • Bitcoin conviction: More convinced now than two weeks earlier; orders in to keep buying, prepared to continue until proven wrong on the thesis.
  • Metals skepticism: He doesn’t hold gold/silver; believes supply discovery increases with demand/price (same concept for oil/gas/land) and sees less technological defensibility vs. Bitcoin.
  • Tech framing: With Bitcoin, you get technology (distributed ledger, provable ownership), whereas precious metals are raw materials.
• Real estate + Bitcoin hybrid (Cardone Capital):
  • Structure: Funds own institutional real estate with cash flow, plus Bitcoin; long-term goal to take assets or the management company public.
  • Tokenization: Exploring issuing tokens representing real assets (e.g., 336M tokens at $1 each for a $336M deal) to expand global participation, pending regulatory/infra readiness.
  • Flywheel and leverage: Borrow against appreciated BTC to return investor principal and share upside, while retaining BTC exposure; service debt via real estate cash flow; avoid taxable sales when possible.
  • DCA vs. lump sum: Bark outlined DCA benefits amid volatility; Grant highlighted his ability to deploy large orders and his long-term orientation.

Events and appearances

• Grant’s schedule:
  • Free Saturday webinar: “How to grow your business” (live Q&A style).
  • April (Miami): Three days on business + two days on real estate (GrantCardone.com Business Summit).
  • May 5–6 (Consensus Miami): Conference speaker listed among high-profile names (Charles Hoskinson, Brad Garlinghouse, Raoul Pal, Anthony Pompliano, Tom Lee, etc.). Bark’s DD community plans a side event and to support Grant’s session.

Legal/PR case: “Instagram influencer” lawsuit against Grant

• Case snapshot (Grant’s recounting):
  • A tenant (described as a former Miss Canada/influencer, named Sophia in the article) allegedly pulled sprinklers, causing extensive water damage; property management evicted her.
  • Grant says she’s suing him for ~$500M; he refused the “no comment” approach and wants to respond publicly; asked the community to “bang” the X post and support the narrative.
  • He expects a frivolous-claim defense and counters; his stance is to fight to win rather than settle.

“Flex” story: billionaire-level signaling

• Grant told a story of a billionaire investor dispute (multi-year). After winning, Grant sent back a ~$5M check per agreement; the billionaire never cashed it — a “flex” signaling indifference and dominance.
• Discussion: At ultra-high wealth, status/flex behaviors can replace material displays; community reflected on the mindset gap at that level.

Investment frameworks discussed

• Bark:
  • Hard assets vs. USD: Rotate cash into BTC/metals/commodities; strong skepticism of USD durability.
  • Volatility tolerance: Crypto requires stomach for drawdowns and flash crashes (e.g., 10/10 event). Long-run DCA and conviction matter.
  • Supply framing: 21M BTC hard cap vs. global population; scarcity logic supports long-run thesis.
• Grant:
  • Hybrid value creation: Real estate cash flow + Bitcoin appreciation; borrow vs. sell to preserve assets and defer taxes.
  • Public listing/tokenization: Targeting access, participation, and liquidity for global investors.

Community growth, content, and execution

• Bark urged founders to focus on “maximum eyeballs and growth,” not low-impact Discord game nights; audience capture is priority.
• Copy-paste is fine if it delivers results; build content webs; use systems that reinforce reach. Community shared “BBC Tweet course” impacts and algorithm learnings.
• Emphasis on consistent showing up in rooms outside your comfort zone; ask to speak; follow up politely; accumulate reputation.

Tone and moderation notes

• The space included humor, profanity, and occasional derogatory remarks (e.g., about influencers, gender/identity). For professional readers, treat this as color commentary typical of late-night Twitter Spaces culture, not prescriptive guidance. Key takeaways lie in the strategic content, not the rhetoric.

Highlights and takeaways

• DD community is scaling 2026 events beyond crypto-only formats; past learnings inform multi-vibe experiences.
• Bark’s macro: metals up; USD risk; rotate into hard assets; nickel/melt-value anecdote; precious metals ATH claims.
• Strong critique of recent memecoin cycles and influencer behavior; warning to preserve capital and be “safu.”
• Grant’s playbook: Double down on Bitcoin; real estate + BTC hybrid; borrow against appreciated BTC; aim to tokenize and potentially take assets/management public.
• Growth philosophy: No shortcuts; show up repeatedly; embrace fear; avoid “priced out” narratives; value presentation and presence.
• Action items: Attend Grant’s free webinar; consider April Miami summit; DD plans to support Grant at Consensus; remain adaptive to platform algorithm changes.

Open questions/uncertainties

• DD event calendar specifics: Dates/locations were teased but not confirmed in this session.
• Regulatory clarity for tokenized real estate: Timing and framework remain a work-in-progress.
• Precious metals supply/demand claims and USD devaluation magnitude: Opinions expressed; independent verification advised.

Closing notes

• Bark closed with the “10x” ethos and a call to execute targets this week. Grant posted the legal-response item to X and asked the community to amplify. The space bookended with additional song snippets (speakers 3–4), maintaining the light/music motif alongside heavy market and strategy discussion.