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Subscription management needs a redesign. Users should control recurring payments themselves — not the banks or the service providers. Nostr Wallet Connect makes this possible — an open protocol for wallet-authorized payments. Explore the tech: https://nwc.dev

2025 has been a massive year for Bitcoin Commerce. We’re putting together our annual “Top 5 of 2025” — and wow, what a year it’s been. Get it in your inbox first: https://velascommerce.substack.com/

Excited to join @foresightinst’s Vision Weekend in Puerto Rico Feb 6–8! We’ll be hosting office hours for anyone who wants a deep dive into Bitcoin, Lightning, and open-protocol tech. Come say hi nostr:nprofile1qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq36amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3dxqcjucn0d36zummzwdjhyan9wghsqgr5fmxf5yv6jtdg3v05fz6qxrxmctlvtsm75phtm5pxuaptqq400ux7qxte 🙌 Learn more & get tix: https://foresight.org/events/vision-weekend-puerto-rico-2026/

Building open-source and looking for funding? Start here: https://github.com/ralphtheninja/open-funding Bitcoin-focused? We maintain a dedicated list too: https://github.com/Velas-Commerce/bitcoin-dev-grants

Du kannst mit Bitcoin bezahlen! Check out the Sats Corner at Galerie Handwerk during Vienna’s Christmas markets 🎄 Powered by nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7cnjvghxjme0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcqyzjnd2cl0u7qzva64k7lgu4343adfdm5a4pjcxvf9pqex4e83z72qngxhfg

Are we back here again🍟? Currently taking end of year price predictions nostr:nprofile1qy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uq36amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3dxqcjucn0d36zummzwdjhyan9wghsqgr5fmxf5yv6jtdg3v05fz6qxrxmctlvtsm75phtm5pxuaptqq400ux7qxte

Micropayments exist and they should change the internet ⚡️ NOSTR read here: https://primal.net/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzpkjzmjeegmpe3lcxn8p2hzgrmw0ca9nazmsgfsnenxdwrxq22tayqythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qqmk66trwfhhqcted4jkuarn94jhs6tnwskkzmny946xsete94eksmm4d3jz6cmgv9hxwefdw35x2ttfde6x2unwv46qfss5f5 LinkedIn read here: https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7399112234406428672/

Bitcoin builders don’t just write code - we plug into the network itself. That splash of channels on the graph is our Mainnet Lightning node, powering what we built, what we’re building, and what’s coming next 🧪⚡

Square may have just unlocked a new era of Bitcoin Commerce. In today’s edition: the info behind Square’s surge, the NOSTR app that suddenly went viral, and BTC tipping took a huge leap. Your #BitcoinCommerce update ⚡ https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/square-sends-bitcoin-commerce-to

Tomorrow’s Bitcoin Commerce Roundup drops. Square’s Bitcoin rollout is pushing merchant adoption to new highs and we break it down. Plus: a viral NOSTR app, Bitcoin tax reforms, tips for 50k athletes, our meme of the week and more. Get it first here: https://velascommerce.substack.com/

Hey #BitcoinCommerce - this is a story worth watching. Less tax headaches for everyday #bitcoin purchases in the USA would be a huge win. Bitcoin is money - Block is pushing to have it treated that way for purchases under $600. Read more here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251118758423/en/Block-Launches-Bitcoin-is-Everyday-Money-Campaign-Calls-for-De-Minimis-Tax-Reform

Hey NOSTRiches. I know you run a node, right?? Right?? Bitcoin noderunners matter, here's why: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-noderunners-matter/

Not all Bitcoin nodes are economic. Many are independent — run by people who care about sovereignty and consensus. All nodes matter ⚡ Read why: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-noderunners-matter/

It's a little too ironic. Thanks nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpq09vfayn7595xzzxj5wd7kzgh5pygvf76cl72zmh8mqdvv8hdvrssn6jcze for the endless fountain of memes 😁

We were honored to have our very own nostr:nprofile1qqsd5skukw2xcwv07p5ec24cjq7mn78fvlgkuzzvy7ventseszjjlfqrsh0c0 speaking at the Bitcoin Veterans Summit! Our talk covered Bitcoin for Ecommerce and how to add Bitcoin payments to any website. Here are the slides if you want to dig in: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EumnIAYoPnw0NzW_yFGWpMl8SNrquGvsRyMNfAKnWYo/edit?usp=sharing

What can you build with Bitcoin? 💸 Payments 🏦 Fintech 🏆 Rewards 👛 Wallets 🆔 Decentralized ID 🗄️ Proof of Ownership 🤖 AI monetization 10+ years building Bitcoin apps—and we’re just getting started. Full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-can-you-build-bitcoin-erik-alvarez-ul8xc

Square looks serious about Bitcoin. They're exploring Bitcoin payments for merchants using their POS terminals. If you're a business that wants this, sign up for the pilot here: 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1gycR0nIpCV67ovr0FAWZQDL3RvEYTvkxB_ZKt5nihIXzFQ/viewform #Bitcoin #BitcoinCommerce #Square

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Hey hey, check it out! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome npub1a4za3zcax35dckjy4ps32fqqatyuvzfnxfrnrq5rpuersnm072wsua2egl as our new Business Development Lead at Velas Commerce! Krystal brings great energy and shares our mission of helping businesses build with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Say hi to Krystal and learn more about what we’re building: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-johnston/ 📧 krystal@velascommerce.com

Building bitcoin features into Node.js or the browser? Check out bitcoinjs which supports transactions, addresses and more. 🔗Github: https://bitcoinjs.github.io/bitcoinjs-lib/ 📚 Docs: https://bitcoinjs.github.io/bitcoinjs-lib/ But don't take our word for it. Don't trust, verify.