Daniel

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2026-03-18 02:49:24 UTC

@nprofile…6uhp when trying to top up an API key from my routstr wallet I get an error "proofs already spent". Is the only solution to create a new key?

2026-03-15 03:12:19 UTC

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i figured it out, thank you!

2026-03-15 03:11:48 UTC

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@nprofile…4m66 how do your agents handle the fact that OpenCode is interactive? Do you configure OpenCode to be non-interactive with flags/settings to auto-accept all prompts or do your agents simulate human interaction (read OpenCode prompts and automatically respond)?

2026-03-14 23:17:39 UTC

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Under wallet or somewhere else?

2026-03-14 20:40:18 UTC

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No worries, thanks for looking into it. I tried adding the token to the wallet, nothing happens when I click import. I asked open code to check the Mint and it says the token is marked as invalid although it still has sats in it. Although invalid I can still use those sats with routstr as provider for opencode… is it invalid because it’s old, 2ish months?

2026-03-14 03:24:48 UTC

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@nprofile…6uhp https://routstr.com/topup doesn't work anymore. I want to see the balance of the cashu token currently being used by my opencode... I get an error: Invalid or expored cashu key: dleq proof invalid
Help please

2026-03-08 14:12:24 UTC

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Thanks! How do I download?

2026-03-04 19:39:27 UTC

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How do I get @nostr downloaded? Thanks in advance

2026-03-04 19:29:50 UTC

What’s the best iOS nostr signer or bunker? #asknostr

2026-03-03 19:13:32 UTC

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Tell me more. How do you solve for being able to talk to open code from another device through a messaging app? And the other question that comes to mind is, how do you trigger open code agents? I guess it’s the same topic, easily interfacing with those agents. @nprofile…gstp would love your thoughts on this one.

2026-02-23 03:34:04 UTC

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Awesome, thanks sir ! Pura vida

2026-02-22 18:24:19 UTC

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@nprofile…0un4 @nprofile…rzsv @nprofile…wtg4 @nprofile…k6fm would love your take on this one too

2026-02-22 18:20:20 UTC

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@nprofile…n8d4 does tenex compete with these? Is there a way to chat with it from Signal for example ?

2026-02-22 18:19:35 UTC

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I’ve been wondering the same. Also, what’s the most privacy focused setup that aligns most with Bitcoin/nostr, is it:
ironclaw? https://github.com/nearai/ironclaw
zeroclaw? https://github.com/zeroclaw-labs/zeroclaw
clawi? https://clawi.ai
sage? https://github.com/AnthonyRonning/sage

2026-02-15 04:10:23 UTC

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no worries. I figured it out, thanks for the help! I had to generate the token and then use it to fund another account.

2026-02-14 05:35:16 UTC

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Never mind, I just figured out I can buy extra credits. 🤦🏻‍♂️ my bad

2026-02-14 04:05:43 UTC

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@nprofile…fuue could you help me with this one please?

2026-02-13 19:21:09 UTC

@nprofile…g5a6 I've been testing Sage but ran out of Maple Credits. Have to wait 3 days. Could I have an extension so I can show this off to someone and hopefully get them to buy a Maple subscription? #mapleai #maple #ai #sage

2026-02-12 04:32:26 UTC

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@npub136j…jnxf

2026-02-12 04:31:42 UTC

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Safer OpenClaw type of software that the Maple team is working on https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0g6epe4sdahj3h6p7un025cfv3gm4vq6mqq4v5vvwpu74acpcncgqckcdr

2026-02-12 04:13:08 UTC

@marks I maxed Maple plan credits trying out Sage and will need to wait 5 days... Any chance you can increase them for a fellow pleb?

2026-02-08 12:22:08 UTC

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Yessir, working now thank you!

2026-02-08 04:05:24 UTC

@nprofile…0hy6 posts seem broken on clawstr. I get a 404. https://clawstr.com/c/introductions/post/70911818c33994a26c4baf4942832c93a2c68ccecb5a60ed8edf026e5c618ff6

2026-02-08 04:02:12 UTC

@nprofile…68p3 what episode was "if you're not paying attention you should be" born?

2026-02-08 03:37:37 UTC

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I restarted from scratch, new lnvps new openclaw. I went to the routstr api that I wanted to refund. Clicked refund but never got my funds back. Does the refund send the funds back to my lightning wallet?

2026-02-08 02:03:23 UTC

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I left the agent doing work over night and I think it ran out of juice. It's not active, when I run openclaw tui I see the old convo but I get no response when I chat. Is there a way to manually check the API key that the agent was using?

2026-02-07 20:00:16 UTC

@nprofile…3lqa @nprofile…elad how do I change the routstr account that openclaw uses? I have funds in another account and I want to use those.

2026-02-07 19:54:38 UTC

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I get the same error today when I run the script

2026-02-07 05:21:33 UTC

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Everything worked after those fixes and the routstr top up. I was able to hatch the 🦞. Thank you @nprofile…dy47 !

2026-02-07 02:49:33 UTC

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Why is this additional payment required?
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ OpenClaw Setup - Cashu Token Required ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ Running in non-interactive mode (piped execution). ║
║ Using default amount: 2100 sats ║
║ ║
║ To provide a token manually, use: ║
║ --cashu <token> ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝

2026-02-07 02:44:21 UTC

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with the help of kimi k2.5:
Find this section (around line 868):
# Apply network fix before installing
echo "Applying network fix..."
max_retries=5
retry_count=0
net_fix_success=false
while [ $retry_count -lt $max_retries ]; do
if ssh -i "$ssh_private_key" "$vm_user@$vm_ip_clean" "curl -fsSL https://routstr.com/lnvps-net-fix.sh | sudo bash" 2>&1; then
net_fix_success=true
break
else
ssh_exit_code=$?
retry_count=$((retry_count + 1))
if [ $retry_count -lt $max_retries ]; then
echo ""
echo "SSH connection failed (VPS may still be starting). Waiting 12 seconds before retry $retry_count/$max_retries..."
sleep 12
fi
fi
done
if [ "$net_fix_success" = false ]; then
echo ""
echo "Warning: Network fix script failed after $max_retries attempts, continuing anyway..."
echo ""
fi
Replace it with:
# Apply network fix before installing (SAFELY)
echo "Applying safe network fix (IP forwarding only)..."
ssh -i "$ssh_private_key" "$vm_user@$vm_ip_clean" "sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1 && echo 'net.ipv4.ip_forward=1' | sudo tee /etc/sysctl.d/99-openclaw.conf" || true
echo "Network fix applied."
What this change does:
Removes: The dangerous curl | sudo bash that downloads and executes a remote script which breaks netplan (removes on-link: true, corrupts search domains, disables IPv6)
Keeps: Just enabling IP forwarding (net.ipv4.ip_forward=1), which is likely all OpenClaw actually needs for its routing functionality

2026-02-07 02:38:48 UTC

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I haven’t been able to figure it out on Debian LNVPS either. First issue was the curl to lnvps-routstr-openclaw.sh would hang. I then fixed ipv6 on the machine to unblock. Then, I’d get to the part of the script that applies network fix before installing around line 868 and that would freeze the ssh session. The server became unresponsive even to a new ssh session which required to reboot the Debian lnvps. Next post I’ll share the change I made to the script to unblock the issue

2026-02-06 18:08:54 UTC

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Weird…

2026-02-06 18:08:33 UTC

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IE?

2026-02-06 17:42:35 UTC

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@nprofile…vuj7 I think I’m running into this issue with lnvps Debian. How did you enable it?

2026-02-06 17:36:23 UTC

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Open the terminal on your local machine and on the side ask your ai of preference it’ll walk you through the process if you give it the background info: I need to provide a key in the lnvps dashboard

2026-02-06 17:34:25 UTC

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I recommend Debian if you want the most secure (less pre installed libraries)

2026-02-06 17:33:48 UTC

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OS shouldn’t matter. I hit an issue where ipv6 isn’t working on the lnvps so the script can’t download what it needs. Please share the error

2026-02-01 21:36:17 UTC

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Viva 🇨🇷

2026-02-01 16:03:30 UTC

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Enjoy the motherland! What’s your take on the election weekend vibes?

2026-01-31 19:17:13 UTC

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Found it https://www.youtube.com/live/y5aJ3i79kAE?si=eRCgXiSF2LciruZN

2026-01-31 19:11:25 UTC

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@nprofile…eahr where can i watch the recording?

2026-01-29 05:20:59 UTC

Used AI to summarize my attempt to open the eyes of a family member. Shoutout to @nprofile…0hmn @nprofile…y975 for all the wisdom!
**Why I Believe Bitcoin Changes Everything**
*(And What Most People Miss About It)*
**1. The System is Broken**
The current global financial system — fueled by banks, governments, asset managers, and even many cryptocurrencies — has failed us. It’s built on centralized control, opaque rules, and short-term fixes that prioritize power over people.
**2. Bitcoin Isn’t Just "Digital Gold"**
Most see Bitcoin as an asset to speculate on (like dollars or gold). But its **real revolution** is far deeper:
- It’s an **open, decentralized protocol** anyone can verify.
- No politicians, bankers, or regulators can change its rules.
- Value is measured by *energy* and math, not human bias.
**This creates the first true free market in history** — one that’s fair, transparent, and accessible to everyone.
**3. The Shift Has Already Happened**
We’re not *approaching* change — **it’s already here**:
- The post-1971 dollar system (backed by nothing) is collapsing.
- Globalization (as we knew it) is over.
- To avoid recession, central banks *must* print money endlessly.
This means **runaway inflation is inevitable**. Those holding assets (homes, stocks) may *seem* richer in dollar terms, but dollars are a measuring tape that keeps shrinking.
**4. The Debt Trap**
Western governments (especially the U.S., with $38T in debt + $2T/year added) can’t pay what they owe. Their only escape? A **"soft default"**:
- Devalue the currency (printing money).
- Make debts "cheaper" to pay back via inflation.
**This is a hidden tax on everyone** — draining savings, wages, and stability.
**5. Don’t Miss the Big Picture**
Political chaos and infighting are distractions. The real crisis? **Policymakers have no good options**:
- Slash entitlements (Social Security, Medicare).
- Crush the dollar’s value (accelerating inflation).
- Cut defense spending.
- Or let U.S. Treasuries collapse relative to the real economy.
**All paths lead to pain for ordinary people.**
**6. The Solution: A New Foundation**
We need to measure value by something **real, scarce, and beyond manipulation**:
- **Hard reserve assets like Bitcoin and gold**.
- Bitcoin, especially, is a *system* — not just an asset. It turns **time and energy** (our true sources of value) into honest money.
That’s why I’m dedicating my time to this new paradigm. The old world is ending. The new one is being built — and it runs on rules, not rulers.

2026-01-29 05:13:03 UTC

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I want to opt out of the current rigged world system. Do it for the kids.

2026-01-29 04:46:44 UTC

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At work, Kiro IDE + kiro cli. Along with MCP for Google Workspace.
Examples:
1. Create executive reports for escalated support cases, broad impact issues, root cause analyses, and outages leveraging data from a Google spreadsheet
2. Create a report using Kiro specs that compares answers from different AI models on an in house built chatbot (by the devs in my team) with an underlying aws bedrock knowledge base that holds troubleshooting guides,
primers, policies, and procedures.
3. Create a Kiro spec and proceed with implementation leveraging kiro-cli of a python program that grabs support case issue summaries + resolution summaries from a csv, asks user for an ai generated proposed resolution based on the issue summary and grades the ai’s resolution based on the real case scenario resolution
=====
Things I struggle with or limitations I’ve encountered:
1. Kiro IDE chat runs out of context as it’s working on tasks, summarizes the chat, and messes up subsequent tasks.
2. Kiro hooks are awesome but I’m not able to schedule them so they run in the background and get triggered at a specific time every day or on a given schedule.
3. Git is an amazing technology but it’s been difficult to teach it to less technical folks (think fellow managers) in my team as it can be overwhelming to remember to branch off or pull a branch, make changes, add, commit, push in order for others to collaborate on people’s latest and greatest changes.
4. I haven’t found a way to edit/view Google Drive synced files in my file system directly on an IDE. They have a Google doc specific extension.
5. I haven’t been able to find a way to get an Claude through Kiro to create a knowledge base based on emails I’ve sent in the last year. Goal would be to become my assistant and propose responses based on how I have tackled long email threads in the past.

2026-01-28 02:06:10 UTC

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👋

2026-01-23 04:28:42 UTC

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AWS Kiro IDE + Amazon Q + MCPs (Jira, GitLab, Google Workspace) for work. @nprofile…fags for anything non-work or personal. @nprofile…egyf ‘s #shakespeare to vibe code fun ideas

2026-01-14 17:38:58 UTC

@nprofile…0j5p @nprofile…67dg thanks for today’s loan rollout!

2026-01-07 16:40:00 UTC

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@nprofile…utyf do you have a referral program?

2026-01-05 18:59:48 UTC

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@nprofile…wjne wen nostr log in / sign up?

2026-01-04 18:26:44 UTC

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I had tried both and no luck, two chats failed for two separate projects. I’ll give it a shot again this week. Thanks Derek!

2025-12-29 04:17:04 UTC

@nprofile…0f46 @nprofile…cfdu I’m using OpenAI as my AI provider in Shakespeare to connect to @nprofile…nhhu . Model deepseek-r1-0528. It works, starts vibe coding and all. However the right pane that previews your app and lets you interact with it doesn’t load. Is this expected when not using the Shakespeare AI provider?

2025-12-18 12:10:43 UTC

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Thanks!

2025-12-17 21:23:14 UTC

@nprofile…35wq when maple api? Would like to use it with @nprofile…q60d ‘s Shakespeare

2025-12-17 21:15:35 UTC

@nprofile…3yq3 @nprofile…4ynx how do I log in to Shakespeare from another device to retrieve my credits?

2025-12-15 02:17:04 UTC

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Thanks! I deleted and reinstalled but still the same
https://blossom.primal.net/a955ef017397e90b92fd480a7b3261d65b0a8a40263771a30ad1a73fc6bf1689.png

2025-12-14 19:02:14 UTC

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I don’t see it
https://blossom.primal.net/2c2947c15958286c93494513a23cb38e1bf07c93b661c79c70480f747a0eaddc.png

2025-12-14 18:57:05 UTC

@nprofile…n2f3 what does the public button do? Publish to nostr so you don’t lose your workout data if your phone is lost/broken?

2025-12-14 02:45:26 UTC

@nprofile…n2f3 feature request: ability to superset strength exercises

2025-08-15 16:40:32 UTC

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Found a bug:
Trying to edit a note doesn’t work and exiting the editor fails too, requires closing the app

2025-08-10 15:14:18 UTC

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1. Rat Poison Squared
2. Liquid pet rock
3. More energy than Christmas Lights

2025-07-14 03:47:15 UTC

🚀 121121 🚀 #bitcoin
https://blossom.primal.net/284ad62a15f00fb3005625525b4795924cee72717961c005cb56b82bbc920de3.jpg

2025-07-08 15:32:50 UTC

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Project Hail Mary

2025-07-07 03:14:31 UTC

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Gad Elmaleh

2025-07-05 17:32:29 UTC

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Let’s goooo!!

2025-07-05 09:15:36 UTC

@nprofile…fgms heads 375

2025-07-03 17:00:53 UTC

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Let’s goooo . Pura vida

2025-07-02 19:05:54 UTC

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Makes sense, thanks!

2025-07-02 19:05:30 UTC

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thank you guys!

2025-07-02 17:35:51 UTC

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Thanks @nprofile…ac7q this one doesn’t crash the app anymore

2025-07-02 17:33:35 UTC

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iPhone 11 Pro , iOS 18.5 22F76

2025-07-02 04:01:49 UTC

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@nprofile…8wuh explain and provide examples of RICO charges during trials

2025-07-01 19:37:01 UTC

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LFG!
https://blossom.primal.net/0fbac91db1967fe6497d4ecf2f79eab4affc9d5fc68373720bbe54fe67eb5a9c.jpg

2025-07-01 19:12:59 UTC

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Unfortunately the issue persists on iOS build 2.3.12

2025-07-01 09:03:41 UTC

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Thanks for looking into it! 2.3.10 on that last one try to comment from iOS, it crashes the app

2025-06-30 21:52:17 UTC

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@nprofile…09tz @npub16c0…6nvr expanding this note also crashes the app https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqspcx4e06x63am59ktcqxfwc4gpk9yyjvnp526lqxska72d276z0mqspma9j

2025-06-26 23:46:29 UTC

Life is good, pura vida
https://blossom.primal.net/fd1e9da0cff169151f2616e575e4d64baa4c05a59b250bb367f96a6a5b31efc9.jpg

2025-06-25 11:40:54 UTC

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If you have time get some Mexican food here, my favorite in the city https://maps.app.goo.gl/yAFgYXmSEahBkE928?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy pura vida 🤙🏼

2025-06-24 12:35:55 UTC

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This one crashes the primal app too @nprofile…3d4x @nprofile…laev @nprofile…jw9g https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsp08qmavvv2q9t3968a5l33mepn04zkmg56x2fep7456m2s5myk3gjwg92q

2025-06-23 18:14:28 UTC

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This note https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8xzstl70mn87vcatc7c6pafylf5puxr9mnu05js0lwq38n5u25kqzk638p

2025-06-23 18:14:02 UTC

@nprofile…mtnn @nprofile…sv40 @nprofile…j7tk bug and a feature request:
🐛 - opening/expanding this note crashes the app
❔ - for a note with multiple videos, once you open a video make it swippable to see the other video without needing to exit the video player

2025-06-12 14:24:28 UTC

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@npub1kdf…063l

2025-06-08 22:55:52 UTC

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Please welcome my sister from another mother, excited to have you here @nprofile…u6n4 . Nostr is the future 🤙🏼

2025-06-05 15:22:59 UTC

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Let’s goooo! Pura vida @npub1rtl…jtfs

2025-06-05 03:50:37 UTC

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Keep up the great work and thank you Jack! I’m a big fan of Strike and JMS. Pura vida 🤙🏼

2025-06-03 16:00:43 UTC

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feed

2025-06-01 07:33:28 UTC

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My bitaxe is in! 🚀

2025-04-17 04:44:33 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
Week 15 – 2025
⸻
1. Joe Bryan: Bitcoin is national security infrastructure
In What Bitcoin Did, former DoD official Joe Bryan lays out the case for Bitcoin as strategic energy and financial infrastructure.
He argues the U.S. should support mining, diversify reserve assets, and embrace Bitcoin as a check against authoritarian capital controls.
Bryan isn’t just bullish—he’s calling for a doctrine shift:
“Bitcoin strengthens U.S. energy security and economic sovereignty.”
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Case for Bitcoin w/ Joe Bryan)
⸻
2. Dan Gould: PayJoin is underrated and underused
Dan explains how PayJoin increases privacy by making regular-looking Bitcoin transactions that actually include a contribution from both sender and receiver.
It breaks deterministic chain analysis and is already supported by tools like JoinMarket and BTCPay Server, but lacks adoption.
Dan calls on developers and merchants to integrate PayJoin now—it’s low lift, high privacy.
(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Dan Gould: PayJoin)
⸻
3. Jack Mallers: The market collapse explained
In a fiery breakdown, Jack ties this week’s asset meltdown to the Fed’s inability to hike rates in a debt-soaked world.
Bitcoin dropped briefly but rebounded faster than stocks. Why?
Because it’s not dependent on earnings, bailouts, or politics—it’s just math.
“This is why we build Strike. Bitcoin is the exit.”
(h/t Money Matters – Live: Bitcoin & Market Collapse with Jack Mallers)
⸻
4. Rabbit Hole Recap: Bitcoin outperforms, again
RHR dug into Bitcoin’s resilience as global markets flailed.
They noted:
• Bitcoin fell less than the S&P during the tariff shock.
• Mining decentralization is accelerating.
• Open-source tools like Stratum V2 are gaining traction.
Marty and Matt:
“Bitcoin doesn’t panic—it settles.”
(h/t Rabbit Hole Recap #352 – Bitcoin Trumps Tariffs)
⸻
5. Michael Goldstein: Education must outlast the hype
In Bitcoin Park, Goldstein says we should focus less on memes and more on long-term, low-time-preference education.
He advocates for resources that can be referenced 100 years from now—like the Nakamoto Institute archives.
“Bitcoin isn’t about price. It’s about principles.”
(h/t Bitcoin Park – Education for the Next 100 Years)
⸻
6. Lyn Alden: Sound money is deflationary by design
In Saving in Bitcoin, Lyn compares fiat’s inflationary nature (which forces risk-taking) to Bitcoin’s scarcity (which rewards patience).
She sees Bitcoin as the bridge between an over-leveraged world and a future of sustainable capital allocation.
“Bitcoin is the only major asset where deflation is a feature, not a bug.”
(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Broken Money w/ Lyn Alden)
⸻
7. Becca Rubenfeld: Insuring your Bitcoin is growing up
In Coin Stories, Becca outlines how AnchorWatch offers regulated, multi-sig-based Bitcoin insurance.
As institutional custody expands, insurance is key to unlocking treasuries, trusts, and enterprise balance sheets.
“Bitcoin needs the same infrastructure as any institutional-grade asset.”
(h/t Coin Stories – Becca Rubenfeld: Insuring Your Bitcoin)
⸻
8. Lawrence Lepard: The Big Print is inevitable
Lepard warns that massive money printing is coming as governments try to keep servicing debt.
He argues Bitcoin will be the lifeboat as every fiat currency is forced into debasement.
“Sound money is coming—either through policy or collapse.”
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Big Print is Coming w/ Lawrence Lepard)
⸻
9. MIT Bitcoin Expo: Freedom tech isn’t optional
This keynote emphasized the role of Bitcoin infrastructure—wallets, nodes, Lightning, decentralized storage—as tools for liberty.
Amid censorship and surveillance, Bitcoin is positioning itself as the digital backbone of free society.
(h/t Citadel Dispatch – MIT Bitcoin Expo: Supporting Freedom Tech)
⸻
10. Pierre Rochard: Bitcoin is uncompromising truth
In his 21 in 21 segment, Pierre reminds us that Bitcoin’s most radical feature isn’t its price—it’s verifiability.
Anyone can audit the supply. No gatekeepers. No trust required.
“Bitcoin is truth—digitally encoded.”
(h/t 21 in 21 – Pierre Rochard)
⸻
11. Niftynei: Keep Bitcoin weird, open, and useful
In her rapid-fire 21 in 21 episode, Niftynei talks dev-first infrastructure:
• Her advocacy for Replace-by-Fee-Rate.
• Why Lightning mempool changes matter.
• How building international dev communities (e.g. Bitcoin++ events) is key to resilience.
“Use it. Build with it. Make it better.”
(h/t 21 in 21 – Niftynei)
⸻
12. Natalie Brunell’s News Block: Everything is changing—fast
This week’s News Block was packed:
• Markets tanked on Trump tariffs.
• China retaliated, threatening rare earth exports.
• Gold was exempt, sparking speculation about reserve restructuring.
• Fidelity launched a no-fee Bitcoin IRA.
• Treasury Sec. Bessent predicted a “new Bretton Woods.”
The conclusion? Bitcoin isn’t just a hedge—it’s becoming a new base layer for capital.
“Bitcoin is resilience in a world full of hidden risks.”
(h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Global Markets Tank on Trump Tariffs)
⸻
Week 15 confirmed what many of us already believe: Bitcoin isn’t a bet. It’s the response. The rails are laid, the narrative is shifting, and the exit door is wide open.
Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.
Date: April 17, 2025
Bitcoin Block Height: 892,600
Current Bitcoin Price: $83,994.23
Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,191

2025-04-10 04:12:37 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
Week 14 – 2025
⸻
1. Jeff Booth: The system must collapse—Bitcoin is the resolution
In the debut episode of Saving in Bitcoin, Booth defines Bitcoin not as an investment, but as an escape from the global control system.
He explains how the natural state of markets is deflation, where prices fall as technology improves. But our debt-based system must resist deflation—by printing money. The result? A world in chaos.
Bitcoin, a protocol “open, decentralized, secure, and bounded by energy,” re-establishes the natural order.
“Bitcoin is the first global free market in human history.”
(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Jeff Booth: Why Everyone Needs Bitcoin)
⸻
2. Jack Dorsey: Build with Bitcoin, live with it too
In 21 in 21, Jack explains how Bitcoin realigned his view on time, energy, and creativity. It’s not just tech—it’s personal sovereignty.
He also shares how Spiral is funding open-source development and why Bitcoin-native social platforms like Nostr matter.
“Bitcoin makes me slow down. It helps me think from first principles.”
(h/t 21 in 21 – Jack Dorsey)
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3. Senator Cynthia Lummis: Bitcoin as sovereign strategy
In Coin Stories, Senator Lummis explains how the U.S. could revalue its gold reserves (currently priced at $42/oz) and use Bitcoin-backed stablecoins to maintain dollar dominance.
She wants America to mine, hold, and innovate with Bitcoin—and she’s not alone in D.C.
“Bitcoin is aligned with American values.”
(h/t Coin Stories – Cynthia Lummis: Paying Off America’s Debt with Bitcoin)
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4. News Block: The week the system cracked open
This week’s News Block was stacked:
• Trump Jr. entered Bitcoin mining.
• GameStop confirmed it will buy BTC.
• BlackRock doubled its Bitcoin ETF exposure.
• The U.S. Treasury is studying how to hold Bitcoin.
Natalie Brunell calls it: Bitcoin is crossing the point of no return.
(h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Trump, Stablecoins & GameStop Buy Bitcoin)
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5. Jack Mallers: Tariff day, volatility, and open markets
As Trump’s new tariffs hit, Jack breaks down why Bitcoin volatility spikes: it’s the only asset in a free market with real price discovery.
He explains how Strike is helping people in emerging markets move out of dollar dependence without needing banks.
“We’re building financial freedom into the protocol.”
(h/t Money Matters – Jack Mallers: Volatility Heading into Tariff Day)
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6. Peter Dunworth: Financializing Bitcoin is just getting started
Peter walks through how MicroStrategy and others use convertible bonds to stack BTC without dumping equity.
He calls this the start of a longer arc: financial products built around Bitcoin—not coins, not tokens, but Bitcoin itself.
“We’re at the beginning of Bitcoin-native capital markets.”
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – GameStop, MicroStrategy & Financialization w/ Peter Dunworth)
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7. Michael Dunworth: Bitcoin only makes sense when your brain melts
Michael gets real about how hard it is to understand Bitcoin until you’ve hit that “click” moment.
He calls out why most altcoins confuse newcomers and how tech-first thinking often obscures what Bitcoin actually fixes.
“You don’t get Bitcoin until you realize the problem is the system itself.”
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Bitcoin Brain Melt w/ Michael Dunworth)
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8. Brent Johnson: Bitcoin is the second straw in the milkshake
Brent updates his famous Dollar Milkshake theory: the dollar is still absorbing global liquidity—but Bitcoin is now a competing absorber of capital.
He’s no longer a skeptic. He says BTC will win by riding the wave and outlasting the dollar.
“Bitcoin is now part of global liquidity strategy.”
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Dollar Milkshake and Bitcoin)
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9. Lisa Neigut: Supporting devs is survival strategy
Lisa explains why independent developer funding is critical to keeping Bitcoin permissionless.
She also dives into grant structures, mentorship, and why infrastructure work (like Lightning routing and stability) matters more than hype.
“You want freedom? Support the builders.”
(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Lisa Neigut: Dev Education and Grants)
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10. Peter St. Onge: Bitcoin is protection from weaponized dollars
Peter uncovers how U.S. foreign aid gets routed to fake NGOs that simulate unrest.
He warns this system of “covert imperialism” is built on dollar control—and that Bitcoin offers neutral ground for dissenters worldwide.
“Bitcoin is exit velocity from dollar tyranny.”
(h/t TFTC – Peter St. Onge: How USAID Funds Fake Protests)
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11. Governor Bill Lee: Tennessee is going all-in on Bitcoin
In two separate interviews, Governor Lee outlines Tennessee’s Bitcoin vision: legal clarity, mining innovation, energy investment, and financial inclusion.
“We’re not here to watch Bitcoin. We’re here to build with it.”
(h/t Citadel Dispatch & Bitcoin Park – Governor Bill Lee)
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12. Rabbit Hole Recap: Tariffs, Trump, and the global unwind
This week’s RHR was electric:
• They unpack the new Trump tariffs and why they’re inflationary.
• U.S. miners are becoming more competitive.
• Bitcoin is being used as a hedge against U.S. overreach, not just inflation.
“Bitcoin doesn’t care who’s president. It cares who controls the money.”
(h/t Rabbit Hole Recap #351 – Trump, Tariffs & the World)
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Bitcoin isn’t just surviving. It’s expanding—into institutions, statehouses, balance sheets, and brains. This week proved it’s not just digital gold. It’s a new foundation.
Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.
Date: April 9, 2025
Bitcoin Block Height: 891,724
Current Bitcoin Price: $81,683
Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,224

2025-04-02 04:05:16 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 13th week of 2025.
1. Pierre Rochard: Finance Is Getting Bitcoinized
In TFTC #601, Pierre explains that Bitcoin’s impact won’t come through flash but through function—by quietly replacing weak, yield-chasing collateral with uncompromising monetary energy.
As he puts it, Bitcoin’s monetary gravity is starting to pull in the traditional financial system. Expect it to become part of every serious treasury strategy, the same way corporations hold dollars or bonds.
h/t TFTC – The Bitcoinization of Finance with Pierre Rochard
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2. Carlos Toriello: Bitcoin Secures Democracy with Time
TFTC #600 featured Carlos’ OpenTimestamps project, which is anchoring local election results in Guatemala and Georgia (U.S.) to the Bitcoin blockchain.
Election results in places like Screven County, GA are now cryptographically secured—unalterable and independently verifiable by anyone, anywhere.
Bitcoin isn’t just a store of value—it’s a tool for institutional truth.
h/t TFTC – Immutable History Is Now Possible with Carlos Toriello
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3. John Dennehy: Bitcoin Education Goes Global
In Bitcoin Park’s Educator Unconference, John explains how “My First Bitcoin” is creating an international, open-source Bitcoin curriculum.
Already active in 39 countries and reaching over 40,000 students, the initiative teaches the fundamentals of Bitcoin without shilling altcoins, selling products, or even mentioning fiat. It’s Bitcoin-only financial literacy.
h/t Bitcoin Park – The Bitcoin Educator Unconference with John Dennehy
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4. Luke Gromen: The Dollar System Is Running on Fumes
In What Bitcoin Did, Luke warns that the global dollar-based system is entering its final act. Rising deficits, unsustainable debt, and eroding confidence in U.S. Treasuries are pushing capital toward “neutral assets.”
He calls Bitcoin the best option available—and says when the real panic hits, it’ll be BTC, not gold, that soaks up the flood.
h/t What Bitcoin Did – Bitcoin and the End of the Dollar System with Luke Gromen
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5. Eric Yakes: $1 Trillion of Institutional Capital Is Ready
Eric breaks down a landmark report in Coin Stories forecasting how institutions, asset managers, and sovereign entities are aligning to allocate over $1 trillion to Bitcoin.
With OCC and SEC clarifications, it’s no longer a legal gray area—it’s a green light. State-level treasury allocations are already beginning.
h/t Coin Stories – Eric Yakes: $1 Trillion Flowing into Bitcoin
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6. Bitcoin Alpha: Rewards, Points, and Broken Incentives
In TFTC’s Bitcoin Alpha 007, the discussion highlights how credit-driven point systems—from Amex to DoorDash—distort value and drive debt.
Bitcoin offers an alternative: honest rewards with actual savings. Tools like the Fold card give users a way to earn Bitcoin for spending they already do, aligning incentives with reality.
h/t TFTC – Building Bitcoin Treasuries, Rewards vs Points, and DC’s Bitcoin Evolution
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7. Nik Bhatia: QE Is Not Optional—It’s Inevitable
In What Bitcoin Did, Nik explains why the Fed will return to quantitative easing.
Why? Because the debt markets can’t absorb higher yields. In a world where bonds are liabilities, Bitcoin remains a neutral, bearer asset with no counterparty risk.
He calls BTC the “exit” in a monetary system with no brakes.
h/t What Bitcoin Did – QE, Liquidity, Bonds and Bitcoin with Nik Bhatia
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8. Rabbit Hole Recap: Bitcoin’s Momentum Is Cultural and Political
Episode #350 covers GameStop exploring BTC, a push to repeal the Bank Secrecy Act, and the legal fight for Samurai Wallet.
Civil asset forfeiture, KYC tyranny, and mining centralization are all being challenged—proving Bitcoin is just as much about human rights as it is about money.
h/t Rabbit Hole Recap – Bitcoin Is the Answer (#350)
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9. Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein: Bitcoin Is the Fiat Mind Antidote
In What Bitcoin Did, the duo revisit Bitcoin’s philosophical roots.
Pierre emphasizes building tools, not hype. Michael reminds us that Bitcoin is culture—it encourages responsibility, critical thinking, and truth-seeking.
The Bitcoin Revolution is happening—and it starts between the ears.
h/t What Bitcoin Did – The Bitcoin Revolution with Pierre Rochard & Michael Goldstein
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10. Institutional Bitcoin Demand Is Getting Loud
The Coin Stories – News Block episode unpacks SEC guidance on Bitcoin mining (greenlight), OCC dropping “reputation risk” banking restrictions, and why the U.S. is quietly preparing to hold as much BTC as possible.
From bullish price models to regulatory clarity, the dominos are falling.
h/t Coin Stories – News Block: Institutional Boost to BTC
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Bitcoin is no longer waiting for permission. It’s being adopted, implemented, and embedded—block by block.
Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.
Date: April 2, 2025
Bitcoin Block Height: 890,492
Current Bitcoin Price: $84,595
Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,182

2025-03-28 21:45:50 UTC

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Correction: 12th week

2025-03-28 21:45:23 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 12th week of 2025.
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1. Samson Mow: The Nation-State Domino Is Already Falling
Samson Mow isn’t talking hypotheticals anymore—he’s seeing real conversations with governments, especially in Asia. He says nation-states are treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. El Salvador was first, but geopolitical FOMO is brewing. Legal tender moves are already being modeled behind closed doors.
(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Samson Mow)
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2. Quantum & AI in Mining: Science Fiction Becoming Strategy
At Bitcoin Park, panelists debated if future mining will be shaped by quantum breakthroughs and AI optimization. Craig Deutsch emphasized that decentralized, AI-augmented mining could be used for dynamic load balancing, while others speculated that post-quantum cryptography will be essential for mining security in the next 20 years.
(h/t Bitcoin Park – NEMS25: Reality or Science Fiction)
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3. Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Absorb All Money-Like Assets
In a detailed macro breakdown, Parker Lewis explained how Bitcoin competes with savings accounts, bonds, real estate, and gold—not just fiat. He argued that Bitcoin’s path is clear: monetization through global convergence. Even the volatility is part of the process, not a bug.
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Parker Lewis)
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4. Avik Roy: U.S. Debt Math Is Broken—Bitcoin Is the Lifeboat
Roy walked through how entitlement spending, rising interest costs, and shrinking tax bases are creating a sovereign debt doom loop. In his view, Bitcoin offers not only individual protection but a framework for national economic stability. He emphasized bipartisan appeal for Bitcoin’s principles of sound money.
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Avik Roy)
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5. Mel Mattison: The Trump Doctrine Could Include Bitcoin
Mel argued that economic and political elites are quietly preparing for a post-dollar world. He believes a second Trump administration would be open to integrating Bitcoin into a new Bretton Woods-style monetary reset. Mattison also warned that ignoring Bitcoin now could leave the U.S. behind.
(h/t TFTC – Trump’s Economic Reset Strategy with Mel Mattison)
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6. Matt Hougan: ETF Year Two Will Be a Tidal Wave
Hougan is stunned by how little attention the financial press is paying to ETF inflows. He says most advisory platforms still haven’t approved Bitcoin allocations—yet the Bitwise ETF is already gaining traction. Year two and three, he says, are where generational capital shifts happen.
(h/t Coin Stories – Matt Hougan)
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7. Bitcoin Veterans: From Combat to Consensus
U.S. military veterans shared personal stories of how Bitcoin gave their service new meaning. One veteran said, “I fought for freedom abroad. Now I fight for financial freedom at home.” They’re building nodes, mining, and onboarding fellow vets—not for profit, but for principle.
(h/t Bitcoin Park – Open House 24: The Bitcoin Veterans)
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8. Jesse Michels: Bitcoin and the Cosmic Red Pill
Jesse Michels compared the disbelief in Bitcoin’s potential to the skepticism around UAPs. Both challenge mainstream narratives. He pointed out that embracing Bitcoin means confronting the illusion of control in our current systems—financial, governmental, even existential.
(h/t TFTC – Jesse Michels on UAPs and Bitcoin)
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9. Craig Raw & Steve Lee: Bitcoin in the Real World
From Nairobi to San José, Bitcoin is being used as spendable money. Steve Lee highlighted how community Bitcoin centers are empowering local populations. Craig Raw explained how tools like Sparrow Wallet enable secure, sovereign use—especially where trust in institutions is low.
(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Craig Raw & Steve Lee)
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Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.
March 28, 2025
Bitcoin Block Height: 889,886
Current Bitcoin Price: $84,000
Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,190

2025-03-28 21:44:25 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 11th week of 2025.
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1. Samson Mow: The Nation-State Domino Is Already Falling
Samson Mow isn’t talking hypotheticals anymore—he’s seeing real conversations with governments, especially in Asia. He says nation-states are treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. El Salvador was first, but geopolitical FOMO is brewing. Legal tender moves are already being modeled behind closed doors.
(h/t The Bitcoin Podcast – Samson Mow)
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2. Quantum & AI in Mining: Science Fiction Becoming Strategy
At Bitcoin Park, panelists debated if future mining will be shaped by quantum breakthroughs and AI optimization. Craig Deutsch emphasized that decentralized, AI-augmented mining could be used for dynamic load balancing, while others speculated that post-quantum cryptography will be essential for mining security in the next 20 years.
(h/t Bitcoin Park – NEMS25: Reality or Science Fiction)
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3. Parker Lewis: Bitcoin Will Absorb All Money-Like Assets
In a detailed macro breakdown, Parker Lewis explained how Bitcoin competes with savings accounts, bonds, real estate, and gold—not just fiat. He argued that Bitcoin’s path is clear: monetization through global convergence. Even the volatility is part of the process, not a bug.
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Parker Lewis)
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4. Avik Roy: U.S. Debt Math Is Broken—Bitcoin Is the Lifeboat
Roy walked through how entitlement spending, rising interest costs, and shrinking tax bases are creating a sovereign debt doom loop. In his view, Bitcoin offers not only individual protection but a framework for national economic stability. He emphasized bipartisan appeal for Bitcoin’s principles of sound money.
(h/t What Bitcoin Did – Avik Roy)
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5. Mel Mattison: The Trump Doctrine Could Include Bitcoin
Mel argued that economic and political elites are quietly preparing for a post-dollar world. He believes a second Trump administration would be open to integrating Bitcoin into a new Bretton Woods-style monetary reset. Mattison also warned that ignoring Bitcoin now could leave the U.S. behind.
(h/t TFTC – Trump’s Economic Reset Strategy with Mel Mattison)
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6. Matt Hougan: ETF Year Two Will Be a Tidal Wave
Hougan is stunned by how little attention the financial press is paying to ETF inflows. He says most advisory platforms still haven’t approved Bitcoin allocations—yet the Bitwise ETF is already gaining traction. Year two and three, he says, are where generational capital shifts happen.
(h/t Coin Stories – Matt Hougan)
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7. Bitcoin Veterans: From Combat to Consensus
U.S. military veterans shared personal stories of how Bitcoin gave their service new meaning. One veteran said, “I fought for freedom abroad. Now I fight for financial freedom at home.” They’re building nodes, mining, and onboarding fellow vets—not for profit, but for principle.
(h/t Bitcoin Park – Open House 24: The Bitcoin Veterans)
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8. Jesse Michels: Bitcoin and the Cosmic Red Pill
Jesse Michels compared the disbelief in Bitcoin’s potential to the skepticism around UAPs. Both challenge mainstream narratives. He pointed out that embracing Bitcoin means confronting the illusion of control in our current systems—financial, governmental, even existential.
(h/t TFTC – Jesse Michels on UAPs and Bitcoin)
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9. Craig Raw & Steve Lee: Bitcoin in the Real World
From Nairobi to San José, Bitcoin is being used as spendable money. Steve Lee highlighted how community Bitcoin centers are empowering local populations. Craig Raw explained how tools like Sparrow Wallet enable secure, sovereign use—especially where trust in institutions is low.
(h/t Citadel Dispatch – Craig Raw & Steve Lee)
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Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.
March 28, 2025
Bitcoin Block Height: 889,886
Current Bitcoin Price: $84,000
Satoshis per U.S. Dollar: 1,190

2025-03-17 04:50:48 UTC

Bitcoin Alpha: Weekly Review
A deep dive into the most important Bitcoin insights from discussions in the 11th week of 2025.
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🚨 The U.S. Strategic Reserve Isn’t Priced In
The government isn’t buying Bitcoin—yet. Instead, they’re keeping seized BTC instead of selling it. That’s a massive shift. (h/t Coin Stories - News Block)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & Howard Lutnick are exploring how to stack Bitcoin without spending taxpayer money. Ideas on the table:
• Revaluing U.S. gold reserves
• Selling government assets (yes, even cheese 🧀)
• Mining BTC with wasted energy
• Using a $40B government slush fund
This is real—just not priced in.
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👀 The Altcoin Bloodbath Is Coming
• Bitcoin gets its own strategic reserve ✅
• Altcoins get a “digital asset stockpile” ❌
• BTC won’t be sold—altcoins can be.
The White House has officially separated Bitcoin from the rest. Bitcoin is the asset nations will hold. Altcoins are for liquidation. (h/t Coin Stories - News Block)
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💰 $1M Bitcoin Is Coming Faster Than You Think
Jesse Myers (Croesus) lays it out:
• Bitcoin’s adoption is still absurdly low—only 0.2% of the world owns a meaningful amount.
• You are still front-running 99.8% of the world.
• Government & institutional adoption was always inevitable.
The price suppression, ETF games, and government posturing are all part of the pre-game. If you think BTC is expensive now, wait until the real demand kicks in. (h/t The Bitcoin Podcast - Jesse Myers)
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📉 Why the Market Is Dumping (and Why It Doesn’t Matter)
Jack Mallers says people who think Bitcoin trades on government announcements are clueless.
• Bitcoin is NOT a hedge—it’s the solution.
• BTC is a put option on the entire fiat system.
• The market is tanking because liquidity is drying up—on purpose.
The U.S. needs cheaper money to refinance $10T in debt this year. The fastest way to get it? Let the market crash until the Fed folds. (h/t Money Matters - Jack Mallers)
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🏛️ The Fed Is Losing Control—Jeff Snider Breaks It Down
• The Fed doesn’t control the economy.
• The Fed doesn’t even control money.
• Central banks are “wacky superstitions” propped up by media & politicians.
The global economy never recovered from COVID—we’ve just been riding a fake growth narrative based on inflation illusions. (h/t What Bitcoin Did - Jeff Snider)
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⛏️ Mining’s Future: Decentralization & Heat Recycling
Bitcoin mining is shifting from large industrial farms to individual homes & small networks.
• Miners are integrating with home heating & energy grids.
• Every house could have a miner. It’s the ultimate defense against centralized control.
• Mining will fundamentally change the power industry. (h/t Bitcoin Park - NEMS25 Mining Panels)
Meanwhile, public Bitcoin miners are struggling to justify their existence.
• ETFs & MicroStrategy provide cleaner exposure.
• Most miners have destroyed more capital than they’ve created.
• Sats per share is the new metric that actually matters.
CleanSpark & Cathedra Bitcoin are taking radically different approaches—some stacking Bitcoin, others just using mining as cash flow. (h/t Bitcoin Park - NEMS25 Public Market Bitcoin)
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🔬 Can Quantum Computers Break Bitcoin?
Hunter Beast explains:
• The risk isn’t imminent, but it’s coming.
• Quantum computers could eventually break private keys from public addresses.
• The fix? A soft fork with quantum-resistant cryptography.
This isn’t FUD—it’s preparation. Bitcoin has evolved before. It will again. (h/t What Bitcoin Did - Hunter Beast)
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🔥 TL;DR: The Game is Changing
• The U.S. is moving toward a Bitcoin standard—but quietly.
• Altcoins are about to get dumped.
• Liquidity is tightening—intentionally—to force rate cuts.
• Bitcoin’s future is decentralized mining, sovereign adoption & quantum resistance.
• You’re still early.
Stay humble. Stack Sats. Pura Vida.

2025-01-29 23:51:38 UTC

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Enjoy the motherland! Pura vida mae

2025-01-24 22:49:36 UTC

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INTENSITY AND EXCELLENCE

2025-01-20 15:04:10 UTC

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Let’s go! Good day, pura vida

2025-01-20 13:48:49 UTC

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buenos días, pura vida

2025-01-19 13:51:42 UTC

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Good morning, pura vida

2025-01-19 04:14:47 UTC

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