Christian. Bitcoiner. Trying to walk the narrow path. A fundamentalist in my own life, a liberal for others. Lightning is hope. Health and nature matter. Not here to preach – just sharing the life I try to live.
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Last Notes npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Exactly what I needed to read today. Thanks and bless npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 All lenders who lendt in the range between 96 and 109.000 should be liquidated if they didn’t fill up their LTV. Hopefully they all was warned and filled up with btc. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Bitcoin is for plebs. The recent dip is just another opportunity to get in and stack some Sats npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Bitcoin has beaten my Lizard brain 🍾🥳 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I’m living on a bitcoin standard (sort of). I work for fiat, but sending most of my Salary to @npub1hr4…lr5q and change my fiat to Bitcoin. I use my Xapocard for daily payment and have a daily account for tax. If btc is below power laws fairprice I take a loan on Xapobank for my usage. Is it over I pay down on my loan. That is my way to handle volatility. I asked Grok how many people lives on a Bitcoin standard like me or even heavier. Grok answered between 10 and 20.000. Hopefully Grok is wrong. It should be way more people doing that. It is pretty easy with these apps like Xapo, Bringin , Bull bitcoin and Strike. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 It is a game someone is playing. Stay safe and stack sats, and the waves can’t reach you. https://video.nostr.build/0a4454d059bd26f9bb36bcd161253b29c24d451df61d5657c8fc70b5a89f8008.mp4 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Don’t need to say more https://image.nostr.build/0819f7d2bf407648219bf965d48077b8a927f79a0dd0f2004d4b5a612cabd544.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 This is the time when investment funds panic, while real Bitcoiners buy what they can afford. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Fire sale https://image.nostr.build/60c9eef50762b236277a4a8c34f69ed875ec3c2a406454766259f2f2c24812d3.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Peaks are for the fiat crowd who want to get rich quick. Troughs are for the Bitcoin crowd. HODL on! #Bitcoin #BTC #HODL #BitcoinRainbow https://image.nostr.build/3b3d466353422ee4d3da27d4943966cd3262579a45ae6ebe8c393f9c33d21505.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Oslo, the waterfall is freezing npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Winter https://image.nostr.build/8aef0d2a2235382ba1a5410346441ee02d3c1603755198621ea39b01b6b34c06.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 It is a good da to buy bitcoin. Today approximately 75% of my salary went in to Bitcoin. Happy day 🎉🥳 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Impressing with Lightning payment in South Afrika. Look at this Europe https://fountain.fm/episode/QMpGyNifZM37FW3P1a7x #nevent1q…evq0 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 This is just the beginning. The future is Bitcoin npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 This isn't a complaint against those who don't use Bitcoin, but rather those who only hoard it instead of stocks, gold, or real estate. Nevertheless, if the rest of us don't start using Bitcoin for daily purchases, it may eventually lose its value. We can use Bitcoin as daily currency via Lightning, Liquid, on-chain (for larger transactions), gift cards like Bitrefill, or credit cards such as Xapo Card, Bringin, Bitrefill, and more. Volatility is not an issue if you frequently convert fiat to Bitcoin and hold it for the long term. It even presents lending opportunities when Bitcoin has a deep dip. A great alternative to credit cards. As you see, my Xapo Mastercard is well used https://image.nostr.build/7a9a3393c07d9732c5ff581e8ac60c1daba4806631244fa30da2d7d9a7d7dec8.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Hopefully i have enough Bitcoin to leave, but i actually don’t know. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Use Bitcoin as money. Convert from fiat, save some, and spend the rest directly with a Bitcoin-linked debit card, Bitrefill, gift cards or similar. Don’t let the rich convince you Bitcoin is an “asset”. It is money – fair money. This is not financial advice, it is an ethical advice. 😊 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Lita of wisdom in this episode https://fountain.fm/episode/dJ7ZquoosBLcmhamuBAv #nevent1q…vv77 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 When you stack BTC hard, you also need to send some back to your fiat currency account or pay with a credit card. For Europeans, Bringin.xyz is a good solution. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 https://fountain.fm/episode/1xh3hkmvf6vUiXQ46yz7 #nevent1q…w3ll npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Yesterday, I finally did something I've been thinking about for a long time. I deactivated my X account. I opened it many years ago to read news, but I ended up leaving because it's a platform that has a lot of fake news, so X is out. Now, I'm left with Nostr, where at least there are real people (I think), and traditional news channels that, despite everything, are easier to filter out what's fake and what's manipulated. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 God has given us a paradise here on earth, but we humans are destroying it with our wickedness and selfishness. I am deeply despaired about the world as we have shaped it – with war, pollution, and foolishness. Can we ever break free from this self-destructive path, or is the Earth already exhausted from all we have done to it? Reference: Psalm 104:14 (NIV) - "He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart." npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 It is important to be less independent on fiat and pay more directly with bitcoin and then of course Lightning. I pay tax on my bitcoin gains when I pay. But this is control. What is next? What DAC8 Is ------------ DAC8 (Directive on Administrative Cooperation, 8th amendment) is the EU's framework for reporting crypto-asset transactions to tax authorities. It's based on the OECD's global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and applies uniformly across all providers serving EU residents. Bringin is built on regulated infrastructure. Our partner Striga (now part of Lightspark) holds the required MiCA license for crypto-asset services and customer protection. DAC8 is a separate framework that requires the collection and reporting tax data to authorities. MiCA happens behind the scenes; DAC8 is what requires action from you starting January 2026. Here’s what this means for you as a Bringin user: January 1, 2026 – Data collection begins. From this date, all regulated providers (including Bringin's infrastructure partners) must start tracking reportable transactions and collecting tax identification details from users. May 2026 (in or around May 4): You’ll be prompted in-app to add your Tax Residence Country and TIN (one-time, quick update). July 31, 2026 – Deadline to provide this information. After July 31, 2026: We're required to pause bitcoin transactions for accounts missing tax information. Your euro services stay active. The services resume immediately once you provide your Tax Residence and TIN. • Only bitcoin–euro conversions and your account info are reported. Transfers between your own wallets (onchain and Lightning) are not. Note - You don’t have to file anything yourself. Our regulated partner (Striga) handles all reporting. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I've fallen down the rabbit hole twice in my life. The first time was 20 years ago when I was saved by Jesus. I spent the following couple of years solely on reading, listening, and understanding God. The second time was Bitcoin, which I truly discovered in 2022. Jesus is the foundation I stand on, and Bitcoin is the only currency I care about. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I would like to be a member of @nprofile…d8jw with my new node alphafox. Please approve me 🙏 https://amboss.space/communityRequest/79ae733a-2d49-45eb-88bd-b095b6e04da4 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Bitcoin is for the people, not for tradfi npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Buy Bitcoin, save Bitcoin safe, learn to use Bitcoin (don’t sell , but use). Learn to have your own node, learn and have your own lightning node. Remember why Bitcoin was created. https://www.youtube.com/live/MPG8unwxB1g?si=bVDn89cf1ZbqvnxI npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I would like to have a discussion with Lightning node operators. I currently have three Lightning nodes myself: 1. **Loudplow** – A small Lightning Core node, essentially just to receive my mining rewards from Ocean. Just enough channels to ensure this payment goes through every day. 2. **Bitcoin SilverFox** – Up until now, a combined usage and routing node. Connected to Alby and works perfectly for private use. Routes okay, but nothing extraordinary. I’m thinking that in time, it will become an account primarily for my incoming and outgoing payments, a sort of personal bank. There will be routing on this one too, but it won't be the focus. 3. **AlphaFox** – A pure routing node. Brand new, and this is probably the one I'm most excited about. The goal is 1% ROI, but the first milestone is just to break even. So far, the channels on this one are around 5 million Sats and i have 7 channels open at the moment. Instead of using Magma or similar to pay for inbound liquidity, I have emptied channels via Boltz and sent funds to my Liquid account to decide whether to forward to a cold wallet or return them to open new channels. I think this is a relatively good method to achieve a private transfer between my accounts. My question to you is: How do you do this? Are you making a profit? I have used autofee and autorebalance, but I find it difficult to get it working well. Maybe it is better to have fewer channels and do it manually? #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #NodeRunner #PlebChain #AskNostr #LightningRouting npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I don't set a minimum size on incoming channels, and I think the fees should be adjusted as needed. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 0351e59651c703886738e3ce3b471f73d2c0d35af07ae01b4ba1dcb1ed8b677433@6xhnf6lqe3eyuxpmd4vbrkwg5bk6ru6udr5fvb7v4liby55a7oi3gqid.onion:9735 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 My Lightning node, BitcoinSilverFox, is running smoothly. However, to mitigate risk and make node running even more fun, I spun up a fresh node today called "AlphaFox". 🦊 The plan is to make this my main routing node over time. Feel free to connect! ⚡️ #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #LND #NodeRunner #Plebchain npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Remember why you hold Bitcoin. It is not to be rich in fiat! https://fountain.fm/episode/lo9RZ2VpPzzwdDpinBPJ #nevent1q…ufyk npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Competition is good, but did not looked at competitors this time. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I used Ledn this time, but have good experience with Xapobank as well. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Just pulled a mini-Michael Saylor move with my one-man company: • Collateralized my BTC • Borrowed USD • Bought a new miner • And oops… "accidentally" stacked even more sats with the leftovers into the company treasury wallet Now officially running a one-man Bitcoin Treasury Company ₿ There are no brakes on this train. 🚂 #Bitcoin #StrategyForSingles npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Peter Schiff predicts Bitcoin will fall to $10,000. If that happens, I would agree that Bitcoin is dead. Why? Bitcoin is a network of people. Over time, more and more people understand the concept and choose to participate. At the same time, many people invest in Bitcoin purely to get more fiat. They drop out during bear markets and often lose fiat as well. But those who truly understand it keep going — they continue to save in Bitcoin and invest time in understanding it even better. That is why the power law, and especially the bottom price, works so well. It is simply the result of how many people are dedicated to the network and understand what this is really about. Today, the bottom price is $50,215. Historically, Bitcoin has never traded below this power‑law bottom. Will the price go down to that level? Unlikely — but never below it. There are simply too many dedicated Bitcoiners for that. https://charts.bitbo.io/long-term-power-law/ npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Christmas dinner conversation: Relative: You can’t keep all your money in Bitcoin. It’s way too volatile. Me: It’s not volatile at all. If I own 1 Bitcoin, I own 1⁄21 million of all the Bitcoin that will ever exist. That doesn’t change. Relative: But the price has dropped a lot lately. You must be paying much more for things now. Me: True—I pay about 30% more compared to the peak. But I also earned about 30% more Bitcoin from my December salary than I did in September. Perspective matters. Bitcoin is volatile in fiat terms—not in supply. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Why do I have all my money in Bitcoin? It would be far easier to keep it in my local currency and invest in funds instead. I choose Bitcoin because I no longer want to participate in the fiat system, where a few enrich themselves at the expense of the many. That is why I don’t just hold Bitcoin, but also run a node, mine Bitcoin with my “space heaters,” and operate a Lightning node for transactions and routing for others. I do this to contribute to a decentralized system that no one owns. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Trying again https://lightningnetwork.plus/swaps/23341 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I just participated on a triangle liquidity swap on ln+. Participate? On spot left [https://lightningnetwork.plus/swaps/23341%5D(https://lightningnetwork.plus/swaps/23341) npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Thank you 🌞 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Fill it up with the same amount you use on a prescription on chat GPT or grok every month. A type of saving 🤓 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 All I want for Christmas is one block https://image.nostr.build/a04bcf014cccaae56a42d3eec2c7553ff6a1d7d631b1bd0944fc8c10e5699ad5.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Jurassic World Oslo https://image.nostr.build/c47d67ab5377e9501a811f939e8832a95a14ef008182c4e0ed64e78dc26085b0.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I have a confession to make. This year, I fell hard for the altcoin temptation. It started with the idea that anything I invested in should outperform simply holding Bitcoin. I started following an investor who really understood Bitcoin but was also deep into Solana and AI stocks. His arguments were convincing, so I began copying some of his plays. I even subscribed to TradingView. Early on, everything looked golden—I was printing solid gains and started fantasizing: “If this keeps going, I could quit my job and trade full-time.” But as always, the market reminded me of its nature: almost everything pumped through summer and into early fall… then the music stopped. I’m the exact type who lights up during FOMO and panics hardest when fear sets in. That’s when the promise I made to myself—deep down the rabbit hole—came rushing back: Bitcoin is money. It’s what I should save and live on. I already have a great job I’m good at and enjoy. Why jeopardize everything trying to out-trade the market? It’s exhaustively documented that nearly everyone loses money trading long-term, simply because the professionals are better than the amateurs—just like in every other field. Bitcoin is money that appreciates over time for one straightforward reason: there will never be more than 21 million of it. I began stacking in 2022, and in that relatively short period my holdings have nearly tripled—doing nothing more than consistently saving. I’m etching this lesson in stone so that next time the trader delusion creeps in, I remember who I actually am. #bitcoin #trading #altcoin #shitcoins npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Isn’t all coins. Active, passive, lost or whatever among the 21 mill coins? I actually don’t understand the problem. Stealing is not ok, but if they are lost it should be ok looking for them in my opinion. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 More friendly than that is impossible 😅 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Thanks. I just opened a channel to your node, so I’m back and hopefully more patient this time 😊 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Ha ha, i like this one 😂 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I give my children and grandchildren bitcoin for 100$ every birthday and Christmas. But they do not know about it yet npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 No, I use Thunderhub npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Great. Open a channel towards BitcoinSilverFox and I open one back to you npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Do you want me to connect with a channel? Give me your node name or you can open to BitcoinSilverFox Public key 03580eadc47cfbbed3d1d6f105069f45a496762accaf99ade8fea20ec1da8434c5 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I need som approval for @npub1hxf…5p6t https://amboss.space/communityRequest/3a390691-6aad-490b-bf9b-3291287ef5f0 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I will. I join via amboss. Thanks for noticing. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Do you have a plan, how many channels and what size do you plan for each channels. You can send me a message here on Nostr and we can discuss from here npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Hi, I can help you, or maybe more correct. We can help each other 🤓 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I currently run a Lightning node with 68 channels, and if I’m going to open more channels, I’d like to do so with people I can collaborate with — for example here on Nostr. If you have, or are planning to start, a Lightning node, send me a message here on Nostr and we can start collaborating. **Feel free to share this message.** npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I’ve tried trading both Bitcoin and stocks, and I’ve failed at it. Not because I don’t understand markets, but because I understand myself. Too much reptile brain. FOMO and fear push me into irrational decisions. So I stopped trading. Now I save in Bitcoin instead, and I’ve built a simple model that works for me. I use the power law as a rough guide. When Bitcoin is below fair value, I convert as much fiat as possible into BTC and use Bitcoin‑backed loans for expenses. When Bitcoin is above fair value, I pay down the loan and spend directly from my stack. This way I stay close to a Bitcoin standard, reduce fiat exposure, and remove most of the emotional decision‑making. I’m not claiming this is the way — just one way that fits my psychology. Curious to hear how others think about saving, spending, or living on a Bitcoin standard. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I believe in money that cannot be shut down. I believe in a network without owners, without permission, and without central switches. Bitcoin is the foundation: the most robust and resilient network humanity has ever built. It has survived every attempt at control, censorship, and destruction. Every block is proof that decentralization works. Lightning builds on this foundation. It makes everyday payments fast, cheap, and global — without sacrificing freedom. Not because it is convenient, but because it is necessary. I run my own node not out of fear of collapse, but out of respect for the principle. Freedom lasts only as long as people are willing to carry responsibility for it. The more power that accumulates in governments and institutions, the more important permissionless systems become. Bitcoin and Lightning are not about speculation. They are about sovereignty. They are about the choice to participate in a system no one can take away from you. https://video.nostr.build/6995b8d411d215a74b4e219862fc2a3bcc2651988302750db9795e08d850e3eb.mp4 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Yesterday was all about Bitcoin Lightning. I feel like I finally have a solid node. Now the real work begins: polishing it, tuning it, and making it shine for the network. This is not a quick win, but a long-term process to turn **BitcoinSilverFox** into a node people want to use—and one that can generate steady yield. This is very different from trading. It’s about putting my capital to work for the network itself, and in return receiving sats back. Right now there are around 17,000 “banks” on the Lightning network, helping move money seamlessly from point A to point B, even when there’s no direct channel between users. The Lightning Network is a powerful example of how small, simple plebs can each contribute something that may seem insignificant alone—but together form an unstoppable network. ⚡️ npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Our cat fell from the terrace of our apartment last night. I realized she was gone when I woke up and she didn’t greet me with her usual meow. First, I searched the entire apartment, then I went outside to look for her. We live right next to an old-growth forest and thought she might have been easy prey for a fox, but then I went out again around lunchtime, and there she was. She’s limping a bit (a 10‑meter fall), but otherwise in good shape. A cat has nine lives — how many have you used up now? https://blossom.primal.net/dd5e9bb9034a762705578bfdf11f36a4ff50b089b70672eef9bd84aaafe23cec.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Hei npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Are you running a Lightning node? Let’s connect! Open a channel to my node and I’ll balance it to 50% or open a channel back to you. You can find my node by searching for BitcoinSilverFox. Drop me a note here on Nostr, and I’ll get back to you quickly. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Alby offers a service for people without their own server by renting channel space from them. Thus, they have oversight. It’s somewhat similar to Phoenix, where you also pay to open a channel. I use Alby with my own node, and there Alby works perfectly. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 For everyone else walletofsatoshi or Aqua work just fine 😊 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I don’t think anyone who owns their own node will let all the channels be full. And yes I’m agreeing that having your own node is for nerds. Not everyone. I’m luckily on of the 17.000 nerds out there having my own node. 🤓 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Remember that those who were your salvation yesterday can quickly become your enemy tomorrow, but the people themselves are the same. https://image.nostr.build/e77bb60e6e749f062ca85ec720e4d46401d7caa5222fb7d2a7c10c022814391d.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 King crab and Northern light. A good day in the north https://image.nostr.build/cb8dd7620ecaf4abaf9a5f41bfee2aca6fdce1012c4f2d96a457b3044e86f216.jpg https://image.nostr.build/618d12421bcb46a67f191469eae857ec136fe03fa7b385b96256bd880a17b27d.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 In the North and looking at the Northern light https://image.nostr.build/508d1ed9cd8cdfaea7502807b2bf41670ce8add63adf7cda2f9929fe6d4fb4b4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/cdfc179cbdfff855163aaae768215d42c5b0eb3e029c343756546a7b5c865e5d.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Is LNDg every Lightning Node owners best friend? npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 The problem with the world isn’t communism, capitalism, or any other -ism. The problem is greed. That’s why we need an economic system that prevents the ability to take from others. I only know one thing that solves this — Bitcoin. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 One evening with good friends, nice food and wine. It is any better way to spend an evening? npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Why do people go short or long with perps or similar. They should know that they will be liquidated. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Follow the plan! npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I use Xapo as my connection between Fiat and bitcoin and are satisfied with them, but The credit fund - no way! npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I tried running a Lightning node to earn sats about a year ago, but gave up after a while. It grew too big and locked up too much of my bitcoin. I shut it down and recently started again. Now mainly for my own good node, and if I earn enough fees to cover costs, I’m happy. I think it’s both fun and a way to contribute to decentralization. I also have a small core Lightning node just for incoming payments from Ocean from my miners (used to heat the apartment). npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Pizza in the making https://image.nostr.build/3f69742fe7b7170ff2eb5b8eb66dbef833dbcd66439d868c1b1dcc9c163744fd.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Jeff Booth is the man. I always learn something new or remind me of something I have ignored. Thank you. https://fountain.fm/episode/AKC0OHzjCVDZKQg2JTzs #nevent1q…4d05 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 I’m totally agreeing with you. I have tried trading on stocks and crypto. The result is poor and the cost is my time, and I’m old enough to understand that time is the most precious resource we have. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Meanwhile I just heating up my home. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Hopium. One day, the block reward is mine 🏖️ https://image.nostr.build/dcef070c098682489bf2b21d982b6592f5f602a2349846203e97edc85ecf1801.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Thanks for a great show https://fountain.fm/episode/wrzyNXJmhLRjcnyf8ZoP #nevent1q…medy npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Living the Bitcoin standard after 3 years—not just for old maxi OGs. Salary → sats, spend via Xapo Bank’s debit card (Europe/Asia/Africa/Australia) or Strike (US), converting BTC to fiat instantly. Stack the rest. Excited for Lightning payments to take over! New adopters, join now. #Bitcoin #Nostr #LiveOnBitcoin npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Podcasts like this one with Jack Dorsey easily pull me back to Bitcoin’s core idea, and that’s where I should be. https://fountain.fm/episode/OlQzTxXaGKkxfZr1pYLL #nevent1q…dxkz npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Autumn 🍂 https://image.nostr.build/2be6c06751542d18211e0e93d7db76834718b8816d6c08a268fb206c48effa49.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Doing the same as they did with silver when the rest of the World started the gold standard. Betting on the wrong horse. npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Gave up my old Lightning node—never hit positive ROI. Back at it with a smaller setup for a trustless personal payment channel. Alby is a great tool alongside my Umbrel humming in the background with its Alby hub, Lightning node, and Bitcoin knot. #Nostr #Bitcoin #Alby #Umbrel #Bitkoin_knot npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 https://fountain.fm/episode/myag1EFAIhMCt6Uy4v7X #nevent1q…k5ee npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 🔐 Living on #BitcoinStandard 🟧 Fiat? Long gone. 💳 My Xapo card’s worn down, but still ticking. 📈 Daily sats in, daily freedom out. npub1… still stacking ⚡ #Nostr #Bitcoin #Xapo #hodl https://image.nostr.build/718f8efb5f149868c378752438e42f53d517518732464b8ef952fd48d7e166d5.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Just did my duty for the Bitcoin community: donated 0.03 BTC 😅 My Core Lightning wallet froze. Made a backup. Reset Umbrel. Turns out the backup was corrupted after full node resync. Coins are likely gone forever – and the supply just got smaller. You’re welcome, fellow hodlers – you now own a slightly bigger piece 😉⚡️ #Bitcoin npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 🟧 this machine mines freedom run a @NerdAxe connect to @Public_Pool_btc or @ocean_mining not for profit. for the principle. for the signal. for the heat. for the future. #bitcoin #mining #sovereignty #nostr https://image.nostr.build/a379a7e8464e197bc9902bff711b1e62e51090aedfdd9427587b28c04a335431.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 To have Bitcoin is the same as have money in your pocket instead of a promise to have them tomorrow 😊 npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 Central bank chief Bache warns: if crypto becomes more intertwined with traditional finance, it could amplify market turmoil. Is this a threat? What can central banks really do—other than issue warnings and explore their own digital currencies? 🤔 https://e24.no/boers-og-finans/i/yEB2Xa/sentralbanksjefen-om-kronekurs-krypto-og-sjokkutt-vaer-forberedt-paa-svingninger #crypto #finance #centralbanks npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 The best way to escape the fiat system is to optimize the process of converting fiat to Bitcoin — and then make BTC usable for everyday life as easily as possible. Everyone in Bitcoin knows that Lightning adoption is still limited in daily commerce. That’s why I use Xapo as my bank. All my fiat is converted to Bitcoin there, and I use the Xapo Mastercard for daily spending. BTC is seamlessly converted to local currency at the point of sale — giving me maximum Bitcoin exposure and minimal fiat interaction. #Bitcoin #BitcoinStandard #Lightning #Xapo #EscapeFiat npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 A listed Norwegian company backed by Øystein Stray Spetalen is raising 35 million NOK to buy #Bitcoin. This is not niche anymore. This is the beginning of institutional adoption in Norway. 🇳🇴 #BTC #BitcoinStandard #MacroShift https://image.nostr.build/b8f232dbe24c2be89c1256f200dafcc1af63bee77b02b0d86e2fd2d2f9a66c23.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 “Once a seed.” The calling came many years ago. Everyone may have thought it was forgotten. But seeds grow in secret. And now we see it: God has watered, shaped, waited. The great tree doesn’t come in haste, but in faithfulness. I want to stand in the light and let my roots grow deep. It is not too late. The seed lives. #Calling #Faithfulness #Growth #Hope #OnceASeed 🌱🌳 https://image.nostr.build/cf3a8e0dc20995d0dda4025e01eb131454f0d583a70e782570da1fca387fde0c.jpg npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 🌩️ Opening a new LN+ Triangle – seeking solid, cooperative peers! I’m opening a 3M sat triangle swap via LN+ and looking for two active node operators who are building seriously for the long term. This is a chance to connect with others who value balance, reliability, and mutual growth in the Lightning Network. 🔸 Min. 10 channels 🔸 Min. 0.5 BTC capacity 🔸 Duration: 3 months If you’re a builder who’s already connected to major hubs (like ACINQ, Kraken, Boltz, etc.), this could give us good routing synergy. New-ish but serious node operators welcome — let’s strengthen the middle layer of the network. 👉 Join here - https://lightningnetwork.plus/swaps/21940 Feel free to reach out with questions. ⚡ – 🦪-s+⚓️ npub1zchj224l5xdndue84xhwl06l3d20v66u6grdenrlaw7am77ljtmsfcrxnk kaw65 The world says: “Diversify. Don’t rely on just one thing.” But Jesus says: “Build your life on me.” In exile, this will look like madness. But it’s called faith. #ExileLiving #FaithNotStrategy #WholeHeart #Matt633 #Nostr