“Fiat? What do you mean?”

"Fiat? What do you mean?"

At a bitcoin meetup, a curious server asked what "fiat" meant — a reminder that most people aren't even questioning the system they live under.

Okay, still not a professional podcaster but today I AM going to record my audio this time with @Permanerd 🌱 💻 and it’s okay to say fuggum says @Ben Justman🍷 New episode of #yata dropping soon

Yes I am, message me for custom orders and #sillynodes

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Friendly reminder that I will be out of town from April 4-12th, so put your orders in today or tomorrow! I've got a few mint cookie #hodlbar 's left in the shop, and some @Bitcoin Beans cacao in stock. Thank you!

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Gooooood morning nostr 🌞

Deploying larger jars soon, maybe this will be a temporary fix 😆🤞🏼 View quoted note →

I recently took on a unique challenge from my buddy @Foxfire Mushrooms turning psychoactive truffles into something that actually tastes good. He mentioned that most chocolate makers he’s worked with struggled to mask the distinct aftertaste of truffles, which can be pretty strong and not always pleasant. After trying them on their own, I understood what he meant. There’s an earthy, slightly funky finish but interestingly, the initial taste is actually enjoyable: crunchy, rich, and very grounded. So I set out to improve the experience. The result was a chocolate truffle that’s very delicious - possibly one of the better versions out there. I used my signature #Hodlbutter along with dates, 100% cacao, cinnamon, and sea salt flakes. For texture and depth, I added caramelized cacao nibs from @Bitcoin Beans sweetened with panela sourced from Colombia. The combination brought everything together, balancing the earthiness of the truffles with natural sweetness and a deeper chocolate profile. While experimenting with this, I also went down the rabbit hole of how truffles actually work which made the whole process even more fascinating. Note: I have some #sillynodes for sale, so shoot me a DM if interested. --- How Psychoactive Truffles Work in the Mycelial Network: Psychoactive truffles (sclerotia) are compact, underground structures formed by fungi like Psilocybe mexicana. The main organism lives as a mycelial network - a web of microscopic filaments that spreads through its environment, breaking down and redistributing nutrients. When conditions become unfavorable, parts of this network condense into truffles. These structures store energy (mainly carbohydrates and lipids) and act as survival nodes, helping the fungus persist over time. Even in this dormant-like state, they still contain active compounds such as Psilocybin, which are produced throughout the organism. To my mind, this is probably the coolest part of the mushroom and highly under appreciated... How This Differs From the Mushroom Stage: When conditions improve, the fungus produces a mushroom (fruiting body) for reproduction. Unlike truffles, this structure is built for rapid growth and spore release. Chemically, both contain psilocybin, but mushrooms often have relatively higher levels of Psilocin due to active metabolism during growth. Truffles tend to retain more stable psilocybin, while mushrooms can feel stronger or faster-acting as a result.

Good morning nostr 🌞 Quick tip: Before you reach for that first sip in the morning, try swishing your mouth with warm salt water instead. Bacteria builds up overnight, so it’s worth clearing things out before sending anything straight down into your gut.