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Coringa Nakamoto
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Amante da liberdade, Bitcoin e artista digital. Buscando um lugar ao sol.
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Bitcoin continues its price drop, opening a very interesting window for purchasing and investing. Those who believe in the technology and the purpose of Bitcoin aren't worried about these dips and take advantage of them to increase their reserves. Buy, stack, and watch the magic happen. Happy buying NOSTR image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Good Morning NOSTR. Another day of sending zaps and writing notes. May everyone have a very productive and fulfilling dayimage
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
The lessons I learned from the crypto universe, and which I can share a bit of what I experienced with you—if you allow me to share some simple, yet wise lessons that I was able to glean in my small but constructive life: 1- Bitcoin is a game of decades, not weeks. Those who get rich with Bitcoin are not the ones who try to predict the price, but rather those who understand that it is a scarce asset with long and volatile cycles. Patience = wealth. '2- Time in the market' beats 'timing the market.' Entering gradually, month after month, is better than trying to hit the bottom or the top. The DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) strategy works precisely because it ignores emotion. 3- Build conviction by studying the asset. Those who understand the technology, the protocol, the halving, the distribution, and the concept of scarcity do not panic during 70% drops. Knowledge = emotional resilience. 4- Security is part of wealth. It's no use accumulating satoshis if you lose your keys. Learn about: Cold wallets Seed phrase Multisig Steganography (as you have already studied) Distributed backup Wealth in Bitcoin is responsible self-custody. 5- Do not trade your freedom for convenience. Leave the minimum possible on exchanges. Those who depend on third parties to hold their Bitcoin are not truly independent—they are just another customer. 6- Live below the standard you could afford. The more you spend, the more time you need to work. The less you need, the more Bitcoin you can accumulate. The key to independence is accumulating, not splurging (also for security reasons). 7- Discipline beats intelligence. You don't need to be a technology or market genius. You need to be consistent: Buy every month, store securely and Don't sell out of emotion 8- Think rationally in 4-year cycles Wealth is built by habits, not luck. 9- Diversify your life, not necessarily your investments. Not every rich person in the crypto world spread their money across 200 altcoins. Many became wealthy through focus—work, income, Bitcoin, and patience. Have a clear goal for freedom. What do you want financial independence for? 10- It's easier to maintain discipline when you know the why: Time with family? Traveling? Working less? Not depending on anyone? Bitcoin is a tool; you define the purpose. 11- Never stop learning. The crypto world changes fast: security, wallets, standards, protocols. Those who continue studying avoid scams, losses, and foolish decisions. If these lessons made sense to you and contributed to your life, contribute to my coffee and to the cost of the hourly paid Wi-Fi in a coffee shop of a suburban chain in the south of a small but very beautiful country in Africa.
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
I know that if advice were good, we'd sell it and not give it away. But here's today's good deed and a major donation to the community: Spend less than you earn — always. It might seem basic, but it's the pillar of everything. The difference between income and expenses is what builds freedom. Without it, nothing else works. Build a 3-to-6-month emergency fund. Before you invest, ensure your security. This reserve prevents debt, anxiety, and emotional decisions when something unexpected happens. Invest every month, even if it's a small amount. Consistency beats value. The power of compound interest appears when you let the money work for years, not days. Avoid bad debt — long-term financing, credit cards, and installment plans. Expensive debt is corrosive. If you can't pay in cash (or upfront), maybe it's not the right time yet. Diversify and think long-term. Never put everything into a single type of investment. Have exposure to fixed income, stocks, funds, crypto (if it makes sense), and protect yourself from sudden fluctuations. Listen to advice and learnings from those who have already walked the path you are currently on. This way, you will save time and effort because you will know how to act when you go through what they told you about. If this made sense to you. Send me a WhatsApp (zap) message because then I can buy a coffee and perhaps even switch my coffee shop for one with better Wi-Fi. image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Good Morning Comunity Nostr. God image Bless the comunity Bitcoiner and NOSTR. Let´s go for the another day.
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Bitcoin, Crisis, and Survival: The Impact of the Venezuela-US Crisis and the Use of Cryptocurrencies The protracted political and economic crisis between Venezuela and the United States has created a scenario of hyperinflation, scarcity, and international sanctions that has, ironically, accelerated the mass adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by the Venezuelan population. For many, cryptocurrencies have stopped being an investment asset and have become a mechanism for daily survival. 🌎 Geopolitics: The Venezuela-US Crisis The core of the crisis lies in a dispute over power and ideology. The United States, along with several other nations, does not recognize the government of Nicolás Maduro and has imposed severe economic and financial sanctions. Financial Blockade: US sanctions aim to restrict Venezuela's access to international financial markets and block oil trade (its main source of revenue), pressuring the regime to implement political changes. Frozen Accounts: Assets of the Venezuelan state and individuals linked to the government have been frozen in foreign banks. Venezuelan Response: The Maduro government, in turn, accuses the US of attempting intervention and waging an "economic war" against the country. 💸 The Crisis's Impact on Bitcoin (BTC) The geopolitical crisis has two main impacts on the Bitcoin market: 1. Sanctions Victim (and the Attempt to Evade) Venezuela has attempted to use Bitcoin (and its own cryptocurrency, the Petro) to circumvent US sanctions, especially to pay suppliers and conduct international transactions. American Reaction: The US Treasury has issued guidelines and secondary sanctions to discourage any entity from facilitating crypto transactions on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan individuals or entities. Volatility: The use of cryptocurrencies by sanctioned states adds a layer of regulatory uncertainty to Bitcoin, which has historically introduced volatility in the market as Western regulators react to these evasion attempts. 2. The Humanitarian and Remittance Use Case For Venezuelans abroad, cryptocurrencies have become the most efficient and cheapest method to send money home, bypassing the high fees and bureaucracy of traditional banks. Remittance Flow: Thousands of Venezuelans use stablecoins or Bitcoin to send value, ensuring their families receive the money quickly and without losing value due to hyperinflation. 🛡️ The Internal Embargo and Survival Crypto Adoption The internal Venezuelan crisis – characterized by the rampant hyperinflation of the Bolívar and strict exchange controls – has created an internal financial "embargo" against its own population, forcing them to seek alternatives. Hyperinflation and the Bolívar's Collapse The main driving force behind the adoption of cryptocurrencies is the complete loss of confidence in the Bolívar. The government has imposed strict control over the purchase of foreign currencies (like the dollar), but the Bolívar's value plummets daily. When a country's fiat currency fails, the population seeks an alternative store of value: Bitcoin as a Store of Value: Bitcoin offers protection against inflation, as its supply is limited and cannot be manipulated by a local central bank. Stablecoins for Daily Use: Dollar-pegged digital currencies, such as USDC and USDT, are widely used for daily transactions. They offer the stability of the dollar without the need for an American bank account or the risk of carrying physical banknotes. Use for Daily Purchases Far from being just an investment, cryptocurrencies are used in Venezuelan daily life: Commerce Accepts Crypto: In major cities, many merchants, markets, and service providers accept payments in Bitcoin or Stablecoins through wallets and crypto payment providers. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Payments: Direct transactions between people (P2P) have flourished, allowing the population to exchange value without depending on banks or the government's exchange infrastructure. Wages: Some self-employed workers or those providing services to foreign companies choose to be paid directly in cryptocurrencies to prevent their salaries from being decimated by inflation before they are even spent. Ultimately, the Venezuela-US crisis and the consequent internal economic chaos have turned the country into one of the world's largest laboratories for the practical use of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and stablecoins have become crucial tools of financial resilience for a population that has lost faith in its own currency and its financial system. 🙏 This nomad runs on sats! If you read, liked today's article, related to it, or simply appreciate the pure chaos of living on the edge of the financial revolution, consider using Zap. Your support keeps the coffee flowing (and maybe even helps me trade instant ramen for something better!) image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Good Morning NOSTR. Have a great day sending very zaps and create plenty of notes. image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Great afternoon for sending Zaps and writing some good notes in image NOSTR
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Adopt a Mindset of Continuous Learning (Lifelong Learning) and focus on Adaptability. image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Another day, another digital nomad routine in a famous American coffee chain, writing another article for the revolution we are building. Enjoying a good coffee and taking advantage of the not-so-great Wi-Fi network. Here is today's production Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry significant risks. For the prudent user, the following advice is key: Embrace Diversification (The Golden Rule): Never put all your eggs in one basket. Bitcoin should be treated as a small, high-risk component of a much larger, diversified financial portfolio (including traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate). A common guideline for highly speculative assets is to allocate no more than 1% to 5% of your total portfolio. Only Invest What You Can Afford to Lose: Due to extreme price swings and the risk of complete loss (e.g., due to hacks, regulatory changes, or project failure), only use capital that is not essential for your immediate or future financial security (like emergency funds or retirement savings). Prioritize Security and Self-Custody: For significant holdings, learn about and utilize hardware wallets (cold storage). If you don't hold the private keys, you don't truly own the Bitcoin. Never share your seed phrase. Understand the risks associated with exchanges and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Do Your Own Research (DYOR) on Technology and Regulation: Stay informed about the underlying technology (e.g., wallet security, network updates) and the rapidly evolving regulatory environment in your jurisdiction. Government actions (bans, restrictions, taxation) can significantly impact value and accessibility. Develop a Long-Term Strategy and Stick to It: Avoid impulsive trading based on market hype (FOMO - Fear of Missing Out) or panic selling during crashes. Decide on a clear investment thesis (e.g., store of value, digital gold) and a consistent strategy (e.g., Dollar-Cost Averaging - DCA) and stick to it, ignoring short-term noise. Understand Tax Implications: Cryptocurrency transactions, including trading, spending, or even just holding in some jurisdictions, can have tax consequences. Keep meticulous records of all transactions, including purchase price, date, and sale price, and consult a tax professional. 🙏 If this content somehow managed to make your brain throw a 'Tilt' error or made you laugh out of pure nervousness, please, send a Zap! Your contribution is the difference between me scoring a coffee strong enough to mine ideas and getting kicked out of the café because the Wi-Fi expired. After all, the digital revolution doesn't fund itself... and I still dream of being a gourmet nomad with a fixed address (and maybe even a personal espresso machine!).
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Could someone send me some zaps so I can use the Wi-Fi at a coffee shop here in Rolante/RS? I am a digital nomad who creates content and usually uses Wi-Fi in coffee shops. Some are free, but for the first time, I came across one where I have to send 1,000 sats to use it for 1 hour. If anyone has some zaps and could send them to me so I can connect and post today's content, I would be grateful. I will mention anyone who sends me zaps and helps this poor digital nomad. image
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Bitcoin is Life Freedom. I like a free life, and I like to be paid in sats image .
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Another day, another digital nomad routine in a famous American coffee chain, writing another article for the revolution we are building. Enjoying a good coffee and taking advantage of the not-so-great Wi-Fi network. Here is today's production: Certainly! Here is the English translation of the article about the digital nomad living on Sats and publishing content on Nostr: 🤣 The Odyssey of the Satoshi-Boy: A Digital Nomad Zapping His Way Around the World Meet Coringa Nakamoto, or simply "Satoshi-Boy" to those familiar with Nostr. He’s no ordinary digital nomad. Forget international bank accounts and credit cards. His office is the seashore, his account is a massive public key, and the only money he ever touches are Sats (the smallest fraction of Bitcoin), received via zaps on his Nostr posts. The Coffee Drama and the Random Exchange Rate. Satoshi-Boy's adventure invariably starts with a drama: The Coffee. In Chiang Mai, Thailand, he desperately needed an espresso to start writing his epic "Note" about the beauty of the tuk-tuks. Do you accept payment in Bitcoin Lightning, please? Barista (staring fixedly at the purple ostrich on his t-shirt): "We accept Baht, sir." Right. But how many Sats are equivalent to 80 Baht right now? And do you have change in Satoshis if I send you the equivalent of 100 Baht? After 15 minutes of negotiation using a Sats calculator that seemed to be always one step behind the real-time quote, and a huge QR code, he got his coffee. The Barista, now fascinated, ended up accepting the value "rounded up" in Sats, only for Satoshi-Boy to send an extra 50 Sats zap on the spot. Living on Sats is a rollercoaster. Just paid 80 Baht for a coffee that maybe was worth 78, but zapped 50 more Sats for the show. Embrace the chaos, folks! npub1..." The Quest for Sovereign Wi-Fi In Portugal, the adventure turned into a treasure hunt for internet that was as free as his Nostr posts. He doesn't use VPNs. He uses the power of decentralization (and open library networks). One day, while trying to publish a 15-second video about a local cat he considered a "relay of nature," the co-working Wi-Fi failed. The content deadline was fast approaching! He rushed to a café, where the attendant demanded a 16-digit password with symbols. Friend, please, just tell me: Is there any place in this city where the internet connection is as open and censorship-resistant as the Nostr protocol? Attendant (serving a pastel de nata): "Here it's all SuperBock and pastéis de nata, my friend. That's what's censorship-resistant in Portugal." Satoshi-Boy ended up camping outside an electronics store, "borrowing" the signal, and published the cat-relay-video (which went viral and earned him 10,000 Sats in tips). Relay of the Day: The Cat. This feline taught me that the real proof-of-work is trying to post a large video with stolen Wi-Fi. And, yes, I zapped him with some tuna. npub1..." Accommodation, the Proof of Trust. Satoshi-Boy's biggest adventure is accommodation. He only uses platforms that accept payments in Sats or allow for a "direct value exchange." In Istanbul, he tried to convince the owner of a small hotel that a month's stay was worth publishing an epic ten-note thread on Nostr, plus a transfer of 5 million Sats. Hotel Owner (suspiciously): "Marble, friend. Marble is stone. Your 'Sats' are digital dust. And what is this 'Nostr'? Is it a Turkish Instagram?" Satoshi-Boy (finger hovering over the send button): "It's the future, it's censorship resistance, it's financial sovereignty! And it's a community that follows me! Think about your public key!" After three hours and the promise of a "Nostr Review with 4-star NIPs," the owner gave in. The payment was made. The hotel's public key was instantly zapped by 500 of Satoshi-Boy's most enthusiastic followers. The Turkish Relay Inn: Mission Accomplished. Just proved that decentralized trust pays rent. My Sats are now marble. The future is peer-to-peer! (Hotel address: npub1...) And so the life of Satoshi-Boy continues. He lives in a reality where the financial infrastructure is completely separate from the communication infrastructure. The only real risk is Lightning Network latency and the constant need to explain the difference between Bitcoin and Shitcoin to the taxi drivers who accept credit cards. But he is free. He is the content. And every zap is proof that his adventure is worthwhile. 🙏 This content is funded by the revolution! If this article made you chuckle, nod in painful recognition, image please consider sending a Zap. Your contribution helps pay for the coffee, the Wi-Fi, and most importantly, the mental energy required to keep writing about this beautiful, confusing future we're building.
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CoringaNakamoto 3 months ago
Another day, another digital nomad routine in a famous American coffee chain, writing another article for the revolution we are building. Enjoying a good coffee and taking advantage of the not-so-great Wi-Fi network. Here is today's production: Today I woke up at 7 in the morning, grabbed my backpack (a warrior, you see, it has won a few battles). I stopped at my favorite coffee shop from a famous American chain, to have that strong coffee to wake up and, most importantly, use the Wi-Fi, which is gold for this poor digital nomad. Today, I'm going to tell you about something that happened to me. I had a brilliant idea: I was finally going to live the full digital nomad dream and pay for my $5 latte with a microscopic slice of my carefully hodl’d Ethereum. I was at the counter of a hipster coffee shop—the kind that spells 'coffee' with a 'k' and has a sign that confusingly says, 'We Accept All Major Cryptos (except the stable ones).' I confidently held up my phone. 'I’ll take a large pour-over, please,' I said to the barista, a guy with a magnificent mustache and an air of profound boredom. 'And I'll be paying with ETH.' He nodded wearily, already used to this ritual. He pulled out a QR code, which I scanned. The transaction initiated, and for a glorious 30 seconds, I felt like a financial revolutionary. Then, disaster. The screen on my wallet app started to look like a stock market ticker had a nervous breakdown. The Ethereum network was suddenly congested. The gas fee for my $5 coffee transaction had somehow ballooned to $85. I stood there, mouth agape, watching the numbers spin. The barista, however, didn't even blink. 'Sir,' he sighed, pointing to a small screen I hadn't noticed, 'Your transaction is currently pending with a $90 priority fee. Also, in the time it took to scan, the price of your Ethereum dropped 2%.' I did the quick math: I was about to pay $95 for a $5 cup of coffee, and it wasn't even confirmed yet. 'You know what,' I stammered, pulling out a crumpled five-dollar bill. 'I think I'll stick to fiat. It's... quicker.' The barista simply took the cash, never breaking his gaze. 'Good call,' he muttered. 'Last guy who tried to pay with Shiba Inu is still standing there, waiting for the confirmation... and he owes us $40 in fees.'" image