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Nell from The Bitcoin Basin Queenstown

My mind exploded into a cloud of orange glitter. The world had changed, then I realised it was me - not the world.

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2025-06-10 10:41:45

Rocked up to school pick up and got asked who Satoshi Nakamoto is.
Don't worry Team, I didn't reveal a thing!!! 🤐
I gotta say it was a fun conversation for sure.
That started with one parent and ended up with about six.
I have 'Normie' millennial mums on the daily asking me about Bitcoin.
A sign of change
(cool hat by @BitcoinMagazine)
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2025-06-09 21:08:27

My five year old son slept past 9am today.
His friend's mum was concerned when I told her we wouldn't make the school walk.
I'm not, he's a growing boy and sleep is the key to his body growing strong and healthy.
Normalising dragging kids out of bed to get to school is not healthy.
I'm just thankful that I have the ability to let him sleep.
Sleep on my boy. 🧡
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2025-06-09 09:20:22

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No castles, but we have a beehive and a whole heap of sheep. 👌🏼

2025-06-09 08:11:27

My mum messaged me to tell me off for looking so cross in parliament and "unapproachable"
Well Mum… maybe I’m a bit pissed off about the broken money system.
Maybe I’m tired of watching inflation eat away at people’s savings.
Maybe just maybe it’s hard seeing my millennial friends bust their guts and still not be able to afford a home for their families?!
Or even choosing not to have families at all!!!!!!!!!
But if you think I actually said any of that to my mother… you clearly don’t know her.
I just said:
“Yes Mum.” 🙃
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2025-06-09 07:55:37

At the Meet Up stall in Vegas anyone who represented a community from around the world put a little sticker on their location.
New Zealand was not only tucked away down the bottom, it was hidden behind the team's coats and bags!
They didn't even realise they were covering up a country!
New Zealand, as beautiful and wonderful as it is has so often been overlooked by the rest of the world.
We are changing that, @thebitcoinbasin is putting New Zealand firmly on the @btcmap through @lightningpaynz
Through our community efforts and out reach the world will know where we are.
More than that, they will come here to connect, network and spend their #sats with our local kiwi owned businesses. They will be blown away by the beauty of our country, they will make life long memories and friends.
New Zealand will be stamped on their passports and in their hearts 🧡
Next year will be different, mark my words ⚡️
#bitcoinnewzealand
#bitcointowns
#bitcoinmeetups
#bitcoin2025
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2025-06-08 04:15:37

I always felt too stupid to ask questions.
Now I do nothing but ask questions.
I have realised that intellect is blinding.
Quite happy to feel my way and own my capabilities.🙏🏻🧡
God bless you all.

2025-06-07 07:28:54

Nothing to see here.
Just a group of Bitcoiners in Parliament.
Clearing up misconceptions, demoing Lightning transactions in real time, and opening up dialogue between policymakers and the Bitcoin community. ⚡🇳🇿
Carry on.
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2025-06-07 07:23:42

The Bitcoin Miner that made history in New Zealand.. 🇳🇿⚡️
Rob Clarkson flew it from The Bitcoin Basin in Queenstown up to Wellington.
Then got it through security.
Which went a little something like👇🏻
👮🏽‍♂️Guard - "Hey, what do you have here?"
🧙🏼‍♂️Rob - "A Bitcoin Miner.."
Pause...
👮🏽‍♂️Guard - "Oh right, erm ok good"
.
.
Then, plugged it in. ⚡️
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2025-06-05 07:47:30

Exciting to be a part of this moment with @bitcoinpolicynz
Yesterday we presented to a room of 20+ members of the New Zealand Coalition MPs.
A great presentation delivered by @r0bertclarkson - An expert in breaking down Bitcoin for all levels, particularly in a very limited time. The success was apparent by the amount of time the MPs stuck around afterwards to dive deeper - genuinely interested to learn more.
Rob also brought a Bitcoin miner along, it was fun to watch security scan it and ask what it was.
This must be a first?! Surely!
We spoke about how @TheBitcoinBasin is growing through transactional spending through @lightningpaynz . Empowering our local businesses and strengthening our communities.
We emphasised the importance of not letting NZ get left behind.
All MPs walked away with a copy of The Bitcoin Standard by @saifedean and a link to "What's the problem" by @satmojoe
Great questions, surprising in fact. The tide is shifting.
They can't ignore what Bitcoin is, nor its potential any longer.
#bitcoinnewzealand
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2025-06-04 04:00:45

Last night we hosted our first Merchants Night in Queenstown at The Bitcoin Basin.
A gathering of business owners already accepting Bitcoin and others ready to onboard.
It was lovely to see so many people come along on a Tuesday night. The energy in the room was great, those new to Bitcoin and others further along their journey.
A room full of entrepreneurs, risk takers, business owners the backbone of Queenstown.
In a world that’s becoming more digital and disconnected, real human connection matters more than ever.
Shaking hands. Making eye contact. Sharing a smile.
Bitcoin isn’t just a new way to pay.
It’s a tool for self sovereignty.
It removes the middlemen, the gatekeepers, the unnecessary fees.
It puts power back in the hands of small business owners and everyday people.
That’s what The Bitcoin Basin is about.
Connection & Community.
We’re building a circular economy where businesses support each other directly.
Where value stays local.
Where we lift each other up, instead of competing against our neighbours.
Bitcoin is open source and permissionless.
It doesn’t care where you’re from, what you earn, or who you bank with.
It gives everyone a fair shot and that’s the same spirit we’re building here.
We’re not clinging to broken systems.
We’re creating a new one together, from the ground up.
We rise by lifting others.
That’s the Bitcoin way.
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2025-06-02 04:31:04

When I see the examples of how far AI has come I don't feel afraid.
I just feel thankful for my personal real relationships and connections.
It makes hugs and kisses and handshakes and eye contact so much more important and meaningful.
The more AI advances the more important face to face interactions and connections are.
We live in this world, this is the one we have.
Don't fear it, navigate it.
Don't wish for a past time or a different time, embrace the good things - the real things we have.
Appreciate the beauty, the human connections and the truth.
🧡
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2025-06-01 03:07:23

Around the world leaders are taking note, listening to what their voters want.
We live in a digital world.
And the people want decentralised sound money.
Bitcoin is just that.
I'm glad these Crypto bills are being introduced even if Bitcoin is the ONLY decentralised currency amongst them.
But, baby steps.
Come on New Zealand, don't get left behind.
🇳🇿⚡️🧡
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2025-06-01 03:03:04

Can you name one person who's orange pilled more people than @saifedean?
My boomer Mum read The Bitcoin Standard after years of me trying to talk to her about Bitcoin.
She got really angry reading it, and now shes all in for Bitcoin 🧡⚡️
My book shelf is getting full up with The @SaifHouseBooks 📚
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2025-06-01 03:02:07

It was incredible to meet @peteevanschefx in Vegas at the Bitcoin Conference.
Pete’s a legend in the real food and wellness space across Australasia way before it was cool.
He stood strong through a storm of mainstream criticism and out right fake news. Speaking out with courage and conviction when few would. They tried to cancel him, but it only made us respect him more.
To me, the Bitcoin and health movements are deeply connected both are about reclaiming personal responsibility, thinking critically and choosing a path to live long, healthy and sovereign lives.
He spoke at the conference on a panel called Proof of Steak: Food systems, Diet & Bitcoin.
As a mother it fills me with joy to see panels such as this. Bringing awareness to the importance of real food, how it affects everything in our lives and giving people the tools to make the right decisions for themselves and their families.
🧡 Health and Wealth 🧡
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2025-05-30 07:48:45

There was way more to Bitcoin 2025 Vegas than all the click bait craziness. 🤦🏻‍♀️
Behind the noise were real people.
Selling their good peer to peer. ⚡️
Connecting face to face, building new friendships and embracing old ones. ❤️
Learning and growth through shared knowledge.
Real people brought together for real reasons.
And that was the beautiful part.
The noise is just noisey, what do you expect in Vegas though?
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2025-05-29 06:53:51

Checking out @dennysdiner with the Flightless Birds 🥝 in #vegas for #bitcoin2025
Vegas is CRAZY, it's so great to see so many Kiwis representing the #bitcoinnz community here.
Always great to connect ⚡️
#bitcoinnz #bitcoinbasin
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2025-05-29 06:52:50

#Bitcoin2025 #Lasvegas!
Sensory overload with over 35k attendees!!
Bitcoin isn't going anywhere.
The attendees here all got into Bitcoin for different reasons, but they all see it as the future for #bettermoney
Whether they chose Bitcoin because of its finite supply.
Because it can't be printed like #fiat
Or because it's borderless.
Unlike Fiat.
Or because it's divisible by 100 million #satoshis and therefore accessible to anyone - any where.
There are millions of people world wide who have no access to a bank account. But they do have a phone and can access the internet, so they can use Bitcoin.
There are so many reasons. I love hearing the stories from real people around the world who are finding self sovereignty and freedom through #bettermoney.
Fix the money, Fix the world.
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2025-05-29 06:49:28

Amazing to connect with @satmojoe, an absolute legend in the Bitcoin world.
I wouldn't even be able to count how many times i've shared his video 'What's the problem' with people around my community.
For so many people in the west we feel there's a problem but have absolutely no idea what it is. Families are struggling and just don't know why.
Joe has opened our eyes by breaking it down clearly, if you haven't already seen the video definitely check it out. youtu.be/YtFOxNbmD38?si…
Looking forward to hearing him speak at #bitcoin2025 in #lasvegas tomorrow. His panel will discuss "Will Bitcoin adoption end Fiat once and for all"
Great to connect! ⚡️
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2025-05-29 06:48:49

Checking out The #BitcoinMealCombo at @steaknshake
In NZ I think i'm part of the #crunchymom gang. I avoid seed oils like the plague, especially when it comes to feeding the kids so we very rarely eat fast food.
So finding out that Steak n Shake now use of 100% all-natural beef tallow in all its restaurants I was super keen to try.
AND they accept #bitcoin
ANNNNNDDD They have a Bitcoin Meal combo.
It was unreal 😋
Ok, the milkshake was a little naughty, but it had a chocolate bitcoin on top. What's a girl to do??
Great to see fast food hearing the calls from the people to bring back #realfood nice work! 👏🏼
Love to see this movement growing!!
Make the World Healthy Again!! 🧡🌏
#lightningpay
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2025-05-29 05:09:28

It was brilliant to sit down with Hermann from @bitcoinekasi we discussed Bitcoin Circular economies around the world.
Our communities are very different and yet our vision is united.
The money is broken and Bitcoin is the answer.
It's more than the price of Bitcoin, it's the potential of what it can do for the world. A key to so many without access to a chance at prosperity.
In the western world things can often look great from the outside. People seem to be doing well and living prosperous lives. Yet under the surface so many families are struggling, businesses are overwhelmed and at some point those cracks are going to crumble it all.
It's inevitable.
No matter where you are or how things may appear from the outside we all need connection and community.
We need freedom and the chance to live peacefully and prosper.
Thanks Hermann for your insights, your advice and encouragement.
You are a pioneer and your hard work and dedication has helped so many and inspired so many more.
Wonderful to have connected The Bitcoin Basin and Bitcoin Ekasi ⚡️🧡
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2025-05-22 09:46:58

Happy #BitcoinPizzaDay everyone!! 🍕 15 YEARS! 🥳
We celebrated with one of our local merchants @franktonpizzeria
Thank you to the early pioneers like Laszlo Hanyecz who paved for the way for us.
We would not be growing as a circular economy without those early guys who thought outside the pizza box.
We encourage BTC adoption through transaction spending. It's wonderful to see how it's transforming our town and its people.
Remember folks, you CAN...
HODL and SPEDN
☯️
#bitcoin #bitcoinbasin #bitcoinnz #queenstownnz #lightningpay
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2025-05-19 08:42:16

Welcome to The Bitcoin Basin.
A Circular Economy Story
You arrive in Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, but this isn’t just a holiday. You’ve come to experience a new kind of freedom. A town where you can live, eat, play and even build a house all on #Bitcoin.
You check in to your accommodation using #sats. No conversion fees. No delays. Just simple, direct value exchange straight off the plane.
The next morning, you grab a locally roasted coffee and a delicious breakfast all paid in Bitcoin. Then it’s straight into the action: you book your skydive, bungy jump and white-water rafting activities Lightning fast, no card required.
After the thrill, you unwind with a cold craft beer and a perfectly made cocktail. You choose burgers and beers one day, the next the family chooses wood-fired pizzas followed by a wander into town. You pick up a jar of raw local honey and browse the shelves of an ethical store selling gifts, sustainable clothing, and organic coffee all Bitcoin friendly.
You book a trampolining session for the kids and a skateboarding lesson the next day. You hire a bike to ride the trails, then swing by a local shop for snowboards, climbing gear, and new threads for both summer and winter adventures.
All the thrills and exploring has been exhausting so you book into a wellness centre for a sauna session and detox and book a yoga retreat for the weekend.
You decide not to eat out the next night and enjoy your bitcoin friendly accomodation and order wholesome meals from a local food delivery service packed with real ingredients, no seed oils, and no refined sugar. Just good food, made with care paid in Bitcoin.
And then… you fall in love.
With the town. With the lifestyle. With the freedom.
So you stay.
You connect with a Bitcoin-friendly real estate agent who helps you find land. You build with a Bitcoin accepting builder. Once complete, the house is painted by a local decorator and landscaped by a gardener, both happy to accept sats.
Need legal advice? You work with a local lawyer who lives on Bitcoin too.
And just like that, you’re not a tourist anymore.
You’re part of a living, breathing circular economy. One where the money stays local, the incentives are aligned and freedom is built in.
This is The Bitcoin Basin.
Come for the adventure.
Stay for the economy.
Live free with Bitcoin.
#itshappening #queenstownnz #thebitcoinbasin #lightningpay #bitcoinstory
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2025-05-07 00:10:58

Bring on the jumping puns with our latest merchant onboarding!
The Bitcoin Basin jumped at the chance to welcome #SITETrampolining Queenstown & Wanaka.
Our latest business to accept #BTC and continue to grow our circular economy within the Queenstown Lakes area in #NewZealand
Check out their website and make sure you test out your skills when you're next in #queenstown
sitequeenstown.co.nz
#lightningpay #thebitcoinbasin #newzealandbitcoin
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2025-04-15 10:24:41

Paying for Smoko (Kiwi slang for work breakfast) using #bitcoin at @handlebar_queenstown 🍔🍗☕️🧡
The only problem was choosing not to get food with someone who chooses not to share theirs 🤦🏻‍♀️
@hunterconstructionqt
Mad food envy, coffee was still great though.
Next time, it's brisket for me 🥩💪🏼.
So good to see businesses embracing #bitcoinadoption in #Newzealand
I'll be back!!
#bitcoinnz #bitcoinqueenstown #feedme #americanfood #smoko #foodenvy
#thebitcoinbasin
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2025-04-15 10:17:31

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Great advice, i'll check that out! Thank you 🙌🏼

2025-04-11 06:05:22

The banks are nervous..
One of the biggest challenges is showing how fundamentally different Bitcoin is from 'Crypto' so Bitcoin doesn't get lumped in with this fear promo.
Because labels stick and are hard to peel off.
In order to build trust and improve adoption rates we will have to work on education and explain the reasons why Bitcoin is different.
The main reason-
#Bitcoin is the ONLY #decentralisedcurrency.
Isn't it Ironic that banks can warn us about being scammed when they're built on a broken system?
#learnbitcoin #buildadoptionthrougheducation #bitcoin #decntralisedcurrency #fixthemoneyfixtheworld
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2025-03-23 02:36:20

I started posting on the platforms about #bitcoin.
I was so excited to talk about it, and share the possibilities for our future.
** Disheartened by the comment section. **
The horse to water comes to mind. 🐴
I must remind myself that I too didn't understand.
I too thought the system was there to help me.
I too thought if i was good and worked hard it'd all work out..
🧡

2025-03-23 02:29:58

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I hear you, both my kids were born before I 'woke up'. I often wonder if they were the reason I did. Some people are born asking questions, while others - like myself need to be unplugged before they see the world for what it is. I believe #Bitcoin is a gift, and yes we will need to use it responsibly. For those who can't or won't see it for what it is I pray that something will nudge them into understanding. Again, I wish I hadn't been asleep for so long, but thankful that I'm here now and can help my loved ones along their journey into the possibilities of self sovereignty.

2025-03-22 07:31:38

What kind of world to we want for our babies?
I choose a free one. #bitcoin #financialfreedom
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2025-03-19 09:57:56

My mind exploded into a cloud of orange glitter. The world had changed, then I realised it was me - not the world.

2025-03-19 08:36:12

It's interesting the amount of Bitcoiners who don't see the value of transacting in Bitcoin.
Can we not HODL annndd spend at the same time?

2025-03-02 08:53:47

Help me!!
Explain Bitcoin to me like i'm 10 years old.
How do we simplify it to help others along their journey of self custody?

2025-03-02 08:50:22

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You mean in terms of understanding?

2025-03-01 18:12:22

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You're right! The Ego is our biggest block for learning.
I wonder what we would be like as a species without it 🧐

2025-03-01 08:30:20

I'd love to know what led people to Bitcoin.
For me, it was reading how much money has been printed, particularly over the last 4 years.
What was it for you?

2025-03-01 07:33:22

For me, the moment that the 'Penny' really dropped was when I read about the money printer.
We all accept the world in which we are presented...
-until something jolts us out of the matrix.
I have never been an 'academic' but once I started to ask questions about my world I began an all consuming quest for answers.
For me, Bitcoin or at least Decentralised uncorrupted money answers a lot of the questions.
Everyone has a different reason for seeking Bitcoin, or stumbling upon it.
For all the different reasons, the sentiment of the orange pilled folk seems clear to me.
That once it hit, it hit.
Bitcoin is an energy and a force.
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2025-03-01 07:25:08

I began a short series of clips for newbies, or friends of Bitcoiners who need some simpler explaining.
If we want to promote world wide adoption we really need to talk to people on different levels.
It can be intimidating for people who don't understand the technology or potential, and that is one hurdle we can remove.
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2025-03-01 07:20:18

I'm brand new to Nostr, looking through the feed I feel like i'll be preaching the the choir with this one. A choir that can not only sing better than me but has already a harmonious group.
It's great to see so many people who are already orange pilled.
Either way, as I continue to learn about bitcoin I want to share simple clips for other newbies on as many platforms as I can access.
For anyone looking, enjoy the strangled cat. 👌🏼⚡️
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