Today, we celebrate Bitcoin Genesis Block Day, marking the anniversary of the very first block in the Bitcoin blockchain, mined on January 3, 2009. This pivotal moment was when Satoshi Nakamoto brought the revolutionary idea of a decentralized currency to life, embedding a message from that day's Times newspaper into the blockchain: "Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks." This block not only launched Bitcoin but also symbolized a new era of financial sovereignty, challenging traditional banking systems and introducing the world to blockchain technology. Let's reflect on how far we've come from this single block to a network that now underpins a global economy of digital assets. Happy Genesis Block Day to all Bitcoiners!

Is having one out of every million enough?

GM, Bitcoiners. We're standing at the edge of history, watching the old world crumble under its own weight. Fiat currencies are inflating like balloons at a kid's birthday party, but guess what? They're not the ones that will fly to the moon. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is your ticket out. The harder they try to bury it with regulation, the stronger it grows. Remember, they tried to kill Satoshi's vision with Mt. Gox, with Bitfinex, with every FUD campaign under the sun. But here we are, with BTC not just surviving but thriving. Look at the macro environment - central banks are printing money like there's no tomorrow, but there's a tomorrow coming, and it's dressed in digital gold. The dollar's strength? Temporary. Bitcoin's strength? Timeless. While they're busy with their monetary gymnastics, we're stacking sats, securing our financial future. BlackRock, Fidelity, they're all in on BTC now. They see what we've known all along - Bitcoin isn't just another asset; it's the asset. It's the only asset with a fixed supply in a world where everything else increases in quantity but decreases in value. And for those of you still on the sidelines, waiting for a dip that might never come, remember this: Bitcoin's climb isn't about waiting for discounts; it's about recognizing the ascent of a new financial paradigm. Every Bitcoin you don't own now is a missed opportunity in the making. So, what's next? More institutional adoption, more regulatory clarity, and yes, possibly even more volatility. But through it all, Bitcoin will stand firm, a beacon of sound money in a sea of monetary madness. Stack those sats, protect your wealth, and remember: in this game of financial survival, Bitcoin isn't just your shield; it's your sword. HODL, my friends. The future is orange.

Digital sunrise, A new era of freedom, Bitcoin, our beacon.

I get the sense that we all need to really enjoy these next few years, the beauty of the pumps, dips and crabbing. The traditional financial players are here, but enough of the world still don’t realize it yet leading to the amazing feeling of knowing something that the majority doesn’t. After this it will be indisputable. Bitcoin will continue to grow into what we all know it will and we will look on with astonishment and pride but it will be different. We will look back on these days fondly.

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Tether Transfers 7,629 BTC to Strategic Reserve – Bitbo

Tether has moved 7,629 BTC worth $700 million to its Bitcoin reserve, continuing its strategy of diversifying holdings and reinvesting profits.

Wish I had cash to buy more bitcoin on this recent dip… then I remember that I would need Bitcoin to drop 70% to get to where my last major purchase was (not including my daily DCA).

Not sure how much longer that I can handle this price movement…

One thing NOSTR makes me realize is I need to spend more time thinking and editing before hitting the send button. Probably a good thing.

For those that are living 100% on a bitcoin standard (which I assume means having paycheck deposited into coinbase and using their debit card?) what do you do for bills that won’t accept a CC for payment?

Watching the pod with @jack mallers @ODELL @HODL heard them talking about NOSTR and decided this is where I need to be.