petermccormack
Peter McCormack

https://www.whatbitcoindid.com

I am the King of Bedford

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2024-09-14 04:12:11

We have launched our new podcast, Mr Obnoxious, and our first episode is out - UAPs, Simulation Theory and Consciousness with Matthew Pines.
https://www.mrobnoxious.com/episodes/matthew-pines-uaps-simulation-theory-consciousness-001
Over the next week we will be releasing the following:
- Gavin Sathianathan on the medical Cannabis industry and it's alignment with #Bitcoin
- Anna Chekhovich, covering Putin's Russia, corruption and the need for privacy with money
- Allen Farrington on the broken capitalist system, misallocation of human and financial capital and the need for a sound money standard
Thank you for all the feedback so far, loads of good stuff coming and this is the natural evolution of the show.
Big love 🤘
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2024-09-02 16:36:00

12th Sep ‘24
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2024-09-02 16:29:47

12th Sep ‘24
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2024-09-02 14:03:59

Getting close
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2024-09-01 21:06:33

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It was our women’s side but yes

2024-09-01 19:24:51

Those who know know what a big deal this is
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2024-08-30 12:59:02

Here it is, the final episode of What Bitcoin Did…
The McCormack Show coming soon.
Peace ✌🏻
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/what-bitcoin-did

2024-08-28 13:57:22

The Halving #3 is out, the official match programme for Real Bedford v MK Dons this evening.
- Download here: realbedford.com/programmes
- Buy a physical copy: https://shop.realbedford.com/collections/programmes
Tickets for tonight's game: realbedford.com/real-bedford-w…
Live Stream: realbedford.com/live-stream
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2024-08-28 12:16:44

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New show, same feed, evolution homie

2024-08-28 11:45:56

The studio is ready, Danny's flights are booked, and next week we’ll begin recording episodes for our new podcast.
I wanted to share the reasons behind this shift as many have been asking. Three primary factors influenced this decision:
1. I hate making remote shows—I never want to do them again. These interviews need the intimacy of being in person.
2. Traveling constantly has been detrimental to my health and my family.
3. My commitments here with the football club and local community are growing.
So, the solution was clear: build a studio in the UK and produce the show locally.
We’ve secured a fantastic space in Soho, London, and we’re ready to go but given the limited number of Bitcoin guests available in the UK or those willing to fly in, it’s time to retire What Bitcoin Did.
Our new podcast will be similar in feel but will cover a broader range of topics. While some episodes will focus on Bitcoin (though less frequently), most will explore other interesting topics or people.
Having made nearly 900 episodes covering a wide range of #bitcoin topics and guests, we’re now aiming higher. By diversifying our content and guests, we hope to introduce more people to the concept of sound money through podcast osmosis. If we get this right, it will be a bigger show, if we get it wrong, well we tried.
For a long time I have felt there is a need to get out of the #bitcoin corner of the party. Real Bedford FC was a way of integrating sound money into a traditional business model. CheatCode purposely did not include Bitcoin in the title, so changing the show feels like a natural next step.
Sometimes when stuck in the #bitcoin landscape you can lose site of how other people in the world think, lose empathy for the complexities of the world. I have felt this. I'd come home from spending two weeks with Bitcoiners and be with friends and family locally and notice a distinct difference in how we see the world. As everything feels like it is going to shit, I feel like there is a bigger job to do now.
The Bitcoin podcast landscape is well served, from Marty and Odell to Natalie and Preston, from The Blue Collar guys to Stefan Livera and anyone I haven't mentioned. There’s no shortage of high-quality Bitcoin podcasts.
However, there seems to be some fatigue in the space, with similar guests and topics being revisited. With our new show we want to bring fresh perspectives and ideas, aligning with sound money where relevant—think of the shows we’ve had with the likes of Eric Weinstein and Michael Malice.
On a personal note, I’m need the challenge, test myself wider, get fit and find a good woman. I can't do this travelling all the time.
When I started the podcast my life was a shit show - divorced, coming off drugs, heading towards bankruptcy. I've had an incredible 7 years, travelled the world, made amazing friends and got to live my dream by buying my local football club.
To everyone who has helped us get this far - the guests, the listeners, the sponsors, we could not have done this without you. I am forever in your debt.
I hope you’ll check out the new show and enjoy it, though it may not be for some of you. Regardless, Danny and I will work hard to deliver the best show possible, like we always have.
Roll on The McCormack Show!
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2024-07-31 00:33:36

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Appreciate you listening to my show.

2024-07-30 23:41:11

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Thank you for sharing my podcast and contributing to my Lamborghini.
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2024-07-30 22:51:16

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Alright there loser 😂😂😂

2024-07-30 22:50:19

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I asked it endlessly and nobody gave me a good answer

2024-07-29 21:31:25

Danny and I just wrapped up the final episode of What Bitcoin Did at Bitcoin Park, recording with some of our closest friends in #bitcoin - @npub1cn4…3vle , @npub1qny…95gx and @npub10cx…fcj3, along with special appearances, including my son.
The episode will be released on August 30th. After that, we'll take a week off before launching our new show (the worst-kept secret).
After 7 years, 860 podcasts, countless flights, and visiting about 40 countries, the time is right. Time is precious. I need to travel less and focus on Bedford, the football team, family and bringing to life everything we've discussed over the past 7 years.
I believe we're entering a new era where #bitcoin is a legitimate part of every conversation. Our new show will reflect this, so we’re building a studio in London and evolving the format where #bitcoin is the heartbeat not the headline.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this. I couldn’t have done any of this without the kindness and generosity of so many of you, especially @npub16le…ffxj .
I'm humbled by it all and everyone of you.
Big love ✌🏻
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2024-07-24 00:24:27

And so it is…
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2024-07-23 18:37:14

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God knows why, anyway unblocked

2024-07-22 00:34:07

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What’s your handle?

2024-07-22 00:33:36

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Email me bro, I’ve no idea what you mean - peter@realbedford.com

2024-07-21 23:30:49

Real Bedford has acquired 66.9 BTC for $4,500,420.69 @ avg price of ~$67,220 per #bitcoin .
As of today, Real Bedford HODLs 82.7 $BTC acquired for ~$5.37m @ avg price of ~$64,925 per bitcoin.
15.8 BTC is held in float for football matters, the rest is held in our treasury.

2024-06-05 12:52:27

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Shut up you whiny bitch

2024-05-27 03:49:10

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Glad you didn’t listen then.

2024-05-27 03:48:26

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Couldn’t make it work, doing something in July

2024-05-26 13:14:39

This week I am launching the Bedford Future Fund, a non-profit which will provide grants of up to £5,000 to talented young people in Bedford.
I have seeded it with £51,000 and made two grants already.
Find out more here: bedfordfuturefund.com https://image.nostr.build/3455d59a735edc9435291ec5ae6e32a53fb029e1174e8dcb6777e5f879a4054e.jpg

2024-05-25 20:08:05

New interview with Michael Saylor. I did ask regarding ossification and developer funding.
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-is-forever-money

2024-05-19 19:11:44

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Snore

2024-05-19 18:53:55

Great year for Real Bedford. Ladies won a historic treble and then men won a double.
Roll on next season 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️ https://image.nostr.build/e4e708360a0b09850a796aae750cdadaf361592b86ca10c18cea8fbe86e880d1.jpg

2024-05-04 16:42:07

👀
https://shop.realbedford.com/search?q=third&options%5Bprefix%5D=last https://image.nostr.build/f19e08465c2469b17d0ce9afecc067ca7954a325ff8f4b2a5a3206775e3122bf.jpg https://image.nostr.build/ba7b727d458d76e264f762e703756e0703c9850da8c76aa3f86cebbc40eaee31.jpg

2024-04-16 23:43:56

We did it, we won another league 🏴‍☠️ https://image.nostr.build/61e12f66534a20a1267118ed9b2db97e5fd787be058a4e130d5be1c6bac9f053.jpg

2024-03-19 18:50:25

Something I shared on Twitter, interested in the perspectives here too:
“I want #bitcoin to do three things well:
1. Send
2. Receive
3. Store
Personally, I’m only interested in development which ensures #bitcoin does these three things better, faster and more securely while maintaining maximum decentralisation.
All other use cases to me represent a grift on the #bitcoin system from privileged people who don’t prioritise these three things highly enough.
So many people have worked so hard over the last 15 years to get #bitcoin where it is, battles against so many powerful forces, yet #bitcoin survived.
Now we are degrading the #bitcoin system for non-monetary use cases.
H/t to @GrassFedBitcoin - something we discussed deeply yesterday.”

2024-03-19 05:15:19

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It’s a hotel room

2024-03-19 01:25:05

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Hotel, I wish it was my home

2024-03-19 01:17:45

Just recorded a three hour monster with @npub1wnl…n3wr regarding #bitcoin spam and the mission for good money.
Think that was our longest show ever.
H/t to @npub1s5y…6q7z for the recommendation. https://image.nostr.build/d6008a9fa2fa411c933a3631d51327a8bf8b65306765bc27f52215b35a3016c2.jpg

2024-03-14 14:05:32

CRAIG WRIGHT IS A FRAUD

2024-03-06 17:45:47

Here come the philosophers…
Resistance Money crew Andrew Bailey, Bradley Rettler and Craig Warmke are coming to Bedford for a 🔥 panel.
CheatCode takes place on April 12th and 13th in Bedford, UK.
Tickets: cheatcode.co.uk/tickets
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2024-03-05 18:50:35

Absolutely buzzing that my good friend Jack Mallers is coming to Bedford for our conference CheatCode.
CheatCode takes place on April 12th and 13th in Bedford, UK and features Alex Gladstein, Lyn Alden, Preston Pysh, Natalie Smolenski, Natalie Brunell, Jeff Booth and many more.
Tickets: cheatcode.co.uk/tickets
#CheatCode #Bitcoin #Football https://image.nostr.build/b41f4381cfdf646bdc657da300dbdd049137a4f70efdeb4e49e245d1b47eaf94.jpg

2024-03-04 11:10:32

Bitcoin is eating football https://image.nostr.build/e149ad6fcccd7a575ab9cc3ef8119641ab0237e62a80a8a79bf3af0bde9c4941.jpg

2024-02-20 16:03:58

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Scared of what? I’ve interviewed his brother, Dad and wife.
I’m on holiday lad.

2024-02-20 16:03:06

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He won’t come on mine but I’d listen to anything he does

2024-02-20 16:00:30

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Not right now as I’m out of the country but if you search What Bitcoin Did I have made a few shows previously and will cover it again when I’m back.

2024-02-14 23:02:21

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That’s not what it was about, it was about them trying to tokenise and rent seek everything

2024-02-14 23:01:34

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Thanks for sharing again Jack

2024-02-12 02:57:02

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Beyoncé is in the picture?

2024-02-12 02:02:22

Nice shirt @npub1sg6…f63m https://image.nostr.build/df9548be05fbaa5b189b46a1d1706ab3cb10f2f46cd262049eee554b17d7ba71.jpg

2024-02-09 16:43:37

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It’s madness really

2024-02-09 16:43:05

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Yeah that’s me

2024-02-09 16:37:15

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I had a similar experience with Coinbase years ago. They required you to earn bigger withdrawals over time but you were able to apply for this. Is this similar?

2024-01-29 19:18:01

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Best concert I ever went to was Beastie Boys at Brixton Academy

2024-01-29 19:15:47

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Not really for me. I’m happy to talk to most people but when I invite someone on the show I don’t expect their follow up to be focusing on public humiliation and relishing in it.

2024-01-27 00:23:09

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Pete’s an annoying moron

2024-01-25 15:57:39

My lawyers have just confirmed that Craig Wright has had his final appeal denied by the Supreme Court.
It is over, I won, welcome to law Motherfucker!

2024-01-24 22:05:51

No mercy!

2024-01-22 22:56:17

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Liberal v conservative bitcoining.

2024-01-22 22:55:15

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Actually I had no insight with BlockFi, this was pretty evident when I said on Twitter I was going to take a loan against my Bitcoin and buy a car with the interest, then their interest rates dropped a few days later, I looked pretty stupid.
As I said, the BlockFi contract came to an end and I moved to Ledn a few months before their collapse. I was surprised as much as everyone. I had no idea or insight to FTX taking control of their funds. Luckily many of the BlockFi customers now have been given access to their Bitcoin.
You are right that it is an ad supported business, but what you don’t see are the clients we turn down and there are a lot. You wouldn’t know this, you can only jump to conclusions but I’m sorry, they are not baked in facts.
I always say I will only let clients sponsor if I would use their products. I was a happy BlockFi customer for the length of their contract with us and then I was a happy Ledn customer. Now I’m a happy Ledger customer and have been for the whole time they have sponsored the podcast.
I’m sorry you don’t like the responses but I appreciate that you still listen to my show. Have a nice day fella.

2024-01-22 22:30:08

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I understand people concerned about our Ledger but I have a strong relationship with them and their CEO. We speak regularly and I encourage things. I also consult with others in the industry and Ledger are both important and not going away.
The latest hack was a shitcoin thing, Ledger is a great Bitcoin wallet.

2024-01-22 22:01:25

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Twitter? I come here to discuss things and just find you niche people still insulting me. That’s your critical thinking?

2024-01-22 22:00:13

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I always try and talk to these people. I try and talk about the points at hand and they always revert to insults. It’s almost like they just want to be angry rather than work through thinks. Odd behaviour really.

2024-01-22 19:31:59

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Just being kind and supportive. I don’t need you as a listener, I will cope without that. I just think your arguments are weak, especially when led with insults.
Anyway I tried. Have a nice day fella.

2024-01-22 12:17:18

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You can now watch all four of the films in my Follow the Money Series:
- FTM #1: Bitcoin in El Salvador
- FTM #2: Inflation, The Hidden Tax
- FTM #3: Dear Elizabeth Warren
- FTM #4: Argentina's Inflation Crisis
whatbitcoindid.com/wbd-films

2024-01-22 12:16:45

Now available:
"Follow the Money Part 5 - Lebanon, Life After the State."
Here I travelled to Lebanon to see how the country is rebuilding itself following the collapse of any effective government.
Big thanks to @irisenergyco for sponsoring this film.
https://youtu.be/OwcYCxUv-74?si=FxzGAzW-el1y7i4d

2024-01-22 05:48:05

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I’ve tried to be reasonable and engage on your points but it’s a waste of time trying to do this with someone who only comes with insults and doesn’t actually engage on the points raised.
I hope you find what you are looking for. Have a nice day.

2024-01-21 23:36:29

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Thanks mate. I don’t think some people understand how much we get pulled in different directions from the different political views or ideologies held. We just try and keep our platform open and help people navigate complex topics.

2024-01-21 23:29:55

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If you think everyone who sees the world differently from you sucks you are going to have a tough time.
It is a big complex world. People are from different ages, geographical, cultures, parents, influences. Most arrive where they are from a combination of factors.
There will be no unified thought or monoculture. What I hope is there will be less corporate media influence, separation of government and money and ways of working together better.
Have a nice day.

2024-01-21 23:21:51

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When people have so much hate for some they definitely have hero’s elsewhere.

2024-01-21 23:12:56

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Anarchy-capitalism is an ideology nobody is near. Even Milei as an anarchy-capitalist is having to increase freedom for Argentinians from within the framework of the state.
It’s fine to be idealistic but some people have to get out there and do the work. This is why I appreciate people like Dave Smith and Rand Paul, they understand and play the game but don’t change their convictions.
Most of these little angry people who shout statist this, statist that live in the most free places in the world.

2024-01-21 23:10:28

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Yet here I am having the conversations and here you are with “an opinion”.
As I said, plenty of your heroes agree with me.

2024-01-21 22:52:41

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It’s fashionable with people who have a narrow view of the world. I’m willing to bet a lot of money I’ve been to more countries and spoken to more people than them.
I’ve seen all types of governance, geography and culture. When you travel you develop a broad view rather than narrow.
Age helps too. You get older and wiser.

2024-01-21 22:50:46

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Yes, I have spoken to almost everyone and many of your heroes actually share the same view. Many realise this tips the scales in terms of regulatory protection and adoption.
Again thanks for listening.

2024-01-21 22:49:23

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The fact that you open with an insult and purposely spell my name correctly makes it hard to take you seriously.
If you grow up and want to actually do this seriously feel free to drop me a message or email. Happy to discuss my thoughts.
Either way, thanks for listening.
Just a word of advice, don’t join hate pile-ons, as you get older you’ll look back and probably be embarrassed.

2024-01-21 22:47:23

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I’m pro democracy because everything else is terrible. Many democratic states have fallen to dictatorships. Never seen one fall to anarcho-capitalism.
Freedom is something you fight for. If you listen to my interview with Dave Smith I align with his Libertarian views in that it is best to fight for freedom within the structure of the state.
I hate government now but I know there are things worse and evil. I honestly find the whole “statist cuck” thing boring and childish which is why it doesn’t appear in many conversations as serious.

2024-01-21 22:44:13

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Pretty mature response, appreciated.

2024-01-21 22:42:21

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Not sure, here for two days. We have a meetup tonight.

2024-01-06 13:12:35

The Financial Times #bitcoin New Years Resolution. https://image.nostr.build/0b533b4e1b169d8af5faddd64c25d27f602c1f923dd1075575bb3ba306faacd1.jpg

2024-01-06 13:11:32

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I didn’t ruin anyone’s lives.

2023-12-29 17:43:19

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Only one of those companies sponsors the podcast. Ledger is a great Bitcoin wallet.

2023-12-29 17:19:04

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Oh man, it was hard to stay composed in this one. I nearly burst out crying myself.

2023-12-29 16:01:41

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Thanks for sharing @npub1sg6…f63m, WBD is still missing an appearance from you.

2023-12-29 15:59:51

What an absolute honour it was to interview Fran Finney, the wife of legendary #bitcoin OG Hal Finney.
Hal wrote the first ever #bitcoin Tweet, the famous "Running Bitcoin", which we have on the back of our Real Bedford shirts.
Support Fran in everything she does!
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/running-bitcoin-with-fran-finney

2023-12-03 08:11:06

Looks like @npub1qny…95gx has been down to Ghana too https://image.nostr.build/db2b3f1f348144fb5c081509826a9527321e5de7f8c5cca90719bb4946cd91c7.jpg

2023-11-29 13:50:34

Thinking a lot about our Not Your Keys, Not Your Bitcoin and the reality that for global adoption, most people won’t be able to afford to own UTXOs and transact on the base chain.
That a high fee environment causes many issues for Lightning.
Need to know more about scaling ideas but the big question is, how can anyone who wants to use #bitcoin be fully self-sovereign and not be priced out.
Can you be fully self-sovereign without controlling a UTXO?
Is this possible? Is anyone working on this?

2023-11-16 22:19:32

Interviewed RFK and Vivek today. Got both their takes on #bitcoin.
Both interviews are out next week. https://image.nostr.build/e709994ddd9b4c25c20a732c0ac67cc478d84d567fca076f1cad3cf898923c61.jpg https://image.nostr.build/5892027e3c97aebdb538ceca391457ed6c632f527bcf16f71cafdd102d90c8a8.jpg

2023-11-07 22:53:18

Another good win for Real Bedford tonight, top of the league and a three point gap opened up 🏴‍☠️ https://image.nostr.build/ab4967f3792aa38580a25db4c0ea232354b1051fd9aac83d4d6920bfb2df9437.jpg

2023-11-05 02:53:07

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Maybe we come back and win second half, who knows, not our fault.

2023-11-04 19:41:17

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You really do

2023-11-04 18:39:46

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2, one goes direct and then four playoff for the other one

2023-11-04 18:39:27

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You really do

2023-11-04 18:14:22

RBFC Men’s - Top of the league
RBFC Ladies - Top of the league
LFG 🏴‍☠️ https://image.nostr.build/d224bee46de17ba9494ed84bd50510ea7c34df1258366416c433b6144fc04a82.jpg https://image.nostr.build/6eaf9272851796660bac025d916636d89be26e38916f0f56be5234602d3993e6.jpg

2023-11-01 22:33:38

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They are the first “elite”, were non-league

2023-10-31 12:52:31

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I blame our head of media

2023-10-28 12:51:53

The legend returns to McMullen Park https://image.nostr.build/1ae2c53169922907dc7a327edbb8da5b4892320fdfba0784940c40d3594055be.png

2023-10-28 12:51:19

The legend returns to McMullen Park

2023-10-27 19:27:11

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Yep, these things are really expensive to put on. We’ve tried to balance getting the best guests in while keeping the price as low as possible.

2023-10-27 17:35:22

We will host our largest conference yet on April 12th and 13th April 2024 in Bedford, UK.
With CheatCode, Danny and I are putting our spin on a #bitcoin conference.
Day 1 - We have managed to recruit an amazing group of people to come to Bedford...Lyn Alden, Alex Gladstein, Preston Pysh, Natalie Smolenski, Jeff Booth, en Arc, Natalie Brunell, Allen Farrington, Joe Hall, Max Hillebrand, American Hodl, Matthew Mazinski, Obi Nwosu...
Day 2 - we are taking everyone to McMullen Park, the home of Real Bedford, to watch our final home game of the season, to show the community we have built and see the CheatCode in action.
Anyway, who really wants to watch panels on UTXOs after going to the pub after day 1?
Tickets available here -
https://www.cheatcode.co.uk

2023-10-26 10:15:58

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I’m patient, 2025 is fine

2023-10-24 05:25:55

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Fuck Danny

2023-10-23 03:22:23

Having @npub1a2c…w83a and Natalie Smolenski together is about as good as it gets.
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/are-central-banks-losing-control

2023-10-23 03:16:38

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I hope it stays that way.

2023-10-19 21:47:32

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WBD, I listen to every episode

2023-10-19 21:46:39

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It’s just fashionable for losers

2023-10-19 21:45:59

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God, remind me to avoid you at a party