HodlSolo / Simon James⚡️ is on Nostr

Founder of https://bitcoinevents.uk | Co-founder of https://bridge2bitcoin.com

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Last Notes

2025-09-04 16:20:49 UTC

Almost exactly 33 years ago today, I started an engineering apprenticeship.
It was never what I truly wanted to do with my life, but the money was ok, and the fiat trap is real. There were bills to pay and mouths to feed, so I kept plugging away. Once qualified, work was always easy to find, and it even gave me the chance to live in Australia for 10 years and Ireland for two. But the truth is, I rarely enjoyed it.
Some mornings it was hard just to get out of bed for another shift I didn't care for, but I carried on. Convinced I'd be doing this till I was 70.
At some point, I stumbled across something called #Bitcoin and as time passed, I started taking it more seriously.
In 2022, two old workmates, still good friends, started an engineering company and asked if I'd like to come onboard. I'd be the first person contracting with them. They couldn't guarantee full-time work, but they promised it would be fun, that we'd earn some money, and that we'd have a laugh along the way.
Bitcoin gave me the confidence to take that chance. It gave me a safety buffer that removed the risk of jumping in with a couple of 30-year-old lads chasing an idea.
That was three years ago. Today they've grown into a team of nine, all of whom I consider great mates. It's been the most enjoyable three years of my working life.
And now, with mixed feelings, today I've worked my last fiat shift.
From here on, I can focus my time on my family, myself, and Bitcoin.
I'll have more time for @nprofile…3rr3 and @nprofile…gad0
Thanks to my Bitcoin family for helping me get here, and thanks to my wife, (who, as an added bonus, has become one of the most hardcore bitcoiners I know) for putting up with the lack of holidays and shopping sprees while we stacked like our lives depended on it.
Because it turns out, they did.
You can follow our travels and what we learn along the way at https://www.theexitnode.com and @npub1w88…8zv9
https://blossom.primal.net/60731c94ef03f6c16fff6b0ce22477b928560c9c624dada22ea13f77e2153a67.png

2025-06-04 06:16:59 UTC

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Being a total newb, I just bought them on Amazon.

2025-06-03 22:18:30 UTC

I missed the @nprofile…xnk0 talk at @nprofile…lwvf on Saturday with @nprofile…czvf
So I started doing a bit of research myself and… here we go again, another massive rabbit hole!
Just ordered two nodes to start my journey. 🕳️

2025-05-23 08:54:42 UTC

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I’ll be getting the crowd at the Ireland Bitcoin conference to tune in.

2024-10-24 18:37:38 UTC

1.2 TH/s added to the network! 💪
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2024-09-05 02:12:14 UTC

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Welcome 🫡

2024-08-22 07:43:31 UTC

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Well done Max. Really looking forward to listening to this.
As always I have copies of this book for sale on my bookstore. Now 50% off. Pay with bitcoin too.
https://thebitcoinshop.uk/product/a-lodging-of-wayfaring-men/

2024-07-29 21:58:05 UTC

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Phenomenal work over the years Peter. You've inspired many people. Excited to see what's next for your podcasting adventures.

2024-07-05 16:07:53 UTC

Who wants a #Nostrcard ?
All our prices at @npub15m6…9s05 are denominated in sats, so when Bitcoin is on sale, so are our products.
https://lasereyes.cards/buy-now/nostrcard/

2024-07-02 13:29:46 UTC

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Now available to buy. https://lasereyes.cards/buy-now/nostrcard

2024-06-30 20:44:23 UTC

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….and now it’s real.
https://m.primal.net/JDiH.mov

2024-06-08 19:07:16 UTC

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I met an OG bitcoiner a few weeks ago that used to sell copies of the book on Silk Road.
He recently realised he had some copies left that had been sitting in his loft for years.
He wanted to sell them to bitcoiners, so I’m listing them on my website for a bargain price of £60 (copies are going for £294 on Amazon right now)
https://thebitcoinshop.uk/product/a-lodging-of-wayfaring-men/

2024-03-05 22:26:44 UTC

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Welcome to Nostr

2023-03-18 06:26:38 UTC

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If your car is newer than Bitcoin, you’re short Bitcoin.