🤔 What does it mean to “orange pill” someone? It is #Bitcoin slang for waking them up to the philosophy, potential, and urgency of Bitcoin — much like Neo taking the red pill in The Matrix, but with a Bitcoin twist. Here’s what it typically means: 🧠 Philosophical Awakening - It’s not just about buying Bitcoin — it’s about seeing the world through a Bitcoin lens. - You help someone recognise the flaws in fiat money: inflation, centralisation, debt-based systems. - They begin to understand Bitcoin as sound money, digital property, or even freedom tech. 🔄 Shift in Perspective - The person starts questioning traditional financial systems and exploring decentralised alternatives. - They might begin learning about low time preference, self-custody, and censorship resistance. 💬 Cultural Meme - The term is inspired by Bitcoin’s orange logo and the red pill metaphor from The Matrix. - Bitcoiners often say things like “I orange-pilled my cousin” — meaning they sparked curiosity or converted someone to the Bitcoin mindset. 🧩 It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All - Some people are orange-pilled by economic instability. - Others by tech innovation, ethical finance, or even spiritual alignment with Bitcoin’s principles. It’s a mix of education, storytelling, and empathy. You’re not just selling an asset — you’re inviting someone to rethink money, power, and possibility. Would you say your own orange pill moment was gradual or sudden?

New Bitcoin-inspired Cyberpunk fiction is out! Overture In the desolate, dusty, low-gravity landscape of Mars, the legend of Satoshi Nakamoto takes on a new life - the digital and physical realms blur. After releasing the revolutionary Bitcoin protocol to the world, Satoshi vanished into the shadows, leaving behind a legacy that would forever alter the course of human history. The year is 2140, all 21 million bitcoin have been mined, and the world is unrecognisable. The over-a-century-old unholy alliance between centralised powers, namely central banks, mega corporations, corrupt politicians and secret agents, all now controlled by an omnipotent Artificial Intelligence named The Nexus. Together, they seek to maintain their grip on the world by suppressing the decentralised revolution that Satoshi Nakamoto sparked. This is a story of censorship resistance, innovation, resilience and the unyielding pursuit of freedom. https://medium.com/@abdul.ashik/the-ledger-of-dust-and-light-41df37abe229 #cyberpunk #sciencefiction #fantasy #islamicfiction #AI

For my Indonesian Bitcoin brothers and sisters.... 🎉✨BITCOIN ITU HALAL - (#Bitcoin Is #Halal) #Bahasa #Indonesia 🇮🇩 translation coming soon! 🚀🌕 Apakah Bitcoin Halal? Sebuah Petualangan Keluarga ke Dunia Uang Digital! Perkenalkan ini Adam (14) dan Laila (13), dua kakak beradik penuh keingintahuan yang menemukan Bitcoin dan bertanya: Apakah Bitcoin Halal? Yang terjadi berikutnya adalah perjalanan yang lucu, menarik, dan ramah untuk keluarga ke dalam dunia mata uang digital, keadilan finansial, dan prinsip-prinsip Islami. Dalam buku ini, kami menjelajahi: ✅ Bagaimana Bitcoin diciptakan, apa yang membuatnya unik dan mengapa ia memiliki batas pasokan yang sangat langka. ✅ Bagaimana transaksi Bitcoin berada di blockchain publik dan kodenya bersifat sumber terbuka. ✅ Perspektif inti Islam - Riba (bunga), Gharar (ketidakpastian) dan Maysir (perjudian). ✅ Bagaimana Bitcoin sejalan dengan prinsip-prinsip seperti transparansi, persetujuan, hak kepemilikan, keadilan, dan keunggulan. ✅ Dompet digital, keamanan, dan kekhawatiran etis seperti fluktuasi, penggunaan energi, dan inklusi keuangan. Banyak ulama percaya bahwa Bitcoin bisa halal - jika digunakan dengan bertanggung jawab. Buku ini adalah panduan Anda untuk memahami uang, teknologi, dan iman dalam cara yang masuk akal untuk keluarga Anda.

Ah, the poetic symmetry of fiscal faux pas! If Gordon Brown’s #gold sale earned the nickname Brown’s Bottom, then Rachel Reeves’ potential liquidation of seized #Bitcoin—right as it hits record highs—might deserve a moniker just as memorable. "Reeves’ Reversal" or "Reeves' Remorse" – echoing the déjà vu of selling low and regretting later? This move could mirror Brown’s infamous gold sale. With Bitcoin now valued at over £5.4 billion from a single 2018 seizure, the stakes are high. Selling now could undermine strategic potential, especially as other nations consider Bitcoin reserves.

Al-Mo is going to sign-off and take a break from social media for a while, as he is busy building 🛠 things on #Bitcoin. Before he goes, he's got some advice on 🧵 21 Things You Can Actually Do With Bitcoin: 1. 🧠 Educate yourself on sound money principles #SoundMoney 2. 🔧 Run your own #node and validate transactions 3. 🪨 Save wealth in an incorruptible store of value #StoreOfValue 4. 💳 Spend it at merchants that accept Bitcoin 5. ⚡ Use #Lightning to make fast, low-cost payments 6. 🖥️ Mine Bitcoin to help secure the network 7. 🧍‍♂️ Achieve financial sovereignty—no middlemen 8. 💬 Teach your family and friends about anti-Riba finance 9. 🤲 Use Bitcoin for #zakat and #sadaqah 10. 📦 Bypass broken #banking systems 11. 🆓 Become #financially free from #debt traps 12. 🛡️ Shield yourself from #currency debasement 13. 🌍 Send #money across borders instantly 14. 🔐 Learn self-custody and protect your #wealth 15. 📈 Save with long-term mindset vs. consumerism 16. 🌱 Build intergenerational financial resilience 17. 🛫 Take your money with you anywhere 18. 🧰 Build tools and apps for #ethical #finance 19. 🗣️ Advocate for #justice in global #economic systems 20. 🔍 Audit the #blockchain transparently 21. 🌅 Survive & thrive—even when the system fails you

Al-Mo is praying for #Bitcoin— a symbolism of a resilient revolution that refuses to die. Sitting in quiet reflection, a moment of contemplation that speaks to every time Bitcoin was declared “dead". Here are 21 memorable times Bitcoin was declared “dead”— each one now a tombstone in the cemetery of doubt 💀🧵👇 1. 2010 – "Bitcoin will never work, it’s just a nerd fantasy." 2. 2011 – Gawker’s Silk Road article sparks panic—Bitcoin linked to crime. 3. 2012 – After major exchange hacks, people said “it’s too unsafe to survive.” 4. 2013 – China bans banks from using Bitcoin: “That’s it, it’s done.” 5. 2014 – Mt. Gox collapses. The headlines: “Bitcoin is finished.” 6. 2015 – Warren Buffett calls it “rat poison squared.” RIP #6. 7. 2016 – Bitcoin stagnates under $400. “Bitcoin’s dead—just a failed experiment.” 8. 2017 – Jamie Dimon calls it “a fraud.” Ironically, JP Morgan launches crypto products later. 9. 2018 – Bear market crashes price by 80%. The obituaries pile up. 10. 2019 – “It’s just a bubble. Everyone lost money. It's dead.” 11. 2020 – COVID market crash: Bitcoin plummets. “See? No real use.” 12. 2021 – Elon Musk criticizes mining. China bans miners. “Bitcoin has no future.” 13. 2022 – Luna collapses, dragging the market. Guilt by association: “Crypto is a scam.” 14. 2023 – FTX implodes. Bitcoin accused of enabling fraud. 15. 2023 again – “AI will replace Bitcoin. It’s obsolete.” 16. 2024 – Volatility scares institutional investors. “It can’t scale.” 17. 2024 again – Declining NFT hype = "Crypto is finished." 18. 2025 (early) – Government CBDCs debut. “No one will need Bitcoin anymore.” 19. 2025 (mid) – “Layer 2 confusion is proof it won’t work for normal people.” 20. 2025 (again) – Headlines: “Bitcoin will never hit 100k again.” 21. Today – And yet... here we are. Still standing. Still rising.

Al-Mo's mission is to provoke thought, spread truth, with his charismatic trademark unapologetic stance. Al-Mo is here today with 21 reasons why #Bitcoin is good for the world 🌍🧵👇 1. Bitcoin empowers the #unbanked with access to global #finance. 2. It resists censorship—your #money, your voice. 3. Bitcoin promotes #financial #sovereignty. 4. It’s borderless—no passport required. 5. Bitcoin is #opensource and transparent. 6. It operates without discrimination or bias. 7. Bitcoin is deflationary—protects against #currency debasement. 8. It challenges exploitative monetary systems. 9. Bitcoin respects time and energy—proof-of-work honors effort. 10. It’s a peaceful protest against financial injustice. 11. Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions—no middlemen. 12. It’s programmable money with #ethical potential. 13. Bitcoin fosters long-term thinking and saving. 14. It’s incorruptible—no CEO, no board, no bailout. 15. Bitcoin is resilient—survives attacks, thrives on truth. 16. It’s a lifeline in failing economies. 17. Bitcoin builds communities across borders. 18. It’s a tool for #zakat, #sadaqah, and #ethical giving. 19. Bitcoin aligns with principles of fairness and #transparency. 20. It’s a digital shield against #Riba. 21. Bitcoin is good for the world—because justice needs infrastructure.

Al-Mo is going global! 🌍✨ He’s now standing proudly with the message “Bitcoin is Halal”, representing 21 Muslim-majority countries with heart and clarity. 🕌 Bitcoin Is Halal Around the Muslim World 🌍 1. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – البيتكوين حلال 2. 🇪🇬 Egypt – البيتكوين حلال 3. 🇵🇰 Pakistan – بٹ کوائن حلال ہے 4. 🇮🇩 Indonesia – Bitcoin itu halal 5. 🇹🇷 Turkey – Bitcoin helaldir 6. 🇮🇷 Iran – بیت‌کوین حلال است 7. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh – বিটকয়েন হালাল 8. 🇳🇬 Nigeria – Bitcoin halal ne (in Hausa) 9. 🇲🇾 Malaysia – Bitcoin itu halal 10. 🇲🇦 Morocco – البيتكوين حلال 11. 🇦🇫 Afghanistan – بیت‌کوین حلال است 12. 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan – Bitcoin halol 13. 🇸🇩 Sudan – البيتكوين حلال 14. 🇩🇿 Algeria – البيتكوين حلال 15. 🇮🇶 Iraq – البيتكوين حلال 16. 🇸🇾 Syria – البيتكوين حلال 17. 🇯🇴 Jordan – البيتكوين حلال 18. 🇹🇳 Tunisia – البيتكوين حلال 19. 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan – Bitcoin halaldır 20. 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan – Bitcoin халал 21. 🇸🇴 Somalia – Bitcoin waa xalaal

Al-Mo’s energy is infectious—he’s becoming a true icon for joyful, principled #Bitcoin advocacy. Here are 21 ways to orange pill 🟧💊 your family and friends to Bitcoin—gently, wisely, and with love 🧡🧵👇 1. Share your personal journey—why Bitcoin matters to you. 2. Start with values: justice, fairness, and financial dignity. 3. Use relatable analogies—like #gold, savings, or #zakat. 4. Avoid jargon—keep it simple and clear. 5. Show how Bitcoin protects against #inflation. 6. Talk about #Riba and how Bitcoin resists it. 7. Gift them a small amount of Bitcoin to explore. 8. Watch a documentary together. 9. Explain how Bitcoin is borderless and inclusive. 10. Use real-world examples— #Lebanon, #Nigeria, #Argentina. 11. Share stories of people helped by Bitcoin. 12. Discuss ethical tech and open-source values. 13. Highlight how Bitcoin aligns with long-term thinking. 14. Use humour—Al-Mo style!—to lighten the mood. 15. Respect their skepticism—answer with patience. 16. Share your favourite Bitcoin books (like Bitcoin Is #Halal!). 17. Talk about saving vs. spending—Bitcoin encourages saving. 18. Show how Bitcoin is censorship-resistant. 19. Invite them to a local Bitcoin meetup or online space. 20. Cook a meal and talk Bitcoin over dinner 🍲 21. Lead by example—be the orange pill you wish to see.

Al-Mo is back, this time with 21 compelling reasons to read #Bitcoin Is #Halal: Adam and Layla Discover Digital Gold! 📘🧵👇 1. It makes Bitcoin accessible for all ages—especially young minds. 2. It blends financial literacy with Islamic ethics. 3. It’s the first of its kind to explore Bitcoin through a halal lens. 4. Adam and Layla’s journey is relatable and inspiring. 5. It explains #Riba in a way that’s easy to understand. 6. It’s visually engaging—perfect for classrooms and families. 7. It empowers #Muslim youth to think critically about #money. 8. It’s rooted in justice, compassion, and truth. 9. It’s a great conversation starter for parents and educators. 10. It shows how Bitcoin aligns with #ethical values. 11. It’s a tool for teaching financial sovereignty. 12. It’s culturally sensitive and spiritually grounded. 13. It’s fun, educational, and thought-provoking. 14. It introduces digital #gold without hype or fear. 15. It’s a bridge between tradition and innovation. 16. It’s ideal for #Islamic schools and weekend programs. 17. It encourages long-term thinking and saving. 18. It’s a #peaceful protest against exploitative systems. 19. It’s written with clarity, warmth, and purpose. 20. It’s a must-read for anyone curious about Bitcoin and Islam. 21. Because #Bitcoin Is #Halal—and this book shows you why.

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After seeing this beautiful poem ('Daughter') by Mosab Abu Toha on the London Underground over the last month, I've noticed the poem has been removed from the trains. I didn't think much of it at first but I use the same route to work every day and only the cards with the poem have been removed. Please support his amazing work, available on all good bookshops. Links to Amazon are provided below 👇 📖 Forest of Noise:

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‘Living to death’: Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza’s trauma, one year on

On the first anniversary of the current war on Gaza, poet Mosab Abu Toha wants the world to understand Palestinian pain.

Al-Mo’s got his thowb pressed, his cap adjusted, beaming with handcrafted charm and wise presence, Simsim Street’s finest advocate is here with today's message 💬🎤 Today, Al-Mo cuts through the hype and exposes the reality behind #shitcoins 💣 21 Reasons to Stay Away from Shitcoins 🧵👇 1. Shitcoins aren’t built to solve problems. They’re built to exit liquidity. 2. You’re not investing—you’re gambling on someone else’s exit. 3. No mission, no values, just vibes and vaporware. 4. Shitcoin founders disappear faster than your DMs. 5. If the supply isn’t capped, your value isn’t protected. 6. Every rug pull hurts real people. 7. The tech's often just a fork + a new logo. 8. Hype and influencers ≠ fundamentals. 9. They're a distraction from the revolution that matters— #Bitcoin. 10. Scams dressed in smart contracts are still scams. 11. You’re chasing green candles, but they light up your losses. 12. Meme coins: entertaining, sure—liberating? No. 13. Want sound money? Shitcoins don’t even make noise. 14. Communities often turn into cults. 15. “Innovation” shouldn’t be your excuse to ignore integrity. 16. Pump groups don’t care about you—they want your liquidity. 17. Shitcoins prey on short-term greed. 18. Holding them means endorsing extractive ecosystems. 19. They are the digital version of fiat with better memes. 20. Price manipulation is baked into the model. 21. Choose principles over hype: Bitcoin is Anti-Riba.

Meet Al-Mo from Simsim Street 🎤👊 He’s got the wisdom of tradition, the charm of a streetwise sage, and a message that cuts through noise: “Bitcoin is Anti-Riba.” A neighbourhood legend in the making! Over the next few days, Al-Mo will be taking over the posts and sharing a few of his thoughts... ₿

21 reasons people need #Bitcoin 🔥: 1. #Riba is exploitation. Bitcoin is Anti-Riba money. Choose integrity over interest. 2. #Fiat is designed to inflate. Bitcoin is designed to protect. 3. Your wealth shouldn’t erode silently. Bitcoin defends purchasing power. 4. The #Ummah needs #money built on justice. Bitcoin delivers. 5. #Zakat starts with fair money. Fiat corrupts that foundation. 6. Bitcoin isn’t debt-based—it’s value-based. That’s a paradigm shift. 7. When central banks distort, Bitcoin stays transparent. 8. Bitcoin decentralises power. That’s why it threatens unjust systems. 9. “Halal” means pure / permissible. Bitcoin is mathematically incorruptible. 10. Global but borderless. Bitcoin speaks the language of justice. 11. No bankers, no bailouts. Just truth embedded in code. 12. Injustice thrives on manipulation. Bitcoin thrives on open consensus (Ijma). 13. No fractional reserve. No hidden leverage. Just 21 million honesty. 14. Bitcoin proves that money can be principled, not politicised. 15. Sound money is spiritual defence against economic tyranny. 16. Bitcoin aligns with Fitrah: natural, balanced, honest. 17. #Sadaqah given in Bitcoin? It travels without borders or bureaucracy. 18. Oppressed communities need sovereign money. Bitcoin is theirs. 19. #Shariah values justice—so should your #currency. 20. Fiat enslaves. Bitcoin frees. And freedom is #halal. 21. Bitcoin Is Halal isn’t just a claim. It’s a call to build with #ethics and #code. #BitcoinIsHalal #SoundMoney #FreedomMoney #BitcoinForEverybody

4/4 How Bitcoin is an Anti-Riba Technology If Riba is a system where money is created as interest-bearing debt, how can we build an alternative? #Bitcoin offers a fascinating technological solution. It is, by its very nature, an anti-Riba system. Here's how: #BitcoinIsHalal #AntiRiba 1. Bitcoin is NOT created as debt. Unlike #fiat money, which is loaned into existence by central banks, new Bitcoin is created as a reward for miners who do real work (Proof-of-Work) to secure the network. It's an asset earned through effort, not loaned into existence 2. Bitcoin is a Bearer Asset. Holding Bitcoin is like holding #gold. You own the asset itself. There is no counterparty risk and no inherent interest payment attached to it. It doesn't "breed" more Bitcoin. It's simply property. This is the opposite of money in a bank account, which is technically a loan to the bank. By providing a decentralised, scarce, debt-free monetary asset, Bitcoin offers a foundation to build a financial system free from the shackles of Riba. It's a tool for exiting a broken system. In our book "BITCOIN IS HALAL," we explore this for families. Get it on Amazon!

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3/4 The Societal Impact of Riba & How to Fight It Riba isn't just a personal sin; its effects ripple through all of society. A system built on interest inevitably leads to debt cycles, booms and busts, and the concentration of wealth. We are living in the consequences. So, how do we fight back? #DebtSlavery #EndRiba The Problem: Interest requires that more money be paid back than was created. This creates a mathematical necessity for perpetual growth and competition, forcing individuals, companies, and even nations into inescapable debt cycles. It fuels consumerism and environmental destruction. How to Avoid/Fight Riba (On a Personal Level): ✅ Prioritise saving before spending. ✅ Avoid consumer debt (credit cards, car loans) where possible. ✅ Support and use Islamic banking/finance products built on risk-sharing (Mudarabah, Musharakah). ✅ Educate ourselves and our families. This is a form of jihad against a corrupt system. But we also need better tools. We need a monetary system that isn't debt-based at its core. We need a system that is anti-Riba by design. This is where the conversation gets very interesting... #SoundMoney

2/4 Beyond Islam - The Universal Problem with Interest The prohibition of usury (Riba) isn't unique to Islam. For centuries, the world's major faiths and philosophers recognised the destructive nature of charging interest on non-productive loans. This is a shared ethical heritage. #Usury #DebtFree 📜 In Christianity: The Bible contains strong prohibitions against usury. Thinkers like Thomas Aquinas condemned it as a sin against justice, arguing that it's like "selling time," which belongs only to God. 📜 In Judaism: The Torah prohibits charging interest on loans to fellow Israelites, emphasising brotherhood and preventing exploitation within the community 📜 Ancient Philosophers: Even before the major religions, great minds like Aristotle in ancient Greece argued against usury. He saw it as unnatural because money is meant to be a medium of exchange, not a "parent" that breeds more money from itself. This near-universal condemnation shows that the problem with interest isn't just a religious rule; it's a deep-seated human understanding of what constitutes a just and stable society. The modern debt-based system is an anomaly in human history. #History #Philosophy #Ethics

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1/4 The Core of #Riba - Why Is It #Haram in #Islam? We teach our children that Riba (usury/interest) is Haram, a major sin in Islam. But do we explain why? It's not just an arbitrary rule. The prohibition of Riba is rooted in divine wisdom aimed at creating a just, fair, and compassionate society. Let's explore. ⚖️ #Riba #IslamicFinance 1. It's Inherently Unjust (Zulm): Riba allows wealth to grow from wealth alone, without creating any real value. A lender gets richer just by waiting, while the borrower in need falls deeper into debt. It transfers wealth from the poor to the rich, creating systemic inequality. 2. It Discourages Real Economic Activity: Why risk investing in a real business (which creates jobs and value) when you can get a "guaranteed" return from lending money? Riba incentivises hoarding and passive accumulation rather than productive, entrepreneurial effort. 3. It Erodes Compassion (Rahmah): Islam encourages helping those in need through charity (Sadaqah) and interest-free loans (Qard Hasan). Riba replaces this spirit of mutual support with cold, mathematical exploitation. It turns a relationship of aid into one of extraction. #NoRiba