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You send BTC but they receive a USD stablecoin? They send a USD stablecoin but you receive BTC? Send funds around the world for a fraction of a penny? This is what’s possible with Taproot Assets on Lightning. Check out this video from Speed Wallet demoing their new Taproot Assets functionality with their USDTL stablecoin. https://youtu.be/0OYkEXF31gg

In the latest Bitcoin Commerce Roundup, we dive into Bitcoin ATMs—a crucial part of Bitcoin adoption and a classic business model. But watch out: they’re also being misused in a surge of crypto scams targeting older consumers. 🚨 Remember, real businesses and agencies never ask for Bitcoin ATM payments. Stay safe and spread the word! https://velascommerce.substack.com/i/148789754/bitcoin-atm-fraud-is-through-the-roof

Check out this new feature we’re working on for the Picnic Groups app: "Send All" closes all Lightning channels and sends the bitcoin back to an on-chain address. For the user it all happens in a couple of taps. Powered by the nostr:npub1jugar2agq6369p0l86razavs9shj2p6pscxecevs8j94ap37hkqsjlfc28 Lightning SDK Tryout Picnic Groups here: https://picnicmore.com/

Hey San Juan, we're excited to talk scaling bitcoin with the Crypto Monday crew next week! Let’s get in depth on how to grow bitcoin and the Lightning Network together ⚡ See you there!

We’re loving this podcast by Stephan Livera and Tankred Hase. It’s a deep dive into scaling #Bitcoin and various solutions to the “last mile problem” for non-custodial Lightning Network payments like Fedimint and Liquid⚡ Don’t miss it: https://stephanlivera.com/episode/601/ Background on the last mile by @npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/assessing-the-lightning-networks-last-mile-solutions

Integrating your app or website with @BTCPayServer? The Greenfield API offers solutions for (almost) every use-case ⚡ Check out these PHP examples: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-greenfield-php For precise control of the internal Lightning Node, dive into our detailed guide: https://velascommerce.com/btcpay-server-and-lnd-grpc-connecting-the-dots/

We’ve been diving deep into channel factories—a potential solution for #Bitcoin scaling. But their viability hinges on a covenant upgrade that could impact Bitcoin’s fungibility 🤔 Explore more on covenants in this insightful article: https://petertodd.org/2024/covenant-dependent-layer-2-review Sounds like inspiration for tomorrow's San Juan Bit Devs : )

Got a WordPress WooCommerce site? Add #Bitcoin and #Lightning payments easily with https://btcpayserver.org/⚡ Extensions and deployment options are available for all skill levels—no matter if you’re just starting out or a bitcoin pro. The only limit is your imagination. Check it out!

Did you know you can pay for a VPN with #Bitcoin? 🦈 Surfshark has you covered, including #Lightning payments! ⚡ We tested it out today, it’s smooth and when you pay with bitcoin there are no worries about subscription fees. If you're looking for a VPN and want to support a Bitcoin-friendly business, give them a try! https://surfshark.com/vpn-with-bitcoin

Looking for a Bitcoin-focused alternative to scammy group chats? 📱 Need a space to post events, services, and get paid in #Bitcoin? PicnicMore.com integrates Breez SDK for self-custody wallets and Voltage Cloud nodes for low-cost #Lightning payments. No bots, no altcoins—just secure, community-focused chat.

🚀 Working on a guide to help you choose the best test network for your #Bitcoin projects! So far, we’re covering: ➡️ Regtest ➡️ Simnet ➡️ Signet ➡️ Mutinynet ➡️ Testnet3 ➡️ Testnet4 Did we miss any? Your feedback is welcome! 🙌

🌐 The “last mile” problem for #Bitcoin payments: rising network fees can make both on-chain and Lightning payments unfeasible for everyday use. Explore current and future solutions like e-cash, Liquid sidechains, and channel factories in our latest roundup and this Bitcoin Magazine article. 📖👇 📰 Read more: Bitcoin Commerce Newsletter: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/assessing-the-lightning-networks-last-mile-solutions

Exploring Vancouver’s Bitcoin Boom 🌆 Discover how 80+ merchants are embracing #Bitcoin payments across Vancouver! Plus: 🔹 Bitcoin Magazine article by npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e tackles the last-mile problem in payments 🔹 @Breez_Tech brings Lightning to diverse apps 🔹 Spanish guide simplifies Bitcoin for Business 🔹 Strike Black API now open for all devs 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

¿Interesad@ en aceptar bitcoin en su negocio? Esta guía es perfecta para comprenderlo de manera simple y clara. Descúbrala aquí: 👉 https://habla.news/u/gnome@nsec.app/1723207764843

Building Bitcoin-based apps with #Bitcoin Core? Explore this comprehensive API reference guide for detailed RPC info and curl examples. Start building now! 👉 https://developer.bitcoin.org/reference/rpc/

Why stablecoins on the #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork? According to ChainAnalysis stablecoins make up over half of the volume of crypto transactions in Latin America. Powering this on the world’s most decentralized blockchain could provide huge benefits to stablecoin users as well as providing easy exchanges to bitcoin and vice versa. We go in depth in our latest Bitcoin Commerce Roundup. Read it here: https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/revolution-in-bitcoin-commerce-stablecoins

Want to spend your hard earned sats on something really worthwhile? Why not feed the goats? https://lightning-goats.com

Need Bitcoin Network metrics? This site that has enough data to make your head spin 🤯 https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/ Nearly 20,000 reachable #bitcoin nodes and 9,000 #LightningNetwork nodes active right now!⚡

Hey #Noderunners this video is a great resource for setting up Taproot Assets Edge Nodes! An Edge Node is a Taproot Assets-aware Lightning Node that can route payments between Taproot Assets and #Bitcoin channels. Check it out and get started on #LightningNetwork Edge Node⚡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cC0Qco48Ww

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