captainsidd
Evan (Captain Sidd)

Thank you to everyone who helped with the Ride of Passage in any way over the years.
Unbelievable what has come of this 🙏
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2024-10-18 06:53:23 UTC

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For science 🤜🤛

2024-10-18 05:08:21 UTC

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Send him some sats from this post! Badass

2024-10-16 11:09:56 UTC

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Nicely diversified. How do you get traffic to the site?

2024-10-16 02:17:33 UTC

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Nothing quite matches the feeling of a new challenge 😅 where do the retail customers come from? What are your marketing channels?

2024-10-15 16:10:40 UTC

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Nice, love it! Why’d you start the retail side? Felt you maxxed out of the wholesale opportunities?

2024-10-15 15:53:16 UTC

Meanwhile in Thailand…
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2024-10-15 15:51:52 UTC

Logged a lot of steps in Amsterdam. Scenic spot for a stroll.
Though the cold European weather got me sick!
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2024-10-15 15:48:04 UTC

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That’s what’s up. Thank you for the reminder!
Website looks good too. How long have you been running that business?

2024-10-15 15:42:56 UTC

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GM!

2024-10-15 15:42:31 UTC

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About to go to bed and now all I can think about is espresso 😍

2024-10-15 09:58:32 UTC

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Yesssss
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2024-10-05 07:54:55 UTC

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The Bitcoin node is so easy watching the video would take longer than doing it yourself. One frickin' click 🤣
I created a draft doc for the whole media server setup and passed to the Umbrel team to polish and host. That took a little figuring out but now it's so easy to use. ChatGPT helped a ton!

2024-10-02 14:27:02 UTC

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It's a couple that have to be wired up: Plex to view, Sonarr and Radarr to request movies/shows, Transmitter to retrieve, Prowlarr to manage indexers. Overseerr makes it slightly easier to use as well.

2024-10-02 10:20:39 UTC

Got an @npub1agh…mhct and in 3 days have fully synced bitcoin node, full media server system (watch any TV/movie) all with remote access from anywhere…
Next up: Nostr Relay, Lightning node, private @npub18d4…6lt3 and Llama 2 instance.

2024-10-01 07:44:22 UTC

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Very cool, thank you for creating this!

2024-09-30 12:52:42 UTC

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Wow!! สุดยอดเลยครับ

2024-09-28 10:34:57 UTC

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True. But if the vast majority of people keep their sats on an exchange, that’s going to affect the market value of our cold stored sats, no?
That’s what I’m interested in.

2024-09-28 04:45:44 UTC

Remember remember…
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/you-need-to-withdraw-your-bitcoin-etf

2024-09-27 15:42:48 UTC

Proof of Reserves doesn’t mean much without Proof of Liabilities.
How do we solve this?

2024-09-21 03:45:10 UTC

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Shocking this has to be said. It’s equivalent to understanding “money doesn’t grow on trees.”

2024-09-18 05:23:40 UTC

https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoinhousebali
Do itttt

2024-09-16 16:01:57 UTC

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Thank you!

2024-09-16 16:01:28 UTC

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I would be honored!

2024-09-16 16:00:47 UTC

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Thank you!

2024-09-16 09:19:02 UTC

The Thailand Bitcoin Conference #TBC2024 this year was AMAZING! Better than I even imagined it could be.
Thank you to Khun Piriya and the entire Thailand Bitcoin community from @npub1ejn…97a5 to @npub13pn…gctw #siamstr and beyond for putting that on.
Some very cool projects and products (I bought a bunch of BoltKey from @npub1p2c…0r2c for Ride of Passage riders - pictured!) and great people. And a great mix of Thai and international speakers. Thank you for the opportunity to speak about my travels and the Ride of Passage!
Looking forward to the next one!!!
#TBC2024 เป็นการประชุมที่น่าทึ่งมาก ยินดีที่ได้รู้จักทุกคนครับผม
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2024-08-20 03:22:23 UTC

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I just put a deposit on this classic!
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2024-08-10 02:18:31 UTC

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วันที่ 7 กันยายนนี้ ขอโทษครับทุกคน
#note197c…5m3d

2024-08-09 14:20:44 UTC

จะมีการเปิดตัว Bitcoin Learning Center ในเดือนกันยายน งานปาร์ตี้จะจัดขึ้นในวันที่ 6 กันยายน ทุกคนยินดีต้อนรับครับผม
#siamstr
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2024-08-05 12:49:54 UTC

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Was that just during COVID or even now? Sorry to hear that.

2024-08-03 05:09:49 UTC

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Oh no... what have I done 🫨

2024-07-31 00:54:18 UTC

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Uh oh!! Don't do it! I've only heard of one person who seemed habitually addicted and she was elderly. I go through periods where I'm sniffing them a lot but then stop cold turkey for long periods too.

2024-07-30 13:41:07 UTC

If you don’t have one of these in every drawer of your house, you’re missing out… https://m.primal.net/JjEi.mov

2024-07-26 14:53:49 UTC

Today’s myth about Thailand (#15) is that the health system is poor versus the West.
https://m.primal.net/JfKF.mov
Truth is the private health system here is super high value: Advanced, efficient and clean.
- Socialized Western Hospital: Wait months for an operation
- Private Western Hospital: Pay your life savings for an operation
- Private Thai Hospital: Get treated immediately and effectively for low cost (vs the West)
Thailand is ranked number 5 globally for medical tourism spending. The quality of care available here is stellar.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭

2024-07-25 12:59:25 UTC

Today’s myth about Thailand (#14) is that the lockdowns here were strict and harsh.
https://m.primal.net/Jduy.mov
Truth is I felt fairly free here during the whole of 2020 and beyond.
Remember the insane nanny state we saw in countries like Australia and Canada? It didn’t exist in Thailand.
There was simply caution and mutual respect, not a wild persecution of normal people by those on power trips.
While borders were closed, internally the country was open for business. I was able to travel throughout Thailand and enjoy my life.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭

2024-07-24 01:16:00 UTC

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End of an era!

2024-07-22 13:20:03 UTC

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Please don't come ruin it then

2024-07-22 01:40:45 UTC

New Visa for Digital Nomads (and Families) in Thailand
Stay for 5 years as a digital nomad in Thailand with the new Destination Thailand Visa.
https://m.primal.net/JXDA.mov
Who it’s for: Aimed at online workers, the visa allows a stay of 180 days at a time for 5 years. Also allows spouses and dependent children to hop on one person’s visa.
Requirements: Applicants must prove they have or have earned ~$14,000 USD (500,000 Thai baht) via a bank statement or sponsorship letter. Even a past tax return could satisfy this (according to a visa agent spoken to last week). Must show a work portfolio or employment contract. 10,000 Thai baht renewal fee every 180 days.
How to apply: Through your country’s Thai embassy or online through the eVisa system.
Is Thailand for you?
Safe, high value for money, everything from beaches to mountains to big city. Try it for 90 days first and see what you think.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
#Bangkok #ChiangMai #siamstr

2024-07-20 14:45:06 UTC

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This is incredibly powerful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing 🙏

2024-07-20 14:33:24 UTC

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Bacterial colony

2024-07-20 14:32:19 UTC

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It’s my new favorite hat. Fits me well, simple, low key #Bitcoin message 😎

2024-07-20 08:42:59 UTC

ตายแล้วไปสวรรค์ครับ
I’ve died and gone to heaven.
#ChiangMai #siamstr
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2024-07-19 06:42:28 UTC

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Thank you! I’m in CM basically year round. Let me know when you’re here! I don’t know his npub, but I believe his name is Joel?

2024-07-04 01:35:18 UTC

Good resource for learning Thai language, from beginner to advanced. Just started watching these for 15 minutes every morning.
https://www.youtube.com/@ComprehensibleThai
#siamstr #Thailand #ChiangMai #Bangkok

2024-07-04 01:27:25 UTC

Today’s myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#11) is that the Smokey season makes it impossible to live in the north of Thailand.
This is totally false ❌
Let me explain Smokey season and then the overall seasonal patterns, from smoke to cool to rain.
https://m.primal.net/JHPN.mov
You might be surprised to hear that it can go below freezing in Thailand in the mountains during winter!
- Smoky season (March-April): dry land with field burns + forest fires makes for bad air quality. Also very hot. Bad air peaks for ~2 weeks with haze throughout. Plan your Chiang Mai trip accordingly!
- Rainy season (May-September): 70-85°F / 20-30°C with occasional rains and high humidity. Often very pleasant.
- Cool Season / Winter (October-February): 50-75°F / 10-25°C, beautiful scenery, tourist high season in the North of Thailand.
Growing up in Chicago, I treat smoky season like winter: stay indoors with air filter & AC or escape to Bangkok/southern beaches.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
#ChiangMai #Bangkok #Thailand #siamstr

2024-07-03 13:57:50 UTC

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Yessss this is the way

2024-07-03 01:56:55 UTC

Today's myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#10) is a touchy one that I unfortunately hear all too often…
https://m.primal.net/JFLO.mov
MYTH: the sex industry is rampant here.
Just like I said in myth #4 about safety, you’re more likely to see the sex industry on display in a major American city than anywhere in Thailand.
There are a few streets in the entire country which are known for this, and unfortunately they’ve become all some people obsess about - which says more about them than this country.
Given the safety, great food, lush nature and friendly people Thailand is very family-friendly and wholesome.
Here in Chiang Mai you have a large variety of international schools, family-friendly parks and outdoor activities like hiking and dirt biking.
Don’t let some secondhand information throw you off from the beauty of this land and its people.
And don't sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭

2024-07-02 15:39:32 UTC

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Someone on Nostr knows 😉

2024-07-02 02:20:09 UTC

Today's myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#9) is that it’s all beaches and parties.
https://m.primal.net/JEBK.mov
The truth is Thailand has much more to offer. 🏖️⛰️🏙️
For instance:
1. Bangkok: Huge world class metropolitan city: amazing food, luxury condos, rooftop bars, world class nightlife, sleek and modern malls, skytrain
2. Northern Thailand: mountains for miles, great for motorcycling (hence the Ride of Passage), cool temps in winter, beautiful mountain villages
3. Southern Thailand: Beaches, beach clubs, high end resorts, amazing seafood.
There is something for everyone here.
Don't sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
#ChiangMai #Bangkok #Thailand #siamstr

2024-07-01 15:56:52 UTC

Looking through old pictures. This is a photo from a festival I went to in late 2021 hosted with a hill tribe in Northern Thailand.
We ate the hill tribe’s local food, bathed in the stream, hung out with the cows and napped on piles of rice straw. And also listened to music all night on a set of incredibly epic Function One speakers.
A blissful experience. ☀️
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2024-06-29 05:07:34 UTC

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2024-06-28 13:13:43 UTC

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2024-06-28 12:56:34 UTC

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https://cdn.satlantis.io/1719579386010-getting_around_chiang_mai_the_definitive_guide.jpg Cons of living in Chiang Mai
1. Streets are not designed solely for walking. There are some parks where you can walk undisturbed, but most streets you walk in will have car/scooter traffic as well.
2. Traffic can be dense, especially in high season from October - January. If you have a motorcycle/scooter this doesn’t matter as much (you can lane split, filter, etc). In a car, some streets get gridlocked at busy times which can make your commute much longer than planned. Avoidable with some planning and familiarity.
3. Every year around March the air quality takes a nosedive for 2-6 weeks. This is known locally as “Burning season” and is the result of seasonal forest fires. Many nomads choose to travel abroad, visit home, or go to Southern Thailand (like Phuket) for a few weeks to escape the smoke.

2024-06-28 12:54:32 UTC

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https://cdn.satlantis.io/1719579240896-chiang_mai.jpeg Pros and Cons of living in Chiang Mai
Pros:
1. Incredibly safe and friendly vibe - as in zero crime of any kind, you lose your wallet and someone will find you to return it. It will break your conceptions of what life outside your front door can be like.
2. Very affordable cost of living. Houses rent for $300-$500/month, lunch is $2-3, gym is $2 for a day pass.
3. Abundance of nature; very green city, with hikes and outdoor activities right next door on the Doi Suthep mountain.
4. High concentration of nomads and expats in coworking spaces and
5. Incredible cafe scene, probably 1,000+ boutique cafes in a city of ~1M. High end coffee plantations are dotted all over Northern Thailand, so most beans are locally sourced.
Cons coming next...

2024-06-28 12:52:39 UTC

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https://cdn.satlantis.io/1719579095790-panorama_chiang_mai.jpg Hello! This is your Satlantis ambassador for Chiang Mai. As an American living here since 2019, I've settled in to life in Northern Thailand for the long haul.
For those of you planning to visit (or live in!) Chiang Mai, here is my "starter kit" of the best cafes, restaurants, massage spots and more I've discovered over my time spent exploring this beautiful land. I will be transferring this list over to Satlantis, but for immediate value, here’s the list on Google Maps.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uRCsEXDYRm9Zm2Ki6
The image includes far more locations I've saved, just to give you an idea of what I've seen around the city!

2024-06-28 02:11:22 UTC

Today's myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#5) is that the infrastructure sucks. The truth is it’s just as good if not better than what I was used to in the USA.
Take a few examples:
- Hospitals: private system is very efficient and cheap with great care.
- Education: plenty of private intl schools with tuition around $4,000 a year (lot of variance here).
- Transportation: Bangkok is connected to 100+ intl destinations, and Thailand has (checks wikipedia) 39(!) airports around the country. Round trip Chiang Mai to Bangkok is ~$60. Bangkok has 2 local train networks: BTS and MRT. And the road network across Thailand is vast - everywhere is reachable by car.
- Shopping and Shipping: 1 day around Thailand, Shopee and Lazada are the Amazons of Thailand.
- Internet: I pay $15/month for 100mb up/down on my phone, and $12/mo at home for 300mb up/down.
Don't sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
What else about Thailand's infrastructure do you want to know? Drop a comment and I'll do my best to answer.
https://m.primal.net/JAXG.mov

2024-06-27 07:33:34 UTC

GM
#gm
#catstr
#siamstr
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2024-06-27 03:04:02 UTC

Today's myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#4) is that it's dangerous here.
This is probably the most laughable myth I've heard about Thailand.
I understand why it exists: I grew up in the USA 🇺🇸 and the brainwashing that "everywhere else is poor and therefore dangerous" is strong... but you are more likely to die in your local grocery store in America than literally anywhere in Thailand.
Thailand is by far the safest place I've ever lived in my life. There is virtually no violent or petty crime here.
Imagine if the entire world was your living room - that's what it feels like to go anywhere in this country.
Don't sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
https://m.primal.net/IzPz.mov

2024-06-26 17:48:51 UTC

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Following all those accounts is a great way to start!

2024-06-26 13:11:43 UTC

Today's myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#3) is that there's no #Bitcoin community here. After 5 years in Thailand, I'm discovering that Bitcoin runs deep here.
There are Bitcoiners everywhere, they're just low key about it!
The Bitcoin scene among Thais is large and growing fast. The Bitcoin Standard is now the #2 book at Naiin, a major bookstore in Thailand.
There's a 4,000 person Discord server in Thai language dedicated to all things #Bitcoin , and the educational company @Right Shift has 30k YouTube followers and runs a global Bitcoin conference in Bangkok: v2 coming in September 2024.
Also, check out the #siamstr community 😉
Bitcoin physical spaces and meetups like @npub13pn…gctw by PlebPiccoloJr (you on Nostr?) and @npub1e2a…8a4l , Bitcoin Learning Center by @npub1c9r…xu4k in Chiang Mai and @npub1yyh…xnuq in Phuket are also growing across the country.
Don't sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
https://m.primal.net/IyfR.mov

2024-06-26 13:00:16 UTC

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Hahahaha my zen out on the beanbags was frequent

2024-06-24 14:28:44 UTC

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I am but I would like to get to know the #siamstr community better!

2024-06-24 14:27:37 UTC

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I thought anyone could? I’m using Primal on iphone

2024-06-24 10:50:36 UTC

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Some are STILL in prison for protesting? WTF?

2024-06-24 10:49:08 UTC

When I was at @npub167n…zu3r I heard a lot of myths about Thailand 🇹🇭
After 5 years living here let me clear them up.
Here’s myth #1: Thailand is just for backpackers.
Maybe this was true 20 years ago, but it couldn’t be further from the truth today.
Yes, Thailand has a low cost of living. But it also has incredibly high quality and high value services.
For instance, I can get a Thai massage at a local shop for $6/hour. Or I can go to one of the many high end spas in Chiang Mai and get the service, amenities and surroundings of a 5-star hotel for $30/hour.
I can eat a local meal for $2, or a Michelin-star fine dining meal for $100.
Beers in a local bar for $2 a pop, glitzy rooftop cocktails for $10.
These are all accessible within Thailand, matched with service that’s way above and beyond for the price you’re paying.
You can definitely live a cheap life here; but you can also live one of great luxury, for good value.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
https://m.primal.net/IwHb.mov

2024-06-20 10:29:18 UTC

All was well in my life once, but it still felt like I was walking around with a rock in my shoe...
If this is how your life feels - great on paper, but something missing to feed your soul - the Ride of Passage is the journey you need to take.
Here's some highlights from last year's ride in Thailand. Learn more about this year's rides at the link below.
https://v.nostr.build/gZPOB.mp4
https://rideofpassage.live

2024-06-19 03:39:16 UTC

This is Amsterdam
#yesterday #Amsterdam
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2024-06-18 12:07:25 UTC

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Trippy!

2024-06-18 08:36:37 UTC

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Kinda like saying chips and salsa is your favorite Mexican food. Most people agree, but few have the courage to say it 🫡

2024-06-17 07:59:55 UTC

How to make your phone less addicting by putting it in black and white.
Since I got asked this often at @npub167n…zu3r , here you go!
https://m.primal.net/InqZ.mov

2024-06-16 08:42:21 UTC

Architecture in Prague is on another level
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2024-06-16 08:36:26 UTC

I just set up https://connect.nos.social/ ... let's see if this works on desktop first.

2024-06-16 08:34:49 UTC

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Will be there Monday night / tuesday morning

2024-06-15 17:33:51 UTC

Centralization vs decentralization
We are winning 🤠
#nostr #BTCPrague
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2024-06-15 11:30:58 UTC

Prague 🧡
#Prague
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2024-06-14 12:52:36 UTC

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Thank you!