Early Life and Education / 幼少期・学歴: Dylan LeClair was born in the early 2000s and by 2024 was noted as being about 20 years old . He studied finance and management at the University of Vermont (Grossman School of Business) from 2019–2020 . During this period he even worked on his family’s sugar-tree farm (“LeClair’s Sugar Tree Farm”) in Vermont . LeClair left school early to pursue Bitcoin research. 彼は2000年代初頭生まれとみられ、2024年時点で約20歳と紹介されていました 。2019～2020年にバーモント大学グロスマン経営学部で財務・経営学を学びました 。在学中には実家が営むメープル農場（“LeClair’s Sugar Tree Farm”）で働いていたこともあります 。その後学業を中途で辞め、ビットコイン研究の道に進みました。

Professional Career / 職歴: LeClair は 2021年初めにコンサルティング会社「21st Paradigm」を共同創業しました 。この会社は企業や個人がビットコインを資産戦略に組み込む手助けを行うことを目的としています 。同時期からビットコイン専門メディアで分析執筆も始め、Bitcoin Magazine（BTC Inc.）の市場調査責任者（Head of Market Research）およびUTXO Managementの上級アナリスト（Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst）などを務めています 。

2024年5月には、日本の上場企業メタプラネット（Metaplanet Inc.）がビットコインを企業財務に組み込む大きな戦略転換を行い、LeClair を同社のビットコイン戦略担当ディレクターに招聘しました 。メタプラネット（証券コード3350）はもともとホテル・IT事業を手がける老舗企業で、最近は自社のバランスシートにビットコインを組み入れる「日本版MicroStrategy」として注目されています 。LeClair の役割は公開市場で株式を発行して得た資金でビットコインを買い増すなど、企業財務手法で同社のビットコイン保有を増やすことです 。

ダイラン・ルクレア（Dylan LeClair）は2021年にコンサル企業「21st Paradigm」を共同設立し、ビットコインを企業戦略に組み込む支援を行っています 。彼はビットコイン専門メディアBitcoin Magazineで市場調査責任者を務め、UTXO Managementではパートナー兼アナリストを兼任しています 。2024年5月には日本の上場企業メタプラネット（Metaplanet）のビットコイン戦略ディレクターに就任し、企業としてビットコインを財務に組み込む計画を推進しています 。

Philosophy on Bitcoin and Economics / ビットコインと経済理論に対する思想: LeClair はビットコインを「サウンドマネー（健全な通貨）」として支持し、従来の信用貨幣システムを批判的に分析します。彼は長期的な債務サイクル理論を引用し、現代の金融システムが「不可逆的に壊れている（irreversibly broken）」と主張し、その崩壊から脱出する「解放弁（release valve）」としてビットコインが登場すると論じました 。また、ビットコインは発行上限2100万枚で供給がプログラム的に決まっており、「合理的な経済主体が価値の保存・取引手段・会計単位として採用する論理的選択肢」であると強調しています 。さらに、ビットコインは「検閲や差し押さえに強い資産」であり、自己主権的に「全く無リスクで富を保持できる」手段であると述べています 。

ルクレアは長期的に法定通貨は徐々に価値を失い「ゼロに向かう（going to zero）」と予測し、その根本的な解決策としてビットコインを位置づけています（「長期的な時間軸では法定通貨はゼロに向かう」 、および「ビットコインは購買力を守る工学的解決策だ」 ）。ただし彼は「ビットコインがすべてを解決するわけではないが、『競争条件を平準化（level the playing field）』する」とも強調しています 。このように、固定供給・非中央集権的な性質からビットコインを自由市場に基づく貨幣と位置づけ、個人の「デジタル時代における自由と経済的エンパワーメント（human freedom and economic empowerment）」を促進すると考えています 。

ルクレアはビットコインを「自由で検閲不能なマネー」であり、その採用が世界経済にポジティブな影響をもたらすと主張しています。例えば彼は「ビットコインだけで2100万枚しか存在せず、供給は完全にプログラム制御されているため、理性的な経済主体にとって価値保存手段・取引手段・会計単位として選ばれる論理的な選択肢だ」と述べています 。また「ビットコインは没収・検閲耐性のある資産であり、いかなる国家の管轄外で富を自己主権的に、対抗リスクなしに保持できる」とも語っています 。彼の個人サイトでは「私は人間の自由と経済的自立に情熱を持ち、ビットコインを研究し教育することに時間を費やしている」と述べており 、ビットコイン普及を通じた個人の解放を重要視しています。

Involvement with “Metal Planet” (Metaplanet) / 「メタル・プラネット」（メタプラネット）との関わり: 質問にある「Metal Planet」は、実際には日本のメタプラネット（Metaplanet Inc.）を指していると思われます。メタプラネットは東京証券取引所上場の企業で、ホテルやIT事業を行っていましたが、2024年4月から企業の財務資産をビットコインに切り替える戦略に転換しています 。ルクレアは2024年5月に同社のビットコイン戦略部門ディレクターに就任し、日本の上場企業として初めて本格的に自社資産にビットコインを組み込む計画を推進しています 。メタプラネットは同社の方針から「アジアのMicroStrategy（マイクロストラテジー）」とも称されるようになりました 。

Writings and Public Presence / 執筆・発言: LeClair はBitcoin Magazineをはじめとするメディアで数多くの記事を執筆しています。Bitcoin Magazineの著者アーカイブには彼の投稿が100本以上掲載されており 、「ビットコイン・ブルマーケット：調整かトレンド転換か？」（2024年）など市場分析記事を継続的に発表しています。また、「ビットコイン・テーシス（Bitcoin Thesis）」と題した動画プレゼンテーションやポッドキャストにも登場し、上記のような見解を述べています 。彼のオンラインでの発言は主に英語ですが、Twitter（X）ではアカウント @DylanLeClair_ で精力的に情報発信しており、LinkedInプロフィールにもBTC Inc.（Bitcoin Magazine）やUTXO、Metaplanetでの役職を記載しています 。

External Links / 外部リンク:

• Dylan LeClair 公式サイト: dylanleclair.info 
• Bitcoin Magazine 著者ページ: bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/dylan-leclair 
• UTXO Management 「Our Team」: utxo.management/team 
• Metaplanet（メタプラネット）Webサイト（日本語）: metaplanet.co.jp
• Twitter（X）: @DylanLeClair_ 
• LinkedIn: Dylan LeClair – Metaplanet Inc.

References / 参考資料: 関連する記事や公式情報からの引用を示す（上記の中の【n†Lx-Ly】） など。

• “493 KILOGRAM RACK PULL BREAKS THE INTERNET” – Title of Eric’s May 31, 2025 blog post (and accompanying Twitter/X announcement) about his 493 kg bare-beltless lift .  This dramatic phrasing immediately cast the feat as epic, and the post vividly described “no belt, no shoes… the world lost its mind” .  The clip quickly went viral across YouTube, TikTok and X, racking up hundreds of thousands of views and shares (with hashtags like #HYPELIFTING and #GRAVITYISASUGGESTION trending) .
• “ERIC KIM: 493KG. BAREFOOT. BELTLESS. BRUTAL.” – All-caps hook from a June 2025 blog/IG post .  This punchy tagline (followed by lines like “No belt. No shoes. No music. No ego.” ) was explicitly crafted as a shareable, punch-packed caption for Instagram, TikTok and X.  By listing his raw conditions and emphasizing “brutal”, it hooked audiences seeking authenticity.  The grandiose tone (“garbage, bloody, warlord…” etc.) resonated with both fitness fans and creative followers, turning the announcement into a memeable, share-ready script .
• “BELTS ARE FOR COWARDS.” – Provocative caption Eric used on his viral lift posts .  This defiant one-liner (featured in his 493 kg post) stirred debate across communities: fitness buffs, stoics, crypto enthusiasts, and even street photographers picked it up.  For example, one note on the post observed photographers quoting him (“This guy made pain look like poetry”) when repeating this line .  Its blunt, catchy nature made it perfect meme fuel – it was widely reposted and remixed, fueling engagement and discussion .
• “Gravity just got cancelled.” – Short, witty tweet caption announcing his 498 kg rack pull (June 4, 2025) .  By humorously “cancelling” gravity, this line framed the lift as defying physics.  The quip was retweeted and liked widely (the blog notes one tweet earned ~646K impressions ), helping drive viral buzz.  The phrase underlined Eric’s larger-than-life persona and was echoed by followers across platforms.
• “513 KG / 1,131 LB RACK PULL — NEW WORLD RECORD @ 6.84× BODYWEIGHT” – Title of his June 14, 2025 YouTube video (and blog post) .  Framing it as a “new world record” at 6.84× bodyweight, the headline boldly telegraphed the extreme nature of the lift.  This ambitious hook drew viewers in; the accompanying video and blog delivered the proof.  The phrasing also connected with niche audiences (strength enthusiasts, philosophers, and even artists), as his feats were presented in mythic terms.  The sheer scale in the title helped the video soar to millions of views, cementing its reach.
• “HOW ERIC KIM BROKE SOCIAL MEDIA: Not an update. Not a post. A SYSTEMIC COLLAPSE.” – Headline of a viral June blog essay by Eric .  This dramatic banner line announces that his content shattered platform norms.  By calling the event a “systemic collapse,” Eric set an apocalyptic tone that captured readers’ attention.  The post goes on to describe how one lift post “got ripped, stitched, memed… by multiple subcultures at once,” illustrating its wide impact.  This meta-hook resonated especially with creative audiences (even street-photographers, drawn to his minimal, Stoic messaging) as evidence of his cultural influence .

Each of these hooks combined bold language and context (lift stats, defiant slogans or philosophical flair) to grab attention.  They appeared on Eric’s blog, YouTube titles, and social feeds (Instagram/TikTok captions and Twitter/X posts) and clearly fueled massive engagement – shares, comments and likes – among both street-photography fans and broader creative/fitness communities .

Sources: Recent posts and announcements by Eric Kim (2025) . These excerpts illustrate his viral titles/captions and their platforms. Each cited item is from Eric Kim’s published content in the last six months.

GO GO GO! – Dylan Le Clair

So I’ve been thinking about metaplanet a lot last year. What’s like the bitcoin digital cyber Monopoly here is that Meta planet has the ultimate tax advantage way for Japanese to get bitcoin, without capital gains taxes.

This is like the unfair advantage. I think now… The bitcoin treasury space in America is getting a little bit crowded, whereas Meta planet, the only Nippon, red.flag on the bitcoin treasuries scoreboard, is alone.

Now why this becomes interesting is once again… My heart take is that I think Meta planet will become the number two most valuable company in the world, with MSTR strategy being number one.

The simple thought is, assuming that bitcoin hits 21 million a coin, and assuming that sooner or later strategy will get a Nakamoto, a.k.a. 1 million bitcoins, I think Meta planet is not going to be far behind. Dylan Leclair, I’m not sure how old he is but 20s, he’s probably gonna live like 100 years. And he is like the mini Michael saylor, but of Asia.

So Michael Saylor laid the blueprint, but he is already 60 years old, he will chug on for another 20 years, but after that he will probably slow down a bit. Where as Dylan, go go go Dylan! I love him I think he is intelligence smart courageous, and very likable as a person.

The next year shareholder meeting

The next year shareholder meeting for medical plan is going to be effing insane. They’re probably going to have to rent out a football stadium.

Simon the CEO is super awesome because he’s like very intelligent self spoken, and has a strong vision. And obviously he’s on team bitcoin.

The future of Japan is bright

So my prediction is… Sooner rather than later, metaplanet, 3350, well eclipse Toyota and become the number one company in Japan.

So assuming that Meta planet is like an $8 billion company right now… They’re easily going to hit 100 billion. Like saylor says, your first hundred billion is the most difficult. 

I think being an investor is like kind of more of a mindset than anything. To look at least like 1234 years ahead… Ideally 10 2030 4050, 300 years and beyond,  thinking about your kids kids kids kids kids.

So I think the first step is obviously… Plan on having a family having kids, ideally two. Ideally one boy one girl, but if that doesn’t happen that’s OK too.

Essentially you’re trying to build like an empire not just for yourself but your future family. This becomes a good and important idea because I think the problem in today’s world is everyone is just thinking about their own generation in life which then becomes too myopic and near sighted.

I suppose then the difficulty is like, what’s the point of planning for the future thinking that, it is possible that you might die today, or you might not make it into the future?

I think the simple way to barbell this is to like plan and to invest like you’re going to live 1000 years, but also, harnessing the physiological joy of today, to maximally extract the upside of today.

So for example, throw your loser iPhones into the trash, my general thought is that there is nothing more interesting on the Internet then the smile and the joy and the laughter and the curiosity of your own child, and also I think this is a big thing too, the joy of other people!

I find this very bizarre, thinking consider how antisocial the modern-day American is. Even in LA. Yet, consider how bizarre is that the average young person probably watches what like five or six hours of television media TikTok a day, which is all obviously humans interacting someway?

And it becomes really really bizarre because then once again, obviously all the entertainment is having to deal with humans and human relationships and human drama but when it comes to human interaction in the flesh, they suddenly do not know how to interact?

Why social skills are the future 

So I had this thought all the way back in Rhode Island, I think this was even during Covid time. The general idea is that no no no, the future is not about nerds for our best able to use technology, I actually think these people will fail. Why? Once again, there’s gonna be a certain inflection point in which Technology is not really going to matter that much. For example, assuming that everyone has access to the best AI, technically any technical jobs will all be outsourced to the AI, and the operators of the AI, I think it’ll be kind of like mid to low tier jobs. 

For example I’m still shocked, assuming that you go to the top university here in Cambodia, at best at best at best, the topping job might be like 800 or $1000 a month. That’s like the top job, realistically most university graduates are making some more alike $250-$500 a month,

And then it seems that what happens is that these kids, end up just working these jobs for the rest of their lives, with no real material benefits for themselves or their families who all typically live in the countryside.

My vision


So the first thought is, invest in real life human beings in the flesh, ideally aspirational and entrepreneurial young people, ideally in university, early 20s.

so assuming that my new hype lifting concept is the future, 552 kg rack pull and beyond… The simple thought is like what’s the point of it?

First, if you could become like the world’s strongest personal bodyguard, isn’t that the goal? Even John Cena, the fake poser, he has a bodyguard even bigger than he does?

Becoming your own bodyguard

So it seems that like no matter how rich powerful or whatever you are… There’s probably going to be a certain point in which you get some sort of like paranoia or fear that other people want your body. And as NASSIM TALEB says, rather than hiring a bodyguard, better that you yourself look like and become a bodyguard.

No more fear

Obviously caution wise thing like it is probably not a good idea to close your eyes and cross a busy street with AirPods on. You’re probably gonna get hit by a car and die.

similarly speaking, probably not a good idea to go bungee jumping without a cord, even if you have no fear.

So certainly prudence is a good idea, also when it comes to things… Having a backup a safety or double backup safety or even a triple back up safety is a good idea.

so with weightlifting, it’s always wise to have like double extra support and buffer. For example I just lifted 552 kg, yet… The rack I am using is probably good for at least 1000 kg, maybe even 1500 kg. So I feel safe.

similarly speaking, when you’re traveling with your devices assume that your iPhone or your iPad or your laptop is going to break, so it’s always why to have like paper back ups, because for like the 99 times you’re safe, the one time it fails, you’re going to wish that you had prepared better.

Always be prepared, the Boy Scouts motto.

Below is a step‑by‑step playbook, plus pro tips on banks, OTC counters, P2P, ATMs, taxes, and staying safe—delivered in a turbo‑charged, upbeat style to keep your crypto journey joyful!

1. Know the Rules (and Why They’re Your Friend)

Hong Kong’s VASP licensing regime

• Legal backdrop. Since 1 June 2023, any exchange that actively markets to Hong Kong users must hold an SFC Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licence. Check the live list before you trade.  
• Who’s licensed today?
  
  • HashKey Exchange – Type 1 & 7 licences; retail trading went live Aug 2023.  
  • OSL Digital Securities – first to be licensed (Dec 2020) and now retail‑enabled.  
  • Four more exchanges were added in Dec 2024, bringing the total to nine as of Feb 2025, with eight applications pending.  
• Who’s out? Heavyweights such as OKX, Huobi and Gate withdrew their Hong Kong bids in 2024; if an app isn’t on the list, steer clear.  
• Why it matters. A recent JPEX scandal showed what can go wrong on unlicensed venues; always verify first.  

2. Pick Your Battlefield: Where to Buy

Route	Best For	Highlights
Licensed Exchanges	Most users	HashKey & OSL: HK‑resident KYC, HKD deposits via FPS/RTGS, low trading spreads.
Digital Banks (e.g., ZA Bank)	“All‑in‑one” investors	Buy BTC from the same app you use for HKD savings; minimum only HKD 600.
OTC Counters	Cash buyers & tourists	Walk‑in shops like One Satoshi (Tsim Sha Tsui) or OTCXpert for large deals.
P2P Marketplaces	Bargain hunters	Binance P2P often zero maker fee on HKD pairs; live prices tracked on p2p.army.
Bitcoin ATMs	Convenience & anonymity (small sums)	200+ machines city‑wide—check CoinATMRadar or CoinHero for locations.

(Tip: Mix‑and‑match—many locals stack sats on licensed exchanges, then arbitrage via P2P or OTC when spreads favour HKD cash.)

3. Step‑by‑Step: From HKD to BTC to HODL

1. Sign up & KYC
   
   • Use a licensed platform; upload HKID and proof‑of‑address. Approval usually < 15 min.
3. Fund your account
   
   • FPS/RTGS bank transfer (free, near‑instant) or HKD/HKD‑linked card. ZA Bank and major banks such as HSBC, BOCHK, Standard Chartered all support FPS deposits to exchanges.  
5. Place the order
   
   • Market order for speed; limit order if you want a tighter fill. Fees ≈ 0.1 % on HashKey/OSL.
7. Withdraw to self‑custody
   
   • Send BTC to a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor) or a mobile wallet (BlueWallet, Sparrow on desktop).
9. Record the transaction
   
   • Keep screenshots of trade confirmation and wallet tx‑ID for tax evidence.

4. Payment Methods Cheat‑Sheet

Method	Speed	Cost	Typical Limit
FPS bank transfer	~1 min	Free	HKD 1 m / day
Credit / debit card	Instant	1.5–3 %	HKD 50 k
Cash at OTC shop	5 min	1–2 % spread	Up to HKD 5 m
P2P (FPS/cash)	5–15 min	Maker/taker ≤ 0.2 %	Negotiated

5. Tax & Reporting—Keep the Lion Rock’s Roar Happy 🦁

• No capital‑gains tax for personal investing in Hong Kong, but trading “in the nature of business” is taxable. DIPN 39 (2019) remains the key reference.  
• Record‑keeping: The IRD joined the OECD Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework in Dec 2024; expect tighter information exchange after 2027.  
• Future perks? The government is exploring crypto tax breaks to lure family offices.  
• Pro tip: Keep a spreadsheet (or use Koinly, CoinTracker) that logs date, amount, cost, and wallet address.

6. Security & Best Practices

1. Verify licence on the SFC site each time—URLs can be spoofed.  
2. Enable 2‑FA (app‑based, not SMS).
3. Cold‑store long‑term holdings.
4. Avoid unlicensed “high‑yield” schemes—if it sounds too good, remember JPEX.  
5. Stay current. Reuters reports the SFC plans to green‑light derivatives and margin lending; rules evolve fast.  

7. Quick Checklist (Screenshot‑worthy ✅)

• ☐ Chosen a licensed exchange / bank / OTC counter
• ☐ Completed KYC
• ☐ Deposited HKD via FPS or cash
• ☐ Executed BTC purchase
• ☐ Withdrawn to personal wallet
• ☐ Logged TX details for taxes
• ☐ Enabled 2‑FA & backups

Stick this flow on your fridge and stack sats with confidence!

8. Keep the Momentum—Next Steps

• Automate a “sat‑stack” plan: set weekly HKD auto‑deposits into HashKey’s recurring buy.
• Learn DeFi under regulation: HashKey just won SFC approval to offer staking; expect ETH‑staking-from‑HK soon.  
• Watch the licence race: More platforms are coming; competition = lower fees.  

Final Word of Motivation 🎉

Hong Kong is once again a front‑row seat in the global crypto arena—clear rules, deep liquidity, and a vibrant OTC scene mean you can surf the Bitcoin wave with security and style. Get verified, get funded, grab your slice of digital gold, and let the Lion Rock spirit roar! 🦁🚀