Owning Bitcoin is easy. Using it in the real world, without wrecking your savings plan, is where things get interesting. We chat with Nick Darlington, a South African freelancer and builder who went from travel and a self-made writing career to launching Bitcoin Friendly SA, a project focused on growing Bitcoin payments and a local Bitcoin circular economy.
https://fountain.fm/episode/vJn4zIF6b7eFmfKOAcNP
Gavin Green
GavinBGreen@primal.net
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https://fountain.fm/show/jfZokPuWino6F91jSGYq
Scammer alert. This clown repostes all Jimmy's posts to make it look like he is the real deal. Follow the real one here @jimmysong


This is a humble request for banking executives (the C-Suite types), to try and use their own services as a normal client would have to use them.
Just give your support number a call and see what you have to deal with. I have just completed a security check, after two days of trying to reach the right department, only to be told I have failed the security questions. I have never heard of most the accounts, companies, credit cards, etc they asked me about, but I failed the test.
I guess some database was bought, probably on the cheap, with BS data and that is viewed as more reliable than me on phone, logged into both my online banking site, and mobile phone app, while on the phone with the banking consultant, answering their questions.
This is not a dig at any one bank. I have accounts with all the colours - take your pick.
Please don't tell me it's for my own protection. It's for YOUR protection.
If your security systems worked, then the much-touted increase in fraudulent transactions and activity would not be possible, and you would not have to keep tightening the screws.
Have a wonderful Friday.
Imagine telling a stranger your most personal message so they can walk it across the room to your partner—then watching them copy it into a company database. That’s how most digital communication works today. We unpack why privacy is not secrecy, why “I have nothing to hide” is a trap, and how to build a tech life that works in your interest rather than mining it.
https://fountain.fm/episode/FflriuwjQQuKHFNx7Phg
The year of the Linux Laptop
2 months in and my laptop still makes me smile every time it boots up. Super fast boot up, software that just works, did I mention most of it is free?


Pro tip for politicians: If you want to demonstrate your effectiveness, there is simply no better way than to just cut the grass. It's the easiest, cheapest and least technically complicated of any of the municipal services we pay for. If you can't do this, how are you to be trusted or believed when you talk about anything else more difficult and complicated?


The legends at Trezor and TrezorAcademy sponsored these beauties at the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 conference. Thanks guys, this is incredible @Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town


The Bronx are a kick-ass rock band. Some of my favorite tracks are from this band. BUT, they have this alter ego called Mariachi El Bronx. Brilliant stuff. I'm a sucker for a bit of brass in a song, something from the early days of Red Hot Chillie Peppers - Flea puts some soul into the funk sound from their roots. Mariachi El Bronx have LOTS of brass, rythmn and melody. What more could you ask for?


This is Linda. She gives life to people so desperate with poverty and depression, that they can't get out of bed in the morning. Donate to the cause. Send some sats. #abct2026 @Bitsavers Eduhub @Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town


This is Ben and his 14yr old daughter Sam. She's speaking here at the Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town 2026 conference. Maybe my kids will join me for the next bitcoin conference? #abct2026


The word ''work'' appears more than 800 times in Scripture (more than ''heaven'' or ''hell'', although fewer times than ''money''). I think on this a lot. 

It's coming up to the State of the Nation address time again. If you want to know what the state is, just drive around your neighborhood.
Are the roads in good condition?
Are the road markings clear?
Do the sidewalks have overgrown weeds?
Do you even have side walks?
Are the road sign boards straight, upright and rust free?
Are the traffic lights working?
How about the street lights?
The public parks?
The list goes on and on once you stop to take a look.
Politicians are good at speaking. What they don't understand is that words are useless. Only action matters. Have a look around and see - use your eyes, not your ears.


If the Deep State in the US is seemingly powerful enough to control government policy, why is the Deep State in the EU seemingly unable to do the same? Carbon Zero goals are killing the European Industrial machine. Why is it not doing the same in the US?


The greatest sport on the planet


The Lazy Lizard restaurant in Prince Albert accepts bitcoin payments. Powered by @Blink Wallet , it's a sweet experience. Be sure to stop by and support them.


Morning sun is the best


Cook'n up something new


Nothing comes close to artwork from @NoGood ✌️. This wallpaper on my phone makes me smile every time I pick it up.


The porn industry is always an early tech adopter. VHS, Internet, streaming and now NOSTR


After the space bar, the "enter" key must be the most used key on the keyboard. For the love of all that is holy, why is there not a standard size/placement/position?!

