Recent actions by governments worldwide show that our time to act is limited. While I don't see any chance for Bitcoin to fail, there will be a big struggle over how many people will meaningfully join the network.
Amid rising BTC/USD rate, noise from those preoccupied with their self-centered agendas, and outright scams pushed by bad actors, it's challenging to stay focused and ensure you’re part of Bitcoin's bright future.
What I’ve done over the recent months was all to push forward components that I see as critical for Bitcoin to reach as many people as possible:
- Voucher Plugin: I demoed this with jack (npub1sg6…f63m) to show how we can have this tech as part of FOSS stack and streamline onboarding people through a network of merchants. In the second half of 2024, I will release the final version, once all other pieces are in place.
- Bolt Card Functionality: NicolasDorier (npub1zfy…m60l) integrated it directly into btcpayserver (npub155m…dcvg), and we battle-tested it during bitcoinatlantis (npub1h49…4cwz). The final release is coming soon for all who want to create their own Bolt Card Banks.
- Point of Sale: The work that Pavlenex (npub1za0…dur3), kukks (npub1y24…z2ad), d11n (npub14j7…gtpf), ndeet (npub1qm7…74md) did along with other BTCPay contributors over the last year on this front has been amazing. And then blinkbtc (npub13lj…cfhw) plugin along with Bitcoinize device creates a perfect setup. I’ll continue to support and participate in POS deployments because refining this technology is crucial, so it’s the best possible for circular economies that want to deploy it.
- Payroll Plugin: I'm dedicated to solo development and evangelism whenever possible - I derive a lot of motivation from now seeing how many Bitcoin companies use this plugin to streamline their monthly payouts and save time.
- Evangelizing: I won’t just promote stuff I develop - with PayJoin/CoinJoin videos I have promoted great work others did; work that now can be critical when centralized coordinators are shutting down.
- Supporting Creators: Those who cover efforts and create content around what FOSS contributors develop will always have my support. That’s what my trip to BitcoinFilmFest (npub1rjt…mp8a) with webworthy (npub1rj7…jpw2) was all about.
- Nostr: Any additional time I have will be devoted to Nostr until #Nostriga. I've invested considerable time in the past year and a half helping organize events around the protocol I see as the one that will bring freedom of communication to masses. I hope you've enjoyed them.
So, if you ever see me, Uncle, doing something and wonder what is behind it - see this post.
Number go up, but also number of Bitcoiners go up. That’s what it’s all about for me.
And any help and support you send to ensure we succeed in this mission will be appreciated.
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