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Bobby Shell

Helping preserve individual rights through #SMB and #Bitcoin | VP of Marketing at VOLTAGE | co-founder of Imprint Digital | Advisor to Acropolis Treasury and Oshi

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npub1kyga29699700q90pd4s2uc36ddn27cczfmkfgxcx2wl7urwkvl2ql3asvf

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bobby@getalby.com

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bobby@getalby.com

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2025-02-02 23:26:23

Need a Nostr eBay

2025-01-24 15:45:26

XRP and shitcoins are dominating X.
We need the best maximalists over there destroying these clowns.
It is wartime baby!
HFSP XRP ARMY hahahaha

2025-01-08 18:20:29

The amount of sats tha flow through Voltage nodes are insane.
Crazy to see.
ZAP ZAP ZAP.
TY NOSTR

2025-01-06 15:49:16

X is filled with cringefluencers now.
I see the light nostr, i see the light.
Who are the top 10 bitcoin follows on here who were not already massive names on twitter/x?

2024-12-31 12:29:22

Fiat, while evil will be used for Gods glory.
Want to know how? It’s our testimony.
Genesis 50:20: As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
Joseph was sold his brothers into slavery years earlier. God used Joseph’s circumstances to place him in a position of power in Egypt, saving many lives during a severe famine.
Another verse:
Romans 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Fixing the money won’t “fix the world”.
That’s a distraction from the enemy.
What we need to realize is all negative things of this earth, God will use for his glory.
Our story and testimony and not revolving our lives around money or Bitcoin, but around Gods provision and the grace of Jesus Christ.
Evil will always be in and of this world! THERE IS NO ENDING IT!
Remember Joseph’s story and how the evil of this world and evil used against us can be used to shine a Light on Gods glory.

2024-11-05 14:20:25

The amount of Muslim's turning to God is astounding.
Fathers will beat, freeze, and nearly kill if not kill their children for loving the one true God.
The stories of these survivors is so encouraging.

2024-11-05 11:23:32

Good morning! Make it a great day.

2024-10-24 11:59:48

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More like hacker news and less like reddit.

2024-10-23 16:49:41

Should we launch this nostr + lightning based reddit clone?
I have yet to see one.
Would be badass imo! Who wants to build it with me?
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2024-10-03 16:47:50

If you are still on X, comment below and say "me"

2024-10-01 16:37:46

Webflow has been nothing but dogshit.
All the startup bros said use it.
Its been nothing but a headache lol. Why

2024-09-30 20:03:38

How incredible would it be if Elon was all pro freedom until he had us all by the nuts.
X for speech
Tesla for Travel
Starlink for comms
he is also going after payments and soon more devices.
This is when a citadel may actually be rational.
community matters.

2024-09-23 12:22:21

Who else is stoked for election to be over with?

2024-09-09 18:11:57

I See @Ten31vc investing in blue collar bitcoiners.
Let me tell you why. #SMB
Grant and the Ten31 team have clarified that they invest in Sats Flowing businesses.
Meaning a long term strategy to acquire sats flow (vs. cash flow)
Many small businesses are actually some of the biggest bread winners and wealth builders in America.
So much so that "acquisition entrepreneurship" has been one of the backbones of private equity. Amassing around 36% returns yearly over the last 40 years or so.
Insane returns.
So local businesses that deploy those cash flows into #Bitcoin directly, are going to likely outpace Bitcoin tech startups that may take 4-5 years to create position returns.
You can acquire a small business today, pay down investors in a couple of years, and then take home as a CEO 400k - 2mil yearly.
But you must have sales, operations or finance chops.
I have a feeling Bitcoin VC's will invest in a Bitcoin denominated search fund.
How would that look?
Well you raise capital from someone like @Ten31vc
and then you hold long term with multi-institutional custody like
@AcropolisBTC.
You hire the most ethical and hard working people and build a company culture around the principles of #Bitcoin like
@jackmallers has done at @Strike
This may feel foreign to some of you. It should.
It is the opposite of the tech world.
But in reality, mainstreet businesses cash flow and print far larger returns and profits than any typical VC investment.
This is precisely why if Blue Collar hard working Bitcoiners can show a track record of results, building company culture, and executing great work, there WILL BE A BITCOIN SEARCH FUND.
WHY TO RECAP:
1. Returns are far better.
2. You can start stacking #Bitcoin day 1
3. You can roll up other businesses and multiply your exit which expedites Bitcoin acquired.
It is a no brainer, but what we LACK are actual blue collar working bitcoiners.
I am excited to see #Bitcoin denominated search funds.
I have been thinking about this for a few years now, and I think about it more and more as time passes.
I think it was baltic honey badger where @jack, Odell, @jackmallers and Grant spoke about "cash flowing bitcoin businesses".
They discussed as if it is foreign and rare, which it is in the VC/Tech/Silicon Valley world.
But is very rational, normal, and a simple business practice to cash flow in the real world where money matters and flows the way it was intended.
As the SMB Bitcoin guy who has worked with these businesses for my career it only makes sense.

2024-09-04 17:42:46

Talking with small business owners who are bitcoiners is fun.
Small businesses provide the most jobs, and the most value for society.
Small businesses disrupt corporate stagnation and bring innovation to market.
Why do you think big tech acquires their innovations?
SMALL GUYS CHANGE THE WORLD!

2024-09-03 16:11:08

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😃

2024-09-03 16:10:47

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hm, i see. so hiding that broadly helps everyone.

2024-09-03 12:41:24

What is this thing? IT gives me anxiety thinking someone is going to kill me with these tracking tokens lmao
#note1qqq…n88m

2024-09-03 12:40:44

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Vitality in my older years!

2024-09-03 12:35:02

Are you enjoying value 4 value music?
Are you eating enough steak anon?
https://wavlake.com/track/3bfb9c1c-b929-42f8-8832-6f6adc01017e

2024-09-03 12:34:40

Support value 4 value Music.
https://wavlake.com/track/670b0254-7f04-43b7-9959-184d1f77cf92

2024-09-03 09:36:58

Chest day.
Are you getting stronger anon?

2024-09-03 09:36:26

If new to nostr. A must watch.
https://youtu.be/zxkaUxzr4xY?si=Q9uxTYmzf8pm4ILJ

2024-08-29 14:03:25

Hear me out. A Bitcoin Mixtape where all lyrics are written over the top 10 "hold music" beats EVER.
Because that is what HODLing is.
Waiting, holding, patience.

2024-08-28 17:50:43

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Only good for curbing appetite.

2024-08-28 14:07:23

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice!

2024-08-28 14:06:33

Cold calls work.

2024-08-28 12:20:36

A great feature of zapping is sharing a promo code or message.
A great enterprise style feature! + grassroots marketing value.
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2024-08-28 12:19:46

My motivation to write more songs about EGGS and STEAK is still not filled.
I think writing about brisket is necessary.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1siHN4SXSLqgHU7Mm5km2l?si=d868e622122340b9

2024-08-27 15:32:45

There is personal value for leaving X.
Business wise, not as much.
But then again most businesses are not cypherpunk things funded by donations.
Businesses need legacy social, individuals need nostr.
What am I missing?

2024-08-27 09:50:44

It’s back day. Are you lifting?
What day is it for you?
With more muscle, you burn more calories during rest.

2024-08-27 09:28:22

So @npub1qny…95gx likes clapping and energy back from audience 😂 @npub1sg6…f63m is funny
Living vicariously through these podcast streams of the most events as I haven’t made a conf.

2024-08-27 01:38:53

Never having been to a Nostr conference I know I’m missing out.

2024-08-27 01:25:21

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Great actors and actresses who are not popularized too

2024-08-27 01:25:08

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😎

2024-08-27 01:24:58

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Seriously

2024-08-27 01:10:53

Person of interest.
Best tv show I’ve seen in a while.
Great surveillance state example, but with a positive spin.

2024-08-26 17:51:36

Do the artists that show on Bobby Shell Radio make good music?
Going to stream this later today and see if i even like it.
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2024-08-26 14:27:38

Views on consumer Christianity...
There is a contrast between the consumer-oriented approach to church and the biblically grounded attitude of servanthood and prayer/support of others.
We will all likely wrestle with one of these things. Either weekly when attending church, a small group, or a servant opportunity. These 7 things are often what separate us from growing closer to God and finding or growing deeper with a great church community.
I can’t be the only one who is guilty of some of these! While I have matured over the years, they are real feelings we all need to tackle.
Expecting to be entertained - when we attend church with the expectation that worship will be exciting or entertaining, we act as consumers.
God calls us to approach worship as an opportunity to glorify God and encourage others, regardless of our personal preferences.
Judging the quality of sermons - the consumer evaluates a sermon based on how it resonates with personal beliefs or preferences. Is it interesting? Is it engaging? The servant's heart seeks to be challenged and convicted. A desire to be instructed by God’s word even when uncomfortable or difficult. (Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2)
Expectations of personal needs - The consumers view the church as a place to meet emotional, social, or material needs. “What do I get?” – The servant's heart goes to serve others, not to receive. (Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3-4)
Shopping for the “Perfect” church - Church hopping and seeking to find one that perfectly aligns with personal preferences or conveniences is a consumer attitude. The servant commits to a local community. They realize no church is perfect, and aim to contribute to its health.
Church: the weekly obligation - Attending church out of habit or social expectation as a “religious duty” with little engagement beyond the service is a consumer mindset. In reality, the church is the vital gathering of the body of Christ where we come to worship God, serve others, and grow in our faith. (And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25)
Expectations of programs to cater to preferences: Should the church cater to specific demographic needs, interests, or schedules? Or do you have a heart that participates in a way to serve a broader community, even if they is not personally appealing?
Focus on personal comfort - Do you prioritize the comfort of seating, temperature, or convenience with a focus on self and personal ease rather than spiritual growth? Biblically, we should endure discomfort or inconvenience if it means we help others, spread the Gospel, or deepen our spiritual walk. (Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, given God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1)
I think it is fair to assume we all at times have a consumer attitude, it may be a habit or periodic. For myself, it can be when a certain mood hits, or when I am not in prayer and scripture focused on God's heart vs. my flesh.

2024-08-26 14:25:09

Curious if the Nostr growth starts a small hockey stick move this next year.

2024-08-26 13:10:46

Find yourself a good marketer for your Bitcoin startup.
These are the things that get me pumped. When your CEO/Founder mentions all of the content work in their experience being valuable is almost even cooler than hearing those in your pipeline find it.
The next 2-3 years are going to be massive for Bitcoin and Lightning and I am excited to bring the Voltage content engine to the mainstream.
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2024-08-26 00:52:44

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Hahaha got ya.

2024-08-26 00:24:10

Nostr ain’t freedom of speech if it’s under my name and they try to arrest me.
Will make an anon. Everyone should.

2024-08-26 00:23:35

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Audio engineering. We did a lot of mixing

2024-08-26 00:07:14

Learning the basics of mixing and gosh it’s 10x easier than my mixing class was. The internet is incredible.

2024-08-25 11:30:46

Free speech stats here. What a time to be alive.

2024-08-15 12:30:24

Who else is ready for $100,000?
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2024-08-15 11:48:24

One funny thing that always makes my wife giggle and smile.
When she leasts expects it, I will walk behind her and say "let me get a handful of that big juicy butt," and then i proceed to kiss her all over (she is ticklish sometimes)
It is such an easy way that makes her feel loved.
Marriage is fun and being silly is fun.
Try it.
What do you do thats silly, unique, or funny that keeps things spicy during the days of kids screaming in your marriage? 😃

2024-08-14 23:56:16

Wife and I agreed that Nashville is prob our next place.
Thing is, I want 1+ acre, 5 bedrooms, and an ADU.
What are the top 2-3 areas 30 minutes outside the city?

2024-08-14 23:54:35

Nostr is a brick to the face of politicians.

2024-08-14 17:42:51

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WItnessed it often. Always have talked through it calmly with my child to help them learn to explain and wrap their mind around what happens.
So no. But funny story. One time a boy hit a girl at the park, the dad ran over did that screaming, yelling rude, pulled the kids shoulder around and it was a special needs/retarded kid and everyone went "awwwww" and everyone felt bad and it diffused immediately.

2024-08-14 14:37:18

If you are entrepreneurial capable it makes sense to sell some Bitcoin to run and grow a profitable business that sells at a higher multiple in the future all while stacking more Bitcoin.
It is objectively true. I cover this with @npub1d9u…yh73
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LAHi6b4MJQ&feature=youtu.be

2024-08-13 10:48:21

The most important podcast you could hear today.
Your calling is important.
You will walk away encouraged and inspired!
https://fountain.fm/episode/WvLr5xSeooBuE6Z44YPq

2024-08-13 09:51:31

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Seed oil pizza

2024-08-13 09:43:49

Nostr will handle 21 million listeners in a audio space before end of the decade

2024-08-07 00:43:58

I was blown away by @AnnaKendrick47 and @blakelively in "A Simple Favor"
This was inspired by the deceptive relationship of Emily Nelson and her husband.
Never say sorry for rough social media takes. Thanks Emily/https://m.primal.net/Jqew.mp4

2024-08-06 20:27:34

Spotify is an interesting beast. The metrics are fun to watch.
Still love Value 4 Value even more. The reach is just hard to grow at this time.
Good thing about V4V is there is far more community than legacy music channels.
https://open.spotify.com/track/2iEMzjBuiOL8QZNB3h8O2v?si=617fe2ae615a49d7

2024-07-31 15:51:49

Everyone should run a Lightning node -> plug into @npub1xnf…lpr5 and just spend.
You end up with tons of inbound.
Open another channel
Again and again.
Next thing you know you are living and routing on Lightning.
You can live on bitcoin for many transactions

2024-07-22 13:41:50

Festival ticket to the BITCOIN CONF now only $300
1 available.

2024-07-21 23:58:42

I have an extra festival pass for @TheBitcoinConf for $500
HMU

2024-07-20 12:17:53

Family is amazing.
Get married, make babies

2024-07-20 11:39:41

Excuse me now on Spotify.
Take a listen 🎧
https://open.spotify.com/track/2iEMzjBuiOL8QZNB3h8O2v?si=wAUsF4KUTqyqYJr4a6ocDA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A1hib6fAxCXUJCvJOIe3jAu
https://m.primal.net/JXcx.jpg

2024-07-18 14:07:06

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Welcome dude! ZAPS FOR YOU! Excited to be in Nashville and intro you to many value 4 value folks!

2024-07-16 01:22:38

https://wavlake.com/track/670b0254-7f04-43b7-9959-184d1f77cf92

2024-07-14 23:33:53

Listening to final mixes of Excuse me.
Excited to drop this on @npub1yfg…v6vg next week EARLY! 🔥

2024-07-11 12:36:04

See you in Nashville. Where the Value 4 Value and Wavlake party is happening.
https://wavlake.com/album/fb3d61d3-866a-4699-a6e9-b7edfdc11069

2024-07-02 21:53:49

I find myself angry at the rising prices.
I’m not even broke as heck, but I feel the onsets of savings drain.
I’m not alone.
Inflation is a demon.

2024-06-27 10:35:51

What’s the biggest scam in 2024?

2024-06-27 10:31:53

Good morning
Are you lifting weights?

2024-06-15 14:18:44

Based, Conservative, Christian.
Tradwives are the best.
Eat steak, lift, and avoid noise.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1siHN4SXSLqgHU7Mm5km2l?si=60a8078c13a74d18

2024-06-08 17:03:00

Our local meetup just talks about a to. Of scary irrelevant shit about Bitcoin to new people.
It’s so odd 😂 I don’t run it. It’s just interesting.

2024-05-15 13:43:13

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I get the error when I hit post. Then i have to refresh the page and retry. Every time in Primal web app.
For replies, I can't even just reply in thread on Primal web app. I have to click that persons note, and then reply to only them and not the thread (replies are broken unless on the specific note)
I can share noteIDs of future ones if that helps?
EVEN THIS ONE DID IT LOLOL
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2024-05-14 15:55:24

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primal web. replies broken, posts are constantly broken.

2024-05-14 13:54:35

Nostr is honestly such a bad experience, and its good because it will keep people away and it can grow and improve in the early years. lol. Don't @ me. Its always messing up.

2024-05-09 17:21:49

I love the art.
https://m.primal.net/IEyM.jpg
https://m.primal.net/IEyN.jpg

2024-05-06 18:01:57

The song I helped co-write and co-produce won.
Way to go @npub1trz…nnwk SO PROUD
https://wavlake.com/track/884bf471-344a-462e-b1be-7d5258e73320

2024-05-02 13:08:20

Nostr is the standard.
I don't want a new color check. I want less invasion of privacy tbh.

2024-05-02 11:16:00

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Wavlake has not announced, but Martin's song I co-wrote and co-produced, so that is a huge win for me. My solo song came in second based on these votes.

2024-05-01 12:15:00

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOO
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2024-04-26 14:29:38

https://youtu.be/eB1anCyFwUs

2024-04-23 01:57:02

Who is the best female singer in #bitcoin and #nostr who is NOT a songwriter and wants a partner?
I want to collaborate.

2024-04-18 13:00:30

There is less than 2 weeks left.
Every ZAP directly to this song (not on Nostr) helps cast a vote to help me get on the Bitcoin 2024 Vinly Collab with @npub1yfg…v6vg
5-10 zaps directly on this song can make a huge impact. THANK YOU!
Make it a great day nostr!
https://wavlake.com/track/3bfb9c1c-b929-42f8-8832-6f6adc01017e

2024-04-10 18:57:51

Tbh decentralized tech is where offering goes.
Tithe to the church.
Offering to nostr and bitcoin development.
These are tools to empower digital kingdom growth.

2024-04-10 18:54:46

DUDE DID WE ALL JUST BECOME DAN?

2024-04-10 18:52:24

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X is shit. It’s only value is reach

2024-04-10 18:51:35

Man X is filled with drama and nostr with hope.

2024-04-08 18:56:11

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If they work I’ll give it a shot.

2024-04-08 18:39:59

Whoever thumbs up and posts a comment, I will send 1,000 sats for the first 10 who do so.
Testing how to get back in visibility.
How to survive the crazy inflation & money printing
https://youtu.be/wYuV697_vRo

2024-04-06 17:14:48

This one is doing numbers for the normies.
A Simple Man's View On Wealth - 26 years Distilled
https://youtu.be/o-khW06u7Kw

2024-04-05 12:56:14

I have not updated my relays in 7 months.
Updated today to see if reach improves.

2024-04-04 23:44:05

Making Bitcoin and Economics simple for every day people is something I am good at.
I like keeping it simple.
Accessible to everyone.
Been educating folks since I was a kid and only picking up baby!

2024-04-04 13:02:20

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Be blessed! Thank you!

2024-04-03 15:10:24

If you are like, wtf do i do to build wealth, run a business, stack bitcoin, how does bitcoin and business intersect.
THIS IS FOR YOU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-khW06u7Kw

2024-04-03 10:43:39

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Glad I’m not the only one

2024-04-02 11:45:35

I would rather never celebrate my birthday if people are going to give you a hard time for not being "grateful enough". It is just a number. Who cares.

2024-04-02 10:38:26

Beef and eggs. Find a tradwife and exit the clown world.
https://m.primal.net/HqcB.jpg

2024-04-01 10:24:30

I appreciate the kindness nostr
#note1j9j…ypfg

2024-04-01 10:22:05

Should we all burn the twitter bridges and go to nostr only?

2024-03-31 11:29:19

It’s my birthday

2024-03-28 19:07:30

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That is awesome! I love to hear it.