<p><strong>Michael MacDonald</strong> is an author, investor, and builder focused on how value, trust, and infrastructure evolve during periods of systemic change. He has been active in the precious metals space since 2010 and entered the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem in 2012, studying the intersection of hard assets, digital settlement, and monetary power.</p><p> </p><p>In 2012, he wrote <em>The Silver Bomb</em>, an Amazon bestseller that examined structural stress inside paper markets well before metals and crypto entered the mainstream conversation. His work blends market mechanics, technology, and long-cycle thinking rather than short-term speculation.</p><p> </p><p>Michael is also the founder of <strong>HitZero</strong>, an AI music platform exploring proof of authorship, ownership, and value in a world shaped by artificial intelligence and blockchain rails.</p><p> </p><p><em>The Silver Canary</em> reflects his ongoing work at the edge of finance, technology, and culture—mapping where signals appear first, how systems quietly shift, and what comes next.</p>
