Niko

Built an AWS consulting firm that was acquired in 2020. Now I’m looking to support the Bitcoin community however I can and accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin.

Public Key

npub1vdhakn0pjj728x4np26hjw3chrg4cxcup2tg6p8hlc2wkxn233pqmf4pts

NIP-57 Address

quickpenguin1@primal.net

Profile Code

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relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

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2024-09-12 02:49:59

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#Bitcoin
#Philosophy
#travel
#IT
#Business
#Spirituality

2024-09-07 00:31:08

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Worked no problem with Nunchuck. If anyone knows of any compatibility issues with BW, would love to know!

2024-08-27 16:15:26

Have any of the exchanges been able to set up a relationship with another bank other than CRB for on/off ramps yet?

2024-08-26 22:18:52

I’m interested in reading the Bhagavad Gita. Apparently there are a bunch of different books when searching for this. The one below appears to have the most reviews.
Has anyone read the Gita, and if so can you share the link to the one you read?
https://a.co/d/hs9K1zO

2024-08-20 11:36:04

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While that may be true, I bet if we asked the average person to solve a complex math problem without a calculator, most would have a hard time solving that by hand. They end up depending on the calculator and assume that it gives them the right answer. I’m wondering if we eventually do the same when we ask AGI questions?
It’s like speaking a 2nd language. “If you don’t use it you lose it”

2024-08-20 11:18:03

If we get to a point where humans depend on AI for everything, following every piece of advice it provides because “it knows best”, causing us to eventually lose our own intelligence, who’s the actual robot in this situation?

2024-08-20 11:10:04

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And preferably not SMS for multifactor!

2024-08-14 20:38:37

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Thanks! I’m leaning toward 1 as well but I’m torn!!

2024-08-14 12:31:30

Trying to name a new boat and incorporate my background in IT and Bitcoin. Feedback on these 4 names? Other suggestions welcome in comments!
1.) Pier-To-Pier
2.) Error 404
3.) Work Bytes
4.) Port not found

2024-05-28 19:13:26

@npub1sg6…f63m Is there a way to let my teen buy more than $400/mo in the CashApp?

2024-04-06 03:26:21

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1.) It made me have to take several shits a day.
2.) After a while, my body needed it and became an addiction.
3.) Buying coffee was expensive (I could make it at home but going out and buying coffee was more of a thing to do)

2024-02-28 22:59:31

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

2024-02-28 14:17:28

Don’t forget, stay humble and stack sats.
https://m.primal.net/Hftd.jpg

2024-02-08 18:55:46

Has anyone watched or read "The Great Taking" yet by David Rogers Webb? He outlines a terrifying scenario where everyone's assets (stocks/bonds/cash) held at the banks will essentially be taken during this next crisis. What are the chances the governments allow this scenario to play out vs another Fed bailout? Fear porn or possible?
YouTube Documentary: https://youtu.be/dk3AVceraTI?si=alXUhm4No-6yzSvk
E-Book: https://www.thegreattaking.com

2024-01-11 01:34:17

I feel like Paul Revere calling all my normie friends letting them know the institutions are coming because the Bitcoin ETF has been approved. https://image.nostr.build/e4fe3387253c7a7171a68a11e230b3fc5fa8817e29b986e51ac446bbfc10f3a9.jpg

2024-01-10 04:03:30

Your private key can still be compromised on NOSTR if not secured properly.
I wonder if there could be something like Multisig for decentralized social media accounts. 2 of 3 required to post and sign, only 1 needed to login. #note1685…aml4

2024-01-10 03:52:57

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Not your keys, not your post.

2024-01-06 16:02:42

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I still have my kid go door-to-door asking neighbors to mow their lawn and shovel snow to earn money for things they want to buy. My kids will probably not have to work a day in their life when they get older, but I’m making sure they know what it means to work hard now (2 kids under 14). All about how you raise them.

2024-01-06 13:32:45

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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

2023-12-25 02:50:43

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The number of people who are in the “I have nothing to hide” camp is frightening. They won’t care about any privacy issues like this unfortunately.

2023-12-25 02:42:52

What are people using to keep your data and communications private. Here are some suggestions.
1.) Cloud storage: encrypt any data stored on the cloud with PGP. Anyone using NextCloud with E2EE?
2.) Email: Move away from public services like GMail to something like Proton. Encrypt using PGP when possible.
3.) Mobile phones: Enable Apple Advanced Data Protection for E2EE at a minimum. This is not enabled by default. https://support.apple.com/en-us/102651
4.) Money: Encrypt your money using Bitcoin
5.) Messaging: If using Apple Advanced Data Protection, iMessage could be ok. Otherwise, using SimpleX or Signal for messaging.
6.) Web Browsing: Route all traffic over a VPN tunnel. Nord or Proton could be useful here. Combine this with using TOR when possible.
7.) Laptop: Encrypt your entire hard drive using something like FireVault on MacBooks.
None of these are perfect, but they should help keep ISPs, Cloud Providers or Cell Providers from watching your data.
Am I missing any? #note1q07…307y

2023-12-25 02:30:18

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Encrypt your data.
Encrypt your communications.
Encrypt your money.

2023-12-24 22:04:11

Are there any cool Bitcoin projects folks are working on that need funding? Where is the best place to find and connect with these people?

2023-12-22 19:35:30

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I hear ya, @npub1gsc…tpjp Feels like doom and gloom are the only posts that get engagement these days. I’d rather touch grass but I keep coming back for the occasional hit of dopamine. 🤷‍♂️

2023-12-22 02:37:15

Has anyone checked their local brokerage firm using the FINRA website?
https://brokercheck.finra.org/
Specifically check out the disclosures. Some firms have over 2,000 pages of allegations and fines from the regulators. Absolute insanity and terrifying at the same time. 👀

2023-12-21 21:29:23

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Pick up a Passport and put all 3 in a 3 of 5 Multisig. Best of both worlds. 💪

2023-12-21 21:26:43

Travel more.. Worry Less. https://image.nostr.build/ff735ccc353a01c0cd076b0c8de0cb24bd95906a5be9495e5eaa2748f362eae2.jpg

2023-12-21 19:36:56

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I have one and have recommended to several friends who have also purchased. I don’t use the Envoy app personally though. Same platform as ColdCard with better UI / QR code ability making it more user friendly.

2023-12-21 18:53:59

Does anyone use proton mail? Is it worth a switch from GMail? I like how all emails are encrypted as soon as they are received with your public key; however, they are still accessible before they hit your inbox by Proton so there is still some level of trust there unless you use end-to-end encryption which doesn’t seem feasible for every single message you send. Thoughts?

2023-12-15 18:16:15

Your money in the bank isn’t your money. I always knew this, but today I really experienced this. I went to the local branch for my bank in person to make 3 wire payments for a large amount. I provided my ID, and authenticated into the account with a text to my phone. After asking me where the money came from, what it was for and where it was going, the bank refused to send my wires, even though one of the transfers was to an account in my name at another bank! The reason was simply “Because I don’t know you and it’s a large wire transfer”.
Do I need to take the branch manager out to dinner to get to know them before I’m allowed to move my own money? If you verify my ID, see me in person, and authenticate to my device, what else do you need!!
It’s always all in the name of safety and security though.

2023-12-15 01:56:30

Something about logging my deep thoughts using Apple’s new Journal feature just doesn’t seem right. It’s the one part of someone’s life that shouldn’t be shared online! I’ll stick to paper and pen for now. Anyone else trying this?

2023-12-14 22:34:34

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There’s a “break glass” feature allowing you to move to another wallet, but I’m not sure if you can access the keys directly.
https://bitkey.build/content/files/2023/11/Bitkey-Recovery-Features.pdf

2023-10-15 13:47:32

My Umbrel node stopped syncing 5 days ago. I notice that “connections” shows 0 peers. I also notice some weird things like not being able to login to Tailscale from the Umbrel node. Clicking on the links doesn’t do anything.
I checked the community forum and seems like others have reporting something similar but no responses. Anyone see this before?

2023-06-27 00:40:49

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Nord support got back to me and told me their Onion over VPN services have been faulty. Sounds like this might be a known issue and there is currently no ETA for a fix. If anyone has another Onion over VPN service for mobile devices they use, please let me know!

2023-06-26 14:02:54

Has anyone been able to successfully use NordVPN’s “Onion over VPN” specialty servers? I get stuck at “assigning IP address” for some servers. The ones that do eventually connect don’t allow me to access any .onion sites.

2023-06-25 13:24:42

The ability to host your own SimpleX SMP server might be coming to Umbrel soon! https://nostr.build/i/ca4c988ca70c627be3488f6c7c06bc7ab0b1d58a754903c1c1df3f25bddc9e97.jpg

2023-06-21 02:44:50

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It’s not where he keeps his longterm savings stack. It’s more for quick transactions. All his savings gets swept into cold storage that’s in self custody. 💪 (part of his learning process)

2023-06-21 02:15:45

I set my 13-year old up with a Bitcoin wallet a couple days ago so he can save half the money he receives from umpiring baseball games in Bitcoin! Needless to say, he’s excited to see that his money earned money while he was sleeping and is slowly starting to get it.
If you wanted to share a little sat love with him, here’s his wallet!
lnbc1pjfy4pmpp50c8qvssjq596fcw7qfedtcw5putnzfhe9wqu8adeywxdgcnjqy9sdqu2askcmr9wssx7e3q2dshgmmndp5scqzzsxqyz5vqsp5fs5k8tgyzl9vtpwk43wwgwq22jhwfzxcf8pe6xynmdfhmdhk6q2s9qyyssqqsss42ttwzuy0ww52s822ysqqj2wnk4jhm9nhyalefm5v3ywzr64l85v7pegng63achl0lg7vt0aknezqw53zuh2hxqmpvafj0k5efqqug9rzt https://nostr.build/i/92f26da0c4891bad3c7afb45be9a920218e79339bbd569a9a133542d8c11b411.jpg

2023-06-20 15:42:18

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My total caloric intake consists of about 40-50% from protein which is about 180-190grams. I also only have a 6-8 hour feeding window. Only 30 of those grams come from a protein shake. Lunch has about 60 grams of protein and dinner has about 85.
If I’m crunched for time and can’t make a good meal, I’ll have 2 x 30 gram shakes. I feel it’s always best to get protein from natural, nutrient dense foods as often as I can.

2023-06-20 01:38:54

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I was trying to install this on my Mac today for a test transcription project. Apparently it’s not supported on my old system! An excuse to upgrade? I think so.

2023-06-20 01:37:38

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Thanks! I ended up using qrcode within Python. Worked perfectly.
https://pypi.org/project/qrcode/

2023-06-19 18:15:20

Can anyone recommend open source software to create a QR code locally without having to share that data with an external service?

2023-06-03 13:48:37

💡🔗 In Plato's cave, people perceive shadows as reality, until they step into the sunlight and discover the truth.
Similarly, #Bitcoin shines a light on the flaws of traditional finance, revealing the potential for a more transparent and equitable system.
Just as stepping out of the cave brings enlightenment, embracing Bitcoin brings financial freedom, decentralization, and a chance to redefine the rules of the game.

2023-06-01 12:30:25

The food we are told to eat as Americans is poison for our bodies. The numbers of changing that tell the full story.
After #[1] inspired me to get my shit together and get healthier on April 7th 2023, I started the following:
1.) Adopted a paleo/carnivore-style diet (50% Protein, 45% fat, 5% carbs as a % of total calories) Mainly red meat, chicken, pork, and fish.
2.) Total body weight lifting routine every single day (Upper/lower split every other day) for 30-60 min tops. 2 x 20 min walks a day. Averaging about 7k steps a day, trying to get this to 10k).
3.) Started intermittent fasting. Last meal of the day 5pm. First meal of the day 11am-12pm. Always started my workout after fasting 16 hours min. Trying to remain in Ketosis and resting periodically with PerfectKeto strips.
Results:
1.) Weight down 15+lbs from 187 to 171 in less than 2 months.
2.) Dropped over 5% body fat.
3.) Resting heart rate consistently below 60. (mid 50s now from high 60s)
4.) ALT levels dropped by over 15%.
Take the time to care for yourself. It can be easy to get caught up with work and think you have no time.
Like #[2] said, “you can change it if you want to”. No amount of money in the world is worth more than your health. What do you want more? https://nostr.build/i/5935248e108cb615e45d583bc189e31ff9f316102c71d403ffca69b085d405f3.jpg

2023-05-15 15:51:34

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Thanks for the feedback. Promises for delivery, payment, or something else?

2023-05-15 15:50:25

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Extremely difficult to put on muscle quickly but extremely easy to lose muscle quickly if you stop for a brief period of time!

2023-05-15 15:45:46

Hey #[1] - Are you still mining with compass by chance?
If not, does anyone have any recommendations for a good place to get started? Has anyone down the calculation to determine what cost for the miner and hosting does it make or not make sense to mine? Thanks! https://nostr.build/i/389632587732e658bf798930ad6ac07297d2a70d3f6b0b5654ef4a29f9c1004d.jpg

2023-05-02 20:51:53

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Good stuff! I’d love to try a Passport device.

2023-04-30 23:21:38

If you had to show 1 video on YouTube to someone explaining what Bitcoin is and why it’s important, which video would you send and what specifically stood out to you about that? Let me know!

2023-04-27 00:50:54

Be your own bank…
Be your own doctor…
Be your own security…
Be your own author… If you don’t like the book you’re reading, turn the page.

2023-04-26 17:08:58

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Almost forgot! The icing on the cake is connecting this setup to your own Bitcoin node on Umbrel, and verifying transactions using Mempool.

2023-04-26 16:39:17

BlueWallet and ColdCard seem to go together like Peanut butter and jelly, Kool-Aid and water, or even Ham and Cheese. It’s super simple to manage Multisig from your mobile device while having the security of cold storage. Has anyone else put together a better setup than these two tools, especially for a Multisig for a family-office or small business? Let me know!

2023-04-26 11:04:27

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Check out NetHopper.IO if you’re using K8. It’s a platform built on top of open source tools like ArgoCD, Skupper, HELM, & Prometheus giving you the ability to deploy K8 across any private/public cloud with a single dashboard.

2023-04-25 13:28:26

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“The Power of Now” might be one to add to the list. Might have to read it a couple times.

2023-04-20 14:21:51

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I don’t even know where the light switches are in my house anymore since I always ask Alexa to turn them off and on. Now that I think of it, maybe Alexa had them removed from the walls? 🤷‍♂️

2023-04-18 18:04:28

Going back in time with my next 2 reads for April/May. Anyone read this before?
https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_56a9a29fab2052df697b9302dbaf076f2c6d64cdefb1acb9161515f1f77f351e.jpeg

2023-04-16 12:04:55

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Αληθώς Ανέστη!

2023-04-15 18:43:50

Can anyone help put me in touch with someone from Boston Bruins Foundation to process a payment for a happy birthday message to my son on the video scoreboard for this Monday’s game? I submitted the form but need to pay via CC before Monday! Thanks!

2023-04-13 18:44:59

Time is the great equalizer and it is all we really have.

2023-04-13 17:32:50

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I’ve hired professional videographers in the past to create client testimonials for my last business. The cost varied between $2,500-$5k/interview. It could prob be done with a lot less from someone who is just getting started. I would think a short documentary could get the message across with 10-15 interviews (a few who are homeless, a few real estate investors, 1 macro pro, an organization that helps homeless people (I’m thinking someone like CodeOfVets.com) and obviously some Bitcoin names.
Ideally someone who is charismatic, well-spoken and educated in the space like #[3] or #[4] would be the main interviewer.
I’d pony up a good amount of sats for this project to raise awareness if there is community interest.

2023-04-13 15:06:07

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Wow. What a great take and I completely agree. I was literally just driving my wife to her doctor appointment in downtown Boston and there are homeless people all around the surrounding area. I was thinking to myself how we got here, and how broken the money system is. I was even thinking of paying a team to create a documentary on this exact issue to raise awareness.

2023-04-13 12:48:04

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When someone says “I’m too busy” it just means that what they are asked to do is not a priority to them. There are 168 hours in a week.
- 8 hours a day sleeping = 112 hours / week.
- 8 hours a day working = 56 hours per week.
- 1 hour a day doing housework (cooking, cleaning etc) = 49 hours per week
- 2 hours per day for sports (if you have kids) 35 hours per week.
Make it a priority. When you track where you are spending your time on useless activities, you can make time for things that are important.
One exercise I do with my kids is enable the screen time feature on their iPhone and console gaming systems. I show them objectively how much time they are spending on these activities, and ask them if they spent event 15 min of that time practicing their sport (hockey / baseball / training) how much they think they would improve at their favorite activity.

2023-04-13 11:03:42

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There’s a women who runs a charity called “Code of Vets”. She helps homeless vets meet basic needs who aren’t being helped by the system. She posts “missions” on Twitter for individuals that need help and what they need.
https://www.codeofvets.com

2023-04-13 00:18:34

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I’m trying with Strike. I usually just use WOS which works fine.

2023-04-13 00:12:17

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I get “the request is invalid” when trying to zap directly from your profile, and “invalid bitcoin address” when zapping your post.

2023-04-13 00:08:03

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Is there anyone home?

2023-04-11 21:55:59

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They’re all yours now. Pass them on to your grandkids.

2023-04-11 21:52:21

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I got 35 of them out.

2023-04-11 21:49:36

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Pour one out for my 40 Sats. https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_dcb8dfb127ce7eb3a9456b00aafca2f8ba8eb2198535b5228d7df9d7c3bb2fca.jpg

2023-04-11 21:43:51

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My road math was way off. Totally ignore my 1st grade math skills. I was going off your “With a maximum supply of 21,000,000, there will never be enough bitcoin for every millionaire own even one.”
I subtracted Saylor’s stack from your figure of 22 and 55 millionaires for some reason.
Carry on.

2023-04-11 21:16:40

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If you just take out Saylor’s stack, there are only enough Bitcoin for 55,860,000 millionaires worldwide and 21,860,000 to hold one bitcoin.

2023-04-11 20:15:54

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What kind of books do you like reading, #[1] ?
I find I’ve been watching more educational video content on a subject vs reading them in “self-help books”.
When I need to take a break from reality, I try to find books based on the multiverse.

2023-04-11 18:38:35

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I stared at this message for 5 minutes before dropping to the floor and giving you 10. 💪

2023-04-11 18:37:24

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💪

2023-04-11 18:10:27

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Too much bear porn on Twitter. Not only around Bitcoin, but massive amounts of negativity going on around the world. While it’s important to be in tune with what’s happening, constant reminders isn’t great for mental health. I have enough information right now to focus on making the world a better place within my community as a starting point without stressing out over all the bear porn. My life improved 10x since I dropped Twitter.

2023-04-11 15:51:56

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Thanks for the push, #[2] 💪

2023-04-11 15:44:37

#[0] Motivated me to get my ass into shape last week when discussing resting heart rates. Since then, my diet has been on point, exercise has been consistent and I’ve spent more time outdoors. I’ve also spent less time on my phone (screen time down 40% vs last week). It’s still early, but results look promising. https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_82b4191292a2023a4c161eb2bc33bdd0a86d0b82144eff19de9b541d66ddfec2.jpg

2023-04-11 15:36:22

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I’ll have to add that to my reading list.

2023-04-11 15:34:53

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Because it’s high in MCT, it’s metabolized differently. They are broken down by the liver and converted into ketones helping accelerate moving into Ketosis (if that’s your goal).

2023-04-11 15:31:05

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Never used them. I just use unrefined coconut oil.

2023-04-10 19:24:54

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Greek Easter is right around the corner. We don’t let any part of that lamb go to waste, head to toe.

2023-04-10 18:39:10

Today I helped lift up other Bitcoiners around the world by exchanging my US Dollars for Bitcoin. This amount of Bitcoin will be removed forever from the 21M Bitcoin that will ever exist, increasing the total value for those who hold Bitcoin with me. As #[0] beautifully said, Bitcoin is the only asset where altruism, self-interests, and freedom are all aligned. 💪 If you can’t actively accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin by offering products and services, simply hodling is a huge contribution for everyone involved.

2023-04-10 18:15:49

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Not sure where you’re hosting these servers (AWS, Google, Azure etc). If you’re using one of those, make sure you contact your account manager and apply for funding in the form of credits. It takes 5 min. Most will give up to $100k in credits for those backed by VC, and smaller amount for those that aren’t.

2023-04-10 17:48:51

Days like today serve as a reminder that I don’t have enough Bitcoin. 🤦‍♂️

2023-04-10 17:43:39

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Have to be prepared. Anyone could come banging through the back door! 😉

2023-04-10 14:51:30

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Gold runs deep some cultures. I don’t think it’s smart has to say “dump this for that.” Simply highlight the attributes of an asset and let people come to their own conclusion of what’s better to own and they will allocate accordingly.

2023-04-10 14:48:01

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They would inherent whatever Bitcoin is left over using a step-up in cost basis. So if you bought it at $10k, you died when it was $100k, they inherit the Bitcoin like they bought it at $100k and shouldn’t have to pay any gains until it’s sold above that. Estate planning is key.

2023-04-10 14:44:38

I found some cool art in my morning coffee cup today. https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_c9a9cca0026b07f68426e4b49668f8d4699bfdc0d1378ecff4084f3f34061233.jpg

2023-04-10 12:33:21

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Learning the Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck.

2023-04-10 12:24:50

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Same exact situation here. Adjust my diet to about 5% total calories from carbs (<20g max), enter a state of Ketosis and 10lb gone in 4-5 weeks max.

2023-04-08 20:26:57

“It’s funny how it's the little things in life that mean the most
Not where you live or what you drive or the price tag on your clothes
There's no dollar sign on a peace of mind this I've come to know
So if you agree have a drink with me
Raise your glasses for a toast” - Zac Brown Band

2023-04-08 12:59:58

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GM! https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_41f4f55385c23378714f5295e7d1001910ea4581e8b5e4c79cdf3d662d788ab7.jpg

2023-04-07 16:09:13

Does #[0] also use Cross River Bank / Prime Trust to purchase Bitcoin? If operation Chokepoint 2.0 takes CRB out, who is left to facilitate on/off ramps to continue to adoption of Bitcoin? Am I overly concerned about this? #[1]

2023-04-07 12:05:07

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The bots have arrived.

2023-04-07 00:55:41

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Sounds like I’m in the right place then.

2023-04-07 00:39:47

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Oh thank God! I was really hoping there wasn’t a ✅ next to coffee! That’s my only vice!!

2023-04-06 23:46:24

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#[6] Want to be my gym/health accountability buddy?

2023-04-06 23:17:24

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Wow! My resting heart rate is 70 just reading this #[5] ! 😅

2023-04-06 22:36:54

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Will do! 💪

2023-04-06 17:03:34

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Jeff - How do you think we get more businesses to accept payments in Bitcoin? There is such a steep learning curve that it takes years sometimes for the average person to understand it, especially when they aren’t deep into Bitcoin Twitter/NOSTR drinking from the firehouse of knowledge. Do we just have to accept the fact the sales process is extremely long?