I’m running Taproot Assets! This is a live demo of me buying a coke with USDTL on Lightning. You can see my channel’s balance and capacity in the TUI, my channel peer Amboss is acting as the edge node, the asset itself is issued by Speed Wallet, backed by USDT.

High-speed sleeper D941 from Shanghai to Shenzhen. There are rooms with four and two beds, but booking them, at least through cTrip, feels a bit chaotic. The beds are very slim and hard, but generally comfortable. The couch seems to be primarily used by staff. You get basic toiletries and water for the 10h, 1623km ride. There are two toilets and a water boiler in every car, but no showers.

Just noticed Organic Maps now takes Lightning donations. Amazing product, especially if you care about privacy or move around a lot in areas without cell reception

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Your money pays for all project-related expenses and motivates us to improve Organic Maps.

Complimentary snacks served on train G11 from Beijing to Shanghai, somewhat edible, unlike what you can get at the onboard bistro. You’re expected to order and pay through Wechat, but walking to the counter and paying with cash is also an option. Through the app you can also order from any restaurant at the next station, and the food will be brought to your seat, something that seems to be mainly done by first class passengers, who somehow don’t mind stale cold dishes. Additionally, all cars have a hot water dispenser for any cup noodles you might have with you. Conclusion: Don’t eat on trains in China. #trainstr

Would you pay extra to ride the subway “first class”?

This almost 60 year old vending machine only takes sats! After all that time, without a single Freon refill, it still dispenses ice cold Coca Cola glass bottles. It was surprisingly simple to retrofit, using a Raspberry Pi, a relay and LNbits. You can visit it at DCTRL at 330 West Hastings, Vancouver, BC. https://stacker.news/items/1556613

Nobody ever built a highway rest stop and gas station like this. Absolutely stunning. Chicago Union Station, built 1925

What a beautifully maintained commuter car, taking me to the Chicago Bitcoin Collective this morning. As a tourist I’m in awe of the historic railroads of Chicago, as a commuter I’d probably expect some upgrades, especially to trains, stations and tracks. This stuff must fail a lot, and it’s slow

My camera is somewhat broken, so now everything looks gloomy and dated. It’s called the Chicago filter. #trainstr

Breakfast on Via train 71 from Toronto to Windsor. The meal is included in the business class ticket (~US$54) ticket and served at your seat. Drinks are served repeatedly. #trainstr

Hot meal on Via train 45 from Ottawa to Toronto. #trainstr

99% suggested tip? Lmao I’m not even in the U.S. right now

Seeing the potential in every person, project and place is such a curse.

Exploring Canadian railway history. And look, a marmot!

What do these mean, and who has been putting them up around Vancouver?

When will Square enable Lightning payments on their terminals in Canada? The folks in Vancouver are absolutely desperate at this point and will literally do anything to make this happen this year

Cypriot Night

Pizza Day is about paying with Bitcoin, not about pizza.

The spectacular landscapes of Andalusia.

I managed to buy gelato with Bitcoin twice today, in two countries! Both were great and payments went smooth, but the gelato from Sablé in Bologna (left) absolutely blew me away, made by Alessandro, an award-winning gourmand and Bitcoiner.