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Got a Bitcoin project idea? We build mobile apps, websites, custom wallets—whatever you need—and connect it all to Bitcoin, NOSTR, and Lightning ⚡️ We offer 4 hours of free scoping, cost estimation, and tech stack selection to get your project started. DM us and let’s build! 🛠️💻

Short week at Velas, but we’re building some cool stuff! 🔹 A new app with built-in Lightning tips via LNBits 🔹 Wallet connections for mobile using NWC & LNC 🔹 An e-commerce site bringing Austrian Christmas Markets to life with Bitcoin! 🎄⚡️ Happy holidays! 🛠️

Building Bitcoin apps with peer-to-peer payments, rewards, or zaps? The best UX often combines multiple tools thoughtfully. Here’s a quick guide to get started: User Wallets: 🔹Custodial (fast prototyping): LNBits 🔹Non-custodial (user nodes): Breez SDK, LDK Node Server Nodes: 🔹For rewards & offline payments: LND, Core Lightning, Phoenixd, AlbyHub Wallet Connections: 🔹Let users connect wallets: NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect), LNC (Lightning Node Connect) This is just the beginning—Bitcoin dev tools are out there. Let’s build! ⚡️

There’s a great feature in LND: Inbound Channel Fees⚡️ Node runners can now set fees on inbound and outbound payments, improving liquidity signals and help solving issues like 'outbound drains.' 🪙 This upgrade enhances capital allocation and routing efficiency on Lightning. https://docs.lightning.engineering/lightning-network-tools/lnd/inbound-channel-fees

If your business has a social media presence, NOSTR is starting to make business sense. With NOSTR your business owns its profile, content and social graph. That means a more resilient investment for your business than otherwise possible on traditional social network platforms. If your business is on NOSTR, are you using analytics tools similar to those available on X? We’re curious for feedback.

Reflecting on a year of rapid progress in the Lightning Service Provider (LSP) space, with concepts emerging that weren't even on the radar last year: 🔹 Nodeless Lightning 🔹 Mixed Asset Service Providers (like edge nodes) Stay tuned—Lightning evolves fast, even before a BTC price surge⚡️

Continuing our mission to showcase awesome bitcoin projects from nostr:npub1hyxet20dqk5nach0kc4a4evydch58dh9pu3x35kl9myhaezn823sd2tug7 - check out nostr:npub1m0str0d7z2ww8rdh20t2n9lx520xjwhaq24p68umqp06wwrwtsnqen40un 🧌 - a P2P Lightning exchange built on top of nostr! It’s a great combination of bitcoin + lightning network + nostr ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/LwAu.mp4

We met so many people building amazing projects at nostr:npub1hyxet20dqk5nach0kc4a4evydch58dh9pu3x35kl9myhaezn823sd2tug7! 🎉 This week, we’re showcasing some of our favorites. First up: nostr:npub15xd2mmjnh3caykh77djsv73e0zkrp42jp5mwerx8f4m6su40wdvss7t3l3 NOSTR app! 🌍 Discover top cities to live and work, with insights on cost of living, infrastructure, Bitcoin community, and more. nostr:npub1w38vexs3n2fd4z9373ytgqcvm0p0a3wr06sxa0wsymn59vqz4alszygc9f—let’s get San Juan on this list! ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/Luwf.mp4

Huge shout out to everyone we connected with and to the amazing organizers at nostr:npub1hyxet20dqk5nach0kc4a4evydch58dh9pu3x35kl9myhaezn823sd2tug7 🙌 We met incredible people working on awesome projects, and we’ll be sharing highlights throughout the week. The energy, content and events were top notch - can't wait for next year!

Estamos nostr:npub1xn2492qpvhe70gfxea8w0e54u0udmwv0372cjmgnvxkvg906djsskp2unm con Dani! Gracias por la invitación para hablar sobre Bitcoin en el mundo hispano, el ambiente bitcoiner en Puerto Rico y tecnología 🤓⚡️ Chequéalo aquí: https://youtu.be/uwTHMDJDJT4

Join us at Labitconf Nov 2nd on the State of the Art on Lightning Payments and eCash Panel!⚡️ We’ll explore the latest in speed, scalability, and security for Bitcoin Lightning and eCash. 🗓 Ocean Stage, 4:45 PM BA Time

Had a great time watching nostr:npub1tv5j2h2742ht2a6490cdzypsxah5wlge5qyutadgphw884ynt8mqg4jlst on Connect the World discussing Lightning and Nostr incentives! Exciting insights on the future of decentralized social media and the impact on the Bitcoin Network of multi-asset Lightning. Can’t wait to see where this goes! ⚡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3PeHntQcZI

Planning a new Bitcoin project? Watch this space! We’re putting together a comprehensive guide on all the major Bitcoin testing networks—dropping this week📝 Learn how to choose the right network for your project to save time, cut costs, and deliver a reliable product! ⚡️

New NOSTR follow recommendation: Check out nostr:npub1u0czx9xmtd984lnjfa683sckvxqyxg7v0g4ftuy7wyyf7j6g33qs7fx24s—a local community app with a built-in Bitcoin wallet powered by nostr:npub1jugar2agq6369p0l86razavs9shj2p6pscxecevs8j94ap37hkqsjlfc28. Perfect for getting your local surf or yoga instructor paid in Bitcoin! 🌊🧘‍♀️ They're new here, check them out! npub1u0czx9xmtd984lnjfa683sckvxqyxg7v0g4ftuy7wyyf7j6g33qs7fx24s

Hey Bitcoin builders! Bitcoin Core v28 is out with key upgrades: ✅ Testnet4 support ✅ Enhanced DoS protection ✅ Faster node sync with UTXO assume ✅ Package relay to handle Lightning fee spikes Get the new version: https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/28.0/

Building a Bitcoin or Lightning Network app? Offering in-app Bitcoin purchases could be the key to onboarding users and getting them spending sats ⚡️ Some great tech for this: 💥 nostr:npub1ex7mdykw786qxvmtuls208uyxmn0hse95rfwsarvfde5yg6wy7jq6qvyt9💥 MoonPay 💥 nostr:npub1jugar2agq6369p0l86razavs9shj2p6pscxecevs8j94ap37hkqsjlfc28 (powered by MoonPay) Let’s build Bitcoin together! 🛠

Just tested the new @speedwallet WooCommerce plugin—it’s impressive⚡️ ✅ Setup in under 5 minutes 🛠 Testnet mode works great ⚡️ Bitcoin, Lightning, and stablecoin payments in seconds 🔧 Simple config for non-tech site operators wanting Bitcoin payments A great option for WooCommerce stores! Check it out: https://wordpress.org/plugins/speed-accept-bitcoin-payments/ https://m.primal.net/LAvW.mp4

Congrats to nostr:npub1h2qfjpnxau9k7ja9qkf50043xfpfy8j5v60xsqryef64y44puwnq28w8ch and nostr:npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm on integrating NOSTR Wallet Connect! 🎉 A big step forward for Lightning wallet interoperability that’s set to unlock some amazing UX possibilities. Great job, everyone—keep pushing forward ⚡ More on NWC here: https://nwc.dev/

Friday afternoon meme time. Maybe that’s not a normal fever 😁 Eternal thanks to nostr:npub109vfayn7595xzzxj5wd7kzgh5pygvf76cl72zmh8mqdvv8hdvrssme9kfa as always for this one!

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