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Easily find places to spend sats anywhere on the planet.

Public Key

npub1864jglrrhv6alguwql9pqtmd5296nww5dpcewapmmcazk8vq4mks0tt2tq

NIP-05 Address

_@btcmap.org

NIP-57 Address

btcmap@getalby.com

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsra2ey033mkdwl5w8q0jss9ak69zafh82xsuvhwsaauw3trkq2amgpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsz8thwvaz7tm8v9kk2uewvask6etjw3ex7m3wdejhgw358q6rszzt87q

Publishing to

nostr.wine

games.gamertron.net:4848

Author Public Key

npub1864jglrrhv6alguwql9pqtmd5296nww5dpcewapmmcazk8vq4mks0tt2tq

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Last Notes

2024-10-24 09:22:32

Yo @npub10r8…t2p8 - how do we sign releases?

2024-10-24 09:20:01

The latest release of our Android app has just dropped!
v0.8.0 brings:
- Show place comments
- Hide ATMs by default
- Show places offering delivery
GitHub link below or in your favorite app store now. @npub10r8…t2p8.
We have temporarily lost dark tile support as we migrate to a self-sovereign vector tile setup. Dark tiles will hopefully back in the next release!
We have also migrate to a RPC-based API on the BTC Map server, which makes things more efficient and performant all round.
Igor did most of the heavy lifting on all of this and so props to him. 💪
And as a reminder, we are entirely volunteer powered. And so if you like using our service, consider getting involved or donating!
https://btcmap.org/support-us
https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-android/releases/tag/v0.8.0

2024-10-08 07:08:12

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https://btcmap.org/communities#Enogtyve

2024-10-03 06:58:32

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Remote verification is fine.
Details here:
https://wiki.btcmap.org/general/tagging-instructions
Jump into our Discord for more assistance from Shadowy Supertaggers!
https://discord.gg/wPqva83uzq

2024-10-02 18:54:56

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Mainly checking existing places are re-verified (still accepting bitcoin etc.) periodically.
We deem something out-of-date if it hasn't been verified within 12-months.
We have tools that show what needs looking at within each country and community.
Wanna dive in?

2024-09-19 10:47:56

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No places, yet.

2024-09-17 16:01:58

Did somebody say RSS/Atom feeds?
https://m.primal.net/KstK.png
You can now be alerted to the latest merchant activity in your favorite areas within your favorite RSS reader.
Make RSS Great Again!
Check them out at:
https://api.btcmap.org/feeds/new-places/<area-id>
Area IDs here:
https://btcmap.org/countries
https://btcmap.org/communities

2024-09-03 09:28:37

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Were you able to submit a verification report? We'll get them removed pronto!

2024-08-27 19:41:47

How do we list on @nprofile…4wvt?
Asking for a fren. 👀

2024-07-05 07:31:29

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@nprofile…2nis da man. 🤜🤛

2024-07-05 07:30:47

A critical bug has just been fixed in our iOS app.
Keep an eye out for App Store updates. 👀
Thanks @nprofile…k82n for fixing. 🙏
Zap that man!

2024-07-04 21:34:09

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Known issue.
We're looking into it. Hopefully sorted soon. 🙏

2024-06-27 07:29:34

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Ah, I see.
https://btcmap.org/country/ua
We used the country boundaries from Natural Earth:
https://www.naturalearthdata.com/
Open to changing.

2024-06-26 10:28:16

NGU in the Dominican Republic! 🚀
https://m.primal.net/IyYU.png
https://btcmap.org/country/do

2024-06-21 14:04:12

Something is afoot ...
https://m.primal.net/IspD.png

2024-06-14 09:30:47

Up next on the Amity stage at @npub167n…zu3r we have @npub1cn6…wt8a, who will teach you how to become a Shadowy Supertagger. 🥷
https://image.nostr.build/525d50b5779b05e8b1ade05dac63cb7997c29b554c434d066addc53387594dc7.jpg

2024-06-10 08:09:36

For those of you making your way to @npub167n…zu3r this week, you are in for a treat!
There are 270 merchants across the city accepting bitcoin, most of which have been recently verified thanks to Jednadvacet Praha, Qerko and @npub1lz8…h86s. 💪
https://m.primal.net/IfQK.png
https://m.primal.net/IfQK.png
Check them all out here:
https://btcmap.org/community/jednadvacet-praha

2024-06-02 20:48:22

@npub1cn6…wt8a joined the Bitcoin Berlin team a few days back as part of their 1 year anniversary POD-A-THON!
NOSTR integration was discussed amongst other things 👀
https://www.youtube.com/live/KnYTDtEilWE?t=15821s

2024-05-26 06:37:16

Dynamic OG image rendering for Merchant Page URLs is live!
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:9985802993
Gonna miss the 'soda guy' though. Pour one out. 🫡
https://image.nostr.build/beaafdce9927d9ad9558593204f04ee7ccc7eaedbf7be5c0e6bb441efe31d2e1.jpg
@npub19g5…d33w working his magic as ever.

2024-05-23 09:47:20

Eiscafe Cappuccino (Köln, Deutschland 🇩🇪) has just been boosted on The Map!
https://m.primal.net/IKco.png
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:2708381578

2024-05-22 10:27:17

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And as a reminder, boosted merchants now sit at the top of both the Community and Country pages they reside in.

2024-05-22 07:42:36

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Correct.
Go spend bitcoin there to save them!

2024-05-21 20:41:21

We just rolled out modified Community and Country pages to the Web App. 🎉
https://m.primal.net/IJdu.png
https://m.primal.net/IJdv.png
We now have tabs for a cleaner layout, freeing space for Boosted Merchants and Latest Merchants. 🤟
Props to @npub1m0s…gcru and @npub19g5…d33w for the design and implementation! 💪
Watch this space 👀

2024-05-09 18:45:34

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btcmap.org/add-location

2024-05-06 19:03:08

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Something we've been talking about. 👀

2024-05-05 13:29:31

Wise words.
#nevent1q…h6hw

2024-05-05 13:28:44

Let's welcome @npub1l00…nypq! 🫂
#nevent1q…ak8u

2024-05-04 09:52:30

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Almost perfect, then you shared a G👀gle link. 😬
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:2764372964

2024-04-11 07:33:38

Portugal just shot up to fifth place on the Country Leaderboard after a little Spring clean of their data.
Merchant maintenance is a constant activity and requires PoW by locals.
What's stopping YOU verifying merchants in your country?
https://image.nostr.build/0b9f7cf4cb4998e12e522decd44547b4c0075d4c8e597c352c9b98e332411697.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/72e1a9b25912f47228b3604b18cb7ab9f5898437d5a618128b774c9c0aef0aa9.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/8ae12a7c233139f635576f68899731a4d0f2ecc3279cfeb13461500230fdd1bd.jpg

2024-04-01 08:36:57

Working on something new ...
https://image.nostr.build/f45207ee42f99ac7f099b76c70e0617d6c69e6bf04cd4e5a0c125fd9668b6682.jpg

2024-03-12 21:54:19

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No, that particular algo doesn't yet include size (population, area, etc.)
Discussions afoot.
What would a good algo look like?

2024-03-12 18:24:19

What he said. 🫂
#nevent1q…3tgg

2024-03-11 16:54:51

Launching Country Pages and the Country Leaderboard!
You can now track merchant adoption on a per-country basis and help verify and maintain the data for *your* country.
https://image.nostr.build/6ddb2951a1adad1629881574a6f96b8ce98c258b228b67a00d243e78f063bf0d.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/455c7d92671fa3f77e15bb8abcd027a9d1e751807c68818ee138ba4dc978455f.jpg
https://btcmap.org/countries
https://btcmap.org/countries/leaderboard

2024-03-07 18:39:33

A new community management feature just dropped!
Communities can now see what data maintenance they need to do and, crucially, what is coming up. 👀
https://image.nostr.build/a545eeb7cd154f29a545bba8220f7e925de430389adbca8457cb534e677f3d9d.jpg
This will help the community supertaggers stay on top of things, and hopfully on top of the leaderboard like Jednadvacet Praha.

2024-03-05 10:44:55

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We're definitely gonna dig deeper into nostr for reviews, events, locations etc.
We need to up our game here for sure.

2024-03-04 12:21:40

This is the way.
#nevent1q…57u8

2024-03-04 08:16:48

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Data quality does vary by community, but is largely pretty good.
Did you send in verification issues for those places?
Ultimately, it's not our data; it's yours. 🫡

2024-03-03 09:58:27

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Now!

2024-03-03 05:11:54

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Tags are wrong.
Details here:
https://wiki.btcmap.org/general/tagging-instructions#required-tags

2024-02-26 11:42:59

Happy to help. 🫡
#nevent1q…hmqu

2024-02-02 08:34:51

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Time, no.
Please enter your private keys, certainly not.

2024-02-01 12:58:33

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Leaderboard here:
https://btcmap.org/communities/leaderboard

2024-02-01 12:56:15

Some stats for @npub1etg…8n6e ahead of
@npub1h49…4cwz SO FAR:
⚡️Total merchants: 47
⚡️Average 'last verified' age: 60 days
⚡️Verified within last 12-months: 100% ⚡️Merchants per capita: 0.0001874235 ⚡️Merchants per KM^2: 0.0345491701
Currently a Top 5 Community! 🙌
https://image.nostr.build/6cc912e5af40c72084a52cb8b218c1fef547d9eabc3c12c834f80985047561ff.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1472x1234&blurhash=%3B368jY%3FGIA0L5SIp-6%7EU_2tSX9j%5Bslr%3Bn%24bvX9bbxaaeaykCkCfkj%5BjFoLxuW%3Ba%7Dn%25i_e.kWkWoztRWYayoInhjYbcX9kDw%5BV%3Fbbo%7EkXf%2BjYaJjEaJM%7BkCx%5DxvozRjMxRPWBNGofxuxaofR%2BM%7CRj&x=da2dd1a651018c1474537fc82904acd9f1f276d43d84e66ed915a0080d27bb5f

2024-01-16 19:36:10

Zap this hard!
#nevent1q…tce4

2024-01-16 03:14:22

Just passed 10k merchants on The Map.
Prbly nothing. 👀
https://image.nostr.build/657de23b430a6d487f5f19cb6347d62808389143336b89ffe14f341f24134620.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1080x1130&blurhash=%7C47e9jtl00bv-%3Bs.R5Mx8_NGb%5E_Nx%5DIUadaKMwa0Xmo%7D%25gkWxuoJMxRPR54.kW_3tQNFWBM%7BRQe.%25Lofoyj%3FRjayM%7BWCWXs%3An%24MxaeofWCogozbI8_enV%3FadjaWC%25Mo%23o%23%3FHnh00M%7B-%3Bj%5D%25NxuS4V%40V%40RPV%40MyWBt7t8tR&x=062a6f3b473917129d3fc8a017ad178cc026dfc58698091bd9f5e350372d6fb0

2023-12-27 15:35:48

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👀

2023-12-05 12:46:26

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👀

2023-12-04 13:55:08

v1.3 of our iOS App is now in the App Store, bringing:
- Merchant list within the map view
- Directions and Share buttons
- Community icons
Props to @npub1sxf…wc74 for pushing this release. 💪
Full details here:
https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-ios/releases/tag/v1.3

2023-11-22 16:27:30

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#spedn

2023-11-22 15:11:39

Watch @npub1cn6…wt8a presenting at @npub1ad0…ng2c on the latest and greatest in terms of #bitcoin merchant adoption.
#spedn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Qh7HIumiUo&t=60s

2023-11-01 14:58:43

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There is the reputation NIP too, but I'm not sure if that's been finalised yet.

2023-11-01 14:40:32

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Interesting!
We would like to incorporate nostr-based reviews into BTC Map at some point.
Would be open to collaboration here. 🤝

2023-11-01 14:34:52

And now on The Map!
https://btcmap.org/merchant/relation:15441588
#nevent1q…w33t

2023-10-31 15:42:05

Last few days for communities to finish their spring cleaning ahead of some announcements next week @npub1ad0…ng2c. 👀
#nevent1q…hyj4

2023-10-20 15:12:00

What is the least shittiest, most Bitcoiner way to send emails to a distribution list?
BCC isn't really cutting it.

2023-10-19 15:49:40

📢 Shout out to our BTC Map Communities 📢
We wanted to let you know that we are working on a number of features over the next 2-weeks related to adoption statistics. 📈
This is in preparation for a presentation at @npub1ad0…ng2c, where we'll be sharing the latest and greatest data we have. We'll be showing adoption metrics on both a per-country and a per-community basis. This will involve per-capita and per-km² analysis, with insights into verification 'up-to-datedness'. 🤓
So, please feel free to have a little spring clean of your community data before we run the final reports in a couple of weeks time to ensure we tell the best possible story of merchant adoption in your community. 😍

2023-10-14 14:07:35

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Awesome! Where ya going?

2023-10-14 12:54:33

Spreading the BTC Map gospel far and wide with @npub1aev…a68d at @npub1rwh…7avv in Amsterdam. 🤟
https://image.nostr.build/85533bb61254277f77c3f7ebf9ffef0ce2de005ac9101959e99c0034085c043e.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/bb9dd22f96f453b2b9fab8ba88927ebc8cd89c9c8855d4aaec5c3a213140d147.jpg

2023-09-22 09:51:12

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the work going down in
@npub168dqt5c8ue3uj8ynlk0lhwalnp7uy39lvzf9tm09wy3htxwmw7qq5nerj4
🤯
They are now up to 173 merchants from a standing start just over 6-months ago.
Outstanding work!
https://m.primal.net/HLnf.png
https://m.primal.net/HLng.png

2023-09-05 10:30:16

Thanks @npub1p5l…8lw9!
Mega zap *really* appreciated. 🙏
https://image.nostr.build/fb8e334e4184d3fa4db4bc13e1a325b828572e16d8af7143aa1449d4d42dc90d.jpg

2023-09-03 20:12:54

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And of course @npub1ypf…yrg4!

2023-09-03 19:01:57

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@npub1rzl…5u5u, @npub1spy…5j7y, @npub1p5l…8lw9, @npub1ale…y4wv
Reply for a zap! ⚡️

2023-09-03 18:58:29

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Sats will be distributed as follows:
https://void.cat/d/4jdrqRqyc5ZSvggmsF1cdd.webp

2023-09-03 18:57:15

Our @npub1rg3…d3r2 sponsored 'Verify the Planet' initiative has now come to a close.
Thanks to the PoW our Shadowy Supertaggers put in, we managed to:
1) Completely clear the legacy `currency:bitcoin` locations (either removing or updating them.
2) Get around 80% of the current 8,353 locations verified within the last year (average verification age is now around 180 days and falling).
Compare this situation to just 12-months ago when we had a pretty ugly dataset that nobody trusted.
What an achievement!
OK, so on to the prizes ...

2023-08-25 17:58:59

We're helping @npub1fnn…4xnx get some visibility for his charity hike up Mount Kilimanjaro!
Follow his trail over the next week here:
https://btcmap.org/map?mount-kili-hike=true
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/56ee61dcd18d724e23a1fc0b648ff6722624433a8f8de9a7c1159c64d0964333.jpg
And don't forget to donate to his excellent cause! ⚡
#nevent1q…fnxt

2023-08-17 13:57:22

We have just over 2 weeks remaining in the
@npub1kmw…xqk9 powered 'Verify the Planet' initiative.
2.1M sats are up for grabs for those showing PoW. 💪
https://void.cat/d/8sbWENNEmngSR9usR3Rvxj.webp
Come and join the fun and become a Shadowy Supertagger! 🥷
https://btcmap.org/leaderboard#geyser
https://discord.gg/wPqva83uzq

2023-07-07 12:36:05

There are just 56 days remaining for our @npub1kmw…xqk9 sponsored 'Verify the Planet' initiative.
https://i.nostrimg.com/b0aac86ff54173061774ebfa652e64a034e0e7b01957d45bbd8f30c434f09d77/file.png
2.1 million sats will be distributed based upon this leaderboard at Baltic Honeybadger 2023:
https://btcmap.org/leaderboard#geyser
Go forth and verify legacy locations!

2023-06-24 11:36:22

SPEDN is the new HODL!
@npub1cn6…wt8a's presentation from @npub167n…zu3r is now live.
https://youtu.be/VO3pdA9P5As

2023-06-14 11:51:33

Posted on twitter.
Don't think Apple are on here yet. 😂
https://i.nostrimg.com/7b519340f451079807630217844fff1b00f30095849ac11174a869de33bbc2cc/file.png

2023-05-26 09:36:17

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Calling all Praha plebs!
https://i.nostrimg.com/7660a06241bb5b51f84c0d1e38b868c8c6c7cc8866bfec895a0a4f4db0426b97/file.png
Can you help on-board local businesses ahead of @npub167n…zu3r?
Do merchants want extra footfall and revenue?
The local community has just verified all places and removed junk, now to add more. 💪
https://btcmap.org/community/dvacet-jedna-praha
#nevent1q…z4z5

2023-05-21 02:59:58

👀
https://i.nostrimg.com/cbdb28373205f57b36d5db7459f6cf711fc96446570d3339458fdfd9ed1fe3e5/file.jpg

2023-05-15 15:37:54

@npub1mee…33sj in da house!
https://void.cat/d/DSPLVbZwMByPJFUVaZjGCR.webp
Many more Spanish-speaking communities, in and out of Spain, have now been added to The Map. 🗺️
🇪🇸🇲🇽🇨🇱🇦🇷🇨🇴🇻🇪🇨🇺🇸🇻 🇨🇿🇩🇪🇧🇪
There are now 338 communities globally and more to add!
https://btcmap.org/communities#2140%20Meetups
https://btcmap.org/map?communitiesOnly&organization=2140-meetups

2023-05-08 10:05:57

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And now added to The Map with their very own Merchant Page. 💪
https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:6464747725
Do they want a NIP-05 / LN Address (happybirdcafe@btcmap.org) and a point of sale too?
#nevent1q…ya2x

2023-04-15 08:20:56

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Payment types have been a subject of much debate internally.
Android team not keen. 😂
Well discuss it again though.

2023-04-12 09:19:55

We're (sadly) in the process of removing all Bic Camera (ビックカメラ.com) stores from BTC Map. 😢
They are moving to a bitFlyer KYC compromise, citing new regulations.
https://biccamera.com/bc/c/info/payment/bitcoin.jsp
We're bitcoin only and if you need permission to spend it, it ain't bitcoin. 🫡

2023-04-10 08:26:23

Our latest Android app now has support for internationalisation.
Turkish 🇹🇷 was our first language, courtesy of neoplus72 on GH.
Anyone can now localise the Android app and so dive in!
https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-android/tree/c471506b17bff4074dd9b69be812494fa4d7b4e4/app/src/main/res/values

2023-04-09 20:41:47

v0.6.4 of our Android app is now available in our repo, courtesy of @ibubelov and @neoplus72.
Featuring:
- Turkish language support by @neoplus72
- Dark tiles
- Speed up initial sync
- Show last sync date in settings
https://github.com/teambtcmap/btcmap-android/releases/tag/v0.6.4
It'll hit Play and F-Droid soon.

2023-03-23 14:00:41

OK frens, it's community roll-call time again!
We're now upto 257 communities from across the planet.
https://btcmap.org/communities
https://void.cat/d/7wuQLRazzgBUqqNffTJpCP.webp
First-up we have BTC DADA Nairobi, building out a women-led community in Nairobi and Kenya more generally.
https://btcmap.org/community/bitcoin-dada-nairobi
https://void.cat/d/UEegrUHYjfEUS5YBkPTaJz.webp
More strength to the UK scene with BTC Gloucestershire who are dealing out orange pills like absolute machines. 💪
https://btcmap.org/community/btc-gloucestershire
https://void.cat/d/AoHP72uEzCDD13RFJubpfK.webp
Next up the aptly named Hayek Club from Magdeburg in 🇩🇪.
https://btcmap.org/community/hayek-club-magdeburg
https://void.cat/d/UoQy3q2V2VTrAruN8YqPeQ.webp
Afterhours Cypherpunks of Toronto 🇨🇦 representing.
https://btcmap.org/community/bitcoin-cypherpunks-uncensored-afterhours
https://void.cat/d/HW4rPbLCEYj5EvmmTK9ct1.webp
And finally for today we have another BitDev community join - welcome Atlanta BitDevs!
https://btcmap.org/community/atlanta-bit-devs
https://void.cat/d/Ho2JvBgWZxhd55Hhwq9Ao.webp

2023-03-18 08:19:15

🇫🇷 Vive le France! 🇫🇷
All the Découvre Bitcoin locations have now been added to The Map.
Love to see it. 😍
https://i.imgur.com/KfqiL0I.jpg
251 communities from across the globe and many more being uploaded soon.
Prbly nothing.
https://btcmap.org/map?communitiesOnly

2023-03-06 16:36:38

We're soft launching the BTC Map PoS!
Details:
- Built on LNBits 💪
- Web-based PoS, although can be used in conjunction with v cheap Offline PoS solution. 💳
- Custodial, although we can push funds to a non-custodial ⚡ address in real-time OR settle on-chain periodically (or at acertain balance threshold).
- No fiat off-ramp. We want to facilitate local P2P trading so merchants can sell 🌽 to local plebs at a KYC-free premium if they need dirty fiat. 🤯
- 1% flat fee.
Get in touch if you want to learn more or get on-boarded!

2023-03-06 15:03:10

We onboarded Copper Pot Coffee in London during Advancing Bitcoin last week.
They're using our LNBits powered PoS. 💪
The Pay Merchant button has also been enabled for tips.
https://void.cat/d/P2wBg6SzHfUnsxS6g31Ntd.webp
https://void.cat/d/99Wns1rupJLfcDWP7nUx7g.webp
You know what to do. ⚡
https://btcmap.org/map?lat=51.5142953&long=-0.0740862
https://void.cat/d/MiJ6L9zLQtAQEZGcd4SaMR.webp
LNURL1DP68GURN8GHJ7MT9WF3KSCTWW3EJUCN5VDKKZUPWDAEXWTMVDE6HYMRS9A2YZ3ND8PZSK4L8HA

2023-02-23 13:45:36

A long overdue update to our iOS app has just hit the App Store!
Bye bye emoji pins. 👋
Hello communities. 🤙
https://apps.apple.com/app/btc-map/id6443604345
https://void.cat/d/B8zQ1X7yyJmqjc5JX9RPVp.webp
https://void.cat/d/WAHs7drGXD9YBR9UAnKZke.webp
Big shout out to our latest contributor #[0] who has single-handedly shipped this release. 💪
If you have trouble installing this new version, try deleting the old version first as we've had some fun and games with the App Store.
App stores suck btw.

2023-02-12 13:24:37

Number Go Down. 📉
Supertaggers verifying hard. 💪
Communities owning *their* data.
https://void.cat/d/FsQZeKZ1vmhoYm3nhqUoM5.webp
https://void.cat/d/YBhprjZt7cDSeEyVimRs49.webp

2023-01-19 15:46:07

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Nice map. ;)
Major overhaul of the iOS is done. Just awaiting release via the app store.

2023-01-18 09:04:42

We're starting to think about nostr integration here at BTCMap.org.
We're thinking merchant reviews, community channels, perhaps even sumbissions and verification messages.
What ideas do you have?
And would anyone not working on the next kick ass client like to contribute?