Gavin Green

It’s the small things that matter

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2024-09-17 14:04:40

Instead of creating new laws, can we not just look to the existing one that’s causing a problem and remove it. At the very least it can be amended. This obsession with increases bureaucracy is ridiculous.

2024-08-31 01:47:28

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Just followed your podcast on #fountain. Can’t wait to hear this first episode for me

2024-08-31 01:44:13

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I’ve been in the US now for 18 months, and this need to respond to every email, text and phone call at all hours of the day (weekends included) is insane. I must be such a disappointment to my new countrymen 😂

2024-08-26 01:06:10

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Posting a screenshot / pic is one thing. Sharing a url is more complicated. There are some workflows that are pretty universal and it’s a hassle to have to do it differently for each app

2024-08-25 17:48:53

Simple, and yet highly effective. 😀 #note13p7…s5nr

2024-08-25 17:33:14

Why does iOS not recognize Damus or Primal as apps that you can share content to? https://image.nostr.build/b6bb39cd2e69ba28fa0097aa2a38f8f14314287030bafd5e9073b78bbdce8b70.jpg

2024-08-25 16:00:20

I don’t understand why Georgia, USA runs the power lines above ground. The sheer cost of maintaining the trees alongside the power lines, combined with the risk of trees damaging the lines n storms, just makes no sense. Why not run them underground? Cities in third world countries can do it. And it certainly is an eyesore. https://image.nostr.build/1bbd253de35e9e9ffdb4f073dce553fa663f526da53b6e672ab2a348b56722d7.jpg

2024-08-23 17:36:51

I’m a guitar man myself, but the drumming in this track absolutely kill it. Just make the song. #hermano
https://open.spotify.com/track/3OyDQtpQ1FnphnGSVGA1lm?si=grVP3nPXTyeBpNcOb9yaVg

2024-08-16 00:59:21

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I’ve always loved music. But the kind that most of my friends did not like. A bit of heavier stuff. And the 1990 and 2000’s were the golden age of alt rock. A great time to be around. I hung on to new music trend and bands until I was in my 40’s but it’s safe to say that the rock space has been pretty dead for a number of year. Yes, I know old bands still release new material but that’s not the same thing. Now, funny you have Seether in your post. Absolute cracker band originating from South Africa (my home country). They were called Saron Gas back then. Fine Again is my favorite track of theirs.

2024-08-15 01:55:35

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Yup, mid-90’s I think. Pretty interesting, and same vibe as Lebowski

2024-08-15 01:49:15

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Well said, Guy. In fact @npub1s5y…6q7z had a great chat with the Tether guys on his latest #bitcoinfundamentals podcast. Very interesting to see how this helping people in the new world with massive inflation issues. It’s a stepping stone to Bitcoin adoption too.

2024-08-14 01:28:31

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Great article Alex. And a HUGE part of this potential, as pointed out by the mighty @npub1a2c…w83a , is the way you can use this for payments, making your lightning wallet similar to Venmo. Simply search for the person you need to pay, and zap them some sats. This is gonna be incredible!

2024-08-12 11:47:30

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So my theory is as follows: Your first 20 years don’t really count (school, college, etc). Your productive years start after this. You will probably live to 80-90yrs old. This means that by 40 years old you’ve only been productive for a quarter of your life. This means that you should be getting better, faster and really hitting your stride by 50. Not thinking of retiring and dying.

2024-08-12 11:41:18

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Too true

2024-08-11 01:29:55

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Things to do in Denver when you’re dead

2024-08-10 20:46:38

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Thanks Walker. I just discovered your podcast and listen to my first episode today, it was the Lyn Alden one. Great episode. These links are brilliant, will be on my catch up list

2024-08-07 01:21:40

Meanwhile, local plumber with zero net worth buys real bitcoin over morning coffee
2. Morgan Stanley to Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealthy Clients: Morgan Stanley is allowing its 15,000+ financial advisers to sell shares of BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC, CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Clients will need to have a net worth of at least $1.5 million. (CoinDesk)

2024-08-07 00:51:05

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Great article Lynn, thank you. I’m looking to spend a large part of my time next year working with businesses in South Africa (my home country) to help them accept bitcoin as payment for goods and services. This will be a real answer to the question, ‘so once I have been paid in bitcoin , what do I do with it?’

2024-07-31 01:56:17

I recently read an article by an economist calling himself a ‘real Keynesian’. This apparently means that you should print money to kick start a sluggish economy, but then you must pay it back when times are good. So my question is this: if you kick start an economy by printing money, and then when the economy is booming you remove the printed money, do you not then put the economy back where it was before? It sounds like a boost on false pretenses will not be sustained if the money is withdrawn. Am I missing something here? Any economists around that can help me with this? @npub1a2c…w83a

2024-07-28 14:05:54

It’s not clear to me what LGBT and the Last Supper have to do with the Olympic Games. This is obviously meticulously planned, funded, and approved by the IOC.
The purposes of the modern olympic games
Based on the official Olympic Charter and various sources, the purposes of the modern Olympic Games can be summarized as follows:
Promoting Peace and International Understanding: The Olympic Games aim to bring nations together through sports, fostering respect, tolerance, and cooperation among countries and cultures.
Harmonious Development of Humankind: The Olympic Movement seeks to promote a balanced development of the body, personality, and mind through sport, education, and culture.
Social Responsibility: The IOC encourages the values of Olympism to be practiced in society, emphasizing the importance of social responsibility, respect for universal fundamental ethical principles, and the preservation of human dignity.
Gender Equality: The Olympic Movement prioritizes gender equality, striving to increase access to sport for female athletes and promote women’s participation in sports administration and management.
Cultural Exchange and Education: The Games aim to blend sport with culture and education, promoting mutual understanding and respect among nations through the celebration of their diverse heritages.
Unifying the World through Sport: The Olympic Games provide a platform for athletes from around the world to come together, compete, and celebrate their shared humanity, transcending national and cultural boundaries.
Whoever got this so horribly wrong, and used this event to antagonize and offend the Christian people of the world, needs to apologize and then resign. https://image.nostr.build/c6451d0caf7c61ef8c5b0abcf9c61eea215dcfdcb255f09aac4822583c6e2e54.jpg

2024-07-26 00:30:12

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Done 👍

2024-07-25 16:47:14

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Funny enough, I was just listening to on of your latest podcasts and you were talking about retiring from international travel in the next year or so. I guess this the universe agreeing with you. I encourage you to take this as such a positive new direction in your life.

2024-07-25 00:23:39

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What makes Switzerland so forward thinking? I guess they have always been independent and kept out of the EU, but this is just next level

2024-07-24 02:10:47

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Argh, you will be sorely missed. Your show is the best #bitcoin podcast. Perfect mix of humour, great guests and topics. Not sure how this gap will be filled. Well done on a cracker of a show and all the best on your next adventure.

2024-07-20 03:01:58

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The only correct answer is 21

2024-07-18 19:26:41

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The old comments about how similar this space (BTC and Nostr) is to the early days of the internet, come to mind. Network effects are so hard for us to grasp. In the beginning it seems quirky and quaint, then suddenly it’s on everyone’s lips and it’s the ‘next big thing’. But the ‘suddenly’ part is actually years of hard work by people from all over contributing, sharing, helping and building. It reminds me of professional sports. By the time we, as the general public become aware of a new big name in sport, I can promise you it’s not because he or she decided yesterday to start training. The people that join in 10 years time will swept up in the network effect of this ‘new’ thing.

2024-07-16 01:26:40

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Personally I was hoping for Viviek. I love his ‘shut it all down’ attitude, but appreciate that’s not how to get the job.

2024-07-16 01:24:45

So I have to watch Tour de France highlights, from Peacock, on YouTube. And not on the Peacock app. 2nd or 3rd time I’ve had to do this. Lost control of your app, Peacock?

2024-07-13 12:24:07

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Have you read the books? The TV series is a shadow of the whole story. It’s incredible

2024-07-12 01:53:12

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Loved it. Great artwork and solid story

2024-07-11 01:41:07

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Brilliant series. Reading about how the team was writing scripts on the fly, based on viewer responses to each episode added to the vibe. Some characters were only supposed to have a one or two episode appearance but went on to becoming major characters. Great writing, great characters, great location. The end was always going to be tricky, much like GOT - can’t please everybody

2024-07-09 11:38:23

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When you are at peace with yourself, and building your life and family with confidence, then you can recognize the achievements of others with genuine enthusiasm. You will benefit from their success, as they will from yours. That how cultures rise up.

2024-07-09 01:22:23

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And don’t get me started on Windows wanting you to create a Microsoft account to start up a new laptop. Every step of the working day you are sent prompts to create an account. Default document saving location is Microsoft Onedrive, and it seems impossible to change the setting. I’ve paid for the laptop, and your OS license already, why do I need an account? What happened to free software being a hassle while paid software is awesome? I’ve used Windows laptops since the early 2000’s, and it’s getting worse in leaps and bounds.

2024-07-07 18:33:50

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Hi Guy. As a matter of interest , any idea how Blackberry’s BBM would have compared to today’s messaging apps? It used a PIN number instead of a mobile number or email address and was supposed to be end-end encrypted.

2024-07-07 18:30:37

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Well guys. It’s a big topic and a big read. Very impressive

2024-07-04 11:45:43

Watching my first Tour de France while in the US. Strange to hear American commentators and not the usual British commentators. But actually really enjoying the change. Great job Peacock

2024-07-02 00:40:03

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Amazing. Loving your Egypt updates you send from time to time. Learning about this mythical but recently ignored culture.

2024-05-15 12:29:54

@npub15vz…k4um Hi Robert. Love your show, it’s one of my top 3 BTC podcast. I struggled with your recent chat with Mike Brock. He started off saying that you mustn’t get distracted by the nuance of the word, but rather the message it conveys. And then went on to not be able to answer a single question or complete a point he was trying to make because he was getting tied up over the specific meaning of the words. I tried to listen to see what I could learn but came away with nothing. Probably the first time I’ve had this experience on your show. Always love your guests and have learned more than I can tell you from your show.

2024-04-19 15:31:23

The ‘100 push-ups a day, ‘till $100k’ clan must be getting pretty buff

2024-04-18 00:07:08

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Well done Peter and team, always good to win👍

2024-04-05 01:49:42

My dad has just bought his first #bitcoin. He is 80 years old. This weekend I’m helping him move it off the exchange. Baby steps, and slowly too

2024-04-05 01:48:01

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Like to post only when I have a something to add. Love your posts - short but punchy

2024-04-01 00:55:17

Can anyone link me to good information on the positive changes in Argentina since Milei took over as president?

2024-03-31 20:08:18

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Option 2 for sure.

2024-03-30 01:41:37

Nation states can settle trade with each other at no cost. Nation A prints money, buys #bitcoin, sends it to Nation B, who then sells it for their local fiat. What could possibly go wrong?

2024-03-28 15:07:56

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Book beats movie every time. However, the cinematography and sound in the movies is epic. The sense of scale is incredible and the contrast sounds between planetary scale objects vs dust trickling over the dunes in quite is just amazing.

2024-03-20 12:31:35

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I agree that it is possible, but did it work out that way? Distribution is never uniform even when the gold standard was in play. Does everybody need to own a utxo when we are on a bitcoin standard? I just don’t know

2024-03-20 12:28:00

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Nice. Seems to be great story passed down from your mom, through you and to your friends. 👍👍

2024-03-20 01:21:02

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I do find that books have a different message for each person. I’ve re-read books years later and found whole sections I could have sworn weren’t in the book the first time I read it. What resonates with me is sometimes just noise to someone else. Do you highlight the sections you enjoyed or the sections you think the other person will enjoy?

2024-03-20 01:01:22

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I agree with your 3 needs. That’s what I want too. I’m not a dev so I don’t understand much of the discussions about op codes. But the philosophy of #bitcoin is really interesting to me. Saylor’s view resonates with me. The fact that he has such conviction and he put so much money into this is also amazing - he backs his views with incredible action. Many are talking about having to fix the problem of not enough bitcoin (utxos) for everyone. But if we look at the gold standard, I’m not sure how many people actually held and used gold in the past. Surely not everyone owned a gold coin?

2024-02-08 02:05:18

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👍👍

2024-01-30 02:04:38

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But not for long 😂

2024-01-06 14:40:31

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It’s incredible how the story has changed 180 deg, across so much of MSM in such a short time

2024-01-06 03:39:16

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I’ve just started using Damus. UX is good but struggling to connect a wallet to simplify sending zaps. Right know it’s a three click process instead of one click. But great app apart from that.