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Last Notes npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Bitcoin-Akzeptanz im Tourismus: Neue Zielgruppe – aber nur, wenn Sie sie dort abholen, wo sie wirklich ist Bitcoin Adoption in Tourism: A New Target Audience—But Only If You Reach Them Where They Actually Are https://bitcoinkmu.com/blog/bitcoin-akzeptanz-im-tourismus-neue-zielgruppe-aber-nur-wenn-sie-sie-dort-abholen-wo-sie-wirklich-ist https://blossom.primal.net/7d8ecc572f852e2ef990b3c05ee4356c5fa8fd9a05203c8986347705e25134b6.png npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Why Are SMEs a Catalyst for Bitcoin Adoption? Everyday life makes the difference: When you can pay with Bitcoin at the bakery, the café, the agency, or an online store, Bitcoin goes from being an “asset on a chart” to a tangible reality. SMEs are everywhere. A few thousand businesses with a working Bitcoin checkout system can change public perception more than yet another ETF. SME use cases show that Bitcoin isn’t just speculation—it actually works: bills, subscriptions, tickets, services—that’s real-world adoption, not just statistics. They build bridges: Many customers have their first practical encounter with Bitcoin through SMEs—and come to understand it through action, not ideology. When SMEs begin to hold portions of their reserves or cash flows in Bitcoin, an economic network emerges in which Bitcoin circulates rather than simply being “parked.” In short: Bitcoin gives SMEs greater reach, resilience, and narrative impact. SMEs give Bitcoin everyday relevance, acceptance, and real circulation. Those who bring both together—clean infrastructure, clear communication, and real-world use cases—turn “crypto hype” into a functioning monetary network on a small scale. https://blossom.primal.net/d1dbecdb72bf9e402b722cd6cd09c479b2c0ec76d47e219ea37938b91f7b0c9f.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Bitcoin and SMEs are a surprisingly good fit: Bitcoin can serve as a catalyst for small and medium-sized enterprises—and at the same time, SMEs are a catalyst for genuine Bitcoin adoption. Why is Bitcoin a catalyst for SMEs? SMEs can accept payments without banks or card fees—directly, globally, and 24/7. This boosts margins and independence. Bitcoin opens up new target audiences: international customers, digital nomads, and Bitcoin communities that consciously choose to shop where BTC is accepted. As a store of value, Bitcoin can serve as a portion of reserves that isn’t subject to local inflation or banking risks. This is a competitive advantage, especially in volatile environments. With Lightning, micropayments, tips, pay-per-use, digital goods, or “pay what you want” suddenly become feasible—ideal for service-based, creative, and niche offerings. Those who communicate early and clearly (“We accept Bitcoin—here’s how it works”) set themselves apart in the market and tell a powerful story of autonomy and innovation. https://blossom.primal.net/f7c108b7e9ee96f51ad47c16039ab4c8d76b1275b48b94307bc3bfb11904596b.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Bitcoin und KMU passen erstaunlich gut zusammen: Bitcoin kann ein Hebel für kleine und mittlere Unternehmen sein – und KMU sind gleichzeitig ein Hebel für echte Bitcoin-Adoption. Warum ist Bitcoin ein Hebel für KMU? KMU können Zahlungen ohne Banken und Karten-Gebühren akzeptieren – direkt, global und 24/7. Das stärkt Marge und Unabhängigkeit. Bitcoin eröffnet neue Zielgruppen: internationale Kunden, digitale Nomaden, Bitcoiner-Communities, die bewusst dort kaufen, wo BTC akzeptiert wird. Als Wertspeicher kann Bitcoin ein Teil der Rücklagen sein, der nicht von lokaler Inflation oder Bankrisiken abhängt. Gerade in volatilen Umfeldern ist das ein Wettbewerbsvorteil. Mit Lightning werden Mikrozahlungen, Trinkgelder, Pay-per-Use, digitale Güter oder „pay what you want“ plötzlich praktikabel – ideal für Service-, Kreativ- und Nischenangebote. Wer früh und sauber kommuniziert („Wir akzeptieren Bitcoin – so funktioniert’s“), differenziert sich im Markt und erzählt eine starke Story von Souveränität und Innovation. Warum sind KMU ein Hebel für Bitcoin-Adoption? Alltag entscheidet: Wenn du beim Bäcker, im Café, bei der Agentur oder im Online-Shop mit Bitcoin zahlen kannst, wird Bitcoin vom „Asset im Chart“ zur erfahrbaren Realität. KMU sind überall. Ein paar tausend Betriebe mit funktionierendem Bitcoin-Checkout verändern mehr Wahrnehmung als noch ein weiterer ETF. KMU-Use-Cases zeigen, dass Bitcoin nicht nur Spekulation ist, sondern funktioniert: Rechnungen, Abos, Tickets, Dienstleistungen – das ist gelebte Adoption, nicht nur Statistik. Sie bauen Brücken: Viele Kund:innen kommen über KMU das erste Mal praktisch mit Bitcoin in Kontakt – und verstehen es über Handlung, nicht über Ideologie. Wenn KMU beginnen, Teile ihrer Rücklagen oder Zahlungsströme in Bitcoin zu halten, entsteht ein ökonomisches Netz, in dem Bitcoin zirkuliert statt nur „geparkt“ zu werden. Kurz gesagt: Bitcoin gibt KMU mehr Reichweite, Resilienz und narrative Schlagkraft. KMU geben Bitcoin Alltag, Akzeptanz und echte Zirkulation. Wer beides zusammenbringt – saubere Infrastruktur, klare Kommunikation, echte Use-Cases – macht aus „Krypto-Hype“ ein funktionierendes Geldnetz im Kleinen. https://blossom.primal.net/f7c108b7e9ee96f51ad47c16039ab4c8d76b1275b48b94307bc3bfb11904596b.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis My home was left behind in the spring of 2019. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis ... in exile after public the "wrong" informations ... npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/59d3a82c4233d96dd1223578dc9cebf2931abb19ff2f3d4106d53b43b79300b1.mp4 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/8eb18f70151776e008856ff58f11f7ce733b2e17592e101c09d0a256bb8c41f0.jpg “It is not necessary to use violence to suppress any uprising. Methods like Hitler’s are outdated. It is enough to create a form of collective conditioning so powerful that the mere thought of rebellion no longer crosses people’s minds. We will broadcast massive amounts of entertainment programs on television that appeal solely to emotions or instincts. People’s minds will be occupied with useless or frivolous things. Thinking can be blocked by constant chatter and music. We will place sexuality at the forefront of human interests. There is no better social sedative. In general, we will shape things so that the seriousness of existence disappears. Everything of value will be ridiculed, while frivolity and superficiality will be promoted, so that public euphoria becomes the measure of human happiness and the model for freedom. This conditioning will lead to such profound integration that the only fear we need to maintain will be exclusion from the system. Any doctrine that calls this into question must be labeled as subversive and terrorist, and those who support it will then be treated as terrorists. The ideal would be to train people from birth by restricting their innate biological abilities. After that, the conditioning would continue by drastically reducing their education and limiting it to the acquisition of vocational skills. People would be conditioned from an early age to think and want only what the system dictates. They would be distracted with a constant stream of entertainment and consumerism so that they would never even think of questioning the system. “The perfect dictatorship would be one in which the slaves are slaves without knowing it, and yet still feel free.” Günter Anders, 1956 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis The EU is hijacking the term “circular economy.” 🚩 The concept of Bitcoin—open, decentralized currencies, no control, no government access—is being transformed into a political regulatory framework for material goods: raw materials, products, packaging, textiles, and waste. The EU is preparing a Circular Economy Act, which is intended to establish the legal framework for a functioning circular economy in the single market by the end of 2026. The goal: binding, target-oriented rules that will significantly accelerate the transition from a linear to a circular economy. In practice, this means: Mandatory recycling rates (e.g., PET bottles), mandatory labeling of recycled materials. New rules for waste shipments, textile regulations, electronics, and waste. Public procurement as a steering mechanism: Government agencies must increasingly purchase products that comply with circular economy principles. Funding with “green” requirements: Funds are prioritized for projects that meet EU criteria. Prohibitions: Single-use cigarettes, restrictions on ultra-fast fashion. Digitalization: Material passports, tracking, traceability—more data requirements, more oversight. This is not “green branding,” but a political framework designed to steer market decisions. For Bitcoin and the Bitcoin community: Mining, hardware, energy, and data will be subject to general environmental, energy, and electronics regulations. No blanket bans on Bitcoin, but more indirect hurdles due to ESG and environmental requirements: Institutional investors, banks, and insurance companies tend to view Bitcoin as “unsustainable.” The EU’s circular economy framework will not support Bitcoin as a circular monetary system, but will treat it as an environmental and infrastructure issue. In practice: more control and regulation of the infrastructure, fewer direct “Bitcoin bans,” but more indirect hurdles due to ESG and environmental requirements. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/api/files/document/print/en/ip_25_1710/IP_25_1710_EN.pdf https://blossom.primal.net/39bfe80ab848c41553a276aea699b9a480734949598cd738d20fdf426bcd2d1e.png https://blossom.primal.net/fc8d6f96a197303410c86448d8fdba2ef367c92f9a7135c3d0803a79573cd20f.png npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/9f11eac6d08e086d72ea0839c30e9d01edbcc75a163cf6c34bbd46cfe067d358.jpg Bitcoin geht NICHT darum, reich zu werden, sondern darum, die Kontrolle über das eigene Geld zurückzugewinnen. Andreas Antonopoulos – Wer er ist und was er wirklich über Bitcoin denkt Andreas Antonopoulos ist einer der einflussreichsten und meistzitierten Bitcoin-Educatoren weltweit. Der griechisch-britische Autor und Speaker hat mit Büchern wie „Mastering Bitcoin“ und der Reihe „The Internet of Money“ maßgeblich dazu beigetragen, Bitcoin verständlich zu erklären – sowohl technisch als auch philosophisch. Seine zentrale Überzeugung: Bitcoin ist kein Investment und kein Spekulationsobjekt. Es ist eine fundamentale Neuerfindung des Geldes selbst. Antonopoulos beschreibt Bitcoin als das härteste, zensurresistenteste und dezentralste Geld, das je existiert hat. Mit einer festen Obergrenze von 21 Millionen Einheiten entzieht es sich der willkürlichen Geldmengenausweitung durch Staaten und Zentralbanken. Für ihn ist Bitcoin vor allem ein Werkzeug für finanzielle Souveränität – besonders für Menschen, die vom traditionellen Finanzsystem ausgeschlossen sind oder unter Inflation und Kapitalverkehrskontrollen leiden. Er betont immer wieder, dass Bitcoin nicht primär eine Technologie ist, sondern eine neue Form von Geld, die auf mathematischen Regeln statt auf Vertrauen in Institutionen basiert. Seine oft zitierte Haltung: Bitcoin geht nicht darum, reich zu werden, sondern darum, die Kontrolle über das eigene Geld zurückzugewinnen. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Usage is the key to adoption. And merchants and producers are the foundation of functioning economic cycles. Merchants who accept Bitcoin put this into practice and make it visible to others. That’s more impactful than a social media post or a conference. I’m happy for everyone to keep their savings in Bitcoin—really—but using Bitcoin is the ultimate driver of adoption and a stabilizer for the network. Even the best currency is useless without merchants and producers. And by the way, this Cacao looks incredibly delicious. #nevent1q…tcl8 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/fcead15b30db9fe4cc469ad0d2b51777bdc8e6975b64b82fe695080eaaa1cd87.mp4 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Extremely useful and practical. I believe that anything that makes merchants and actual usage more visible is a key building block for adoption. Otherwise, actual usage gets completely lost in the Bitcoin information space. So Thanks for building it! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis WE should definitely celebrate that. I'd be thrilled, but afraid the shipping costs would probably bevtoo high. I currently live in Austria, Europe. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Extremely useful and practical. I believe that anything that makes merchants and actual usage more visible is a key building block for adoption. Otherwise, actual usage gets completely lost in the Bitcoin information space. So Thanks for building it! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I'm thrilled! 💥🧡 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Very cool app, by the way! Great job! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis That makes sense, too. I see. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Thanks! I have the app and am a paying member. I tried to add a merchant there, but first a payment request popped up. Wouldn't it be in everyone's best interest to publicize every merchant that accepts Bitcoin as widely as possible? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Gustav le Bon, Barneys, Walter Lippmann, .... npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Is there a merchant directory on Nostr? I'm currently setting something up—a mix of PR campaigns along the lines of “Bitcoin is money” and onboarding funnels. My target audience is merchants, producers, and everyone who keeps the real economy running and ensures that we have food, clothing, and a roof over our heads. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis First semester of Information and Media Studies, and all my illusions about data protection and digital privacy vanished. And that was already 20 years ago. That was a harsh wake-up call. The only options left are to become either extremely resistant or extremely boring. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Why the Bitcoin price in dollars or euros is often irrelevant: In a circular economy, what matters is what you can buy directly with Bitcoin, not how many fiat units are listed on the chart. After debanking, the crucial question is often: Can I continue to pay, save, or receive donations? For activists and journalists, Bitcoin can be a means of censorship resistance and receiving support payments. In countries experiencing currency devaluation, Bitcoin serves as an alternative to local currency devaluation, not as a US dollar price. For self-custody, it's more important whether you securely control your coins, not whether BTC is trading higher or lower in euros today. In small businesses, what matters is whether Bitcoin generates demand, reduces costs, or reaches new customers. For cross-border payments, the fiat price is secondary when speed, independence, and availability are paramount. For fundraising campaigns, the key is whether people can pay directly without intermediaries. In everyday use of Lightning, usability is what counts, not the daily fluctuations in the price. Those who understand Bitcoin as an alternative monetary system don't measure success in euro or dollar highs, but in usability, sovereignty, and acceptance.https://blossom.primal.net/caf8b50f1cc1c0da06899dcaaa3c45b10bba20efbd1a49de8fdfb597135f2f66.png npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I've actually just gained a new user for Nostr. 🥳 🥳 🥳 A really, really tech-savvy person. And what happens? Goes to the Nostr app store... and doesn't understand a thing! I'm trying to draw attention to a fundamental problem here: The most amazing tool won't find any users if the product description doesn't explain understandable what it's for! 😵💫 Open to commissions: infoflowsolution.com npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Forschungsprojekt: Wie kommt die Message an? Versuchsaufbau: https://blossom.primal.net/e3898373fc3824a6e0d799cba2ff8482f1fdf12c90d9f4ca5bc547d345d1200e.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Thanx for the Zap! @nprofile…9ut9 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Unpopular opinion: It's not HODLing that drives genuine Bitcoin adoption. Not the next ETF. Not the next all-time high. But people who actually use Bitcoin. Every merchant who accepts Bitcoin. Every customer who pays with it. Every developer who builds infrastructure. Every node and every Lightning Channel. Bitcoin is a network. And networks grow through cooperation—not through spectators. If we only hold Bitcoin, we boost the price. If we use Bitcoin, we strengthen the network. That's the key difference. Who here is actively working to promote Bitcoin adoption? https://blossom.primal.net/e3898373fc3824a6e0d799cba2ff8482f1fdf12c90d9f4ca5bc547d345d1200e.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM☕🎉👋🏼 Ein weiterer Versuch Grundlagen unter das Volk zu bringen. Bin offen für weitere Ideen... https://youtube.com/shorts/7BSYsAyVT7I npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/2184ff2f2c02aecdeb2f97e96809e2cb41a10ba821c8127855f4cebe91de5191.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Why am I not surprised? 😜 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis It's already recommended. Open to energy projects? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis In my country this video isn#t avaiable. I feel bad for europe. Where I'm seriously wondering where I should file my asylum application. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Why am I building these channels? Not to talk about Bitcoin. But to bring Bitcoin into the real economy. The mission: ✅ Raise the profile of businesses that accept Bitcoin ✅ Show business owners how accepting Bitcoin works in practice ✅ Convey knowledge about money, inflation, and Bitcoin in an understandable way ✅ Share successful real-world examples ✅ Connect businesses with one another ✅ Attract new customers to adopt Bitcoin ✅ Lower the barrier to entry ✅ Strengthen local Bitcoin economic cycles ✅ Accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin as a means of payment ✅ Highlight a strong Bitcoin economy and parallel economy Because Bitcoin won’t succeed through discussions alone. Bitcoin succeeds when people use it. Every store. Every restaurant. Every tradesperson. Every online shop. Every new business makes Bitcoin a little more visible. And visibility drives adoption. That’s why we’re building Bitcoin KMU. Not for the next price movement. But for the next economy. If you’d like to support this mission: 🔶 Follow the channels 🔶 Like and share the posts 🔶 Recommend Bitcoin KMU to entrepreneurs 🔶 Connect with Bitcoin-friendly businesses 🔶 Use and support businesses that accept Bitcoin 🔶 Share success stories from your region 🔶 Support the project with a donation Every contribution helps. Every entrepreneur counts. Every Bitcoin payment strengthens the network. Together, we’re making Bitcoin visible in the real economy. https://youtube.com/shorts/LFtiRLTEcPE?feature=share #Bitcoin #BitcoinSMEs #BitcoinAdoption #Entrepreneurs #SMEs #SoundMoney #BitcoinEconomy npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ! And by the way, I think anyone who really wants to support Bitcoin adoption should take the plunge into a Styrian gorge. Of course, with the kind assistance of canyoning guide Mario, who is bravely leading the way and serving as the face of my first pilot project: http://erlebenplus.at Someone has to do jump first! ;-) For my first pilot project, *Bitcoin Akzeptanz http://erlebenplus.at, I generated well over 50,000 views in total on X, Nostr, and Reddit. Simply onboarding isn't enough. Visibility is also needed. Thank you for your support! https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english https://geyser.fund/?hero=alexmichaelis https://blossom.primal.net/78471828f59e729a7250904e4765ed5ed5ade32662d583ce2424ab5909afb433.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/a600c41475d740e9405c39907253ebceb084d6e2a4b464a6d2920b5b8ecee0ff.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis These people have completely lost their minds, and it astounds me that anyone would still buy into this twisted line of reasoning. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I’ve been asked what actually makes me an expert on “Bitcoin for SMEs”?! Aside from the fact that the word “expert” has lost a lot of its prestige in recent years, I am an expert in information. I have a degree in media documentation. No, I don’t make documentary films. I am an expert in dealing with media and information. I know how mass media works, who owns it, how narratives are created, how to recognize framing and reinterpretations of terms, and how opinions are shaped as a result. And by the way, no, you don’t become a media expert through unbridled media consumption. This involves finding, making available, and verifying information; filtering out the irrelevant from the essential; and designing information flows, for example, within companies. Today, this is referred to, among other things, as data management. It also includes simplifying technical jargon to turn information into actionable insights. Compiling dossiers and conducting research are also part of the job description. In other words, among other things, what a fact-checker does today—only in a professional capacity. That makes me a generalist, not a specialist. My specialization is bringing information together in such a way that it becomes usable. And that can look completely different depending on the subject area and the user—that is, the target audience. So I’m no expert in IT or the financial markets. Five years ago, when it came to crypto and Bitcoin, I knew about as much as any ordinary self-employed person—someone torn between family and business, between marketing, fulfilling orders, and bookkeeping. So I know the situation, the reality of life, and the challenges that come with self-employment. And I know the level of knowledge and the information landscape in which most people operate. If Bitcoin comes up at all, it’s usually mainstream information focused on price—preferably falling prices—and risk. In other words, information that’s more likely to be discouraging and overwhelming. And I know that if, for example, you run a carpentry business—and on top of that probably have a family—you certainly don’t have time to teach yourself to become an IT security or financial market expert on the side. Especially in German-speaking countries, the information landscape is really very sparse, and on Facebook, for instance, you quickly risk censorship and account deletions when discussing crypto topics. And it’s really striking, the sheer volume of information about Bitcoin as a store of value or speculative asset. The constant repetition of narratives like “Hodl” and “Never sell,” while you have to search high and low for information about adoption. The term “adoption” itself is already misleading. In German, “adoption” refers to an orphan or a stray dog. The term “adoption” itself is misleading. In German, “adoption” refers to taking in an orphan or a stray dog. “Bitcoin acceptance” would be the more accurate term—assuming you want to be understood. The problem of incomprehensible jargon continues when it comes to the technology. Software developers have developed their own language, just like crypto enthusiasts—a role they often fill simultaneously. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, as long as it facilitates communication among experts within the field. But even the best tool is of no use to anyone if the potential user doesn’t even understand what it could be used for. We haven’t even gotten to the “how” of using it yet, and the customer is already gone. The possibilities and opportunities offered by Bitcoin as a means of payment or Bitcoin acceptance are therefore completely unknown to an estimated 99% of all business owners. This starts with the differences between various digital currencies. Yet it is the self-employed in the small and medium-sized business sector who ultimately support and keep society running. That is why my project “Bitcoin Acceptance for SMEs” is aimed at business owners and the self-employed. https://blossom.primal.net/6867a1d6bb4f82723e2e124cb6f0fe17f31229904a6a4a81f1efcf9a8ef413db.png And thank you for your support! https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/465068ceee55567cb78e79948f493b70e9d02d159d3282a773448bc5ac6561fe.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ☕ npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis It’s sad that in 2026 we even have to talk about something as fundamental as freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Without those, we’re nothing but slaves. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I once read a comment under one of those war-mongering articles about the Military service “Oh yeah, arm us!”—That guy could think for himself. ;-) npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis And by the way, I think anyone who wants to support Bitcoin adoption should take the plunge into a Styrian gorge. Of course, with the kind assistance of canyoning guide Mario, who is bravely leading the way and serving as the face of my first pilot project: erlebenplus.at Someone has to jump first. ;-) And thank you for your support!!!! https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english #circulareconomy https://blossom.primal.net/733d208c5ed7fa5721b73a080637595dbd1fe147c4d3b569e6e0631bd7a96781.mp4 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ☕🌤️🧡 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/465068ceee55567cb78e79948f493b70e9d02d159d3282a773448bc5ac6561fe.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Every piece of software should go through such a process. It seems to me that developers and users have drifted very far apart linguistically. Most of the time, the average person can't even see what it's for. And the information about how and why doesn't reach them at all. There used to be a profession called "Diplom-Dokumentar" (graduate documentalist). They specialized in this. But such people are hard to find. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Hey, endlich kann ich einen Post von dir sehen. Teste gerade Amethyst. Auf primal könnte ich die Attachments nie sehen. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Sosho npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Unfortunately, they're still doing too well. They see no need to jeopardize their privileged position. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis 🤜🏼🤛🏼 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis To the developers here: I earned my degree in Information and Media Studies in 2006. Then I realized I didn’t want to work for propaganda departments or data-collecting giants, so I gave it all up and opened a business in the trade I’d learned before college. The business went under in 2021, along with the rest of my livelihood. And now, completely new worlds are opening up to me here. So many great tools are being created here and receive far too little attention. I really don’t mean to offend anyone here, but I think that’s partly due to a lack of accessible, understandable information. The role of the certified documentarian was created, among other things, to serve as an interface between developers and users. I think that’s needed again now. I'm really interested to See how this all Turns Out. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Want to spread Nostr? Simplification makes it accessible! Free to use! Suggestions for improvement? Which link offers the easiest entry point? https://blossom.primal.net/9b928535a4935c98d47c343aefffeb7c0f09b0402bee78addae874fc99b76636.mp4 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I get the impression that many people, even those who are quite knowledgeable, are so hard-conditioned to think hierarchically that decentralized tools like Bitcoin and Nostr barely register with them. If you were to launch a campaign now, what would be the convincing arguments? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis It's in all of our interests to spread the idea of decentralization and decentralized tools. And I think that's the catch. It took me ages to find and set up Nostr. And I'm a bit more tech-savvy than the average person. I think most people lack the "why"—what's the benefit of using decentralized tools? For many, the question is: what are they, anyway? And then, how do they even get started? So yes: Instagram and similar platforms are probably the way to go. I would have been really glad if I'd known about some of these tools before I got "too cheeky." But unfortunately, I only learned about them afterward. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ☕💫 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis In my case, life with removal has been a bit of an exaggeration. But I'm determined to be able to say soon: I've built something from nothing, using only my knowledge. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Yesssss npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I don't understand any of it at all. But I keep stumbling across these patterns. It all seems to be non-representational, non-local geometry. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://youtube.com/shorts/8tHfcKB45MU npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Are you feeling better? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Giving up is not an option. I didn't build my project from the ground up. More like from 1 meter below the surface. https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh 😱🫣 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ☕🌥️💫 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Certain group dynamics are probably found everywhere. I think that's what's meant by "the system out of us." If we want to build something sustainable, we need structures like sociocracy that also incorporate the talents and ideas of quieter people. Otherwise, we'll always end up where the loudest voice gets the most. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis inside like outside npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Hundewelpen ... Blumenwiese .... npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Glücklicher! Er beschreibt das Schicksal von weiblichen Ziegen in einem Gefängniss voller ... Anderes Thema bitte.... npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Das ist so unfassbar widerlich. Was macht man mit solchen Kreaturen? 🪓 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis We are not at the mercy of the insane liars! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis The moment between stimulus and response determines whether you act consciously or unconsciously. https://blossom.primal.net/4a3096ae25d2066d313cd8ec6871afd2311a189455e041728dbe1e66f3193770.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Very interesting!! 👀 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Gute Vorraussetzungen für Inobhutnahmen. 300.000€ pro Kind pro Jahr. Rheinische Post. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Kaum ein Wort wird mehr Missbraucht als "Kindeswohl". npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Don't give peanut-anchovy sandwich lovers a platform! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/30d26bdf08aa70e631996ee6656ded84080aa67c93232582cad72f248f4edb72.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis That would definitely be a hit. Some truly amazing things are happening on TikTok right now! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I just love everything that embodies the idea of decentralization! And the people who are bringing it to life and spreading the word! Thanks to all the developers! And to everyone who’s helping to spread the word! Nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come! #nevent1q…06cv npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM☕💫 This is the horoscope for the present moment. It pertains to the collective. The positions of Mars, Chiron, and Pluto are currently forming a constellation that’s ripe for a really lousy mood. Old wounds, psychological abuse, underhanded maneuvers, aggression stemming from hurt. In the healed version, however, there are also fiery healing processes. Very briefly put! So, if you find yourselves falling into destructive moods, this could be the reason. Self-control is the solution! Take care of yourselves! Feel free to find this ridiculous. They say millionaires don’t believe in astrology. Billionaires do. https://blossom.primal.net/adcd76a0913d070352f16348a80034501cb1e5c8f1552c9ee50e87413e3c974e.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis GM ☕ I don't know your situation, but I think leaving D as soon as possible is the wise thing to do. Good call! I don't know anyone who's happy there. It's a brave move! But it's still doable! All the best! 🍀 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis That's true. Right now, I can't even think of a reliable and easy-to-understand source of information to help me learn the basics. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Das ist die deutschsprachige Projektbeschreibung: https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_description_german npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Warum ich tue was ich tue Teil 1 Erstes Semester Medienwissenschaften und mir war klar, im Mainstream wird mir Kasperletheater vorgespielt. Ergo habe ich den Medienkonsum so gut wie eingestellt. Diese Erkenntnis hatte ich ca 2001. 2004 war dann die "Gleichschaltung" der Medien im deutschsprachigen Raum meines Erachtens abgeschlossen. Also kamen gängige Medien als Arbeitgeber überhaupt nicht in Frage und habe ich etwas ganz anderes gemacht und das Kasper-Theater so weit möglich ignoriert. Ab 2020 war das leider nicht mehr möglich. Und jetzt ist alles, was mein Leben mal ausgemacht hat weg. Das war ein radikaler Abriss. Aber er hat mir eine steile Lernkurve in Sachen Use-Case von Bitcoin eingebracht. Und ich wünsche meinen Mitmenschen leichteres lernen. Deshalb habe ich dieses Projekt begonnen: https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english. Ich arbeite bereits seit über einem Jahr mit No-Budget daran. Und das ist jetzt der Punkt, an dem ich lernen muss um Unterstützung zu bitten. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Super Interview! Meine Vermutung ist allerdings, dass der Kipppunkt bereits überschritten ist. Es hängt nur noch ein Tarnmantel darüber. #nevent1q…j3w7 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Great Feature! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Schön wieder Bier. 😉 Das Massensterben der Schweinezuchtbetriebe läuft jedenfalls schon lange. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I’m going to pull this off! I don’t want to fly to the moon... I just want to set up BTCPay for my pilot project, erlebenplus.at. And if I make a killing in the process! And by the way, I believe that anyone who takes Bitcoin adoption and the circular economy seriously should throw themselves into a Styrian gorge at least once in their life. #Canyoning I’ll provide the perfect, romantic accommodation. Promise! https://blossom.primal.net/26f8ddb68ba9b06449092d185ac542300263e436f6fd694f5dd427c0936ef7e3.jpg npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Für mich ist das mathematisch nicht nachvollziehbar. Ist das Angstporno oder muss ich das ernst nehmen? 🤔 https://blossom.primal.net/31a6daf7f78d685f4e6aa9726f666e4db97285faa364f2a7fe611c4192fdc934.mp4 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Guys, you better watch out. Sooner or later, “Atlantic kelp” is going to be on the shopping list. And you're either coming home with it or not at all. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I see your point. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis When is censorship acceptable? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis When does information become information? Only when someone else can make use of it. In fact, I can only guess what exactly you mean. Language is tricky. I rarely manage to convey the whole picture. In other words, the idea gets watered down in the process. Who are you trying to reach with this information? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I had a consultation yesterday about international health insurance. He was a cool guy. He now knows the difference between Bitcoin and crypto and gets the concept of decentralization. I wonder when he’ll catch on to Nostr. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis What's happend? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Great site—I love the comparison to a natural organism. I'm sure you've heard of Bruce Lipton's book "The Biology of Belief"? The part about how cells cooperate? So fascinating!!! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Stimmiges Feedback! 🥳Was für eine Veranstaltung war das? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Full of hands with the topic Bitcoin. Unfortunately, not with Bitcoin itself. Otherwise, I'd be a little more relaxed. npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis I’ve got my hands full with Bitcoin. I want to launch the presale for the “Bitcoin Onboarding Guide for SMEs.” I’m running out of steam. And I’m under no illusion that the major payment providers will be thrilled about my project. https://funnel.bitcoinkmu.com/project_decription_english🤐 npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Oh, crap! I know what that means! I'm facing the exact same problem right now. Actually, I'm not even going to integrate Stripe, PayPal, or Wise. What good is it if I finally start generating revenue and they just freeze it on a whim? We urgently need a solution for this!!!!! npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis Dass die Anwohner nicht auf die Barrikaden gehen?!? npub1qagyxvmj6d8ychc2kkvc6svz3svyy5s683j562cclwrz49szlmps4xkma6 alex_michaelis https://blossom.primal.net/f2b8014c4e765615023398e273c8dce40e489ca369c252f091ff282691921434.jpg