studentofbitcoin
Student of Bitcoin

studentofbitcoin.com

2 engineers on the road empowering #Bitcoin adoption |📍Cairo to Cape Town | Co-founded Juicy B in 🇺🇬

Public Key

npub1f7ptem2ztp9x4n7w62n90ddv40z0jrt4490d8lug3uasfwyjsccqkknerm

NIP-57 Address

blackfrog2@primal.net

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsylq4ua4p9sjn2el8d9fjhkkk2h38ep466jhknl7yg7wcyhzfgvvqxj652q

Author Public Key

npub1f7ptem2ztp9x4n7w62n90ddv40z0jrt4490d8lug3uasfwyjsccqkknerm

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2024-08-15 10:49:34

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Where are you surfing?

2024-08-15 10:46:37

So much happening with Nostr protocol. What’s the best post/article/pod to catch up the recent developments? Feeling behind 😓

2024-08-07 08:09:20

We left home exactly 1 year ago to learn more about #Bitcoin's use around the 🌍
🇨🇭🇱🇮🇨🇿🇦🇹🇯🇴🇪🇬🇪🇹🇰🇪🇺🇬🇷🇼🇹🇿🇲🇼🇿🇲🇿🇦
-Traveled ~45,000 km (14 countries)
-Founded 2 BTC preferred biz @Juicyb_shop
-Onboarded 12 biz
-Spoke at our first conference @AdoptingBTCcpt
-Attended 8 meetups (presented at 4)
-Paid 28 biz in #bitcoin
-Invested in @BitcoinMatatuKE
-Painted our logo at @BitcoinEkasi
-Left behind 7 #bitcoin treasure
We've connected with some of the most genuine, kind, and helpful people thanks to #bitcoin
None of this would have been possible without them!
Not all of them are on Nostr yet but here goes 🙏🏽 @npub1ee6…tfcv @npub1fnn…4xnx @npub1jj7…cksp @npub1v46…03nr @npub1v67…mjjk @npub1773…esjt @npub1zkr…k6ec @npub1xxc…tfly
Special thanks to @npub1fnn…4xnx for the dope track 100Mill
https://m.primal.net/JqxG.mov

2024-08-06 20:45:37

📍Cairo to Cape Town: Malawi
We got tattooed in Lilongwe and introduced the artist to #bitcoin
He took 25% of his payment in sats!
https://m.primal.net/JqUZ.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JqUa.jpg

2024-08-05 15:55:27

Meet Succesy, an artist in Living Stone Zambia. We met him at the @npub1xxc…tfly meetup yesterday.
He’s a great artist, and is unable to showcase his work since his phone was stolen a few months ago.
Anuja and I wanted to help him out so we bought him a basic smart phone today, set up @npub12vk…pugg and @npub13lj…cfhw so he can post his artistic progress with you all.
He can ship his art worldwide, so if this is of interest, do hit him up.
If you can, zap him a couple sats, so he understands the power of value for value!
#note1jnr…ahvn

2024-08-04 19:39:10

Thanks for having Anuja and I. We had a blast interacting with the local community and can’t wait to see you grow!
#note175s…m97a

2024-07-29 13:06:40

Stumbled upon this awesome store in Zanzibar with locally made apparel. After some difficult with our payments. I suggested the owner to accept #bitcoin
Set him up with @blinkbtc. Within 10 days of our convo he’s printed QR codes to accept #bitcoin 🥳
https://m.primal.net/JhvM.jpg
https://m.primal.net/JhvN.jpg

2024-07-28 09:20:02

📍Cairo to Cape Town: journey to Malawi in a shared taxi.
How many people and bags can you fit in a vehicle? 😂
https://m.primal.net/Jgsl.mov

2024-07-18 07:05:51

Newb primal question. Can you delete notes? Can’t seem to find it 🤔

2024-07-18 07:05:32

Newb primal question. Can one delete notes? Can’t seem to find it 🤔

2024-07-18 06:58:51

The suspense! Can’t wait for this to drop
#note1nm4…lwwy

2024-05-13 08:26:00

Trying to get back on NOSTR, what is the best desktop app and mobile app? Using iris and damus right now. Haven't tried out primal on mobile, it's giving me issues on desktop

2024-05-13 05:47:56

test 123

2024-03-08 05:08:33

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😭 grew up with this!

2024-01-10 17:52:11

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 18 (Jan 7): sent sats to 2 students @blinkbtc , they were quite surprised with the speed of lightning!
https://image.nostr.build/400ca263cbc5c2019a63e8c4d0ad829b84f1048c4039441a3a7a0025784e9409.jpg

2024-01-07 17:11:02

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 16 (Jan 5): tipped the owner of this restaurant with #Bitcoin
Day 17 (Jan 6): waited for 30 minutes outside the same place but no interactions, didn't pick the best time to hold the board.
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/47be2323cfe5bdd7b9eec93ab87d1fc6747f22d684474b08d0364b558e7ed68f.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=1024x768&blurhash=%23MEooT-o00RktSt7oKM%7Cj%5B_4xbMwsSxas%3At7ofRjESogi%5EV%3F-oofNHt7aeIUWBkCWXkCNGRkxajsIoIpf%2BofNHaes-Rjj%5BE1NGtRozNGNGazoLt69ZR%2B-%3BWVIUkCofWBs%3A&x=f4242efee17e9e97038107c58551310e02f0ae21c32dd03132f8501b8445f4f3

2024-01-05 15:33:56

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 13 (Jan 2): tipped our server in #Bitcoin
Day 14 (Jan 3): had 4 people stop by and ask about #Bitcoin two of them received their first sats
@brindonmwiine
Day 15 (Jan 4): the day got away and I didn't hold the board 😓
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/a89ecffe9f57ccb91a44fc755de728255abfe94901d775d873a7b5a3b0805f73.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=720x960&blurhash=_XHekBIVxaM_V%3FRiRj_ND%24ITs.o%23ogozyEniM_jYoLR*t7.9bIa%7DRjRit6R*kDWUa%7DRjRjt7ofM%7BWAofR*oLj%5DofjZayogayRjayj%5BofxukCofjYRiaeRPjsRjt7t7j%5BoL&x=933af8d5ce885995456f4a1812b812e400e30f36c1325378e4f62541fb019339

2024-01-04 13:12:12

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 12 (Jan 1): new year, new haircut - paid in #Bitcoin
🙏🏾 @npub1ee6…tfcv who on-boarded the barber
https://nostrage.com/media/public/bb3ec960566b586c06989c0d0e8dcb5d1eb467ff5693bc9654292487ce6835c2.mp4#m=video%2Fmp4&dim=720x480&x=64d52708f594e8a1a3a4f76deef7275c8ad5184480c9473d8f60a0c9b6f4628b

2024-01-03 18:58:17

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 11 (Dec 31): paid for laundry and tipped our server in #Bitcoin

2024-01-02 16:04:25

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 10 (Dec 30): Onboarded a laundromat in Kampala! You can now get your laundry done with #Bitcoin
Here is his pay code if you'd like to welcome him to #Bitcoin - nvlaundry@blink.sv
https://void.cat/d/9Kj8HfqK6LK568EDyCCZKb.webp

2024-01-02 16:03:32

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 9 (Dec 29): while looking for a place to stay in Kampala we sent an apartment owner their first sats!

2024-01-01 14:43:16

In 2023, my and wife I decided to sell our home, leave 🇨🇦 We began our #Bitcoin pilgrimage around the world 🌎 in August.
Since then we’ve travelled to 10 countries, ~20,000 km, onboarded 7 businesses onto #Bitcoin, and sent ~40 people their first sats!
🇨🇭🇱🇮🇨🇿🇦🇹🇯🇴🇪🇬🇪🇹🇰🇪🇹🇿🇺🇬
Our goal is to continue learning about #Bitcoin, see how it's used in each community, lend a hand along the way and of course, onboard as many businesses as possible.
We're looking forward to sharing more about our pilgrimage in 2024 and wish you all a prosperous year ahead!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKEEQXgSQ2U

2023-12-31 16:58:53

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 8 (Dec 28): travel day, all things packed so didn't hold the board.
I did however leave behind #Bitcoin    treasure (seed words) 21K sats up for grabs. Move the funds if you find them!
📍Balfour House, Kimathi St, Nairobi (Artcaffe)
https://nostrage.com/media/public/738f0a67aa600942691dbe395a88f1f7af7d0d22937dab31021ac6d80eebf538.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=960x960&blurhash=UCFh%7Czxv%5E%2Bx%5B%3FaD*t6sl%7EVs%2CNaIU%3Fag3Ipx%5B&x=f5863b3ca540b297adcb2ce139cb22d19f227af00d551754976595a900a24b23

2023-12-31 06:30:35

Not only does he make dope music, he's also on a mission to build an academy to elevate the local community using #Bitcoin
To quote one of his tracks....."zap zap zap..."
#nevent1q…83qu

2023-12-30 20:26:17

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 7 (Dec 27): Watched a movie!
Never thought I'd take @BrindonMwiine and @afansabila to watch King Khan #SRK on the big screen #dunki
-tipped our Uber driver in #Bitcoin   
-gave a salesperson in the mall their first sats
https://nostrage.com/media/public/6722630b624ebf567733941307d20b86e6d218fa9e8710900b5ed2e106aac07b.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=540x960&blurhash=%5DBG%5Bfyk7_KR8s9059ORpE2x%5Dpc_Lxw-7RQ%3F0%3FHS4I.T0%25gM%7C9Ha*nNpJxG-oxtt6E%2BWX-UD*oNRkV%40I%3AIox%40%3FajEaKxaoM&x=b9f5126db03da54065f69265a98c97db28c13583f344679fe58522f8c0a09c54

2023-12-29 17:25:41

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 6 (Dec 26): We took a stroll in a nearby hotel's garden thanks to @manlikekweks
- 2 ladies said YES because #Bitcoin    is interesting
- 2 pilots said YES because they wanted to be nice 😂
- We tipped our server in #Bitcoin   
https://nostrage.com/media/public/f79d1a34612b9bee29792a3d46a961fb01fcd6feb1e8749d19ffeacbf3be8c1f.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=720x960&blurhash=_HF%24O%23-B8%5E-%3Bb%5DIotl7%7CInRPx%5E%24gsStR%7D%5Divsl%25NNGV%40WE57M_xuSOV%40R-V%5BnOV%3FxuV%5EaJxuR*T0s%3AaxIoNFozozR%3Aa_o2NGjExaj%5Dfln%23WBt8t7RjM%7BoJWBW%3Bf%2BjbRkoI&x=8480fdd6db7e0a72765a6702a94d2ea3e16efa6b2617f04eb1b09fd16460cd30

2023-12-27 21:34:10

#POW
Feeling extremely inspired after spending time with Bitcoiners like @npub1fnn…4xnx during our East African #Bitcoin road trip.
#nevent1q…8p03

2023-12-27 21:32:37

Had a great convo with @npub1fnn…4xnx about NOSTR over Xmas. Will strive to post and engage more here!
In the meantime DO NOT miss out on this tracks. His #Bitcoin music is 🤯😎🥳🔥
#nevent1q…l6zh
#nevent1q…l6zh
#nevent1q…l6zh

2023-12-27 20:47:21

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 5 (Dec 25): Xmas day! We stayed at home all day to enjoy the BBQ @manlikekweks organized.
We focused on the chefs and I spoke with them while cooking. @MasterGuantai and @manlikekweks had a deep convo in Swahili to describe #Bitcoin
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/acb20a0a68495c2f96ee26030436b9d2bde42faa0692d409294f87966297ed11.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=1280x960&blurhash=%236F%7E.z00y2tA1C.Tx%5BD%7E%3FJ%5EPXTIVSaxwR%24M%7CoOIn0%5ETK8%2BVd%3DjZNIWRQRP0a4VnjtAH%3F%24%2C%251RO-%3B%24mVzx-9ZgLJUs*%25gIU_A%24%2CIoxV%25zI.IWocD*Xy%3FGD%2B%25d%251aJo%23R7M%7C&x=0067c5295750a7871c8eee261a53fca61d1250a8d83c08dba530338f048ae9aa

2023-12-26 13:45:28

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 4 (Dec 24): Arrived at 🇹🇿 early in the morning after a long day of driving from Uganda.
-Sent #Bitcoin to a fellow traveller
Doing so meant one #Bitcoin interaction in each country (UG,KE,TZ) within a 24 hour period!
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/bf0ab829b6c38cbf820e06c3892cfda7f08b02deef0d5af2d055a25ac549bcc1.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=722x960&blurhash=_LIqu%3DIS%7Eqacxv%251bJ%25N-%3AogoJoft6jZ%3D%7BE2M%7BRkaeRjaxM%7BxuIoNbRjt7j%3F%25LxaWVs.t7NHf%2BxtWWxaxaaxNHf8%251t7WWofR*oLj%5DNGjZs.RjWBj%5BWBWCoLa%7CR*oeoJfP&x=729b6df495359dd42bf78808c25d19d5a271918ba0416efcf0eae4fd3dd38eb1

2023-12-25 04:56:50

On repeat today! 🔥🔥
Listen and Zapp!! ⚡
#nevent1q…jkfc

2023-12-25 04:56:04

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The best #Bitcoin artist there is!!

2023-12-24 19:15:59

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 3 (Dec 23): On the road all day, Uganda -> Kenya
-1 bike driver tipped in #Bitcoin 
-1 mechanic tipped in #Bitcoin   
https://nostrcheck.me/media/public/9e668d00da85847e4b9dbc2d0515009a0495aa009eccd9b8eba081a12dc0e279.webp#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=960x960&blurhash=UVI%3D3_%24f-oxayZI%3AR.R%2C%25h-Ts.WBTLxsIpof&x=ff480d8251dad979c7c88969c8e7a28c1e71fa5279c79dfbbc4e91b27ba96a01

2023-12-24 09:01:50

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Wish you best as you continue this new found journey. I just hope you'll make a little time to share the amazing insights as you've done thus far 🤞

2023-12-24 04:49:43

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😂 Bitcoiners life
Dip - "didn't buy enough"
Pump - "didn't buy enough"

2023-12-24 04:48:23

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My wife and I sold our home as well and set off on a #Bitcoin pilgrimage around the world in search of our next home.
Given our low time preference, renting will be a great option assuming one is okay with the inconveniences you've stated.
Best of luck good sir!

2023-12-23 17:55:39

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
Day 2 (Dec 22): We got rear ended and thankfully no one got hurt. It was a tiring day but I couldn't skip the challenge.
-1 manager tipped in #Bitcoin
-1 server tipped in #Bitcoin
-1 biz owner given my book
The #Bitcoin only Xmas road trip is progressing well (Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania). Will update shortly.
https://void.cat/nostr/827b39ebdc497020dbf94b051fb16a7db60a385cb51f3e8bf48c3d3e5a8869c3.jpg#m=image%2Fwebp&dim=1024x1024&blurhash=UJI%23476B%23lXScuN4S%7E%24yx%5DjJo%7DjF%24lFzsWWT&x=4aa6b3f17bd7766f03b6f4ae188ae77b9268d2ef49aa258a9587f0e6eb94dd15

2023-12-22 19:08:16

🚨 30 Day Whiteboard Challenge 🚨
30 days, 30 mins/day, one whiteboard
Day 1 (Dec 21): 📍Makerere University (Uganda)
A student stopped to ask 'What is #Bitcoin'
We explained some basics and gave him 5000 UGX to get a cut at a barber who accepts #Bitcoin
Having a local business that accepts #Bitcoin always helps the conversation especially for the question 'How can I spend this?'
https://image.nostr.build/8cdfa365ab75920c4fd92c4ce6631dae866dfbe39f64843117daa20d55cda5d3.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1920x1446&blurhash=%23JE.hI%7EBVpkR%25fNboyr%3FVs9%5BW%3FWZRkIVjFRkNHt6EeR%25t9t9M%7BROjvozWo%24*xDjDSyo%7CSgjcsljENeM%7CM%7CjIxan%25jaWVWnX8f%24axxas%3An%25WVS2a%7BxHafR*X7S2t6ofjZni&x=4cc292883dd3f95d59d564c39f7a46bdcd2f12e7a620d70002fa7e530009b380

2023-12-21 17:54:39

📍Calgary -> Kampala
8 months ago I spoke with @BrindonMwiine for the first time. He was inspired by my whiteboard to bring it to the streets of Kampala.
Today we united our two whiteboards in front of Makerere University (Uganda's largest university)
https://void.cat/d/Wj4M2x1QPfyVyEioZKEfCN.webp

2023-12-21 11:55:39

This is amazing! Exactly what I needed to make sure my Bitcoin videos doesn't get taken down. Will be testing it soon :)
#nevent1q…ur2w

2023-12-17 10:38:54

📍Addis Ababa
Had the opportunity to speak with 100+ students/developers about why they should build products and services using Bitcoin as the monetary infrastructure.
https://image.nostr.build/5ec83613a934e8751d2d5ca265e4fb7ec891d4bb723a1b677dab5c3c959e2b92.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1200x1600&blurhash=_8EfD%7B%25NH%3D9axGS5xZ00D*.8%3FZShxaR.-P%3FZE1ELM%7CIVjF4%3B9a%3DtjF-U-%3Aob%3F%5DxY9%7Dt79bNGIrR4XA%250Io%3FFRn%251ICt3%250%25LbIs%2CM%7CbYNGE3M%7CM%7CWBxt%25MRl-nawxYt8sp&x=43f58a1b50a5e575b80ae948f674289708c21aa3a98231713f0115c7230d5863

2023-11-28 16:45:38

Onboarding and simplifying the message has been on my mind a lot lately. Came up with this flywheel to set people on the right path to Bitcoin. Calling it the 4 S's but open to suggestions on better names.
Study, Save, Spend, Spread
https://image.nostr.build/0b5b43332d2e14115c190f70e956afd044318ae0af54fed66c3ea0fec179c591.jpg

2023-11-21 10:16:04

After a decade of the corporate world my wife and I have embarked on a #Bitcoin pilgrimage around the world. We hope to learn more about yourselves, about Bitcoin and how it can help society as a whole. There are plenty of communities we wish to visit and share their stories along the way!
Starting off in Africa and will work our way east -> Asia -> South America.
https://youtu.be/lZylAagmTGY?si=6JI23x5nL90RlIUo
#bitcoincouple #bitcoinpilgrimage #grownostr

2023-11-07 09:04:05

📍Jabal Umm ad Dami (Jordans highest peak)
Someone in the tour group was a Bitcoiner so we hit it off. At the end of the hike his 6 year old daughter asks "why do you two only talk about Bitcoin!?" 😂
https://image.nostr.build/bbcf0b53e5df81a5f7d4559f20691da4397bdd63d944a375c965cec81332e55d.jpg

2023-09-20 07:04:46

You know shit is bad when your mum sends you a video about the downfall of Canada in your native language.
https://youtu.be/rX3vYeAXY6M?si=0v9Q-PH0-fOgAyZB
Video discusses:
-Healthcare waitimes
-Reliance on USA
-Barriers for businesses
-Real estate fiasco
-Inflation for basic needs...
-Infrastructure does not match growing in population
-Minimal investment in R&D to foster innovation in Canada

2023-09-16 12:35:27

📍Geneva (held board for 15 minutes)
Many silently nudged their friend towards my sign but no one said anything except for a group of guys who called it a scam. They were on bicycles so I couldn't retort.
https://image.nostr.build/6081b15b389b45a5b5bef861259775e80baed7fee3497203b1771fcb4914544e.jpg

2023-09-12 15:11:51

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Here are my visual notes based on the lightning white paper. I hope it helps :)
https://studentofbitcoin.gumroad.com/l/lightningforbeginners

2023-09-04 10:31:55

NOSTR on mobile/web has been weird since I got to Jordan. Haven't figured out the reason behind it yet.
A lot to catch up on! The 100 Day Bitcoin Challenge is complete so will post the remaining update and share what's new :)

2023-08-29 21:23:46

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 95)
+1 - Sent my mum some sats so she can buy a giftcard using @bitrefill. Trying to get her more self sufficient with #Bitcoin usage.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 92

2023-08-24 20:38:00

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 94)
+1 - Helped my dad buy #Bitcoin using an exchange and move it to self custody
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 91

2023-08-21 21:00:50

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 92)
+2 - helped my brother buy non-KYC #Bitcoin through @BullBitcoin_ and self custody using @bluewalletio
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 90

2023-08-20 19:55:53

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 91)
+4 - traditionally in my culture we gift gold when a baby is born into the family. I decided to give them #Bitcoin instead and instructed their parents to give it only when they turn 18! I hope the kids appreciate it.
I used an Opendime and put it in a treasure box to make it look more exciting 🥳
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 88
https://cdn.nostr.build/i/e63d05465c4601d2f0cfe711bb72bbf1adfb57fbcca519067d870729b1daafc6.jpg

2023-08-20 12:32:16

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 90)
+1 - Owed my brother some money so sent him sats instead of fiat. Getting him on the #Bitcoin train!
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 84

2023-08-20 12:28:26

I'm so done with real estate! My wife and I sold our home and we're still being charged property tax. I've been advised to contact the city to figure out what is going on 🤬

2023-08-17 13:26:20

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 89)
+3 - Sent a friend #Bitcoin three different way: ⚡️custodial (@walletofsatoshi), ⚡️ non-custodial (@PhoenixWallet ), #Bitcoin on-chain (@bluewalletio)
She learned a ton about #Bitcoin transactions!
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 83
⚡️custodial: good option for someone to experience #Bitcoin for the first time since it has minimal friction BUT not the safest since the user does not own the private keys
⚡️ non-custodial: user owns the private keys so a more secure way to interact with the lightning network
#Bitcoin on-chain: the OG way to interact with #Bitcoin before the lightning network existed. The transaction is recorded on the 'ledger.' An excellent way to explain the blockchain by using the txID on @mempool (seeing visual blocks really makes a difference)

2023-07-18 15:53:31

Anyone travelled with a hardware wallet while extensively traveling? I'm concerned about raising suspicion customs/borders.

2023-07-08 13:17:11

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 88)
+1 - tipped a server in Bitcoin who was initially hesitant but agreed to do it since I'd tipped his other colleagues in #bitcoin already.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 80
This is the 8th server I've tipped in #Bitcoin.
Next time when you're out, ask your server if they've ever been tipped in #Bitcoin. It's likely they haven't so be the first to get them on the orange train!

2023-07-06 22:16:11

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Ah that's unfortunate, I guess you have to convince your next barber!

2023-07-06 15:12:39

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 81-87)
+1 - paid my barber in #Bitcoin for the 4th time
Me: how many others have paid in sats
Him: only one other
Me: why not give a discount, maybe 5%
Him: not a bad idea...go update my pricing board
Me: 🥳
After I added the '5% discount', he liked my writing so much that he had me re-write his whole pricing board 🤣
Next time you get a cut, talk to your barber, ask if they'll accept #Bitcoin, help them understand. You won't know unless you try.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 79
https://void.cat/d/8kznXsLTQsWTcsJwtWeBas.webp

2023-06-30 23:54:45

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 81)
+1 - sent a close friend sats on chain, had him pull up the transaction on the mempool and explained its significance. Needless to say, he was impressed. Visually seeing the blocks definitely helped.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 78

2023-06-29 15:06:44

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 79-80)
+3 - sent a buddy sats off and on-chain to explain the differences between the two (#Bitcoin on and off ⚡️). Had him use the sats at @bitrefill so he knew it could be spent easily.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 77

2023-06-29 14:58:38

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 78)
+1 - tipped a server in Bitcoin
Me: has anyone tipped you in #Bitcoin ?
Him: no
Me: would you like to be?
Him: hmm...
Me: all you need is an app and I'll send you #Bitcoin now
Him: which app
(SOLD 🥳)
Total #Bitcoin📷 Interactions: 74
7th server that I've tipped in sats so far. Give it a shot next time you're out. It may feel weird at first but I've gotten used to asking and seeing how they react.

2023-06-27 20:35:32

100 Day #Bitcoin📷 Challenge (Day 77)
+1 - sent Bitcoin on-chain to a buddy who is in commercial real estate.
Analogy used: this is like pulling 'title' on a property but anyone in the world can pull 'title' on a transaction!
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 73

2023-06-26 17:13:25

I'm moving so haven't been able to stay on top of these updates. Will do my best to post progress
100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 71-76)
+3 - had friends send on-chain transactions to one another at a party. Sent #bitcoin to a friend. Had them send it to the person next to them, and had the second person send it to a third person.
Discussed the mempool, fees and ability to send money extremely easily without having to touch any third parties. Had them use @bluewalletio for a non-custodial experience!
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 72

2023-05-04 18:18:09

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 29-30)
Chatted with Brindon about #Bitcoin adoption and ways to spark curiosity with strangers.
He's ready to join to bring the whiteboard shenanigans to the streets of Uganda!
+1 - sent and received first donation
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 33
https://void.cat/d/3fYzVMpnTLzPj8DxSBTmpz.webp

2023-04-26 17:14:33

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 27-28)
Took this to the library, 2 people asked questions but security told me I can’t be marketing on the property. Weirdly, security was okay if the sign faced the street. I figured the library of all places would be okay but haters gonna hate!
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 32
https://void.cat/d/7xroimYL5HV4wyYQ3pgWLe.webp

2023-04-25 21:21:00

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 26)
Took this sign to the mall, was told to leave and would be banned if I returned with the sign 😭
I did manage to get a photo and told the lady about the BTC community in Phillipines and Pouch_PH wallet. (since she was from the Philippines)
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 32
https://void.cat/d/F8Sf87aNd4CtPTnjKQQDyi.webp

2023-04-24 16:29:31

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 25)
Received a printed copy of my notes!! Need to tweak a few things but I plan to have these visual #Bitcoin notebooks available so we can all spread the Satoshi way 🤓
https://i.imgur.com/i8WepIV.mp4

2023-04-22 02:13:23

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 23-24)
New sign alert! Did better than the last 1 hr stint.
Had a couple people engage...
1. Said #Bitcoin was backed by credit. I got him to agree that it was backed by energy after a 5 min chat.
2. Shilled me a shitcoin🤦‍♂️
3. Walked by and said “You’re CRAZY to think people would accept Bitcoin from a stranger with a homemade board.”
I wanted to say something but decided to stay silent. In that moment of silence, it dawned on me how crazy this whole thing is! 🤣
+1 - An ex-colleague ran into me, he got the questions mostly right. Sent him this first sats.
+1 - had lunch with a buddy and sent him sats for grabbing the bill.
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 32
The 3 questions I asked:
1. What is Bitcoin?
2. Who created Bitcoin?
3. Why was Bitcoin created?
They didn't have to get the questions right to win #Bitcoin I just need to give them a reason to open up and chat with me.
https://void.cat/d/7nJ9VFDt9RGXFvqkTV2QHv.webp

2023-04-18 15:29:19

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 22)
+1 - bought meat from a local farmer with #Bitcoin . Awesome to shake this hand and know where the meat comes from.
Way better than staring at a meat package in-store wondering 'how the heck was this raised, what was it fed?'
+1 - helped a buddy who owns a business setup a lightning wallet to receive tips. Sent his business their first tip in sats.
+1 - tipped my server in sats!
I urge everyone to try this, worse case they say no. Don't be afraid of it!
+1 - gave someone who asked about my whiteboard some sats
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 30
https://void.cat/d/3HeHXVVxtdgNDBBTTrgGqK.webp

2023-04-12 20:03:35

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 20-21)
Held this board for an hour during lunchtime.
4 people stopped to comment on it
1. Called it a ponzi and he couldn’t touch #Bitcoin , I asked if he can touch the internet. Didn't have anything to refute.
2. Group of 2 stopped because they saw my iron ring (for non-canadians, that's an engineering ring). They said they wouldn’t have stopped otherwise. Had a lengthy convo about lightning, future of payment landscape and govt bans. They asked me to try an inflation focused sign.
3. Thought I'd give a physical penny (🤦‍♂️)
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 26
https://void.cat/d/KGhvWUCTjKiQUjkQnQ6xeq.webp

2023-04-11 16:03:08

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 18-19)
+6 #Bitcoin Interactions
Took @GhostOfBekka advice and added some orange to the whiteboard.
Was told to leave the mall because I was soliciting and providing a service so I removed the 'demo' and gave away 1000 sats....🧵
+1 - got a fresh cut before the mall, paid my barber in sats
+1 - gave a stranger at the barber shop their first sats, explained #Bitcoin and it's scarcity
+4 - gave a group of people at the mall their first sats
@walletofsatoshi
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 26
https://void.cat/d/Kaa8kXsJQeXoJLZtzmVX3u.webp

2023-04-07 18:48:14

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 17 Update)
Took this sign on my snowboarding trip
+1 - sent a buddy his first sats
+1 - tipped our server with sats
+1 - a Bitcoiner saw this sign and said 'I'd never decline free sats' so sent them some sats
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 20
https://void.cat/d/LF1aPuYPGm5T8hGdkfWYXg.webp

2023-04-07 17:46:35

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Let's do it! More the merrier! I'll dm to schedule a time.

2023-04-07 01:10:11

https://void.cat/d/LJwVvFudAfGHSvf6o8bRFi.webp

2023-04-07 01:09:10

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 15 & 16 Update)
Walked around the mall and the streets with this sign. People gave zero fk. Was about to go home when I ran into the meme queen
@GhostOfBekka and sent her some sats. (+1)
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 17
https://void.cat/d/9z9vXyadFHkPCbVCBcFjAa.webp

2023-04-04 18:53:29

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 14 Update)
I stood silently in my condo lobby with this sign for an hour. Had two people approach me.
+1 - sent someone their first sats on Lightning (they had heard about Bitcoin but not Lightning)
+1 - sent a fellow Bitcoiner their first sats on Lightning (funny enough they already had
walletofsatoshi but no sats in it)
Plan on taking this sign to the mall next!!
https://void.cat/d/YPdW5AYmHa76cj23SsSd7b.webp

2023-03-31 17:35:09

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 9 & 10 Update)
+1 - tipped another waitress in #Bitcoin   
+1 - got a friend to move funds into self custody
+1 - sent a buddy his first sats on lightning (got out of #bitcoin    too early -2014)
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 15

2023-03-30 23:03:11

I’m working on a Visual Intro to #Bitcoin for Beginners. Aiming to finish it by early next week. Here is a preview… https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_b32eda6a22e85784a8933bb53c6f8c9f93fdb0a34afcc896c6ee2bec8b28cca8.jpg https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_45005d9c592288507707a0de4f4d9a6f7c0730e16bcb5935eaa665d38f250d4d.jpg

2023-03-29 16:57:00

100 Day #Bitcoin Challenge (Day 8 Update)
+1 - had someone purchase their first good using Lightning (they bought my spice mix)
+1 - tipped a waitress in #Bitcoin
+1 - had someone move funds into self custody
Total #Bitcoin Interactions: 12

2023-03-29 15:26:41

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Totally agree, mass adoption may not happen in my lifetime but I sure as hell don't plan on watching on the sidelines. Gonna get my hands dirty and see how I can help push adoption.

2023-03-29 14:46:43

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Yep, sending people their first sats has been the easiest way to create an interaction.
I want to influence others to earn/buy/spend/sell, self custody, etc. I've gotten a couple of these interactions as well. Time will tell how this all unfolds.

2023-03-29 14:40:14

A week ago I challenged myself to drive 100 '#Bitcoin Interactions' in 100 Days.
https://studentofbitcoin.substack.com/p/100-bitcoin-interactions-in-100-days
An 'Interaction' = help someone earn/buy/sell/spend #Bitcoin
A visual TLDR....
https://i.imgur.com/41JoC4M.jpg

2023-03-03 17:06:44

What is the best way to see Bitcoin transaction data? (On chain and lighting) looking to understand the avg daily transactions that occur on lightning and the associated amount.
Context: looking to create a bunch of notes comparing current payment processors and BTC.

2023-03-02 01:28:39

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Lol just zapped myself to see how this works. This is cool!

2023-03-02 01:26:43

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Domo arigato!!

2023-03-02 01:26:22

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Just sent my first zap...feels fancy lol
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2023-02-28 00:07:31

I've been working on an illustrated notebook of Bitcoin terms. Here is a preview. Would appreciate your feedback or thoughts on this. Is this needed? How can I make it better?
https://studentofbitcoin.substack.com/p/an-illustrated-bitcoin-dictionary?sd=pf

2023-02-24 22:04:07

Have you had any issues with iris? I tried to follow some people on iris but doesn't seem to have worked. The follow button highlights but doesn't do anything.

2023-02-23 19:10:11

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Ordinals: impact on fees and mempool, etc

2023-02-22 02:48:14

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Appreciate it! Loving the articles on substack...keep them coming.

2023-02-22 02:43:52

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Holy!!! Some scary fails in that clip. Funny enough I squared today and glad I didn't let my ego get ahead of me.

2023-02-22 02:40:31

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Totally agree! Gotta stack away 😎

2023-02-18 15:05:18

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Fair enough, I work in Fintech and more inclined to spend 8+ hours a day on pushing bitcoins agenda compared to fiat. Changing course, slow and steady though.

2023-02-18 14:55:39

#[0] I tried to orange pill a couple friends yesterday by sending them a few thousand sats (~$2) to get the convo going.
Takeaway: they were so impressed by the speed but didn't have a clear response on how they can spend it given it was such a small amount. Only option was to buy, or accept BTC in order to accumulate more and 'use it'
Aside from bitrefil, bitwage, bitcoin company I didn't have an answer that would have helped them. Don't these services need a minimum amount to transfer/buy BTC?

2023-02-18 14:45:32

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Trying to get to this stage. Figuring out how to earn in Bitcoin without a fiat job....will get there

2023-02-17 17:43:40

Is your #Bitcoin node taking forever to sync? I may have stumbled on a solution.
I was using an external SSD connected to my Mac to download Bitcoin Core. It got to 60% and it was taking forever! After some digging, I found out that moving the 'indexes' and 'chainstate' folder onto my local hard drive would speed up the process. I was skeptical but gave it a shot. Doing so saved me a few days of sync time!
Step 1: Quit Bitcoin Core
Step 2: Copy the existing folder ('indexes' and 'chainstate' ) from the external SSD onto the local drive. (I chose Desktop for ease)
Step 3: Rename the existing folder on external SSD ('indexes' and 'chainstate') -> ('indexes-old' and 'chainstate-old' )
Step 4: Create an Alias/shortcut of the local folders and move it to the external SSD. If you're comfortable with terminal, naviate to the external SSD to the Bitcoin core folder and use the ln function ('ln -sf /Users/user/Desktop/indexes indexes')
Step 5: If you used the Alias method, rename the folders by removing 'alias' from the folder name. This is NOT needed if you used the Terminal method
Step 6: Open Bitcoin Core and let it sync (it should be much faster now)
Step 7: Once Bitcoin Core is synced, you can leave the folder setup as is or revert in such a way that all folders are reading off the external SSD (ie remove the alias folders and copy over the contents of the local folders onto the SSD)