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Hey NOSTR! Did you know you can pay for cloud compute with #Bitcoin and #LightningNetwork? Check out https://www.lunanode.com/, it’s easy!

BTCPay Server now simplifies Lightning Payments with NOSTR Wallet Connect⚡ Just connect a supported wallet like Blink, Mutiny or Strike. Perfect for merchants seeking fast, economical Bitcoin payments. 🔗 Discover more: http://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

Heading to the BitcoinConf in Nashville next week? Come say hi 👋 at the B24 Makerspace! We'll be demoing our leaner, meaner #BitcoinMastermind rewards plugin and showcasing cool #FOSS, #Bitcoin, and #LightningNetwork projects⚡ See you there!

Our latest #BitcoinCommerce Roundup is out! We cover booming bitcoin payments for South African retailer Pick n Pay, new tech advances making #LightningNetwork for business easier, and more from all over the world 💸 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com//bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

Quick shout-out to The Bitcoin Conference for including us in this year's B24 Makerspace! Who wouldn’t be honored to be a part of this group? We're excited to demo some cool new stuff and give away free sats. Come by, say hi, and win! See you there ⚡ https://b.tc/conference/2024/maker-space

Want to learn about the Universal Money Address (UMA) protocol by LightSpark? UMA aims to enable fiat and bitcoin payments with real-time settlement over the #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork. 🧑‍💻 Check out their development guide here: https://docs.uma.me/uma-standard/uma-playground-quickstart

The demand for a low-cost, decentralized stablecoin network that runs on Bitcoin could be explosive. #TaprootAssets was built to supply this demand. To be usable, a whole support ecosystem will need to be built, including stablecoin mints, wallets and exchanges. What are some of the missing key components?

We’re excited to be working on some important upgrades to the Breez SDK powered Picnic Groups App! We’re improving UX for channel opening and Lightning payments. Also, coming soon: a new #Bitcoin #Lightning powered workout app! ⚡ Watch this space 👀

Why #Bitcoin for Business? According to the 2024 TripleA Ownership Report: - 560M global crypto users - 72% are under 34 years old - 85% of #e-commerce businesses prioritize enabling crypto payments 👉 https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/bitcoins-us-spotlight-commerce-at

In this edition of the #BitcoinCommerce Roundup, we dive into the recent high-profile political support for #Bitcoin in the US and explore where the global surge in demand for Bitcoin and #stablecoins is coming from. 🌍 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com//bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

Curious about integrating #Bitcoin and #Lightning payments into your business? Check out this insightful write-up by @npub16pww2zwvy5hszcjr4ya7fz44d8ufwa89hmffpxrrdakz0crgp47qrx03qu on the full spectrum of trust needed for the tech, covering everything from Lightning Addresses to using an #LSP⚡️ 🔗https://medium.com/@lipa_btc/the-spectrum-of-trust-for-lightning-wallets-8b8f58f2a18d

Exciting week ahead! We're working liquidation outcomes for #Bitcoin #DLC smart contracts, upgrading #BreezSDK wallets for mobile and putting the finishing touches on a Bitcoin-enabled e-commerce site ⚡ #BitcoinCommerce

Running BTCPay Server on a resource-constrained system? Optimize RAM and disk space with these Docker Compose fragments: 📝 Save Memory: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-docker/blob/master/docker-compose-generator/docker-fragments/opt-save-memory.yml 📝 Save Storage: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-docker/blob/master/docker-compose-generator/docker-fragments/opt-save-storage-xs.yml

Is there a change in the air? ✅ Bitcoin Lightning payments have reliability issues ✅ Lightning is hard ✅ Fee spikes make Lightning more expensive ✅ “Layer 2” ideas start trending ✅ Lightning is dead ✅ “Layer 2s” are rebranded sidechains and bridges ⚡ Lightning is back

AI is disrupting the web economy. Could #Bitcoin and #AI reshape the internet's economic model? Bitcoin faces regulatory pressure, gains high-profile support in the USA, and sees tech advancements. Discover more in our latest #BitcoinCommerce Roundup: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

What does #BitcoinCommerce mean to you? We think it is: 🔹 Businesses using #Bitcoin payments 🔹 Projects using Bitcoin as a business model 🔹 Bitcoin as a reward & engagement tool 🔹 Regulations impacting Bitcoin businesses 🔹 The tech powering it all We'd love your feedback.

Scoping an MVP is crucial for the success of any #Bitcoin project. At Velas Commerce, we specialize in scoping #MVP software development and provide this service for free! Start small, iterate quickly, and let real user feedback guide your improvements.

Want an easy way to get recommended #Bitcoin network fees for your app? Check out the mempool.space API! When it’s time to upgrade infra you can run your own instance too. 🔗 Mainnet: https://mempool.space/api/v1/fees/recommended 🔗 Testnet: https://mempool.space/testnet/api/v1/fees/recommended 📚 Full docs: https://mempool.space/testnet/docs

Working with Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) on your Bitcoin projects? Our latest project is deeply rooted in this tech. For those on a similar path, we recommend exploring Deeplake.fi SaaS solution. It's worth a look to get you up & running fast! #BitcoinDev #DLC

Building with #Bitcoin? Let’s break down some testing environments: Regtest - local test environment where you control everything (bitcoind, btcd) Testnet - shared test env that closely resembles bitcoin mainnet (bitcoind, btcd) Signet - shared test env similar to Testnet, but smaller and more centralized (bitcoind) Simnet - local test env (btcd) MutinyNet - a custom signet (requires a fork of bitcoind, supported on Voltage nodes) The diff between Simnet and Signet seems to confuse everyone 😅 Hope this helps!