GavinGreen
Gavin Green

Episode 3 of the Monthly RoundUp:
The mood swings of the market don’t define the mission—and this roundtable proves it. We swap war stories from live demos and travel to Lugano with an update on a coastal Bitcoin hub in South Africa, then dive straight into the most charged question of the moment: what really happens when crypto dollars move on Bitcoin rails via Lightning and RGB? There’s clear utility for cross-border payments and the global south, but also a live risk of compliance creep, node capture, and cultural drift away from self-sovereign money. We unpack the geopolitics, from Washington’s embrace of Tether as an inflation export and Treasury buyer to the EU’s CBDC-first strategy, and ask what builders should assume about state incentives and surveillance. @nprofile…ufvx @nprofile…naxy @nprofile…qagn
https://fountain.fm/episode/OTJx8iCQ8rdo8AEhLg9P

2025-10-16 10:57:03 UTC

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Dejavu

2025-10-16 09:03:34 UTC

Everybody can. But most won't.
We are our own gate keepers.

2025-10-16 07:06:51 UTC

When people ask why Nostr is important.
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2025-10-16 06:59:02 UTC

Episode 3 of the Monthly RoundUp:
The mood swings of the market don’t define the mission—and this roundtable proves it. We swap war stories from live demos and travel to Lugano with an update on a coastal Bitcoin hub in South Africa, then dive straight into the most charged question of the moment: what really happens when crypto dollars move on Bitcoin rails via Lightning and RGB? There’s clear utility for cross-border payments and the global south, but also a live risk of compliance creep, node capture, and cultural drift away from self-sovereign money. We unpack the geopolitics, from Washington’s embrace of Tether as an inflation export and Treasury buyer to the EU’s CBDC-first strategy, and ask what builders should assume about state incentives and surveillance. @nprofile…agxs @nprofile…84jj @nprofile…qagn
https://fountain.fm/episode/4U6CkTLMjLNgiO0ZKk27

2025-10-14 05:34:00 UTC

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Check, and send your feedback. Will be appreciated

2025-10-13 05:44:38 UTC

If money is freedom, what happens when 600 000 stores switch on bitcoin? @nprofile…5m3a
I had a great chat with Carl from Moneybadger to find out what is the story behind the story.
https://fountain.fm/episode/4U6CkTLMjLNgiO0ZKk27

2025-10-07 17:18:59 UTC

If there was any doubt the system is rigged?!
US Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Shutdown: Wall Street’s indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by strong sector performance and optimism that the US government shutdown will be brief. Investors shrugged off the first day of the shutdown and weaker-than-expected private payrolls data, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.3%, the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.5%, and the Dow adding 43 points. (TradingEconomics)

2025-10-06 08:43:51 UTC

Want to pay for coffee with #bitcoin? Bootlegger Sea Point has you covered, using the @nprofile…tx66 app
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2025-10-02 18:59:45 UTC

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England would be speaking German, in that case.

2025-09-28 10:03:49 UTC

Rode the official training rode for 947 in Pretoria today, with my dad aged 80. It's probably his last 947 event. Good morning out 👍
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2025-09-27 16:20:44 UTC

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Am I still a bitcoiner if I don't know what any of this means?

2025-09-27 16:14:51 UTC

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Yup, there's always a crisis. Sometimes we sound like the 24hr news channels we love to hate.

2025-09-27 11:56:35 UTC

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More people need to check out @nprofile…yauf. When my family and I were in the US for a couple of years, I could not believe the cost of health insurance. For $28k you could fly to South Africa and have world class surgery in a private hospital and have a holiday here too while you recover.

2025-09-26 14:54:38 UTC

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Actually, it's the other way around.

2025-09-17 09:06:45 UTC

Have you ever wondered what Bitcoin actually is, beyond the headlines and jargon? This conversation with Walker America, host of one of the fastest-growing Bitcoin podcasts worldwide, breaks everything down into refreshingly simple terms that anyone can understand.
Walker's own journey mirrors what many experience—dismissing Bitcoin in 2014, dabbling in cryptocurrencies at the 2017 peak, then finally grasping Bitcoin's significance during the 2020 pandemic. His candid admission that "I knew absolutely nothing about money or economics" before exploring Bitcoin resonates with anyone who's felt intimidated by financial systems designed to seem complex. @nprofile…yza6
https://fountain.fm/episode/tDRURyGfnHqme1CSZoWw

2025-09-14 19:32:43 UTC

Protesters, waving Palestinian flags, have disrupted multiple stages at @lavuelta, including today's final stage in Madrid. I'm not anti-protesting, but your rights to protest do not supersede the rights of others. This is the biggest race of the year for many teams. Its a chance to prove their worth to their sponsors and secure funding for the next season. This pays salaries of the many people employed by each team. Furthermore, there are performance bonuses that riders can earn. Riders themselves are also looking to impress teams to secure their futures, and that of their families.
I'm fairly sure that if I walked into any one of those protesters offices on Monday morning, and kicked their desks over and threw their laptops put of the windows, they may feel differently about protesting.
For people to feel entitled to stop riders and teams from earning their living, to make a statement about unrelated events is shocking. Those people need to be arrested and punished / fined.
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2025-09-13 09:08:05 UTC

The South African corporate world revolves around the King Report, Reports I, II, III and IV, created by the Judge Mervyn King during the King Commission and first released in 1994. It's all about corporate governance, sustainability, inclusiveness, stakeholders, etc. It's been lauded around the world as a foundational document for corporates to build on. It's probably as relevant as a harbour port manager in Durban writing a foundational document on how to run an efficient and profitable sheep farm in the Karoo.

2025-09-10 18:48:54 UTC

Currency failures are sweeping the globe at an alarming rate. In August alone, we witnessed the North Korean Kwon collapse, Iran's real lose 99% of its value, and multiple countries hacking zeros off their denominations in desperate attempts to mask hyperinflation. These aren't isolated incidents—they're symptoms of a fundamental breakdown in the fiat system. @nprofile…xunw @nprofile…qagn @nprofile…vlwk
https://fountain.fm/episode/HcjqYmPVm73EBIzIVkdc

2025-09-10 18:46:40 UTC

2025-09-04 05:42:34 UTC

Vibe coding is the most positive experience ever.
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2025-09-03 19:19:06 UTC

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Congrats. Getting a book completed is no easy task, well done.

2025-09-03 13:09:34 UTC

Many have heard about @nprofile…xunw and the work being done there, but not many have heard the story that started it all - The Surfer Kids.
Hermann talks about how this all began and how an informal township on the southern tip of Africa is showing that bitcoin is every day money.
https://fountain.fm/episode/H0L2vmfx8LdG9SyTZK1I

2025-08-31 19:27:03 UTC

I swear, it's easier to run a lightning node on a Raspi Pi, than it is to use Linex. Linex has been around for 33 years and just installing an app is a hassle. As a freedom tech, non-dev, enthusiast I'm really trying here. But having to copy and paste lines of code to get a basic app to work?!
What bitcoin devs have achieved in15 years is incredible. Nostr too.
This is how we win.
Keep on coding guys and gals. The rest of us desperately need you.

2025-08-27 10:52:53 UTC

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Coffee - Ground Coffee, Hazelwood, Pretoria
Daily, weekly & monthly groceries - Pick 'n Pay, Pretoria
Lightbulbs - Pick 'n Pay, Pretoria
Family breakfast - Bootlegger, Pretoria
No vouchers, just sweet btc from my @nprofile…lfqf with a little help from my @nprofile…5m3a friends
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2025-08-27 10:48:46 UTC

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still not in the #bitchat android club :(
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2025-08-25 07:57:41 UTC

I'm struggling to understand how auto-correct works. I thought these things were supposed to learn your messaging style and get better with time. No matter how many times I type 'Ill' it does not correct it to I'll. I always have to go back and manually change it. The same for 'I'm', Im is not even a word. I also get numbers added into my words - I know that's my fault, but why the phone thinks that a word and just accepts it is beyond me. The one time I do type an unusual word - Name of a company or product that has unusual spelling - autocorrect will insist on changing it so something else. And sometimes I get whole sentences that make absolutely no sense. It's like a total fail, on both side of the scale.

2025-08-19 13:48:07 UTC

@nprofile…tx66 legends strike again. Just paid my Temu customs invoice usin bitcoin! No more putting credit card details at risk. Absolutely made my day.
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2025-08-17 09:42:49 UTC

Bitcoin meetups are becoming the places to go!
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2025-08-17 05:40:02 UTC

Core 29 no longer the top version. Gap to Knots is tiny. Very interesting
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2025-08-13 15:08:56 UTC

So, only 5 episodes in and we have hit position no 158 in South Africa! Rock On!!
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2025-08-13 14:52:57 UTC

New episode just landed!
Robert Botha, with 18 years in the diplomatic service, shares insights on global challenges and his hopes for his new-born granddaughter's future in a complex world.
https://fountain.fm/episode/jPqHFpX1megSM8t25YU6

2025-08-10 16:00:23 UTC

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After 2-3 disastrous AirBNB bookings I swore to my family I was deleting that app forever. Just use a hotel, they have hundreds of years experience.

2025-08-10 15:44:14 UTC

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Always the same with the banks. Only time for HNW individuals. Banks are not your friend.
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2025-08-10 15:29:15 UTC

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Harvard?

2025-08-10 15:20:19 UTC

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Let's hope we get similar news from Bootlegger, South Africa in 6 months time.
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2025-08-10 14:58:45 UTC

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Nope, smooth

2025-08-07 18:52:54 UTC

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@nprofile…guw4 @nprofile…vhng
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2025-08-07 15:13:54 UTC

The first of our Monthly Round-Up episodes, where we cover highlights over the past 30 days in the Bitcoin space. This is all about Bitcoin, so strap in and enjoy.
• Debating whether the Bitcoin four-year cycle will break this time around with ETFs now in the picture
• Examining in-kind redemption applications for Bitcoin ETFs and whether they're truly meaningful
• Discussing El Salvador's recent headlines about presidential term extensions and potential journalism crackdowns
• Exploring the reality of quantum computing threats to Bitcoin after IBM's 5-bit encryption breakthrough
• Analyzing the potential of Jack Dorsey's new BitChat app for disaster relief and mesh network communication
• Questioning why we continue putting faith in political figures rather than following Bitcoin's "rules, not rulers" ethos
• Contemplating how technologies like mesh networks might become mainstream without requiring disaster conditions
https://fountain.fm/episode/3sC8ZybOZtM3Z2ZgqakV

2025-08-02 06:51:40 UTC

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@theNetherlands Any questions for this witness?
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2025-08-02 06:40:43 UTC

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@nprofile…tx66 are killing it here
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2025-07-28 14:46:05 UTC

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Yes, saw that

2025-07-27 09:12:49 UTC

When toilet paper no longer has to be locked away like Gillette razor blades, maybe, just maybe there is still hope in South Africa
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2025-07-27 09:01:28 UTC

Shout out to @nprofile…tx66 and @BootleggerCC for enabling bitcoin payments at all their stores. Had fun with the family over breakfast
https://blossom.primal.net/69bce48d492c3122f663c340c49a31222373d1b81cb0839f60ad22ab9b31e801.mp4

2025-07-25 14:11:45 UTC

www.bootlegger.coffee are the latest retail chain to accept bitcoin in South Africa. Powered by MoneyBadger, the same guys behind Pick 'n Pay's bitcoin project. If you have a business, make sure you don't find yourself miles behind when the dust settles.
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2025-07-25 10:15:22 UTC

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Good to know

2025-07-23 16:44:49 UTC

What a great conversation with one of the absolute best thinkers today! @nprofile…w2ua shares his thesis on the deflationary force of technology and how Bitcoin enables the first global free market that can potentially transform our economic paradigm. He explains why the natural state of a free market is deflation as entrepreneurs compete to provide more value, leading to falling prices, while our current inflationary monetary system works against this natural abundance.
This is especially relevant for Africa where oppression, corruption and poor infrastructure is a millstone around the necks of it's people. Finally, grassroots solutions are helping people out of the mess.
This freedom.
https://fountain.fm/episode/gb58DTaGp9ecLpGwqUGe

2025-07-18 14:13:58 UTC

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Same problem here

2025-07-04 11:19:09 UTC

Private property rights form the foundation of human freedom, enabling individuals to build generational wealth and secure their economic independence. David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation, shares how property ownership transforms lives through their Kaya Lam project, which has provided over 18,000 title deeds to rightful homeowners in South Africa.
https://fountain.fm/episode/9VRbzKLcVb8Dhui7s9Gx

2025-07-02 10:08:22 UTC

Want to know what's making a real difference in people's lives?
@nprofile…xspp @nprofile…qyuh
https://www.southafricanbusinessmatters.co.za/how-ekasi-witsand-and-beyond-are-reshaping-commerce/

2025-06-26 07:21:07 UTC

These headlines, in the last few days, highlight that bitcoin is no longer the ''fringe''. It is drawing the attention of governments, mortgage lenders, and the Federal Reserve in the USA. South African businesses can access the bitcoin protocol just as easily as any of these organisations, and it's just as easy for the man in the street.
If you are even curious about what that can mean for you, give us a shout.
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2025-06-25 12:46:59 UTC

Why privacy is important. Great conversation with about how you can keep your stuff private, and choose what you reveal to the world. Listen to the full episode for more. jordan@nostrplebs.com @nprofile…weg2 https://blossom.primal.net/8aae6f7a7fbe63beb62f642bc0feb73ec89c3118c40b7c4ff773a917a2b02f22.mp4
https://fountain.fm/episode/Z1INbhVPmDRSLfHHzCGw

2025-06-24 06:26:24 UTC

Companies holding bitcoin treasuries now number 240 from around the world, as of 23/6/2025
This has increased by 26 companies in the past 30 days, which come to over a 10% increase in 30 days.
The amount of bitcoin held by these same companies is 3.45 million bitcoin, which at today’s price of $102 000 USD has a total value of $351.9 Billion USD
This phenomenon has been steadily increasing, unabated, for the past 6 years.
Remember, these are companies that are both privately owned and public companies. All companies are accountable to their shareholders and expected to make profits, and then reinvest those profits to ensure future growth and sustainability.
So why would they be converting their cash reserves into bitcoin?
Let’s look at the bitcoin price movement over the past 6 years.
In Jan 2019 the bitcoin price was $3693 USD
In Jan 2025 the bitcoin price was $93595 USD
This is a return of 2434% over 6 years, or 405.7% per year (year on year).
Of course past performance is no indication of future returns, but 26 companies in the past 30 days have decided that this is worth not just investigating, but investing in by putting some skin in the game.
Everybody has an opinion about bitcoin; from the haters, to the indifferent, to the curious, to the maxi’s. But ‘Words are Wind’ to quote Game of Thrones, and it may be worth paying more attention to the people and their companies that offer their opinion in the form of money invested.
Reference: bitcointreasuries.net, coinkite.com
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2025-06-18 07:08:26 UTC

Fantastic discussion with @IvoVegter on Markets, Freedom and Leadership with specific comparisons between Javier Milei and Donald Trump.
Catch the full episode below:
https://fountain.fm/episode/Z1INbhVPmDRSLfHHzCGw
https://blossom.primal.net/b8fd538296fd00f82e170159314ac2b03892f94879221b5ef22c45dd6273357d.mp4

2025-06-16 16:57:18 UTC

What if the technology that promises to simplify your life is secretly working against you? In this eye-opening conversation with Jordan Bravo, host of the Sovereign Computing Show, we pull back the curtain on the hidden costs of our digital convenience.
https://fountain.fm/episode/MOrFeX1CbzvAaqWv6jqA

2025-06-07 14:32:14 UTC

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I'm about half way through this series, and it's absolutely chilling. If ever there was a case for the existence of Evil in this world, then this is a pretty good place to lay the foundation of such. The methodical approach, taken with such care and patience, over such a long period of time, and with such a wide net, can never be accidental. It is coordinated malice and hatred of humanity on a scale I don't think has existed before. Learning about this has been extremely motivating for me. I am thinking deeply about how to life going forward. One of your best episodes Guy - thank you
https://fountain.fm/episode/0OXwF9eimcw8UAx1Nz2g
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2025-06-01 23:51:54 UTC

Just used @nprofile…lnaa for the first time. Visiting a new country for a few days as an extended connection, for a short holiday, between the US and South Africa. Took 5 minutes to order, pay and setup using LN. No hassle. No personal info required. This is incredible.
https://blossom.primal.net/576982e50eaa7ecde3dab004a5c990fd69d98b4d58fe52f61c5454a6167f2e00.jpg

2025-06-01 18:01:55 UTC

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Only in The Netherlands can you ride 120km and climb 29m.
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2025-05-29 22:07:16 UTC

First episode of my new podcast. Understanding Freedom through Money, Technology, Economics and Philosophy. South African flavor.
https://fountain.fm/show/jfZokPuWino6F91jSGYq

2025-05-29 14:32:27 UTC

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It’s becoming like a music festival. You have limited time and tons of bands to see. Spending time before the festival listening to some bands you haven’t heard of to get a feel for their vibe, can save some pain at the show

2025-05-29 14:29:19 UTC

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Time to leave the big conference scene and do the smaller ones. TABconf is a great example, not a VC in sight

2025-05-27 19:48:50 UTC

Bitcoin is transforming South Africa’s retail landscape—and it’s just getting started. 🚀
From the townships of Bitcoin Ekasi to the coastal vibes of Bitcoin Witsand and Plettenberg Bay, communities are ditching rand for sats, building circular economies that empower the unbanked, freelancers, and small businesses. Now, giants like Pick ’n Pay (2,300+ stores) and global chains like Steak ’n Shake (500+ U.S. outlets) are joining the movement, slashing fees and unlocking financial freedom.
Why it matters:
✅ Lower transaction costs for retailers
✅ Hedge against inflation & currency collapse
✅ Financial inclusion for millions excluded from banks
✅ Borderless commerce for local businesses
South Africa’s retail revolution is here. Can your business afford to ignore Bitcoin?
https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/bitcoins-retail-revolution-in-south-africa-how-ekasi-witsand-and-beyond-are-reshaping-commerce/

2025-05-21 01:37:49 UTC

@nprofile…cvfd why do I need to give my name, date of birth and email address to activate my wallet? What happened to permissionless money?

2025-05-20 19:59:29 UTC

You know we have hit the mainstream when ‘elites’ are arguing over the term ‘sats’. Reminds me of a bunch of politicians creating a storm over absolutely nothing, in an attempt to sound relevant. The most anti-cyberpunk thing I’ve ever heard.

2025-05-19 16:51:52 UTC

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Remember how Jordan Petersen became famous? Some authority tried to make it a crime to NOT address someone by their preferred pronouns. He called BS, went viral and never stopped. This is the same woke agenda. You want to implement a policy to force us to name change? What happened to emergent and discoverable by the people?
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2025-05-18 23:44:18 UTC

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We won’t be winning people over to Nostr if this is the quality they the content they find when they get here
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2025-05-18 20:02:46 UTC

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I feel the same about the American Standard system of everything (length / distance, weights, temperature, volume and dates). I’m surprised you guys kept seconds, minutes and hours. What the hell.

2025-05-16 12:59:40 UTC

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Agreed. It’s not about having the last laugh. The question was about someone that understands perfectly but still disagrees. When there is clear and effective communication but no agreement, then all you can do is walk away. You can’t coerce agreement.

2025-05-14 21:37:47 UTC

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Welcome sister

2025-05-14 21:23:55 UTC

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This could be a good thing. Martin Luther was the solo dissenting voice against the Catholic Church at the time, and single handedly started the Reformation. I guess time will tell.

2025-05-14 21:18:10 UTC

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Try this “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry."

2025-05-14 10:57:04 UTC

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You can make it however you like it. If you can run a BTC node, you can make biltong. Take any recipe and change it
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2025-05-13 19:13:35 UTC

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Max - I need to get you some South African biltong. It’s similar to jerky but it’s real big pieces of meat that you can get your teeth into, not the flimsy little pieces that jerky is often served as.
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2025-05-11 16:13:46 UTC

If you are a business owner looking for how to increase shareholder value (often, this means you) in an increasingly difficult economic environment, then you need to take 20min to watch one of the largest fund managers in the world (Fidelity) talk about this incredible tool. Presented at the recent Strategy conference.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BqPdigLYEc

2025-05-06 17:56:52 UTC

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Thanks guys, super usefull to get a quick summation of the situation.

2025-05-06 17:11:36 UTC

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Curious show about a free market economist arguing against private property ownership of land, and gold as money.
The argument against gold is that it is an 'abomination against nature' because it does not decay is exactly the reason it was used as a store of value.
The property ownership argument is that the land has all been taken and nothing is left for the current and future non-landowners. The proposed solution of community ownership of the land that is then leased to individuals does not solve the claimed problem of no-land-left-for-future-individuals.
I was waiting to hear how this would be solved but he admitted that it would not be possible.
I almost stopped listening a few times but decided to finish it to hear the full argument. Was left with no answers.
https://fountain.fm/episode/1ngI8LpfothCApIp1Qua
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2025-05-06 15:49:10 UTC

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Any business owner in South Africa that is even just thinking about what bitcoin could do for them, needs to read this very short piece by a restaurant owner in the UK.
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2025-05-04 07:31:58 UTC

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It does indeed
https://fountain.fm/episode/7sU7hha6KDcqzWmwvk2k
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2025-04-27 17:33:44 UTC

In business, pricing reflects a delicate balance between cost, strategy, and perceived value. While traditional companies rely on intricate structures—executives, marketing teams, and operational hierarchies—to justify prices and demand, Bitcoin operates under no such framework. Despite having no leadership, marketing, or centralized authority, Bitcoin’s market dominance (64% of the crypto market) defies conventional logic. This article explores how Bitcoin’s astronomical value stems purely from the subjective valuations of millions of individuals in a free market, proving that price itself is the ultimate arbiter of worth—and challenging businesses to rethink how they measure and pursue value in their own markets.
https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/why-bitcoin-outshines-all-cryptocurrencies-price-as-the-ultimate-indicator-of-value/

2025-04-05 08:33:55 UTC

Building a long-term business can be as simple as choosing the right store of value for the future.
https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/securing-tomorrow-today-why-bitcoin-is-the-ultimate-store-of-value-for-businesses/

2025-03-31 06:53:18 UTC

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Done

2025-03-31 06:51:28 UTC

Economics + Philosophy = Politics
Money + Technology = Freedom
Choose where best to spend your time.

2025-03-29 16:34:13 UTC

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Happy to help- what do i need to do

2025-03-23 18:06:09 UTC

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Stereotyping is the Central Planning mentality of dealing with people. I seriously doubt you subscribe the very stereotype about your country / culture.

2025-03-23 18:03:04 UTC

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Stereotypes collapse when you speak to an individual from that 'group'. It's a great way to make jokes about people, it's a terrible way to place judgement.

2025-03-23 13:48:31 UTC

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My parents are boomers. They both worked really hard to raise a family of 4 kids. Never received any easy money/assets, etc. They never fell for anything, they were both incredibly principled and raised great kids. I'm so sick of this anti-boomer hate. Stereotyping and blaming a whole cohort of people is how dictators kill millions in the name of the greater good.

2025-03-18 09:31:02 UTC

As a business owner, how often do you think about technology that was supposed to be the next big thing but failed?
Most of us may reminisce over this while having a beer afterhours but I’m sure its not keeping any of you awake at night.
What about the new and emerging technologies that are still fledgelings, and only really spoken about in small circles of enthusiasts? Unless you are one of those enthusiasts yourself, you probably don’t have the time to spend researching every new thing to see how it could help you.
The stages of technology adoption are a useful model, developed by sociologist Everett Rogers, to help us understand how adoption happens, and includes five distinct stages: innovators, early adopters, early majority, late majority, and laggards.
Businesses that tend to live in the laggard stage are not going to be a threat to any of us.
So that pretty much leaves us with the early adopters and the majority. Technically curious individuals will tend towards the early adopters while most business owners probably fall into the majority.
While I do regard myself at technically curious, I am amazed at how many times I have looked at something for what it is, and not what it could become. One example that I can think of is when the first cameras were added to mobile phones. When I first read a magazine article that cameras on mobile phones were the greatest threat to the photography industry I nearly laughed. This was in the early 2000’s. At that time, I had a Sony Ericsson phone with a small camera on the back and it took positively awful photos. As a result, I never used it as a camera, and I never took it seriously. It seems that didn't age so well.
The advent of new technologies has consistently transformed the business landscape, often in unforeseen ways. As cameras on cell phones seemed like a novelty at first, but ultimately disrupted the entire photography industry, they went on to create entirely new worlds filled with social media influencers earning millions of dollars.
And in the early days of the internet, many were sceptical about its potential impact on business. The early dot.com era was marked by hyped up and failed ventures, but it also laid the foundation for the e-commerce giants of today. Similarly, the early adoption of the internet was slow, with many questioning its relevance to everyday life. However, as the technology improved and more people gained access, the internet became an indispensable tool for businesses and individuals alike.
The same pattern is emerging with bitcoin payments.
Initially, many saw bitcoin as a speculative asset or a store of value, but its potential as a medium of exchange was overlooked. However, with the development of the Lightning Network, bitcoin payments have become faster, cheaper, and more scalable. This has enabled businesses to accept bitcoin payments, reducing transaction costs and increasing financial efficiency.
The impact of bitcoin payments on business is multifaceted. For instance, companies like Mercari, a Japanese e-commerce platform, have seen significant growth in bitcoin payments, with over 100,000 transactions in the first month of launch. Similarly, Pick n Pay, a South African retailer, has reduced transaction costs by accepting bitcoin payments, which also allows customers that don’t have traditional bank accounts to buy from them, making them more competitive in the market.
The rise of bitcoin payments also has broader implications for the economy. It enables cross-border transactions without the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and increasing speed. This has the potential to disrupt traditional payment systems, such as credit card networks and banks, and create new opportunities for businesses and individuals.
Moreover, the development of bitcoin payments is not an isolated phenomenon. It is part of a larger trend towards decentralized and digital technologies that are transforming existing models.
NOSTR (stands for Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted via Relay) is a communication network protocol that allows for decentralised communication, like X or BlueSky but now enables sending bitcoin payments to people. Not only can you send a bitcoin payment, but the receiver does not even need to create an invoice. You just sent the payment to them. This has pushed the “value for value” meme on NOSTR where you send a micro payment, almost like a tip, to someone that creates content that you like.
In conclusion, the impact of new technologies on business is often unpredictable and far-reaching. The rise of bitcoin payments is a prime example of how a seemingly niche technology can revolutionize an industry. As businesses and individuals continue to adopt and innovate with bitcoin payments, we can expect to see significant changes in the way we transact and do business. Just as cameras on cell phones and the early internet seemed like novelties at first, but ultimately transformed their respective industries, bitcoin payments are poised to have a profound impact on the future of commerce.
Continue to be curious – we live in incredible times.
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2025-03-15 13:15:41 UTC

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Charismatic tyrants are especially effective. People are too easily deceived by what they see and hear. Being able to think should be a subject at school and university.

2025-03-15 13:08:36 UTC

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Never heard of it. Will try hard not to find out.

2025-03-01 22:56:14 UTC

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No Bisq was harmed in the making of this transaction. Seriously, I didn’t use Bisq. Just Robosats. They use LN to send / receive BTC so super fast and cheap fees too 👍

2025-03-01 17:56:41 UTC

@npub1gdf…2ffw just did my first transaction using Robosats. P2P rocks. This is an amazing time to be alive 👊

2025-02-27 18:39:24 UTC

Remember when rewards programs were exciting? That was probably years ago, maybe when you got your very first rewards program. Nowadays they feel like Monopoly money - pretty useless in the real world. It doesn't have to be this way. Kudos to companies that are leading the new revolution with bitcoin rewards. Fold, Satsback.com ⚡️, The Bitcoin Company, Bitrefill, Breez
https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/loyalty-reward-programs-how-bitcoin-fixes-this/

2025-02-14 21:56:01 UTC

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Russia, India and China quite possibly. Brazil maybe? South Africa - absolutely no way on their own but they may be forced into it by their partners. I suppose how you get there is not as important as that you get there.

2025-02-05 01:43:30 UTC

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It would be unthinkably stupid, until you realize that’s what the Fed is.

2025-02-05 01:25:46 UTC

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Everyone needs a plan b passport. Those of us coming from countries with terrible passports are often ahead of the curve on this.

2025-01-16 21:49:33 UTC

A bearer instrument is a financial instrument that can be transferred without formal process or central authority involvement. Its key characteristics include: ownership determined by possession, no registration required, transferable by delivery, and no need for endorsement or signature. Examples of bearer instruments include cash, where the person holding the cash is considered the owner. Shares, however, do not fall under this category.
https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/why-shares-are-not-money/

2024-12-26 21:42:17 UTC

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Welcome Brother

2024-12-14 17:13:30 UTC

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I’m a big road cycling fan (think Tour de France). Pro racing, it’s mainly European focused. Jordan Peterson is cool too https://image.nostr.build/b9d9c5f48619a4751cda5b568aa30fb8b0b926798ebc6d52c629fe974c3d54ec.jpg https://image.nostr.build/923fbda76de9696640406aee046ff205badd5bfc8463fc7a6e927bcff474a551.jpg https://image.nostr.build/db943d3c225ef0e76ec65e885e5ae79545dd3a33420d0a0e45b6658b0b571ba1.jpg https://image.nostr.build/5808c98ddb9561f2f42fb2f8ae1a455b67cd40fbe97be30243f23f1fa1b18a05.jpg