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Last Notes npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan August Sovereign Digest is out. 🔥 Drop your questions below - what do you want to know more about? We’ll cover them in a new format video coming soon. 😎 #nevent1q…cylf npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Tomorrow. 👇 I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be a spicy discussion. 😁🌶️🔥 #nevent1q…439n npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan There are definitely levels of sovereignty. Usually, the more sovereignty you want, the greater the sacrifices you have to make. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan True sovereignty is hard. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan We actually run two separate monthly meetups - one in English and one in Spanish. The crowds are quite different: - English tends to attract more advanced people who are comfortable with more advanced topics and networking. - Spanish side is mostly beginners looking for clearer, more accessible Bitcoin talks. Less focus on networking, more on the presentations themselves. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Today at 7PM we’re kicking off another Bitcoin meetup in English. Two talks followed by networking with fellow plebs. The space may feel a bit down after last weeks, but @nprofile…clu0 is unstoppable - consistently delivering high-value education like Swiss clocks. Tick tock, next block. ⌚ https://www.satlantis.io/events/1002430 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan https://blossom.primal.net/f50c1275f976dc0f8d198d392bf9bffc525a722457ba0976009ca7c40abbd6e0.gif npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I am sorry to hear that. RIP. 💔🫂 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Crypto investor Harry Yeh found dead after a fall from the 30th floor in Asunción. Body discovered naked. His apartment was left ransacked. Police are investigating all possibilities, including accident or suicide. Crazy... 😳 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan The last 7 days have been really tough for the Bitcoin space. Let's hope it's over soon. #nevent1q…gysk npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Big update from Fanfares. 🔥 #nevent1q…qczt npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Yeah, exactly 💯 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan It is clearly visible in the space that many OG bitcoiners and cypherpunks just disappeared from the public spaces, creating a void that was unfortunately mostly filled with influencers repeating popular slogans and shilling products for fiat. It is understandable. Many just got tired. Many retired after holding a few cycles. Many stopped believing, disappointed by the scrutiny of especially Western bureaucrats that turned our lives into KYC-hell over the last couple of years. And many are simply protecting their opsec. All understandable. However, if the “founder’s spirit” and the values that shaped the early days of Bitcoin are given up, if cypherpunks stop being vigilant, if we stop believing in the orange revolution, we will just hand over the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly and fully separate money and state at scale. Sure, Bitcoin will survive. But in what form? Is Bitcoin going to be widely used, or just locked behind some third-party operator’s multisig? Will we be able to use it to buy products and services directly and without censorship? The fight is not over yet! All those people who say “we have already won” just don’t understand the full picture. We only have one shot. There’s not gonna be a second chance. So we have to work our asses off to make sure we win this fight. Not just for us, but also for the future generations that come after us. So stay humble & stack sats. Be a vigilant and paranoid cypherpunk. And teach others to follow the same. It is not easy, but this is how we win! npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan The problem is that large-scale self-custody adoption always requires some trust - in the companies building the hardware and software, and in mentors teaching safe methods. Normies don’t have the capacity to become security experts and verify everything. Without that trust, they simply won’t self-custody. #nevent1q…wkrd npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Coldcard emergency is a big hit for self-custody. Sad day for Bitcoin. 😔 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan After years of postponing, I finally made the switch to @nprofile…c5de. Time to reclaim our privacy. 💪 https://blossom.primal.net/b5c6c01912171ea5f0c69998724dab4cb3f4b43bd657546c4e4a156e88445f44.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Bitcoin is real anarchy. True Bitcoiners are anarchists. We don’t recognize rulers. We don’t trust third parties. We don’t need Saylor or any Wall Street gangster to hold our coins. We built tools. We run nodes. We stack sats in self-custody. We don’t give a fuck what they think - and Bitcoin doesn’t either. Be like us. Not your keys, not your Bitcoin. Onward. ⚡ npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I’ll need to take a deeper look at the project - it looks interesting. Paraguay uses SIP payments, run by the central bank in coordination with participating banks. I’m not sure whether the system is open for third parties to query payment status. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Playing with this little thing 🔥👀 https://blossom.primal.net/9ce5f9520c132d5818e5003ed04558b0f1b08b766edcd1317c69a6241a9b3c7c.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I'm so proud that after 2 years of running meetups and beginner workshops, we are finally reaching a point where we can offer truly high-quality Bitcoin education to our community members. It's something many people had been asking for, and we didn't really have anything to offer - but that changed last month. Big shoutout to Gabriel Palma and his project @nprofile…jf8t for helping make this happen. 👏 He put a lot of work into redesigning our beginner workshop and designing this new course. We are trying to merge our experience teaching locals with his experience working with @nprofile…2hav into this new course - it's been exciting as we're learning a lot from each other. The content is still very dynamic. We'll keep experimenting each session to see what works and what doesn't, and updating the presentations accordingly. There's a lot of work ahead, but we're super excited about all the progress made so far. 🚀 #nevent1q…vk5n npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan This event is gonna be the best we've done so far! Really can't wait! 🤟🔥 #nevent1q…nm8y npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Paraguay now 3rd least risky LatAm country! J.P. Morgan EMBI spread hits historic low of 100bps, positioning Paraguay just behind Uruguay & Chile. Real progress! 🇵🇾💪 https://blossom.primal.net/84568ea84ae678806535d0e2d108a79dac83fbc9f36b36979fdb6249a3be616f.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Agreed... the early demand for meetups was much stronger than anyone expected and completely caught us off guard. 😅 We had no clue where to organize events because they grew so big so quickly. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Indeed 😬💯 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Two years, time flies. Grateful for all the great people I met thanks to this project and all the learnings I gained on the way. Feliz 2º aniversario, equipo! 🧡 #nevent1q…ukwx npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Exactly. Better to have a Plan B and never need it than to need one and not have it. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Thank you 🙏 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I left Europe, moved to Paraguay, and built my entire life around one brutal realization: The System Won’t Change. But YOU Can. Waiting for governments to fix themselves is a loser’s game. New article 👇 https://hackinglives.com/en/blog/vv1jwy4yf9wfg09shhv0pyi7/the-system-wont-change npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I do this every three months. I usually lower my carb intake for 1–2 days beforehand, which makes the first day of fasting much easier. During the fast, I drink only water and coffee, and I supplement with salt, potassium, and magnesium glycinate. You can do it without supplements, but in my experience, you’ll feel a bit more tired & weak if you skip them. The worst period is usually between 16 and 24 hours in. After that, your body fully switches into ketosis, your energy levels stabilize, and hunger decreases significantly. From there, it’s mainly about staying well hydrated until you reach 72 hours. When breaking the fast, do it slowly with easily digestible foods such as avocado or vegetable soup. Then gradually return to your normal diet over the next day or two. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Highly recommended 💯 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Fasting is a very interesting discipline. It’s not easy, but the health benefits make it worth trying. https://blossom.primal.net/1984668874cff7b4b454fbe52bb2ccea0a97bdab9144193a5d9ee514414ab7a5.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Great vibes as always! 🙌🎉 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Huge win for the @nprofile…clu0 community! 🔥 After weeks of planning, we’ve successfully brought dozens of Trezor devices to Paraguay! Massive thanks to Trezor Academy for donating them and to @nprofile…uzdp & @nprofile…0vs0 for coordinating the mission. 🙏 https://blossom.primal.net/925b7783ef79eebda92ec2ca3a3a5ad673414d3a5a470c9339354667a89b5f41.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan A little glimpse from our last Bitcoin meetup. No matter whether we’re in a bull or bear market, our @nprofile…clu0 events are always packed. 😎🚀 https://blossom.primal.net/6714e0099bb025de02bcc605d3ae2ec05a408c937bb3781888b39fe5a0e67db3.mp4 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan 🤜🤛 https://blossom.primal.net/5ff59e765f810d5ab1b080b6bc93ab4a9e35299bcad6590947a09fd6d0704a46.gif npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Many Bitcoiners - especially the OGs - possess an incredible amount of knowledge. They’re like walking Bitcoin Wikipedias. Yet they rarely show up to meetups and are often unwilling to share what they know by educating others. I understand why they hesitate. Being public about Bitcoin is an OPSEC nightmare, especially now as attacks on crypto holders are ramping up. Still, I believe it’s more critical than ever to spread the word and fight for our sovereignty. Bitcoin itself won’t save us if we don’t ensure we can use it the way free people do - P2P and permissionless. Time is ticking, and we’re still a small minority. There are many people left who need to understand, who have to start questioning the system and choose the path to true sovereignty. Sure, not everyone will get it - but we don’t have to convince everyone. We only need to reach critical mass... enough people to help us keep building in public instead of hiding in the shadows. Sovereign communities that become powerful enough to fight back and protect each other. Bitcoin is not about NGU. It’s not about getting rich fast. It’s about opting out, about sovereignty, about living life on your own terms - free. So the next time you’re weighing whether to spread the word or stay in the shadows, be brave. Even if you don’t feel like educating others yourself, please at least consider supporting those who do - and who accept the risks that come with it. Find a nearby community, send them some sats, zap their posts, or help with the infrastructure and behind-the-scenes tasks. Bitcoin educators and community builders are modern warriors. They don’t fight with swords - they fight with knowledge. We need more of them, and we need them fast. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Educating the next generation of sovereign individuals. One Bitcoin workshop at a time! https://blossom.primal.net/b20cde4cf19b1e74ad24db6b3fe4a8a77c02f6c6ae649ebb08f4fcca709d88e5.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Looking forward to this one! After months of planning this event with Igor and Finn from @nprofile…5hm2, we’re excited to finally welcome them and give them the opportunity to share their insights on Bitcoin-backed loans and present their platform to the community! 🔥🐟 #nevent1q…ks85 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Tonight BitDevs, tomorrow Bitcoin Walk, workshop for beginners and meetup, Sunday event by @nprofile…eug8. @nprofile…clu0 is unstoppable. 🔥🚀 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Paraguay’s tax authority DNIT just issued Resolution Nº47 (March 10, 2026) introducing a new requirement to report cryptoasset transactions. The stated objective is to help the government identify and track economic activity related to crypto. (In simple terms - surveillance). 👎 According to the resolution, platforms, intermediaries, and service providers that deal with cryptoassets will now be required to submit transaction data to DNIT (local tax office) This includes information about users, transactions, operations involving cryptoassets and more. The regulation broadly defines “cryptoassets”, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, tokens, NFTs and similar digital assets. Failure to report can lead to sanctions under the Paraguayan tax regime. At the same time, DNIT has reportedly begun working with Chainalysis, a blockchain surveillance company used by governments to track crypto transactions. This signals the start of large-scale automated blockchain monitoring in Paraguay. This is a very concerning move for the local ecosystem. Instead of encouraging innovation and adoption, Paraguay is building a financial surveillance framework around crypto. 🤦♂️ And not only that - mass collection of sensitive transaction data creates serious privacy and security risks. Governments (and the Paraguay one in particular) have historically struggled to protect personal data, which too often ends up leaked online. Just yesterday, the Instituto de Previsión Social (https://ips.gov.py), a Paraguayan government public social institution, has reportedly fallen victim to the Kairos ransomware group which stole large dataset of its clients...‼️ Paraguay has a real opportunity to become a global hub for crypto innovation and a leader in this emerging industry. However, policies like this risk achieving the opposite. They discourage builders, slow adoption, undermine financial privacy, and even threaten physical security of its own residents. ⚠️ https://blossom.primal.net/a603c5583802220a8aa0c1580b14b64ea943fe4b24bca32d008d4bc887740f65.png https://blossom.primal.net/da00b87a3c81bbc700473bfb1a86907dc748d2487e9a9984362462bae53d765a.png https://blossom.primal.net/bceacb7309db0dc9eef76c371a653dbfc743d61ae268b2fdc41183ed7e91890c.png https://blossom.primal.net/421344c9e898ea2fb49959e2980b6e1d3c7eeed453a27f9c54e5f0e15a82e1d8.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan https://blossom.primal.net/881ee941a734be7047f9c9107db05a9e4517fbaa673d508c53799697e955ca22.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Looking forward to this one! We are raising a new generation of cypherpunks! 🤟⚡🚀 #nevent1q…2fm6 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Mi debut en un podcast en español. 🎙️Charlamos sobre dinero, Bitcoin, la comunidad @nprofile…6nal, la situación en Europa y mucho más. Fue todo un desafío tratar temas tan complejos en mi tercer idioma, pero creo que salió bien. 😅⚡ https://youtu.be/S7niNY1IoCc?si=c5NE0Xf_8gJGDL9t npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan When Avi first came to me with the idea of filming a documentary about Paraguay and my story here, I honestly had no idea what to expect. Now, months after the shoot and seeing the final result of his and his team's hard work, I feel truly grateful and proud to have been part of it. The dedication and attention to every detail they put in is really inspiring. The official release is just around the corner, so it's time to grab a good Argentine Malbec and enjoy the show. Great job, my friend! Wishing you huge success with this project and the next episodes! 🤞 #nevent1q…ra22 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan A very important partnership for our community. We hope it will help us amplify our activities in a sustainable way. #nevent1q…ua2k npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan BCP raised its GDP growth projection for 2025 to 6%. The forecast for the following year is 4.2%. Bullish. 🐂📈 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan 💯 🫡 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan If you watch the video, you’ll see that I was actually quite critical of Binance P2P. Anyway, I still think it’s worth mentioning for comparison, because a lot of people here use Binance heavily - and they should be aware of what they’re giving up in the process. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan 👋 Hope to see you at our monthly meetups! npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Just for those who feel a bit lost and don’t understand what’s happening - in simple terms - the FED is creating money that didn’t exist before to prop up drying liquidity in global markets. Why? Because they don’t want the credit-fueled party to end. When you build an economy on debt, the music has to keep playing… If it stops, the tough hangover hits. They fear inflation, yes - but they fear something even more - mass unemployment, cascading bankruptcies, and, above all, a government unable to service the enormous debt it has piled up over decades. So from their perspective, higher inflation is the “lesser evil” compared to a full-blown correction. What does this mean for us, the retail plebs? When new money is created without corresponding real economic production, prices rise and your purchasing power gets diluted. Everything becomes more expensive because the unit you measure value with - the dollar - keeps losing its meaning. 1 USD yesterday ≠ 1 USD today. The measuring stick is broken. And there’s only one rational response: OPT OUT. Save in bitcoin, the only truly scarce asset in the world, with a monetary policy as predictable as Swiss clockwork and immune to political manipulation. https://blossom.primal.net/9cef7e77bcd174fa814063547a534c9436cea5cef2c0585820bf16608c74d60b.gif npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan And there it is - the Fed goes brrrrr. 🖨️ $13.5B USD liquidity blast, the second-biggest since COVID. https://blossom.primal.net/0b083355dc3edd63b9ef3cb4bd5fb8c2fb5d2607c4e4ebdb066d3dc421012a31.gif npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan People keep demanding the state pay for EVERYTHING - healthcare, education, safety, pensions, public spaces, science, sports, you name it. But nobody wants to admit the obvious: the government isn’t a magical ATM with infinite money. YOU pay for it - through your paycheck, your taxes, inflation and ultimately your future (and your kids’ and grandkids’ futures too). And yes, you’re forced to bankroll services you don’t use, policies you don’t want, and systems you never asked for. So tell me again - how is that “fair”? npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Most bitcoiners I know spend bitcoin not because it’s financially optimal, but out of conviction. To support sovereignty and adoption. And that’s what many people miss - if you want bitcoin to become global money, you actually should start using it. Spend and replace. It’s less comfy today, but it’s one of the most meaningful contributions anyone can make. #nevent1q…k3jr npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Bitcoin is meant to be money - not just a “store of value” or “digital gold.” To be money, it has to actually be used as a medium of exchange. The more bitcoin circulates, the more adoption grows - and with adoption comes long-term appreciation, because bitcoin is scarce. That’s why it’s crucial to spend sats and support businesses that accept bitcoin. When sats move, business owners take Bitcoin seriously - and once they do, others follow. Moreover, the more places accept bitcoin, the more sovereign we become, because we rely less on government-regulated intermediaries. I hear this all the time: “Why spend bitcoin when I can spend fiat?” or “I save in bitcoin, but I’d rather spend fiat.” Yes, we all know Gresham’s Law - bad money drives good money out of circulation. But we must also remember Thiers’ Law, which applies in the late stages of failing currencies - when bad money becomes so worthless that no one wants to accept or hold it anymore, and good money finally wins. If we want that future, we need to pay with bitcoin today. Spending it incentivizes businesses to accept it and a real circular bitcoin economy starts to form. As adoption grows, reliance on fiat shrinks, and people naturally move away from bad money. So yes - every bitcoin payment counts. Every merchant you convince is one more small win on the path to the Bitcoin Standard. And even if you only care about price, spending and replacing sats still drives adoption - and adoption drives appreciation. TL;DR: Spend. Replace. Onboard. Repeat. ✌️ npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan There’s so much positive news - the setup across every metric is the most bullish it’s ever been: companies stacking sats, central banks buying, major players and institutions on board, QT officially over - yet the only thing the average Bitcoiner can think about is “Have we already seen the cycle top?” 😂 Wake up, legends. We’re still early. 🚀🧡 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/11/17/bitcoin-accumulation-amid-market-weakness-sharp-rise-in-1k-btc-holders-suggests-so npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan When lettuce hands are panic selling, whales are accumulating. 🐳 https://blossom.primal.net/70da0ab057c43dbf7d50bae3ecc8287732ab4662d221f9d0787a9826c8e4c62f.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Times of fear have historically been the best moments to enter the market. Just saying. https://blossom.primal.net/ec208d04ff171cd2cf6ffddaff84f39aca23621a88e4462d145e3d58c857d1b8.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Convincing Paraguayan merchants to accept bitcoin isn’t hard — they truly hate Bancard’s fees and its local monopoly. The real challenge? Getting them to keep it — or giving them easy-to-use local offramps... npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan https://blossom.primal.net/bc68d4c44bb4b383ff3b8b35af3ae08d8666a6f5a0dbc2392b3b8cf4601d58e2.png
#nevent1q…csfe npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan This is truly getting out of hand. Chat Control is back—and in an even wilder form. This is how democracy dies. https://blossom.primal.net/f08e387e0257aa9c4c42dce351ad2b069c5c57a00cd5cba52f8683fc6c0c2820.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Big news from Czechia - the central bank is adopting Bitcoin! 🚀 https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/czech-bank-buys-1-million-in-bitcoin npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan GM nostr! npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Tonight's great event with @nprofile…jttu. Full house. 😎 https://blossom.primal.net/179a9673bd0e5aca51273436de62e138ca1d3dfec66dbd8e4853c535838704e7.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/5fe598703f6d4841b500ebe8e86e9730cea1b4d873d478e91a7814148b0d3fcb.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Based 💯 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Bitcoin is the supreme asset. https://blossom.primal.net/7fe05e6241dfa3f854dac5ef6d3f156b9e953b1b79b3bdeb5e3b6ae28f9fa138.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Trends from the West are moving to the East — just with a slight delay... npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Employee: Boss, we screwed up. We just burned 300 million of our tokens. Boss: That’s rough. Just mint them back. Two hours later... ⌛ Employee: Boss, we screwed up again. We accidentally minted 300 trillion. Boss: 🤦♂️ The future of finance, ladies and gentlemen. https://blossom.primal.net/3bcc967861f1ed59a54f6393e5881c9cd90e9e4a129a09cdbe3007e5cb8585d7.png https://blossom.primal.net/d0c35e98cdd7df4146a4bb9e56d5b1262309ec66c07bf3f3e7d5d8f1e224e72b.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I’ve asked Luma many times to add Bitcoin payments, but they said it’s not a priority. Meanwhile, they’re integrating shitcoins... 🤦♂️ Now @nprofile…k992 is just weeks away from launching it - one more reason to switch. #nevent1q…v9kj npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan They accept already 😎 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Thx for info. Will revisit today and make sure they accept it. 👍 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Just orange-pilled another business in Asunción: Mokka Coffee Store (https://btcmap.org/merchant/node:13232712003). 💪 So, if you're in town, don’t forget to check it out and spend some sats to support our circular economy! 🔥 #spendl npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Listening to Digital Sovereignty by @nprofile…2xrv on @nprofile…6jar. I’m so proud of you, my friend, and of what you and your team have accomplished. Both the book and the platform are brilliant. Exciting times ahead! 🚀 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Thank you Jaret! npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Turned 30 today. A new decade, a new chapter. The last one was wild, let's see what this one brings. 🤟 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Another example - two slices of picanha for 55,000 PYG (≈ $7.90 USD). Eating healthy here doesn’t have to break the bank. https://blossom.primal.net/b5aac285f000d3979fa26102c3fc0cb9c4e702f97977c8f30a988bd58bf0a6fa.png #nevent1q…6zn3 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Bife a caballo. Asunción. $4.80 USD... https://blossom.primal.net/a28b1e0bfdfd21d2125f0622967802ac6dd176cb882899758d363b2b24fbbb62.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan See you tonight!! 🤟⚡ https://www.satlantis.io/events/1098 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan With the success of the Accelerating Bitcoin conference and the rapid growth of the @nprofile…xwgj community, Paraguay is emerging as a leading Bitcoin hub in South America. The global Bitcoin community is beginning to recognize its tremendous potential, with many Bitcoiners relocating here from around the world. It’s only a matter of time before Bitcoin companies follow. Hard to imagine where we’ll be in 1, 5, or 10 years... 🤯 https://blossom.primal.net/f3a69e1428c6b06be33441c75e645e72d51adf1f20fd181579376f6292743744.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan It was an honor to welcome everyone to Paraguay 🇵🇾 and I’m so glad the Accelerating Bitcoin conference was such a success! 🎉 Who would have thought, just 16 months ago when we founded @nprofile…clu0, that we’d be here today? 🤯 Still processing… https://blossom.primal.net/473ebc3549a1f7cead7cc3caca81623af6837a5e0cf6f1a3beb85a0bd8bc499d.jpg npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Who is going to Accelerating Bitcoin next week? 👀 Don't forget to also come to @nprofile…clu0's Social Night on September 16! 🔥 https://luma.com/8xcf4u6j npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Great meetup! Thank you for making it happen! 🧡 #nevent1q…f858 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Enjoyed this conversation with @nprofile…h02q on his podcast about Paraguay’s Bitcoin landscape. We explored the @nprofile…xwgj community, @nprofile…jm9a, paraguay residency, tax benefits, and the booming expat scene. https://hackinglives.com/en/blog/c9pkl4v8busigmkgslwrf95b/bitcoin-life-in-paraguay-with-jan-kotas npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Over time, yes. With increasing wealth of the country, these pain points will be addressed. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Official inflation is around 5% annually, which in the Latin American context, is not that high. However, actual monetary inflation is much higher, and the economy continues to prosper largely due to a young, productive population significantly boosting the country's economic growth. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan No, just grammar correction. I got the same question on X earlier today. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Several factors contribute to this growth: 1. Young Demographics: Over half of Paraguay’s population is under 27 years old, driving demand for housing as young adults seek places to live. The fertility rate remains robust at approximately 2.3. 2. Stable Political Environment: A long-standing right-wing government provides stability, with no significant socialist or communist influences, unlike some Western countries. 3. Capital Influx: Political and economic instability in neighboring countries has made Paraguay a safe haven for foreign capital, attracting investors and residents. 4. Affordable Labor: Paraguay offers relatively low-cost labor compared to other countries, supported by a large, youthful workforce. 5. Growing Middle Class: Many young Paraguayans are pursuing higher education and embracing entrepreneurial opportunities, building small businesses and increasing local purchasing power. 6. Increasing Urbanization: Migration to Asunción is rising as people seek better opportunities and improved quality of life. 7. Influx of Foreigners: Favorable migration policies have led to a significant inflow of foreigners, with over 28,000 residency applications last year. Many expatriates, including digital nomads, are staying permanently or investing in properties for short- and long-term rentals. 8. Inflationary Currency: Limited access to foreign capital markets and an underdeveloped local market restrict investment options, encouraging Paraguayans to invest in real estate. 9. Low Taxes: Compared to Western countries, Paraguay’s low tax rates allow residents to save more. A significant informal economy also means many pay minimal or no income taxes. Additional factors may contribute to this growth. Perhaps @npub1w8x0lkaqjwwzrha3h6w9qej4eudrkpr2nly2gpxvxmz8x7cx5nvqgy6mdq can provide further insights or corrections. 🫡 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Paraguay’s real estate scene is booming — every year brings bolder and more ambitious projects. 👇 1. Palmanova Center (~2030): 210,000 m², 4 towers, award-winning design https://blossom.primal.net/40f3d0bca92fd5a5f590866ff2acd69c26264453a81df2e9c4f738354a03b1b6.png 2. Distrito Perseverancia (~2030): 300,000 m2, completely planned district https://blossom.primal.net/3757dc5be2faccbd662b24e7aef744732d91425f40a6319cfbc1d5775fad6914.png 3. Paseo 55 (~2028): 55 floors, 212m https://blossom.primal.net/c27963300329a6976031c189e57b8ccc45c7b9b3b00b3a8fcfaedfb6131cf137.png 4. Petra Imperiale (~2030): 73 floors, 250m https://blossom.primal.net/d55a3f5995f5a96c175f2d0c88a0c6637e2210397f0967c96140a4e2ffba355f.png 5. Sudameris Plaza (??): 39 floors, 188m https://blossom.primal.net/97f5f4597caf85b9e1537ba248ac9b8298926bd1e57073574c782d856bea7643.png 6. Jade Park (2022): 3 towers (tallest 35 floors, 135m) https://blossom.primal.net/5390ee644b7f5c300da4e2799546c0264c7eacc8a0acd5a808e04f65abb8b1e4.png 7. Civis XI (~2028): 36 floors, 140m https://blossom.primal.net/f02a573af857b34012573f319c8d9b8c912b1c052774b8652a0cd76c279d4cb0.png 8. Petra Tower (2025): 44 floors, 172m https://blossom.primal.net/b98f000de7284d22c8ac5265aa20ef6415d32f42405920c0cc6089ffacda34d5.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Let's hope he did 🫣 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan That's the beauty of Bitcoin: it lowers your time preference, motivating you to prioritize quality over quantity and avoid spending on worthless nonsense. Bitcoin truly makes people better, even without them realizing it. #nevent1q…hf9s npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan If you are planning to sell bitcoin for something else, think twice. Everything in this world is abundant compared to bitcoin (except for your time). Ask yourself: Would I make the same decision knowing that this bitcoin could be worth 5 or even 10 times more in 4–8 years? https://blossom.primal.net/36fd7b46240ca9085493f5da718b6c12fc360030e9a7a9aa38fcd451b9d69982.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan BTCUSD 118k. GM! ☕ npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Jaja, quería, pero siempre había cola y tenía tanto trabajo que no quería esperar. 😂 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Saylor’s spot on about citizenships, but residencies matter too! Most countries don’t tax globally like the U.S. Digital nomads can often go zero income-tax, and the setup costs pay off in a year with tax savings, plus you skip accounting headaches. https://blossom.primal.net/b94f369b9f47835eec912f012c8fc4453a41d608bc4f984715f730907242315e.mov You can find more details about the setup here: https://hackinglives.com/en/blog/y970myg3yurar5suefezgpiu/paraguay-tax-heaven-for-freelancers npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan I've finally set NIP-05 to my account. It was surprisingly straightforward. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan The past year on this project has been intense—hundreds of hours, stress, and more, pushing me to my limits. Grateful for everyone who's been part of this journey. Totally worth it. #nevent1q…synw npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Lol, I just switched from Primal to Amethyst due to loading issues with the BP account. Anyway, I'm an Android user, so the iOS experience might be better. npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Thank you! We do our best! 🤙 npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Holy sats, what a night! Our 11th Asuncion meetup at Cé La Vie was unreal. First time all in Spanish, with 150+ people, including tons of Bitcoin newbies! We onboarded 44 folks to Lightning wallets and sent them their first sats. 🤯 I’m still getting chills from the vibes! https://blossom.primal.net/6eedbad2a90af51e47b6c79b2c030e8ca35bf564396cb3cc48d928850cb8ed62.jpg Can’t thank our team enough for pouring their hearts and souls into this. Massive love to @nprofile…x825, Juan P., Bruno V., @nprofile…6zr6, Sebastian M., Vivi C., @nprofile…asup, and all the others who made it happen. You’re absolute legends! 🙌🙇♂️ https://blossom.primal.net/13dfa8abcc4c23c482c64b4f132b1a32635998254f645902acededb1edd4b1d5.mp4 Huge props to our sponsors: @nprofile…lfqf, Penguin Group, @nprofile…8ge3 and Trezor for having our backs. Special shoutout to Eason Jin for hosting us at Cé La Vie and to El Tejano for the killer food that fueled the party! 🙏 https://blossom.primal.net/9a119e5586b4c5a549635c23ab276622225a5c16ac3f3961398eeb50433c5266.mp4 Wanna help us orange-pill Paraguay? Hit us up, follow our journey, or come see what we’re building IRL! You can also send some sats to [email protected] or you can also zap directly BitcoinParaguay. Thanks for all the love! 🧡🫶 https://blossom.primal.net/0296d969093cc285331adcfdb17856d8514ebb13192f97c31c33e2ea2e5177eb.png npub1tp6w7td3sjnphrrsd9hacam4pqhudc5ylj6v5g2akcu4cl2pl49smp5hhr Jan Yes, you can, and land is very affordable. You just need to obtain residency, which grants you nearly the same rights as locals have. Private hospitals are good (at least in Asunción), but public ones are bad. If you can afford private care (which is much cheaper than in the US or Europe) and live near Asunción, you’ll be fine.