Mandrik

Sold baklava for Bitcoin in 2011

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2024-11-12 15:28:24

My dad ran a diner for 35+ years, and my mom spent 30+ years working an administrative job at a hospital. I grew up middle class, a child of Greek immigrants. My dad retired 2015, my mom 2019.
In 2013, I gave my mom some Bitcoin for money that I owed her. She said she'd hold. I made sure she would by keeping custody of it. 😂
They started DCAing small amounts of BTC in 2016 and never stopped. I have years worth of texts from my mom proudly proclaiming she bought the dip!
The few sats they managed to save outperformed my mom's 401k by miles. Now they live where they always wanted to, and just built an extension on their modest home. They wanted more room for when their grandkids visit. 🧡
It couldn't have happened without Bitcoin.
It feels good to know I was there for the people who took care of me.

2024-11-11 16:26:57

"$85k #Bitcoin? You just got lucky!"
Yeah, lucky we didn't listen to you.

2024-11-08 15:05:55

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3 bad asses

2024-11-05 16:28:56

To all the naysayers who insist voting to Free Ross is a waste of time since Trump won't ever do it - wanna bet?
I'll donate 25M sats to @nprofile…uazd if Trump wins and doesn't Free Ross.
Anyone want to take the other side of this bet?

2024-11-05 16:00:22

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She'd rather not commit any felonies.

2024-11-04 22:05:29

Not voting doesn't make you better, smarter, or more aware of what's going on.
Drop the fucking superiority complex. I get it. I'm not pretending like some orange politician is going to save me.
But he can save Ross. That's good enough for me.
Eat a dick, respectfully, if that rubs you the wrong way.
#nevent1q…78mx

2024-11-04 19:44:27

I understand why someone wouldn't want to vote. I haven't voted since Ron Paul ran in 2008.
It's better to focus your time and energy on things you can change vs something like the federal government. I get it.
We're led to believe that the current election is the most important time in history, and that we, as individuals, hold the power over how the nation will progress through the next 4 years.
I don't necessarily buy all that.
But I'm still going to show up and vote for Trump tomorrow.
We have the opportunity to help free Ross Ulbricht. We have a candidate that is clearly pro-Bitcoin, not that #Bitcoin should need politicians to succeed. We even have the possibility of Ron Paul being a part of all this.🤞
I'll waste a few minutes of my day tomorrow doing what tiny bit I can to "help."
Let's bring Ross home. #FreeRossDayOne

2024-11-01 15:49:29

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😂👍

2024-11-01 15:24:27

November marks 13 years since I began my #Bitcoin journey.
I'm still amazed at how far we've come in such a short period of time!
Pace yourself. Stay humble. Keep learning, especially from your mistakes. That's the best advice I can offer.
Here's to the next 13 years. ✌️

2024-10-31 13:45:49

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It's not a flex at all. It's a statement that understanding can come in many different ways.

2024-10-31 13:25:50

We love to joke about being autistic bitcoiners, but this is a very real thing for some of us.
Being a bitcoiner who has never read the white paper is an example of this. I love learning, especially on my own, but the hardest way for me to learn is through a technical piece of writing. It doesn't matter how "easy" it is for *you* to understand. It's never easy when you're actually autistic.
And yet, I started to grasp bitcoin by early 2012, after a few months of using it. I tried reading the white paper a few times during those early months, but it didn't make sense. So I gave up and went back to using bitcoin, earning bitcoin, and talking about bitcoin. THAT made sense.
The white paper is a very important part of bitcoin history, worthy of celebrating. I have it hanging on my wall. Maybe one day I'll read it.
Probably not.

2024-10-31 13:17:41

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Right 😂

2024-10-31 13:17:13

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Nah

2024-10-31 12:53:45

I still haven't read the #Bitcoin white paper. 😂

2024-10-30 18:53:53

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Honey is great!

2024-10-30 18:53:37

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Sweet potato, fruit, a to little bit of white rice maybe once a week, honey, and maple syrup. I've been taking it slow on reintroducing foods.

2024-10-30 18:49:51

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I was obese before I switched to keto. I lost a lot of weight starting in 2011. About 5 years ago I switched to carnivore and got even healthier, but I never seriously did a cut before. So there was still stubborn body fat to lose.

2024-10-29 15:22:43

Cool Q case!
https://image.nostr.build/a47439d2be249a1e6c4a8beb9e8a6627a79cb4a04f84f5cbca384346573dd0b7.jpg

2024-10-29 14:29:02

The 14 #Bitcoin I earned selling a pan of baklava 13 years ago is now worth $1M+
https://image.nostr.build/063a713ca13a18dcd53c93a36a656f8d7ccecb36b725ea3ca44538990437517d.jpg

2024-10-29 12:45:08

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You absolutely can make money on shitcoins, similar to how you can make money in the casino.
I didn't know what I was doing but still came out ahead. The gains weren't worth it. I felt like I was deceiving others.
More importantly, I felt like I was deceiving myself.

2024-10-29 12:41:12

The greediest time of my life was 2015/2016 when I dabbled in shitcoins as a way to accumulate more #Bitcoin.
I found chasing profits to be unfulfilling and not at all what brought me to Bitcoin. Learned a lot about myself.

2024-10-28 14:12:18

The biggest problem with new #Bitcoin wallets is getting existing bitcoiners to switch.
Why should someone bother if their current solution works fine? They're just introducing risk.
I enjoy trying new wallets, but rarely will I make a permanent switch.

2024-10-25 15:46:13

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I'll wait for the audiobook. 😄

2024-10-23 16:56:53

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It wasn't my intention, but 6 weeks in I could tell I wasn't getting enough energy from fat. Since I was eating so much less, I had to make the switch to carbs.
Big change for me after 5+ years of strict carnivore, but it's been going well! I'll be honest - I'd rather stick to carnivore, but I'll do this for now.

2024-10-23 16:34:41

I've been off carnivore for the past few months, as I've been cutting for training. That means making different things in the kitchen!
Tuna, avocado, cucumber, & mango roll. How did I do? I'm new to making sushi rolls, so go easy on me. 😂
https://image.nostr.build/0a415aff146bab86c87d922df9ef7b9b9f65a0b711aa3f970afc5d121846004a.jpg

2024-10-23 15:05:30

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I lose nothing if I vote or don't vote. It's probably all bullshit, but I said I'd do it when Ross' mom asked me to. She believes, and that's good enough for me.

2024-10-23 13:54:23

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No better advertisement for Bitcoin than dealing with banks.

2024-10-23 12:45:36

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5309

2024-10-23 11:22:50

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Have you ever done something you didn't want to do for someone you care about? That's all this is. Yes, I care about Ross and his mom. I'll do this meaningless task for them.
I am well aware of the facade.

2024-10-23 11:19:49

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Who said I believe anything politicians say? Voting is pointless, but I'll still do this for Ross and his mom. It takes 15 minutes out of my day. Big deal.
Nothing that happens after that will surprise me.

2024-10-23 11:16:39

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I'm "not going to make it" because I'm going to take 15 minutes out of my day to push a button that I know doesn't really matter?
Do you realize how fucking stupid you sound?

2024-10-21 02:03:48

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Re: Vitalik, I'm talking about 2012/2013, not 2020. 😂 Before the ETH shitshow existed.

2024-10-21 01:56:48

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He wrote for Bitcoin Magazine in the early days. I first met him back then. He was pretty pro-bitcoin, and vocal about it.

2024-10-21 01:51:35

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I'm happy you're not having a parasocial relationship with a billionaire, but this absolutely exists in this space. I've been around long enough to see it.

2024-10-21 01:10:39

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So did Roger Ver and Vitalik Buterin.

2024-10-20 23:52:47

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I've only seen the video on Twitter:
https://x.com/AdamSimecka/status/1848131598044074289

2024-10-20 23:49:13

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People always have to learn the hard way

2024-10-20 23:46:22

The idolization of Michael Saylor by bitcoiners is one of the grossest cases of hero worship I've ever seen in Bitcoin.
His latest statements on self custody & "crypto anarchists" are atrocious.

2024-10-19 14:20:46

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I've owned pinball machines in the past! It's tempting, but maybe in my next home when I have room for an arcade. 😄

2024-10-19 13:24:32

The overwhelming desire to buy a Dance Dance Revolution arcade cabinet to celebrate crossing $100k #Bitcoin is starting to infect my brain.
I played a lot of DDR in the early 2000s. Hardest difficulty, and played in some arcade tournaments. I bet I could be even better today. 😂

2024-10-17 10:44:51

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Fairly standard, unfortunately.

2024-10-16 18:57:13

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Try doing it sober next time!

2024-10-15 14:47:19

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Must be before my time.

2024-10-15 14:41:17

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Tomorrow 🫡

2024-10-15 14:26:58

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$58K WILL NEVER RETURN 😈

2024-10-15 14:12:46

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Please excuse my grammar, my brain isn't operating at full capability this AM. 😆

2024-10-15 14:10:11

I'm never ready for the bull mania phase of Bitcoin. I have so much fun with the bear & crab markets. It's a comfy place.
Mania bull markets cause the most anxiety. Calls from people you haven't talked to on a while, concerns about your cold storage setup even when you know it's secure, and an overall feeling of great responsibility.
Bitcoin is a burden I carry for future generations. I know this is all inevitable, but seeing the world wake up to this inevitably can feel daunting.

2024-10-14 11:17:37

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I don't even eat baklava. 😂

2024-10-12 23:40:20

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The newest Star Wars stuff is so bad that people actually think the prequels were good.
That's how far the franchise has fallen.

2024-10-12 23:34:45

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Rogue One is 99% shit. Only good thing about it is the end with Vader. Everything else is completely forgettable and meaningless.

2024-10-12 10:35:55

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Thanks! I get carried away with my creations. 😂

2024-10-11 22:24:56

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People really seem to like my baklava. The funny thing is I don't think I've ever tried authentic Turkish baklava. I just took my mom's recipe and made something I liked better.

2024-10-11 13:56:27

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Im ready to fly anywhere for a Beefsteak. ✈️

2024-10-11 03:11:28

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I wear my Beefsteak aprons all the time. Haven't tried sleeping on them yet though.

2024-10-10 10:04:35

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🙏✌️

2024-10-10 08:27:38

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☹️👍

2024-10-10 02:26:24

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Bro I'm in bed. I lifted at 9AM and got 21k steps in today.

2024-10-10 01:49:22

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Hey, I knew something! I used to listen to this podcast in the early 2000s (very early in the podcast days), and one of the cohosts was a forager. The other host made fun of him when he talked about "chicken of the woods." I remember looking it up and I guess the knowledge stuck. 😂

2024-10-09 23:02:42

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Is that chicken of the woods?

2024-10-09 18:11:09

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What separates rich from wealthy? I've heard a lot of different responses to this and I'm curious what your take is.

2024-10-09 18:09:46

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Nah, you're good. No worries. ✌️

2024-10-09 15:30:40

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We can still talk about it. I saw a few clips, I'm gonna comment. It's a story about Bitcoin.

2024-10-09 15:06:24

Look at how stupid media people are thinking Peter Todd is Satoshi.
Now apply that to everything else they report on.

2024-10-09 11:33:38

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Yeah, but they didn't want to name their bathroom.

2024-10-09 11:00:08

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The real Satoshi is the sats we lost along the way.

2024-10-09 10:59:20

Fun fact: the old Blockchain(dot)info office in NYC had a bunch of small rooms named after Game of Thrones locations. I once asked if the bathrooms also had names, and was told no.
So I dubbed the men's room "The Todd" after Peter Todd. 😂

2024-10-09 09:42:18

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If you look online you'll find a bunch of recipes. For the lip balm I mixed 4 parts tallow, 1 part beeswax. Melt them together in a double boiler, remove from heat, add a few drops of essential oil, and pour into an empty tube dispenser.
Super simple! You just have to play around with the recipe to get a consistency that you like.

2024-10-09 02:20:07

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Sounds lovely

2024-10-09 02:04:28

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Wife loves the finished products. I already make our soap. Might experiment with tallow-based deodorant next!

2024-10-09 02:03:12

Instead of watching a bullshit documentary, I spent 10 minutes making rose scented tallow lip balm, and peppermint whipped tallow hand cream, both for the first time.
Definitely a better use of my time.

2024-10-08 14:23:41

"Yeah, lucky I didn't listen to you"
-My response every time
#nevent1q…2ptz

2024-10-08 14:17:28

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Beautiful fall weather makes staying inside impossible

2024-10-08 14:17:09

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I lift 4x per week. I have a great trainer and am currently cutting body fat.

2024-10-08 14:16:24

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No such thing

2024-10-08 14:05:05

"Rest" days
Wake up
Eat breakfast
Go for a long walk outside
Eat lunch
Go for a long walk outside
Eat dinner
Go for a long walk outside
Couple hours of chill time
Go to bed

2024-10-07 22:47:43

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I've made scented soap for my kids, but I prefer unscented.

2024-10-07 22:47:08

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2-3. Extremely easy to make soap

2024-10-07 22:46:14

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What do I know, I'm just the village idiot.

2024-10-07 16:12:49

Paper Wallet Street Soap Company
Ingredients: tallow, water, lye
https://image.nostr.build/89462c2d3d729e865efdbe51544cacfb83d57a0fd02b1c8f50b49f3f73d274e3.jpg

2024-10-07 16:08:40

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Then my note is still correct 😆

2024-10-07 14:18:13

GM
One day you will look back on $58k with the same kind of fondness you have for the 80s & 90s.

2024-10-04 13:58:40

GM fellow plebs
We're gonna make it if we stay focused on what matters:
Family
Health (physical/mental/spiritual)
Low time preference living
Have a good weekend, friends.

2024-10-04 13:25:24

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I can't even imagine making it through 2 beefsteaks in a day.

2024-10-03 23:59:36

This was so much fun! Thanks for having me on, Walker!
#nevent1q…49k0

2024-10-03 17:17:43

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Spoiler alert: he doesn't. Better to talk philosophy than to do anything practical.

2024-10-03 17:16:54

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I believe Ross' chance at freedom is greater than 0% if Trump wins.
If Trump loses, Ross' chance remains 0% with Kamala.
Good enough for me to vote. It's a rigged, bs system, but it's the absolute least I can do.
PS: you're calling his mother an idiot. She knows it's not a guarantee, but she believes Trump will free her son.

2024-10-03 16:56:50

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Agree. First time I'm voting since Ron Paul.

2024-10-03 15:57:13

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I was, and it wasn't enough after my protein requirements. So I added carbs for the first time in like 6 years.
Just doing this for a cut.

2024-10-03 15:41:08

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He's my uncle

2024-10-03 15:34:42

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The Penis of Pastries

2024-10-02 14:42:23

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My energy levels were at an all time low. I could barely push through a workout. So I adjusted. More carbs, less fat. My body likes it.
I'd rather use fat as my primary source of fuel, but I'm going with this method for a few more months while cutting. I have to listen to my body here.

2024-10-02 14:05:25

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The problem is if I want to use fat as my primary fuel I will have to overeat. Otherwise I'm too tired on this deficit. So I've turned to carbs after 5+ years on carnivore diet.
My body likes it. I'm more energetic using carbs as primary fuel, and I'm still in a 800-900 calorie deficit. I'm listening to my body (and my trainer).

2024-10-02 14:03:00

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Intermittent fasting was a big part of my diet for years when I was maintaining on carnivore. I actually need to eat more often in smaller amounts right now.

2024-10-02 14:02:08

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You probably don't know this, but I've been on a keto diet since 2011. The past 5+ years have been strict carnivore (no cheat days). So using fat as fuel has been my way of life. I don't need to read any more books or listen to podcasts - I get it. 😂
Preloading carbs has been an improvement pre-workout while cutting. I didn't feel the need for carbs when I was maintaining.
It's different now and I'm listening to my body. I'm not telling others what they should do, so no need to take issue with my comment. I'm sharing my experience.

2024-10-02 13:43:43

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I haven't lost any intensity. The weight on my exercises has been going up each session in tiny increments. I averaged a little over 21k steps for September. I feel like I'm pushing myself as hard as possible right now.
I have a very good trainer monitoring my diet and exercise. I'm not worried. 😆

2024-10-02 13:28:35

I love the carnivore diet when I'm eating at a maintenance or bulking level, but what about in a 800-900 calorie deficit?
I haven't found it sustainable after three months of cutting.
I already introduced 50-60g carbs pre-workout, but I've had to add another 50-60g carbs post-workout. After accounting for my protein goals, there aren't enough calories remaining for fat to fuel me.
Anyone else have experience with this?

2024-10-02 00:39:00

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You can import an existing seed easily enough.

2024-10-02 00:01:11

The more I use my Coldcard Q the more I absolutely love it.
Easily my favorite hardware wallet ever.

2024-10-01 16:53:08

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Gorgeous!

2024-10-01 16:52:35

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Averaging 21083 steps per day since July.