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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.

Sneak peek into the next edition of the #BitcoinCommerce roundup. Swiss shoppers can buy groceries with #Bitcoin at Zug’s Spar Supermarket ⚡ Don’t miss it, sign up here 👉 https://velascommerce.com/newsletter/ https://cointelegraph.com/news/spar-store-zug-switzerland-bitcoin-payments-lightning-network

We’re updating the Bitcoin for Developers course and (re)discovered this gem: Why run a Bitcoin node? 👇 Being part of the revolution starts here: https://youtu.be/fNk7nYxTOyQ #Bitcoin #BitcoinDev

Bitcoin startups are going big - over $ 1.1 billion raised in 4 years! And it’s happening against a backdrop of decline in other crypto project investments, according to research by TVP. We cover this and more in our latest #BitcoinCommerce Roundup. Read it here: https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/bitcoin-startups-going-big-over-11

Highly recommend this interview with nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpqs9etjgzjglwlaxdhsveq0qksxyh6xpdpn8ajh69ruetrug957r3qf4ggfm on nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqpq09vfayn7595xzzxj5wd7kzgh5pygvf76cl72zmh8mqdvv8hdvrssn6jcze 🎙️ Builders are creating apps with NOSTR using fresh ideas from the ground up. PlebDevs is an great example and a resource for Bitcoin & Lightning devs. ⚡️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebCGWjA29VE And check out: https://plebdevs.com/

Congratulations to the winners of the 10th wave of OpenSats NOSTR grants! Got a Bitcoin, Lightning or NOSTR project looking for grant funding? OpenSats is one of several organizations that fund open source development in Bitcoin! https://opensats.org/blog/10th-wave-of-nostr-grants We put together a list here: https://velascommerce.com/list-of-bitcoin-open-source-developer-grants/ Contributions welcome: https://github.com/Velas-Commerce/bitcoin-dev-grants

Hey NOSTR—We're developing an open-source Lightning course and looking for a fully online (browser-based) instance of Lightning Polar. Think 'Polar meets Replit'—usable from anywhere, even public computers. Any leads or ideas appreciated⚡️

What will boost Bitcoin Lightning Network adoption? nostr:nprofile1qythwue69uhnzves9cmrzt3j8yhrzd3n8g6rsdpcqy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqpq7r9zea7aesqlryqqcpn7clmfey5cmpauddzpygv7ss77mxq65ufqvrd0ca just ran an interesting poll: Sounds like onboarding more merchants and improving wallet UX are key priorities. Check it out ⚡

We’re in the middle of some e-commerce Lightning node updates and it’s amazing to see the progress that’s been made in such a short time! Tools like nostr:nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7cnjvghxjme0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtcqyzjnd2cl0u7qzva64k7lgu4343adfdm5a4pjcxvf9pqex4e83z72qngxhfg and #NWC are making Bitcoin friendly for e-commerce sites like never before⚡

⚖️ End of an Era: El Salvador Waves Goodbye to the Bitcoin Law This edition of #BitcoinCommerce Roundup covers major shifts and innovations: 🔹 El Salvador repeals the Bitcoin Law 🔹 Tether brings USDT to Bitcoin 🔹 Breez reports on the future of payments 🔹 Bitcoin Ordinals hit lows not seen since Feb 2024 🔹 Galoy’s new product aims to make Bitcoin banking easy 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

Shout out and thank you to the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association for inviting us to speak to Puerto Rico about building with bitcoin and the Lightning Network! Thanks for all your work organizing the event and we were honored to take part 🙏

Catch our founder nostr:nprofile1qy08wue69uhkzerdd9hzu6tsd4hhxctfvdhjucm0d5argwp58qhszrnhwden5te0dehhxtnvdakz7qpqtv5j2h2742ht2a6490cdzypsxah5wlge5qyutadgphw884ynt8mqeeevm4 speaking on everything you can build with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network ⚡️ Happening today at the BUIDL Here conference in San Juan, PR! 🏝️ #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BUIDLHere

We’re looking at meme of the week for this edition of our newsletter. Pretty sure this one will be the winner. Says it all 🙄 nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgqgdwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkcqgswaehxw309ahx7um5wghxcctwvsq3qamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuegpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqzq72cn6f8agtgvyyd9gumavy30gzgscna43lu59hw0kq6cc0w6c8phl34zt and Charlie Light thanks for this one!

Starting a #Bitcoin project this year? We’ve been building resources to help you hit the ground running: 📘 Bitcoin Test Network Guide: https://velascommerce.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-lightning-service-providers-for-businesses-and-developers/ 📘 2025 Lightning Service Provider Update: https://velascommerce.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-lightning-service-providers-for-businesses-and-developers/ What else would help your project succeed? We're planning research for 2025 and would love your feedback! ⚡️

¡Hola, Mundo! Desarrolladores: si buscan entrar en el mundo de desarrollo en Bitcoin - check out el programa de BOSS con el support de Chaincode Labs and Librería de Satoshi. El programa dura 3 meses, es gratis, remoto y ofrece full soporte para hispanohablantes! Mejora tu perfil profesional y construyamos una comunidad Bitcoin más fuerte que nunca 💪 No esperen - las aplicaciones cierran el 31 de diciembre: https://chaincode.applytojob.com/apply/axS2f67AOl/B4OS-Start-Your-Career-In-Bitcoin-Open-Source-2025

🌍 Big Weeks for Bitcoin in Business: From Strategic Reserves to E-Commerce Wins Catch the latest in #BitcoinCommerce: 🔹 Brazil proposes a Bitcoin strategic reserve 🔹 Bitcoin payments soar in Bolivia after legalization 🔹 Vancouver eyes Bitcoin as a reserve asset 🔹 Namecheap hits 1.1M Bitcoin payments 💸 🔹 Call for stable banking in the US 🏦 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/

Poem for the bitcoiners: With bitcoin at 100k, what would you like to build today? 🛠️

Hey Bitcoin and Lightning builders! If your project uses Lightning, consider integrating NOSTR Wallet Connect. It’s straightforward and unlocks a world of possibilities for your app. Interoperable wallets and apps make all our projects better— all at once ⚡️ https://nwc.dev/

Check it out - routing node experiment in progress 🧪🥼 We’re upgrading our mainnet node using Terminal and Loop by Lightning Labs ⚡️ Terminal even supports batch channel opening and recommends channel partners - it’s making our job easy! Follow our progress here: https://amboss.space/es/node/02d55e7d3271abc86bdf0b8185f976b84fe38d3b01c1c88f74527abf2593806c47

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! 🛠️💻