Stories from bitcoin builders at @Learning Bitcoin Foundation 2025 In person connection accelerates your education journey and helps you figure out how to build on bitcoin. @FunkCoffee @npub1tm20...lpna @npub1l49c...62g8 @My First Bitcoin @Classical Educator @npub14kck...jm3r @Chroma 🔥 I put some extra love into this episode, it’s available on YouTube/Spotify for the video version and Fountain/everywhere else with audio.

Getting on 0 is much harder than getting off 0.

Add value first, ask questions later. This is the bitcoin way. In fiat it’s all about what can I extract from day 1… I believe bitcoin changes this dynamic. We are moving to a world led by bitcoiners who value proof of work (actual results) not proof of stake (resume, credentials, etc.) So don’t ask for permission. Do stuff. Take action. That’s how doors will open.

My first bitcoin conference was Sofia, Bulgaria 2024. Since then I’ve been to more than ten and have moved more of my time and energy towards bitcoin as a result. Here’s a quick take on why smaller conferences are higher signal and why you should join us in Bulgaria this month! BTCBalkans.com

I got to spend the day filming with world record holding swimmer Dean Hall, who was given a death sentence in the form of two types of stage four cancer and decided that he was going to beat it without radiation or chemo. He started swimming and became the first person to swim the entire length of the Willamette river, 185 miles in 22 days. He spent time in nature, touched the Earth and camped in the forest in his hammock. Doctors don’t have an explanation for how he survived. His story is a potent example of the healing power of nature. Unfortunately, he’s not on Nostr yet but hopefully soon!

"Money has spiritual energy. If you're spending blood money that comes with consequences." Incredible episode this really got me thinking… the proof of weapons network isn’t going to roll over without a fight. https://fountain.fm/episode/RhAeIYJ0FRB2yQ7BJJ5g View quoted note →

Learning Bitcoin Day 2 highlights In the last 18 months, I have attended more than a dozen Bitcoin conferences around the world. Each one has its own flavor, format, and vibe. But the one thing that is consistent is how powerful in person education and connection is. Learning bitcoin 2025 had a great format. Day, one, fundamentals and workshops. Day two, talks from a broad range of perspectives Q&A’s and even a full demo courtesy of @Damus @npub1tm20...lpna and @Adam O’Brien gave fantastic talks, bringing an optimistic perspective on why bitcoin in the hands of everyday people is the way forward. @Scott Dedels interviewed the mayor of Vancouver Ken Sims about how bitcoin adoption is going at the city government level. If you want to learn about bitcoin the best thing you can do is attend to conference ask questions, gather resources, and network with Bitcoiners. See you next year in Vancouver! @Learning Bitcoin Foundation

There needs to be a manual or guide to support onboarding merchants, giving them various options for receiving bitcoin/lightning and how to properly secure it. Maybe I’ll make it if it doesn’t exist. If there is such a thing I’d like to check it out. #asknostr

Seems legit

Mariners game with my pops last night. Sat in the nosebleeds and had a great time.

BTC Balkans is what happens when an unwavering bitcoiner @Nackoo2000 gets to plan a conference. If you’re in Europe this is a conference you should definitely attend. BTCBalkans.com the Balkans countries are uniting!

Screen grabs from filming in Bulgaria 🇧🇬 One of the core messages in the film is that building on bitcoin means more than stacking sats and writing code. Progress is happening day by day… now in the post production stage it’s slow going but the film is coming together!

A friend of mine @Luke Mikic just had his 4 YouTube channels shut down out of the blue. His entire business and 6 years of building rug pulled with no explanation other than “dangerous information.” Not your platform, not your business… content creators need to be resilient and own their businesses.

Getting ready for Winter 🌲🪵 A neighbor cut down a cedar tree and instead of paying to dispose of it I’m picking it up for free and using it to heat my home. This was just one truck load and there’s a lot more… from a single tree I can heat the place for several months. Meanwhile the state government here in Washington is working to ban this…

Bitcoin IS a medium of exchange. Gym session in Varna, Bulgaria paid for with lightning. ⚡️

After two weeks eating carnivore I threw in the towel. Added eggs, yogurt, cheese and fruit back into the mix. Probably didn’t do it right still drinking coffee and maybe another week or two I would have felt better but it was a good experiment. Digestion was great. I never felt bloated or tired. 2 meals a day in an 8 hour eating window was quite doable. Easier to intermittently fast than with carbs. Sugar and carb cravings were only significant day 1-2 after that I didn’t notice them. The biggest challenge was feeling sluggish riding bikes and climbing. I didn’t have the same drive to get after it. I understand this is normal and maybe it changes after getting fully into ketosis but it was too much of a sacrifice with the last days of beautiful weather here in the PNW to be feeling physically weak. Mental energy was great, maybe better than when eating normally. My girlfriend, who has had rheumatoid arthritis for the past few years has been doing great with it and has significantly decreased inflammation. I am currently not allowed to eat my yogurt + fruit dessert around her… understandable. Overall I can see how carnivore is a great tool for dealing with gut/autoimmune issues and losing weight/cutting fat but I’m not convinced it’s optimal for high-level fitness especially endurance.