By: Nangyal (HIRE ME)
In the year 2030, the world as we know it was forever changed, not by a new currency, revolutionary technology, or advanced AI, but by something far more unexpected – jellybeans.
It all started when a small startup in the heart of Silicon Valley, JellyCo, introduced the world’s first “Hyper-Jellybean,” a candy so delicious and addictive that it created a global stir. The candy, infused with a special formula of sweet and sour flavors, was like nothing anyone had ever tasted before. People couldn’t stop eating them, and demand skyrocketed.
But, as with all new inventions, there were those who sought to profit off the chaos. In an unprecedented move, JellyCo announced that they would be releasing the Hyper-Jellybean as a new form of currency – the JellyCoin. This move led to an economic upheaval as global financial markets, once ruled by cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, suddenly found themselves in a battle against the irresistible power of jellybeans.
The Jellybean Economy
By 2035, the JellyCoin had become a dominant currency, with nations adopting it as a standard for trade. Banks began offering savings accounts in jellybeans, and the stock market was no longer measured in traditional assets but in the value of jellybean stocks. Major corporations scrambled to create their own proprietary jellybean flavors, each one more bizarre and exciting than the last. “RoboJelly” – a jellybean that could calculate your future based on your tastes – became the most popular.
However, the Jellybean Wars had begun. Countries, once allies, now found themselves at odds over jellybean supremacy. The United States, long a leader in tech, found itself battling with a coalition of countries in Europe, South America, and Asia to control the global jellybean supply. In what became known as the “Sweet Deal” negotiations, world leaders signed treaties over the distribution and trade of Hyper-Jellybeans, but tensions remained high.
The Rise of the Jellybean Cartels
As with any booming industry, there were those who took advantage of the chaos. Underground jellybean cartels emerged, smuggling rare flavors and controlling the flow of jellybeans in and out of countries. These shadowy figures – known only by their aliases such as “Captain Licorice” and “Sour Berry” – became legends in the dark underworld of the jellybean economy.
The Final Confection
By 2040, things had reached a boiling point. With the discovery of a new, top-secret jellybean ingredient known as “X-Flavor,” wars erupted across the globe. The X-Flavor jellybeans were said to be capable of enhancing human intelligence to such a degree that consumers could outsmart AI systems. Everyone wanted a taste.
The Great Jellybean War ended when a group of doctors (yes, doctors!) – ironically the least likely candidates for military leadership – stepped in. These forward-thinking medical professionals, having studied the addictive qualities of jellybeans, proposed a peace deal: A worldwide Jellybean Council, where all countries could collaborate to create the perfect flavor, and a singular, harmonious global economy could finally form.
