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Benjamin Chodroff
benjaminchodroff@benchodroff.com
npub1nep6...qulg
HSBC Labs DeFi in TradFi 🇺🇸 in 🇨🇳moving to 🇦🇪 node runner
It is fascinating to watch people who are against others using Bitcoin and stating it doesn’t solve anything. Nobody is forcing Bitcoin adoption… and if this new money makes them feel empowered or happy, who honestly cares? Personally I think Bitcoin can solve many things but honestly it’s just an opinion and if nobody else agreed with me, it is true that Bitcoin would fix nothing. I wonder if I am tribal with another subject.
Overall the “tap to stack” NFC bitcoin lightning was successful as an ice breaker, however, it did face some challenges. It never worked properly with Phoenix wallet (no clue why) and my CLN node was pretty slow at making payments — sometimes failing to deliver to Blink wallet (channel issue, perhaps?) If I do this experiment again, I might opt to use QR codes instead of NFC - it’s simply cheaper and easier for everyone. But NFC was a fun experiment!
I’m moving to Abu Dhabi #UAE from Shanghai in August. Hope to meet any bitcoiners there, and also looking at new opportunities if any bank or VASP needs assistance.
Great to see @Alex Li at Bitcoin Seoul 2025 showcasing #Bitcoin as “freedom goes up” technology, and the dangers of CBDC when implemented exclusively on private chains image
I have no clue where I’m going next but I’m happy I am not comfortable and excited for the future.
Congratulations to @BoltC for being the first person to test the OffChain nfc tokens at Bitcoin Seoul 2025! On GrapheneOS - no issues 🧡 image
My #Bitcoin Lightning NFC coins are ready to go for Bitcoin Seoul 2025. Tap to stack some sats! Inspired by @LNbits for their amazing plugins and @UNCLE ROCKSTAR who handed out bolt cards at Bitcoin Asia. Thanks to Bitcoin Association of HK for the free conference ticket - paying it forward to anyone cool I meet at the event.
Selling all my China Lora #meshtastic gear. My solar node T114 shipped out this morning, and Lilygo Echo this afternoon. I still have another T114 and two T-Echo supreme available, each with external 6db antennas.
Quick and dirty prototype of the ntag215 NFC Bitcoin Lightning coins. When you tap one against your phone, you can stack a few sats thanks to the genius at @LNbits withdrawal plugin. I’m going to get some nicer vinyl stickers and make a hundred of these to hand out at Bitcoin Seoul for fun. image
Just taught my son (7 years old) how to do a Caesar cipher and now he wants to do lattice learning with errors to protect our bitcoin. Good thing it’s time for bed…
I am looking to meet companies, regulators or organizations focused on #Bitcoin and hiring in UAE, specifically Abu Dhabi. I appreciate any introductions or help. Putting this message in a bottle on nostr and will see where it lands. Thanks!
Looking forward to my first trip to Seoul. Will attend #Bitcoin Seoul 2025 from June 4-6.
A great party last night for Shanghai Bitcoin Pizza Day! Thank you to OffChain, PA News, Delta Labs, PizzaDAO, Base, World Champions Pizza, and Divvi for helping us pull it off.
We had over 150 people show up for the Shanghai pizza day. Happy #bitcoin ATH, and keep meeting more awesome people image