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2025-05-09 14:31:48

259 BTC every day
7.9K BTC every month
94K BTC every year
If just 3% of US businesses used Bitcoin Interest on Cash, that's how much they'd be earning.
Over 2000 businesses already earn Bitcoin Interest on Cash on River. You can get set up in less than a day at https://river.com/business

2025-04-25 13:41:12

Bitcoiners, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
We’ve all grown up in a broken fiat system.
Each day we see that system hurt the people we care about in ways they don’t understand.
But Bitcoin gives us the unique ability to build something better.
A system that is transparent, verifiable, and fair.
A system that proves the money is actually there.
Underpinned by a provably scarce asset and a decentralized network of people who are hopeful about the future.
But this system can only flourish if we hold the influential businesses that build on top of it accountable.
Don’t let them use the same old fiat games to sweep away the people who have yet to follow in our footsteps.
Demand Proof of Reserves from Bitcoin companies. No excuses, the technology is there.
We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build better. Let’s not squander it.
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2025-04-03 14:48:27

People worry about paper bitcoin suppressing the price, but the solution is simple:
Hold your exchange accountable. Demand they implement Proof of Reserves.
Switch if they refuse.
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Verify ours at river.com/reserves

2025-03-24 14:39:27

There is a 275% gap between the inflation you're told and real inflation.
This is why we Bitcoin.
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2025-03-24 09:03:48

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We've been actively posting for over 2 years!

2025-03-20 18:05:59

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We don't claim to know either, but we're confident Bitcoin is going to give it its best shot.

2025-03-20 17:54:31

Bitcoin is coming for $120 trillion in global money.
You're not late to Bitcoin.
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2025-03-19 14:15:28

Public Lightning transaction volume keeps growing ⚡️
We've routed over 7 million Lightning transactions at River since first supporting it in 2019.
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2025-03-17 17:31:39

80 public companies are now buying bitcoin.
Two years ago there were 33.
Two years from now there will be...?
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2025-03-12 08:29:29

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It would not work as interest is earned by our banking partner, which can not use stablecoins for that.

2025-03-06 14:23:28

You can verify that there will only be 21 million bitcoin.
You should be able to verify your bitcoin on any exchange.
Proof of Reserves must become the standard.
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Check ours on river.com/reserves

2025-02-28 14:04:14

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It is not on our roadmap to help clients set them up. We do support existing self-directed IRAs.

2025-02-28 09:58:35

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The UTXOs directionally indicate it's largely newcomers selling.
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2025-02-27 17:32:29

55% of all bitcoin is held in self-custody.
That’s 59% of all mined bitcoin.
These people are not selling the dip.
They’re buying. Are you?
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2025-02-25 15:16:54

Bitcoin’s adoption is shifting dramatically.
It’s already the fastest-spreading form of money in history.
But now it’s entering a new phase. Our latest research shows why 👇
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In this report:
- Why this bull market is different
- The current state of the Bitcoin protocol, network, and monetary system
- Deep dives on institutional, business, & nation-state adoption
- A fresh look at Lightning Network's growth
- Why Bitcoin adoption is still very early
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You can find the report here:
https://blog.river.com/bitcoin-adoption-2025/
Bookmark and share this to educate others on Bitcoin adoption!

2025-02-19 08:31:17

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We've been using our extensive knowledge of rivers to try to measure this but have found it impossible.

2025-02-18 17:46:18

Bitcoin ownership changed massively in 2024.
More in next week’s report on Bitcoin adoption 🟠
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2025-02-07 10:02:51

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If he fills out the form on river.com/business then our team will get in touch.

2025-02-06 17:53:41

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No, here is an explanation as to why https://x.com/Leishman/status/1880268137473376741

2025-02-06 16:37:36

Developers are the backbone of Bitcoin’s continued success.
To show our support, open-source Bitcoin developers will now get zero fees on their River account!
Read more below 👇
https://blog.river.com/open-source-zero-fee/

2025-02-06 14:41:30

Proof of Reserves should be the standard for all Bitcoin exchanges.
We open-sourced our solution 6 months ago to help make it happen.
Hold your exchange accountable to implement PoR, because why trust them with any of your bitcoin if they won't prove their solvency?
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2025-01-24 16:46:33

Every era has its frontier.
Ours is money.
And those who choose Bitcoin will change the world 🌎
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnHJo89z2is

2025-01-17 14:44:16

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Hi Doc, if you could DM us with the email you're using on River and what issues you're experiencing, then we can look into them.

2025-01-15 16:43:06

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Making it safer for the majority of people who already do. There is no particular incentive for us to store more bitcoin, and with our monthly Proof of Reserves we prove that we do not lend it out https://river.com/reserves

2025-01-15 15:02:41

Your bitcoin should be impossible to steal.
ForceField: The new standard to keep your bitcoin safe.
With ForceField, your bitcoin remains secure even if:
🤖 You’re targeted by social engineering.
🔧 You’re physically threatened.
📱 Your device is lost or stolen.
🔑 Your login credentials are stolen.
Simple to set up, and you can keep auto-withdrawing to self-custody.
Activate it now on River 🌐
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv2EHwvAteU

2025-01-07 16:55:34

+339,000 Bitcoin
That's how much the top 21 bitcoin holders accumulated in 2024.
Who are the biggest bitcoin bulls?
Find out in this top 21 list https://blog.river.com/top-21-bitcoin-holders-2024/

2025-01-05 11:59:27

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Most sources seem to support the 120-150 mark. Anything beyond that appears to cover broader debt markets and instruments that function similarly to bonds but aren't bonds by definition.

2025-01-03 17:26:42

They grow up so fast and start taking on the world's biggest assets 🥹
Happy Bitcoin Genesis Day!
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2024-12-16 10:00:21

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Yes if they don't have a wallet they can choose to set up a River account. If they do that, they automatically become part of your referral program and both of you can earn up to $100 in bitcoin.

2024-12-13 19:15:27

A bitcoin gift should feel delightful 🤩
We've introduced new festive themes to River Link so you can add that special touch.
Gift bitcoin to anyone, anywhere, any wallet, in style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mVg0UgOMOg

2024-12-13 15:47:07

River is available in Idaho again!
Know any Idahoans looking for a Bitcoin partner?
Send them our way with your referral link and both earn up to $100 in bitcoin.
We have:
🔄 Zero-fee recurring buys
🔒 Proof of Reserves
💸 3.8% Bitcoin Interest on Cash (check our disclosures)
And much more.
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2024-12-11 11:51:28

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Glad to hear we could help resolve this and our apologies for the inconvenience!

2024-12-06 20:16:49

Bitcoin is now a $2 trillion asset.
Here's what's next on its path to becoming the global reserve asset 🚀
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2024-12-04 17:32:07

Our December Proof of Reserves is up.
Don’t trust, verify 👉 http://river.com/reserves
Bitcoin held on River has been growing significantly, and we continue to encourage educating yourself so you can take self-custody with confidence.
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2024-11-26 17:17:50

Bitcoin is on a relentless trajectory to become the global reserve asset.
You’re witnessing the emergence of a common global language for individuals, businesses, and institutions to store and exchange value, digitally.
If we can’t save in the dollar, we’ll do it in bitcoin.
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A logarithmic graph better captures the difficult phases Bitcoin has already been through in becoming a serious asset.
But make no mistake, it can be a long road for another 10-100x!

2024-11-25 11:28:04

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Fixing your phone screen would be short bitcoin, we understand. Thanks for sending people our way!

2024-11-21 11:18:03

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The engineering and designer roles are remote, the other two are not.

2024-11-20 15:04:19

With Bitcoin more powerful than ever, now is the moment to go full-time 🔥
We're hiring 5 outstanding people to work with the best team in #Bitcoin 💪
- Client Operations Associate
- Brand Designer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Staff Software Engineer
- Associate Product Manager
Apply at river.com/careers
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2024-11-20 09:13:46

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Love to hear it! It's a great tool to ease people into bitcoin. Once they earn it, their conviction rises and they're happy to start selling some fiat.

2024-11-19 15:06:44

Businesses are buying BTC faster than ever.
Over $15 billion in bitcoin in 2024, or 671 BTC/day.
Michael Saylor is leading the pack at MicroStrategy, but more is happening under the surface.
Brief Q4 update on business bitcoin adoption👇🧵
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MicroStrategy has increased its lead over Tether as the largest corporate buyer.
$MSTR has accumulated 212 BTC/day since August 2020, and 414 BTC/day so far this year.
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62 public companies now have a bitcoin treasury strategy.
Private companies are estimated in the thousands, with 1000 business clients on http://river.com/business alone.
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We had more business clients than ever join River this month.
Adoption is happening fastest in these 4 industries:
🏘️ Real Estate
🍽️ Hospitality
🛒 Consumer Products
❤️‍🩹 Healthcare
Why these four? Leave your thoughts in the comments.
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2024-11-14 17:51:24

The dollar is still the world's reserve currency, but bitcoin as the world's reserve asset is rapidly becoming a reality.
Welcome to the Dual Money Era, where people save in bitcoin and spend in dollars.
In our thesis, we outline and substantiate what this era looks like 👇
https://blog.river.com/entering-the-dual-money-era/

2024-11-13 11:08:00

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Love to hear it! Happy to have you and your dad 🤝

2024-11-06 13:47:42

Elections are important, but so is proving solvency as a Bitcoin exchange.
Our November Proof of Reserves is up.
Don’t trust, verify 👉 river.com/reserves
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2024-11-06 10:15:30

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Great to hear! Happy to have you both.

2024-11-05 11:07:40

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Hi there, if you could reach out to our team then we can look into this. Sometimes we make a mistake or incorrect judgment.

2024-11-03 20:22:30

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We have built our own custody from the ground up and do not rely on third party custodians. We prove custody of the bitcoin monthly through our proof of reserves and liabilities. https://river.com/reserves

2024-11-03 20:20:49

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Thanks! We're investigating additional functionalities.

2024-10-29 20:26:17

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Awesome to hear!

2024-10-28 10:20:18

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Welcome Diyana, let us know if you have any questions!

2024-10-28 10:19:37

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Welcome, we're happy to have you!

2024-10-24 11:05:05

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No this is US only unfortunately.

2024-10-24 11:04:27

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If you can contact our support we can look into this!

2024-10-24 10:59:26

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We encourage clients to take self-custody, and for those that do store bitcoin on River, we have our monthly proof of reserves.
With that said, to clarify, this product does not use bitcoin, the interest is earned on dollar deposits, and converted to bitcoin which can then be withdrawn.

2024-10-23 07:59:39

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Thank you!

2024-10-23 07:56:58

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There is no yield being earned on bitcoin. You earn interest on cash deposits, and that interest is then converted to bitcoin. It's quite similar to traditional offerings besides the last component.

2024-10-22 19:27:22

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Not at the moment, sorry!

2024-10-22 16:08:19

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It takes 1-2 business days for the transaction to go through, as per usual withdrawals from the platform.

2024-10-22 16:06:28

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We're not earning 1% on this product. We don’t receive the same interest rates as tradfi on large dollar balances.

2024-10-22 16:04:43

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More client relations!

2024-10-22 14:53:14

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Outside of the typical time it takes for a bank transfer to complete, there are no lock ups. Interest payouts are immediately settled and can be withdrawn after payout!

2024-10-22 13:45:22

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Daily for the calculation yes.

2024-10-22 13:31:12

Introducing 3.8% Interest on Cash—Paid in Bitcoin!
Stop letting your cash lose value to inflation, even in “high-yield” accounts.
Unlock the predictability of dollars with the opportunity to build real wealth in Bitcoin. Only on River.
https://youtu.be/W21SBG39Zwk

2024-10-21 15:51:24

High-Yield Savings Accounts are misleading.
You’re not saving anything, you’re actually getting poorer by 20% in 5 years!
The money supply is growing faster at 6.8% per year than you are earning dollar interest.
Know anyone who uses a HYSA? Tag them below.
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2024-10-10 17:08:32

Don't bet against the River team.
We're all on team orange 🧡
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2024-10-02 19:27:56

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Love to hear it! We’re happy to have you

2024-10-02 17:29:00

At River we think self-custody is incredibly important.
But some people still prefer to trust an exchange. Proof of Reserves is a must to protect them.
Our second monthly proof is now up on http://river.com/reserves
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2024-09-26 20:16:03

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Absolutely, but knowing some people won't for a variety of reasons, exchanges need to do better too.

2024-09-26 15:13:20

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Correct, but proof of assets without proof of liabilities would have still made scandals like FTX and Prime Trust come out much sooner before they further escalated.

2024-09-26 14:49:56

If we don’t normalize Proof of Reserves, we’re going to get paper bitcoin.
Ask your exchange where their reserves page is. Here is ours 👉 river.com/reserves
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2024-09-24 16:52:45

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If you're confused by the large % drops, this graph doesn't show the value currencies lost, but how much new supply was printed.
🇨🇳 13 trillion CNY in 2000 -> 305T CNY today
🇬🇧 801 billion GBP in 2000 -> 3T GBP today
The economies grew, offsetting some loss in currency value.

2024-09-24 16:01:02

The largest theft of the 21st century: The time and energy of billions of people, drained by the money printer 🖨️💵
And we haven’t bottomed out! These currencies will keep dropping, until there’s nothing left.
Start saving in unprintable currency, save in bitcoin.
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2024-09-20 08:29:40

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You don't need to do individual account UTXO management to do proof of reserves. See the video linked at the top of our reserves page for a walkthrough if you're interested in understanding how it works! https://river.com/reserves

2024-09-20 08:27:40

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It was and we fixed it, thanks for calling it out!

2024-09-18 14:07:18

You deserve to know your bitcoin is safe. That's why today, we're announcing River Proof of Reserves.
Our Founder and CEO Alex Leishman walks you through how it works in the video 👇
https://youtu.be/53UqZsLBP1M
Proof of Reserves is not just a new feature at River, but a commitment to transparency.
Many Bitcoin custodians ask for your blind trust, and deflect concerns around solvency by telling you to withdraw or reassuring you they're audited. But not every Bitcoiner is ready to self-custody, so it's time for our industry to do better.
The Bitcoin protocol gives us the tools to provide unprecedented transparency to depositors. This drastically reduces the risk of insolvency going undetected.
We will be performing proof of solvency attestations monthly, and encourage all clients to validate our attestations themselves at https://river.com/reserves

2024-09-08 10:28:18

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Do we count.
Thanks for the kind words!

2024-09-08 10:27:42

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It's after the first week, but if you do a monthly recurring buy then you don't notice until the second month of course. Happy to have you and your father!

2024-09-06 16:13:37

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Let us know if you have any questions Maria, and thanks for the kind words @npub1rcr…cfuz!

2024-09-05 12:14:11

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If it would get closed after being open for a while, it would likely be obvious to you why it was closed. You would think back of recent actions. The case flagged above is different and is about opening an account.
As for keeping cash on the platform, any cash is always returned to the owner.

2024-09-04 15:39:22

There is a surge of business bitcoin adoption happening, including 1000+ companies on River.
We're proud to present our new report: Why Business Bitcoin Adoption Grew by 30% in 1 Year.
In this report:
- An overview of business adoption so far
- Where adoption stands today by all publicly available information
- Case studies of 7 companies using bitcoin
- Why business treasuries today lose value
- Bitcoin's role as a treasury asset
- River-specific insights
- How businesses are using bitcoin for payments
If you'd like to help us spread business bitcoin adoption, please share this with business owners you know!
You can find the report here: https://blog.river.com/business-bitcoin-adoption-2024/

2024-09-04 10:55:46

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He is correct that we are unable to share the reasons for account closure. His case has been closed, but he is understandably not happy about our decision.

2024-09-01 18:27:59

Is going all-in on bitcoin the greatest thing you ever did?
Here is how to add it to your resume.
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2024-08-30 18:23:13

Everyone loves dollars, but the dollar doesn't love you back 💸💔
Check out the real reason why our currency is broken, and what you can do to protect your savings.
Send this video to your friends who still don't get it 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u5KZyEsQAo

2024-08-30 09:10:34

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14 was first seen in March 2024 and last added yesterday.
18 was first seen in 2021 and added 3000 BTC yesterday as well.

2024-08-29 16:35:54

These are the top 20 entities by bitcoin holdings 👇
(as far as we know)
12 of them are holding clients' bitcoin.
If you're one of the unknowns, don't let us know in the comments 🤫
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2024-08-19 16:59:23

60% of the top hedge funds own Bitcoin ETFs and none are selling
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2024-08-16 16:31:10

This is our upgraded #Bitcoin wallet, built for you!
https://youtube.com/shorts/ZR0NfzQWiHs

2024-08-14 15:08:41

What would it mean for the United States🇺🇸 to have a Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve like Senator Lummis proposed?
How would this impact the financial position of the country? Could it help solve the debt crisis?
We break it down in simple terms in this video 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRwvBEJaXGE

2024-08-13 15:59:29

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All US exchanges have to do the selfie thing by law. The government loves selfies.

2024-08-10 08:47:39

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In terms of what we should improve about the product: a lot of people asked us to build specific features they want that competitors offer so that they can have everything in one place.

2024-08-09 14:50:12

2 weeks ago we had a blast at @npub1rwh…7avv
We're still energized by all of the interest, questions, appreciation, and thoughtful feedback we got from everyone who visited us 🧡
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2024-08-07 09:33:03

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Nice indeed.

2024-08-02 14:53:24

Some people ask "Why does Bitcoin have value?"
The real starting point to answer this question is:
If we could redesign money, what qualities would we want it to have? 🤔
PS: How cool is that animation at 1:55 🌎🤯
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUJfuCrlnPw

2024-07-26 23:40:32

Our booth at the Bitcoin conference was stacked today 🥵
Thanks everyone who stopped by 🫶
If you didn’t already, come get some free #bitcoin tomorrow!
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2024-07-18 16:38:51

We will be at @npub1rwh…7avv in Nashville next week with a booth!
You can find us straight ahead from the entrance.
We hope to see many of you there, come say hello!
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2024-07-16 13:52:23

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You press the 2 little arrows to reverse the direction of the translation.

2024-07-16 13:37:42

Going all in on #Bitcoin? Delivery matters.
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2024-07-10 16:47:28

To help grow Nostr adoption and explain how it relates to Bitcoin, we created a dedicated River Learn article.
We're happy to hear your feedback!
https://river.com/learn/what-is-nostr/

2024-06-26 15:43:21

“#Bitcoin is too complicated” -US Dollar user
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2024-06-25 18:50:29

Which of these mistakes have you made on your #Bitcoin journey?
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2024-06-18 17:09:16

Our team had a great time at @npub167n…zu3r connecting with clients, fellow Bitcoin builders, and friends 🫶
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