Bitcoin in Real Life Last week I went on a very special trip: a family reunion. As many of you know, I’m originally from Venezuela, and we all planned to meet up in Spain. Family came in from the U.S., Costa Rica, Australia… and of course, from Venezuela. For someone still living in Venezuela, getting access to foreign currency is incredibly difficult. Some have managed to open bank accounts abroad to keep part of their savings in a currency that doesn’t lose value as fast as the bolívar. One of my relatives, a long-time CitiBank customer, had never had issues with his bank—until now. While vacationing in Spain, his account was suddenly frozen. Just like that, he couldn’t use his debit or credit cards. When he contacted the bank, they told him he’d have to physically go to a Citi branch in the U.S. to unlock his account. I gave him a simple but powerful suggestion: next time he travels, he should carry a Bitcoin wallet with some funds. I explained that with just that, he could access local currency anywhere in the world—no banks involved. He didn’t know there are Bitcoin ATMs in Spain. I showed him how the lnp2pBot on Telegram works, and he was surprised by how many people were ready to buy Bitcoin instantly. I also showed him the map on btcmap.org, where he could see all the businesses that accept BTC as payment. That really opened his eyes. I’m sure that now he sees Bitcoin differently—not just as an investment asset, but as real money. BTC fixes this. That simple.

Si ya tienes algunos SATS en una wallet custodial y quieres subir al nivel de auto-custodia, @PhoenixWallet es una de las más sencillas para empezar.

If you get into Bitcoin, no matter what you do, I'll tell you upfront: you're going to regret it. There will be moments when you'll regret having invested too much money. There will also be days when you wish you had bought more. That feeling of "what if...?" will always accompany you. I assure you: you'll regret listening to that person who told you to buy Bitcoin to protect the value of your assets. But at the same time, you'll regret even more not having listened to them sooner. Every purchase you make will be an emotional roller coaster. Because right after your purchase is confirmed, it's likely that Bitcoin's price will drop by 5% or even more. And there you'll be, regretting watching your big investment lose value. But wait, because it doesn't end there. After every sale you make, you'll feel a pang seeing the price continue to rise, breaking all your expectations. And months or even years later, you'll still be regretting it. You'll regret not having bought more SATs when you had the chance. And you'll also remember all those times you sold Bitcoin to "secure" your gains in dollars... and you'll wish you hadn't. However, it's not all regret. Because, instead of lamenting, you'll likely feel proud of having used Bitcoin as real money. Maybe you'll remember that time when you paid with Bitcoin at a store that accepted it, avoiding intermediaries and showing that Bitcoin is much more than just an investment: it's money. To avoid this emotional roller coaster, the most important thing is to have a plan. The best way to deal with emotions is not to make impulsive decisions. Having a clear plan and sticking to it is fundamental. A simple and effective strategy is DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging): you buy regularly, regardless of what's happening with the price, and you don't worry about the fluctuations. You follow your plan and let time do the rest. Over time, you'll realize something fundamental: it's not that Bitcoin's price goes up, it's that the dollar keeps losing value. That will be the moment when many pieces fall into place, and you'll probably regret not understanding this simple principle much sooner. In Bitcoin, regret is inevitable. But it's also inevitable to feel proud of being part of something so revolutionary. But if you have a plan and the right education, your path to freedom will be much smoother. Cripto Panas

Are your kids stacking Sats?, Do you give them fiat money or SATS?, How is the custody system?

My wife just bake an Empanada Gallega for the Meetup this evening with the Bitcoineta! 😃 😃 😃

Hello, I have been making video tutorials about Bitcoin for a couple of years for my Youtube Channel. Today, I'm here asking for a favor...I just published a video about Cuba Bitcoin, a local community who is teaching My First Bitcoin to cubans for free. They can not use Geyser Fund or any other crowdfunding platforms to collect Sats or fiat from Bitcoiners around the world, instead they use GETABLY and Coinos as their main tool https://coinos.io/Cuba_Bitcoin / bitcoincuba@getalby.com. Please, if you can send some SATS to the island! Here is my video: If you want to get a little bit more context, the monthly salary is about $8/month, buying hardware wallet or a PC is very hard and most expensive than in a normal country, plenty of barriers to do any international business. Joe Nakamoto did this great doc few months ago:

A ver quien me ayuda compartiendo este video con sus familiares y amigos en Venezuela. Gracias!!!

Look this cool nostree list 'Cripto Panas' from @CriptoPanas https://nostree.me/npub1c99acl56yszpxlnr0944d32e8lyah20qrau77lx0tldn8224hpkqdawnw3/panas

Being connected to more relays is better? , how many relays are you connected to?

Things that will never happen in Nostr...

Aprender a verificar software antes de instalarlo con la herramienta de Sparrow Wallet

Aprender a verificar software antes de instalarlo con la herramienta de Sparrow Wallet

I've been contacted from a few friends (pre-coiners) and they want some advice regarding BITCOIN, they just saw the ATH on the news...They just want to buy some...But, they are in total FOMO mode...What would you recommend to them?

Video actualizado sobre @lnp2pBot, la mejor forma de comprar #BTC sin KYC.

MOSTRO Mostro, a bitcoin exchange, emerges as a P2P alternative, focusing on user privacy. It uses the decentralised node network Nostr and Bitcoin's Lightning network, giving it the quality of being "uncensorable" by not relying on a single point of failure. The platform operates through a process where a seller creates an order, and a buyer takes it, facilitating the exchange of bitcoin for local currency. The project, still in development, offers two versions: a user-friendly web version for non-specialized users and a terminal requiring specific commands. Mostro has a limit of 20,000 satoshis per transaction and aims to expand with web and desktop versions in the future. Mostro's focus goes beyond simple cryptocurrency exchange; it presents itself as a peaceful response to authoritarian governments. @negrunch, a developer of Mostro, emphasises that the platform can be a valuable tool for people in countries with oppressive governments, providing secure and private transactions. The utility of Mostro is highlighted in situations where financial privacy is crucial, such as in countries with authoritarian regimes or where citizens are identified as opponents. Mostro's operation is based on Lightning network nodes that route payments through generated invoices, and these nodes, called "Mostros," are run by users who receive commissions for their services. The reputation of these nodes is crucial, as users can rate them, incentivising their participation in the platform's payment processing. Francisco Calderón, also the creator of the successful Telegram bot, lnp2pbot, highlights the importance of privacy in financial transactions, especially in authoritarian environments. Mostro emerges as an alternative to lnp2pbot, using the decentralised infrastructure of Nostr to avoid potential censorship. Regarding the future, Mostro aims to grow organically, attracting users through testing, bug correction, and expanding the node network. The decentralised approach allows nodes to compete for commissions, promoting participation without the need to create large companies. The platform presents itself as a free and resilient tool, capable of operating effectively in various contexts, from situations of authoritarianism to privacy issues in developed countries. If you want to try the web client, you can do it here:

Mostro

Ya sabes cómo funciona una wallet de #BTC ? Aquí te lo cuento..Y además un buen tour por Sparrow, la mejor opción.

¿Sería Henry Ford Bitcoiner?

Si aún no sabes cuánto dinero necesitas para jubilarte, este video te ayudará mucho. #FIRE #BTC

Si tienes dudas básicas sobre minería de BTC, este video te puede ayudar: