Barrick

Founder of Nothing, Designer of Nothing, Bullish on Life, Bitcoiner

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2026-06-04 02:54:27 UTC

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I would like to hold SATA or STRC in my Strike account. Gives me interest on my cash that I can use to purchase Bitcoin or use for expenses when Bitcoin is down. Helps balance out the volatility in Bitcoin.

2026-03-24 21:50:15 UTC

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Do you think AI’s voracious and unpredictable energy and compute demand makes Bitcoin’s proof-of-work model more or less viable as a global reserve asset over the next 20 years, given that both are competing for the same physical infrastructure?

2026-03-12 02:25:45 UTC

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It’s probably AI but I still want to spend a week in the cabin.

2026-03-11 03:12:51 UTC

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Buy Bitcoin and STRC and go about your day.

2026-03-07 03:58:05 UTC

⚡ SatoshiStream
Analysts: BTC Bear Market May Be Nearing Bottom — But $60K Must Hold
https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1629904853893-c2c8981a1dc5?w=800&q=80
With Bitcoin down roughly 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of ~$126,000, analysts at Mercado Bitcoin and several on-chain research firms suggest the market may be approaching a cyclical bottom. On-chain data shows over 400,000 BTC accumulated in the $60K–$70K band, and whale addresses — including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company — have been adding ETF exposure. However, analysts warn that a sustained close below $60,000 would invalidate the bull case and open the door to sharper losses.
🔗 https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/bitcoin-market-bottom-may-be-nearing-at-least-if-measured-against-gold-analyst-says
#bitcoin #bottom #onchain #whales #macro #bitcoin #crypto #nostr

2026-03-07 03:47:14 UTC

⚡ Analysts: BTC Bear Market May Be Nearing Bottom — But $60K Must Hold
With Bitcoin down roughly 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of ~$126,000, analysts at Mercado Bitcoin and several on-chain research firms suggest the market may be approaching a cyclical bottom. On-chain data shows over 400,000 BTC accumulated in the $60K–$70K band, and whale addresses — including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company — have been adding ETF exposure. However, analysts warn that a sustained close below $60,000 would invalidate the bull case and open the door to sharper losses.
🔗 https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/01/bitcoin-market-bottom-may-be-nearing-at-least-if-measured-against-gold-analyst-says
#bitcoin #bottom #onchain #whales #macro
#bitcoin #crypto #nostr

2026-03-04 02:32:13 UTC

Been playing in Claude. Does this seam accurate? Bitcoin holders broke out by type and depicted in a chart.
https://claude.ai/public/artifacts/5e7a710b-fcfa-4da4-ac42-34b315842f18

2026-02-25 03:26:07 UTC

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I’m loving the grind my gears segment but your story about Dylan and your dog was hilarious and showed your follower’s that you’re just a normal guy trying to change the world for the better.

2026-02-09 03:43:08 UTC

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Politics ruined the NFL for me many years ago. At one time it was my break from the crazy going on in the world. But now not so much.

2026-01-29 19:22:52 UTC

Senate Ag Committee advances Republican crypto bill https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/senate-ag-committee-advances-crypto-bill-to-establish-cftc-regulatory-authority.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
https://blossom.primal.net/043a0cd9b8e63046bb31bb1ccf3e336db771346efc98a221ec70a19b0aed4280.jpg

2026-01-23 03:32:22 UTC

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Gemini, Grok, Copilot. I ask the same prompt to all three to help me validate the data is accurate.

2026-01-16 16:08:10 UTC

Thanks @nprofile…ynn0 . It’s a great day when you receive some Peony Lane wine.
https://blossom.primal.net/b07bbd3d290101e5dcbb6d76c52def50d87020746c938b07d8cfaee80e056d1d.jpg

2026-01-08 02:24:19 UTC

New U.S. Food Pyramid
https://blossom.primal.net/967ca0983162d818c46650501263536f232c7c1d76d0f0f983fb86ac8913af96.jpg

2026-01-08 02:19:12 UTC

Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin
https://share.newsbreak.com/gomdzcll?s=i16
https://blossom.primal.net/b125202c506983e4fe60a3ce3d49ab9f964309ccef97363263e52a6edd2d5c1b.jpg

2026-01-04 03:31:50 UTC

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True, I use to think the US was the good spreading democracy all over the world. Now all I see is those in power taking over what is not theirs disguised as helping their citizens.

2026-01-04 02:23:09 UTC

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The era of the U.S. as the world’s sole protector is ending, replaced by a cold-eyed deal to split the globe into spheres of influence. From the shift in Venezuela to the inevitable realignment in Thailand and Ukraine, we are seeing the U.S., China, and Russia prioritize 'managed control' over open conflict. This isn't just diplomacy—it’s survival. Because the U.S. remains critically dependent on Chinese resources to build its own advanced weaponry, a full-scale war is a non-starter. Instead, we are seeing a strategic retreat from the UN and a world left to fend for itself, as the superpowers negotiate who gets what based on industrial necessity rather than democratic ideals.

2025-12-26 02:10:20 UTC

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Immigration

2025-12-15 20:33:09 UTC

👀 Forwood to the day Bitcoin is accepted all over the world as if it was always common place.
https://blossom.primal.net/440b9a67552380bd3c313f5610f01c07d03fcb91abb39b945fecaeacbb4629e7.mp4

2025-12-12 16:41:58 UTC

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Thanks for the education. Fingers crossed I am lucky enough to snag a bottle. P.S. Love your pod cast. Snagged me a shirt from West Major.

2025-12-12 03:45:14 UTC

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Oh my. How many barrels is that? Guessing its 100 plus barrels sampled over a month?

2025-12-12 02:03:34 UTC

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How many barrels do you have to sample before you know you have the best barrel?

2025-12-02 03:44:28 UTC

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Absolutely

2025-11-29 21:01:06 UTC

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has introduced a Stablecoin Testing Initiative for Web3 users, launching a testnet "faucet" that allows individuals to claim test versions of its state-backed stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). This initiative, which distributes un-reserved test tokens (tFRNT), is designed for developers to test integration and for new users to understand how the technology works across eight different testnets, including Ethereum (Sepolia), Solana (Devnet), and Avalanche (Fuji). You can find more details and access the testing tool directly on the official Wyoming Stable Token Commission Testnet Faucet page. https://stabletoken.wyo.gov/pages/faucet
https://blossom.primal.net/3ac59cac1aa780cc2d05a85c6d25fb6758bdcba85436de6f74b674238d823a01.jpg

2025-11-29 20:03:25 UTC

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He sounds like a person who bought Bitcoin and sold it at a loss because he did not understand what he was buying.

2025-11-29 19:59:19 UTC

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I understand what your doing. You want a bigger blister to pop. Totally normal.

2025-11-28 22:35:24 UTC

The $148 Billion Swipe Fee Killer
The cost of credit card processing is a massive economic burden on U.S. merchants, totaling over $148 billion annually. While consumers are often unaware of these fees, businesses typically pay between 1.5% and 3.5% of every transaction. For a small business operating on a thin 5% profit margin, a 3% card fee can consume 60% of the potential profit. This is why I'm so happy that Square now allows Businesses to accept Bitcoin payments. My only concern is the trade-off with fraud protection offered by credit card companies. If someone were to figure out how to access and use my QR code or the tap-to-pay feature, there is no system to reimburse me for the lost funds. Also, using Bitcoin to purchase goods or services is treated by the IRS as an exchange of property, making it a taxable transaction that can result in a capital gains for the customer. Hopefully, Congress will provide relief for this issue soon, through the CLARITY Act, which could allow for de minimus transactions to be excluded from capital gains taxes.
https://blossom.primal.net/0bc4b4396b508bda1e9036393e152eb6d7eda526de70d688fb9e252ec25d3b84.jpg

2025-11-28 18:58:13 UTC

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Yes, the process should be as seamless as using Apple Pay to get real adoption. We also need legislation to exempt these transactions from being a taxable event. If we want people to spend their Bitcoin it can’t be a taxable event every time you tap.

2025-11-27 04:41:12 UTC

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Held my quarters for table top Galaga.

2025-11-27 03:34:45 UTC

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2025-11-21 17:40:51 UTC

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🤣

2025-11-21 02:31:33 UTC

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https://blossom.primal.net/0579a07af0bea36324c99f979d7c1eb8505f07375ecd460cd92f23e7c269bb6f.jpg

2025-11-21 02:28:36 UTC

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https://blossom.primal.net/9a2d902a93064bec472eed155a13d42553e1f77511990cac22d1816ad1681480.jpg

2025-11-20 21:12:18 UTC

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Pre-Ordered and listing now.

2025-11-19 04:05:11 UTC

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Would no capital gains on Bitcoin payments be part of the Clarity Act?

2025-11-14 17:25:18 UTC

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White

2025-11-12 03:04:48 UTC

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White

2025-10-31 00:15:37 UTC

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I stand corrected. Feelings will have to be hurt. The Malbec and Syrah are good but the Estate Pinot is my favorite by far.

2025-10-30 21:05:14 UTC

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All the wine in my house is Peony Lane except one bottle of mead my friend made. Maybe I will do a wine tasting between the Malbec, Syrah and the Estate Pinot. The only problem is I like them all and if I pick a favorite they might get their feelings hurt.

2025-10-30 20:39:06 UTC

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I and many others deleted our X accounts and joined Nostr for freedom of speech without fear of cancellation. I use to listen to Wolfs of all Streets on X spaces but the platform for streaming it’s a hot mess that drops people, can take hours to set up and frustrating to the listener and the streamer. I hope more podcasters come to Nostr because I’m never going back to X.

2025-10-28 20:00:05 UTC

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Hi Jack,
Love the idea of a Strike credit card, backed by Bitcoin, for my day-to-day expenses that I pay off each month. I am particularly interested in a cash rebate paid in Bitcoin because I understand a rebate is generally not taxable upon receipt. Would Strike consider this and will Strike also provide fraud protection with the credit card?
Currently, I have a traditional credit card that gives me 2% cash back on all my purchases, which I then use to buy Bitcoin each month. I was looking at the Fold card, which offers a 2% rebate paid directly in Bitcoin. Having a Bitcoin rebate would eliminate the step of purchasing Bitcoin and is generally not a taxable event upon receipt because the IRS considers it a rebate. This setup also forces me to DCA into Bitcoin monthly, and since selling the Bitcoin is a taxable event, it discourages frivolous spending. I also appreciate the idea of earning interest on fiat that is loaned out to users against their Bitcoin collateral but the interest received is a taxable event.
Ultimately, I would prefer to transact primarily with Bitcoin and convert all my fiat into BTC each month.
The interchange fees you receive from the credit card companies and the spreads on Bitcoin would be more than the cost to provide the rebate and allow Strike to stack more Bitcoin.
A credit card is essential for day-to-day purchases so that you're not selling Bitcoin to buy necessities like groceries and gas and a Bitcoin rebate would allow the card holder to stack sats and increase their collateral on their Bitcoin backed loan.The card also has the benefit of fraud protection which is essential in today’s world.

2025-10-22 03:09:05 UTC

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Will try to get a bottle of Satoshi Reserve and celebrate.

2025-10-21 16:11:19 UTC

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Jack, this was your best episode yet. Everything you said was spot on. I’m not sure what scares me more. Our dependence on China or the fact that the US literally can’t fix the mess they created in less than a decade.

2025-10-17 02:26:30 UTC

I’ve come to believe that Satoshi’s vision isn’t just about embracing Bitcoin — it’s about believing in ourselves and working to make the world a better place before we leave it.
I run a Bitcoin node and dollar-cost average into Bitcoin when I can, but I’m still reliant on the fiat system to pay my bills and support my family.
Bitcoin gives me hope that the future can be better for everyone. I just need to tune out the noise and focus on what I can do to leave the world better than I found it.
It’s easier said than done, but I’m committed to the cause and will keep grinding until fiat is no longer necessary — in my life and in the lives of others.
https://blossom.primal.net/8226e4fee0ecbccfa1c77b4764cd8d0665b2131180bce52658a7755ddb112726.jpg

2025-10-14 02:35:04 UTC

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Too much leverage.

2025-10-12 02:39:59 UTC

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Second

2025-10-12 02:20:09 UTC

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That looks delicious peaceful. One day Bitcoin will bring peace to the world by giving power back to the people.

2025-10-08 02:04:19 UTC

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Congress is elected to do one thing which is to pass a budget and an appropriations bill. Since all government agencies, programs, and functions from the Department of Defense to the National Park Service require funding to operate, the power to appropriate is effectively the power to allow or forbid the entire federal government from functioning. In my opinion the only way to fix this is for Congress to not get paid until the bills are passed. The Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (GEFTA) mandates back pay for all Federal employees. It was passed in 2019 after the last shutdown.

2025-10-07 00:02:43 UTC

Some Peony Lane Malbec to celebrate a new all time high and the movement to replacing the current financial system.
https://blossom.primal.net/42ab4657f322c8469a95d9d2d480c5a52fe8e5c45b69ab5ead8aac32a02fd72b.jpg

2025-10-04 03:21:51 UTC

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How difficult/expensive would it be for the miners to move to a friendlier state? Maybe the gaining state would cover some of those costs.

2025-09-23 16:41:00 UTC

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Then happy harvest day then.

2025-09-18 02:10:46 UTC

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Any left?

2025-09-14 22:38:36 UTC

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When will the website be updated. Still showing low to zero stock on most items.

2025-09-08 15:57:13 UTC

Wyoming’s Frontier Token Pits Public Money Against Private Stablecoins
https://share.newsbreak.com/ewh77b0r?s=i16
I’m interested in the communities thoughts/opinions on this new state stablecoin.
https://blossom.primal.net/b8a56e042136e7f6f925bd30312ed5a029d92b395d1bda870e714d442f7a958f.jpg

2025-08-27 02:40:29 UTC

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133,500.00

2025-08-27 01:22:29 UTC

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133,500.00

2025-08-25 23:51:16 UTC

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As a veteran I believe the answer would be a no.

2025-08-21 03:24:11 UTC

US must pass regulations or risk losing crypto race — Wyoming Symposium
https://share.newsbreak.com/emnl1fh8?s=i16
https://blossom.primal.net/73764bf3003920c76b4889e17ceb20755d17c77c5704aab7f0bac7c4b54aaa74.jpg

2025-08-21 03:00:02 UTC

Wyoming Launches First State-Issued Stablecoin in US
https://share.newsbreak.com/emn9phh8?s=i16
https://blossom.primal.net/2224c8ea47885f4439e7cdcd208fae8419db97903654ad0edad1b3aecc90cbef.jpg

2025-08-16 21:26:16 UTC

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It’s too late. All the new cars look like sci-fi concept cars.

2025-08-16 20:33:32 UTC

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2025-08-16 03:47:55 UTC

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Interested

2025-08-11 02:36:49 UTC

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Ok Ben here we go:
I like “Scarcity has never tasted better. Peony Lane’s 2024 Satoshi’s Reserve.”
That’s it. That’s all you need.
Your wine, like Bitcoin, is limited to 210 each year like Bitcoins 21 million. Your wine has matured just like Bitcoin and does not need any bitcoin humor or recommended pairings for customers to understand that your reserve is special, just like Bitcoin. Bitcoiners decided Bitcoin is the way and will also decide what to pair your wine with.
Bitcoin is a legitimate, just like Peony Lane. Maybe your legacy ends the reserve when the last Bitcoin is mined. Customers will try to stack your reserve just like Bitcoiners try to stack stats before the last coin is mined.

2025-08-08 03:49:05 UTC

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Fresh off the presses from the new ChatGPT 5 because I have zero creativity.
Satoshi’s Reserve 2023
Scarcity has never tasted smoother.
Handpicked from the finest barrel of Peony Lane’s 2023 vintage, this ultra-limited 210-bottle release is a Cabernet Sauvignon crafted for those who understand that 21 million isn’t just a number—it’s a lifestyle.
Whether you’re stacking sats or cellaring reds, this is the bottle you’ll want when the halving hits and the memes turn prophetic.
One day, they’ll say:
“Fine wine ages like Bitcoin—slow, rare, and suddenly priceless.”
And you’ll be the one holding the cork.
🍷 Pairs well with:
• Pocket steak and proof-of-meat
• Michael Saylor’s latest sermon on liquidity
• That one friend who still thinks it’s a Ponzi

2025-08-03 01:15:25 UTC

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2025-07-30 03:47:02 UTC

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FBTC, they mine their own bitcoin.

2025-07-23 23:53:44 UTC

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Full

2025-07-23 22:44:01 UTC

@npub153x…ryu8 It’s always a treat when my box of wine shows up Ben. I have a bottle of Peony Lane Higher to drink while today’s shipment rests.
https://blossom.primal.net/35111e5dea9a544926afc557d391695bf3e79c0c5728a6de05dc4231e9c8b9aa.jpg

2025-07-10 03:55:02 UTC

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Nice work. I’m only on day 5 but not regretting it. I feel so free.

2025-07-09 03:00:57 UTC

Wyoming landed one of crypto’s biggest names. Here’s what that means for the state.
https://share.newsbreak.com/dyk82m6g?s=i16
https://blossom.primal.net/bfcd731557a72355b83e2e336061d73fe45f3d2e17041332cb1b93387f96018b.jpg

2025-07-05 02:39:40 UTC

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Yes

2025-07-05 01:51:32 UTC

Stablecoins are an onramp to bitcoin, says Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/07/02/stablecoins-are-an-onramp-to-bitcoin-says-custodia-bank-ceo-caitlin-long.html
Will stable coins increase demand for Bitcoin? If so where will the Bitcoin come from. Whales, miners, paper Bitcoin, all the above?

2025-06-29 01:41:11 UTC

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Well I have to try it then. Six bottles on the way.

2025-06-29 01:16:06 UTC

Crypto Whale Kraken Moves Headquarters To Wyoming From California https://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/06/23/crypto-whale-kraken-moves-headquarters-to-wyoming-from-california/
https://blossom.primal.net/379f6425206b713d4abf1ec7ff44343ec449691e0b3c55048c41c78dc56a5944.jpg

2025-06-28 01:16:53 UTC

Wyoming Sets August 20 Launch for WYST, Its State-Backed Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin. https://coin360.com/news/wyoming-wyst-stablecoin-launch-aptos-sei-blockchain
https://blossom.primal.net/1821390a648b649dc7207ab58a870b6068e34c2a0637a56f367a46baa2fae394.jpg

2025-06-19 14:05:54 UTC

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Great! Now I’m hungry and stuck on a plane with mechanical issues. Stopping for fajitas if I ever get home. They look delicious.

2025-06-18 01:22:27 UTC

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Eat in one sitting.

2025-06-12 03:19:40 UTC

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Major League Baseball. 162 games a year is insane.

2025-05-03 23:56:54 UTC

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Pickles and mustard.

2025-05-03 23:22:02 UTC

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I’m fun.

2025-04-27 20:23:29 UTC

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Cristalina, where can I go to hear more of your music? Love the clip you dropped.

2025-03-07 04:05:32 UTC

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Lyn , I enjoy your commentary on Primal vs X. X has become so toxic and I struggle to engage it. Also, there is no scenario where your husband wins a debate with you. Your to smart.

2025-03-07 03:01:26 UTC

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Isn’t locking up 200K Bitcoin a good thing? Will this help get Senator Lummis BSR bill passed?

2025-03-07 02:41:10 UTC

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Lyn, I applaud you for trying. You could just ignore them and move on with your life but you don’t. One day you might have a positive outcome and make them a better person. Keep trying.

2025-03-07 02:31:50 UTC

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Yes, that is why I’m hopeful Senator Lummis Bitcoin reserve bill can get passed this year.

2025-03-07 02:21:31 UTC

Very tasty @nprofile…z6np. Can’t wait to be rich 🤑 enough to get my hands on your next limited batch.
https://m.primal.net/PWXW.jpg

2025-03-02 14:39:13 UTC

GM Noster
https://m.primal.net/PREX.jpg

2025-03-01 20:36:59 UTC

Jack Mallers puts all of his expenses on a credit card and then pays his credit card balance off every month with Bitcoin allowing him to live on a Bitcoin only standard.
Fold just came out with a credit card that will give you 2% cash back in Bitcoin on every purchase. I’m going to attempt to transact most of my expenses with Bitcoin and the Fold credit card and stack sats on everyday expenses. If I’m nuts please let me know. If I’m not please click the referral link below and sign up for the waitlist. Any referrals I get just moves me up the waitlist.
https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=8CgPK
https://m.primal.net/PQOI.jpg

2025-02-23 20:39:01 UTC

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https://m.primal.net/PIeA.jpg

2025-02-21 03:30:37 UTC

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10.5

2025-02-17 21:14:45 UTC

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2025-02-17 14:10:53 UTC

GM
https://m.primal.net/PASw.jpg

2025-02-15 20:13:41 UTC

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Oh my goodness. Pizza Hut meat lovers Deep Dish.

2025-02-15 19:09:31 UTC

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Hopeful the MAHA movement legislates this crap out of our lives and/or adds a 100% tariff to these types of foods. Can you imagine a day where you can go into a grocery store and not spend hours reading labels?

2025-02-15 19:06:17 UTC

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Yum, can I get one delivered?🤣

2025-02-15 19:03:18 UTC

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Nostr is the way.

2025-02-15 16:47:05 UTC

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Hi Lyn,
When AI eliminates jobs and takes away peoples ability to earn a living, society suffers. Right now, AI is generating wealth, but that wealth largely benefits those who own or profit from AI. If all the economic gains from AI are concentrated in the hands of a small elite, what happens next?
A thriving economy depends on widespread consumer spending on entertainment, food, travel, and more. But if the majority of people lose their jobs and income, demand for these goods and services collapses. The wealthy 1% alone cant sustain entire industries if there are no workers to produce or provide what they enjoy.
This raises a key question: Should AI-driven profits be redistributed, perhaps through a universal basic income, to ensure economic stability? Without a solution, the cycle of production and consumption that keeps economies running could break down.

2025-02-14 17:31:51 UTC

https://share.newsbreak.com/bicr8m9h?s=i16
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2025-02-14 16:35:30 UTC

GM my NOSTR friends.
https://m.primal.net/OfxB.jpg

2025-02-14 01:01:48 UTC

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Hi Anita,
Great post. I struggle with the idea the BTC is a store of value never to be touched versus BTC is money to be used for everyday purchases. Can it be both?

2025-02-08 00:05:04 UTC

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Following, like your content.