Leathermint
Leathermint

Silently building The Bitcoin Standard

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npub1v0tfjv5ahr3c260jtzdk5w48krerrnkg8fmcnc5lpguk0qda04eqzm3m3e

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nostrelites.org

nos.lol

nostr.bitcoiner.social

nostr.dler.com/marble-anchor

relay.primal.net

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2026-08-02 14:32:57 UTC

When I lost all my money gambling on the price of Bitcoin because I was super mega bullish and was chasing a green omega candle I didn't blame any of the "iNfLuEnCeR" who told me the fiat system was about to crumble and so much more fomo content.
I'm just a fucking greedy idiot.

2026-08-02 13:46:10 UTC

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Some people never really understood self custody and fold at the first crisis.

2026-08-02 13:44:09 UTC

Holyfud...
Everytime I wake up there's more doomerism about self custody.
Everything about it is just like last week. Nothing changed.
EXCEPT
That you shouldn't trust a device to generate the entropy.
That's it.
Self custody didn't fail. The HWW didn't leak the seed. The feature to generate entropy on the device failed.

2026-08-02 07:17:29 UTC

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1000 Bitcoin were stolen because people didn't generate their own seed and you're telling me generating your own seed is not a good lesson.

2026-08-02 07:16:45 UTC

Stop thinking like that.
Bitcoin does not care if you're casual user or not. Do it right or not at all.
#nevent1q…y5xy

2026-08-02 05:40:16 UTC

I'm a craftsman, I started hashing by hand.

2026-08-02 02:45:08 UTC

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I just realized that's an old email of them.
I'll share this with my friends.

2026-08-02 02:44:15 UTC

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Make sense but they getting rid of customers data was something they proud themselves so much at they should've mentioned they keep the email address 😂 I don't personally don't mind at all but it's funny.

2026-08-02 02:37:57 UTC

Received an email from coldcard. Haven't bought from them in probably at least a year.
Weren't they deleting customers info after a while?

2026-08-02 01:12:20 UTC

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I think many people are saying that they did everything right BUT coldcard failed them.

2026-08-02 01:02:00 UTC

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I found a guy and a product. Will shill soon. Ordered mine already.

2026-08-02 01:00:32 UTC

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That's exactly where I'm going and what I'm going to shill going forward.

2026-08-02 00:54:33 UTC

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You "think". Why even take the risk. I'm not even sure it's possible to verify if the entropy was correctly generated when you have it done by device.
Might as well take no chance and do it by hand.

2026-08-02 00:31:33 UTC

"They did everything correctly and they still lost everything."
No. They didn't everything correctly. Now we know that generating entropy from an electronic device is not "the correct way" to go about financial sovereignty.

2026-08-01 23:59:42 UTC

https://blossom.primal.net/59037500a2ad9b00017d9d4ac36e07dc8de65b0c37aedce58431febdf03d22ab.jpg

2026-08-01 22:07:48 UTC

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I'm not sure there's a point at all in trying to own Bitcoin if you can't self custody but I agree Bitcoin is probably not for everyone.

2026-08-01 20:29:52 UTC

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The lesson is you should at the very least generate the seed yourself in the best practice when using those devices.

2026-08-01 20:11:54 UTC

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Meh. That's not the right lesson.

2026-08-01 17:47:19 UTC

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It's probably good to periodically upgrade your security protocol and reassess the risks.

2026-08-01 17:43:32 UTC

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Best answer so far. I think entropy should be first tho. That is the most basic lesson we gotta take from this.

2026-08-01 17:24:27 UTC

What have you learned from this?

2026-08-01 17:18:12 UTC

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Lol

2026-08-01 17:17:35 UTC

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But they're not being radically responsible if they're blaming someone else. Being responsible for the outcome is part of the radical responsibility.
Just using a Coldcard and have it roll your seed is not radical responsibility.

2026-08-01 16:46:37 UTC

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Radical responsibility dosent mean you can't get rugged. But yeah I agree.

2026-08-01 16:08:19 UTC

Bitcoin is radical responsibility. But I see a lot of people blaming podcasters for shilling coldcard.

2026-08-01 15:54:31 UTC

https://blossom.primal.net/3e105d4761d7a2709006af39c64fb794dde99f72182a9f9292e37401fe122f19.jpg

2026-08-01 02:47:47 UTC

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Modulo. New way to create and keep a seed. I'll test it first and make sure I actually receive it then I'll probably shill it properly.

2026-07-31 21:01:44 UTC

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YES

2026-07-31 20:50:58 UTC

Instead of fuding or piling up on nvk I want to shill you a new fun solution soon. Can't wait to test it myself.
#nevent1q…zr6k

2026-07-31 19:47:08 UTC

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First time I hear about Krux.

2026-07-31 19:44:10 UTC

Lessons:
- Take entropy seriously
- periodically upgrade your security protocol
- Consider seedsigner
- ?

2026-07-31 19:41:59 UTC

Suddenly the idea of building a Bitcoin company that has nothing to do with hardware or software doesn't sound as stupid.
It's a lot of work and it doesn't make me rich but I doubt I will ever such controversies making books and belts.

2026-07-31 19:30:24 UTC

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What was the problem exactly? I read someone say the entropy was simply set too low by accident.
That sounds a bit too simple but idk.

2026-07-31 19:14:26 UTC

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About what?

2026-07-31 19:12:04 UTC

This is now officially the most exciting cycle I've been a part of.

2026-07-31 19:11:30 UTC

Lots of fud and misinformation. Seeing people claim ridiculous things like using an Air gap signing device has been proven useless as if it has anything to do with this situation.

2026-07-31 18:29:27 UTC

Modulo sounds good today
https://blossom.primal.net/a5c2ce0d4b4b9440d94a32d54fb64da5054198f69eedb3c582e3087c977ad66a.jpg

2026-07-31 05:19:10 UTC

I like to be reminded that financial sovereignty is unforgivable.

2026-07-30 13:20:21 UTC

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Yeah we're still on The Bitcoin Standard. Next year we will either start getting different versions of the Bitcoin standard in lower numbers or go for a new book. Not sure yet.

2026-07-29 19:06:36 UTC

The leatherbound business I'm building with Saifedean is probably more profitable than 99% of VC backed Bitcoin software project of the past decade.

2026-07-20 20:37:16 UTC

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There's a difference between forming an opinion and a very strong opinion that will have you argue angry all day about it.

2026-07-20 19:11:13 UTC

You don't have to talk about and take a strong stance on the BIP issue if you have no idea what you're talking about. Some of you are saying stupid stuff and don't even know it. It's ok to stay in your lane and observe for a few years while learning before voicing yourself up.

2026-07-20 18:31:00 UTC

I have been so incredibly productive in the last 2 weeks. Almost 25 other books done and 4 belts shipped.
https://blossom.primal.net/ae478dae8a341def477e5a186e163b74dadde5895e5f41155c614d0267d07214.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/76eb263229f9285878fb3605b72751e53f6b3fbde062c4c5ef9a76d5e4d6e645.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/86e436916e97432de9726e57a1aa542e89ed73949c3ab27e1104982bacf444c9.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/7893231d294ce097070451aadadac7c1a50d8fcc8035bd968aaee7816c0391d9.jpg

2026-07-19 03:03:34 UTC

Shop shot
https://blossom.primal.net/5027bd9d26948bbd622ccd7e7e0d62a4845e721f0204e9e0386a2edea42d07f2.jpg

2026-07-17 20:53:45 UTC

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I didn't finish it. But yeah you would have to push it towards the body to break it. You had me in doubt so I went looking and that's the correct way to have it.

2026-07-17 19:33:44 UTC

I've been working
https://blossom.primal.net/736357339d1db8e76ba7acfbe0f68d691b3add69c01af0893216999d6a9bc2e0.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/87d4093a6559aced9ccc7709a67d523e2cad76bef48067e0ed1bda152717dd53.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/c9576340e31b819fc98794e87b7e882c5ddef51f44147d9861e7fc640fed94e2.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/d53e135240f93b1ca66d44d9b93c96aa8a33ab433ad435346dbf82b7bc6e1b4d.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/3f99c748c74a0260d0051f514fbc89f74c9ab4a97d1be8cbb22c2bad5e48b560.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/b88ec734dc396cb7c5e886839e598833398d47db230a94d6e2b810693e39af29.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/e81d75c97de1a6933a783a04120e1337cf46411a25f89c2075abd6032bd4fcb4.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/86e436916e97432de9726e57a1aa542e89ed73949c3ab27e1104982bacf444c9.jpg

2026-07-14 19:17:07 UTC

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Yep. That's to catch the front of the trigger.

2026-07-14 18:07:01 UTC

I do not believe you can find a more refined leather holster on the market today.
https://blossom.primal.net/613fb34ad7a86cc3fd2655f5d13b91ef629a589a0f74f81ec8e4e51db382669b.png
- Most are made from hand-dyed leather. Beautiful in its own right, but in my opinion it cannot match the depth, consistency, and character of a world-class Italian tannery.
- Most are machine stitched. Perfectly functional, but a hand saddle stitch remains the strongest stitch in leatherworking while offering a level of refinement no machine can truly replicate.
- Most use polyester thread. It works, but I believe plastic has no place in a premium leather good. Linen belongs with leather. Visually, materially, and philosophically. They are on the same frequency.
- Most are stitched at around 4 mm spacing. This holster is stitched at 3 mm using a French-style slanted saddle stitch, creating a finer, denser, and more elegant appearance.
- Most are unlined. This one is fully lined with leather, adding rigidity, helping protect the firearm's finish, and creating a cleaner and unique interior.
I'm open to make custom holster if you're interested. Depending on the level of customization you're looking for be prepared to pay around 250$-350$.
It's not cheap but within industry standard from what I've seen and I believe mine are better. DM me or send an email. I'll probably answer faster by email.

2026-07-14 18:03:26 UTC

That popping sound 🍾
https://blossom.primal.net/361df2e699d8fd04b084cda6493a988e57c077b921f2dd5e6e42360cb0429b71.mp4

2026-07-12 23:35:47 UTC

I'm getting zapped so hard for the holster. The Market is speaking. I'm not even sure The Bitcoin Standard the book got that much love here.

2026-07-12 21:27:13 UTC

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Twisted mind

2026-07-12 21:21:08 UTC

I dod the wet molding and I'm waiting for it to dry. Gotta wait at least 24h before I can try the final product.
https://blossom.primal.net/a81fe20bf714b4a6076f64a25010e1b8e2f370c4b43e57cf6c7fdfa7815518d0.jpg

2026-07-12 20:57:02 UTC

Was feeling lazy. Hard time getting to work for more than 15 min. Then I realized it's Sunday. Everything I do today is bonus. I'm allowed to be as lazy as I wish.

2026-07-12 20:39:09 UTC

Yes. I'm quickly running out of trust and my only entrepreneurial experience is in Bitcoin. I can only imagine how hard/impossible it is to find a trusted business partner you can count on to act in good faith.
#nevent1q…l6h5

2026-07-12 20:34:15 UTC

French craftsmanship, Italian leather, American gun.
#nevent1q…n0aw

2026-07-12 19:00:38 UTC

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I like this take/framing. Dosent fucking matter who said it. Also Jake Kruse LOL

2026-07-12 18:59:42 UTC

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It's just a 3d model

2026-07-12 18:13:59 UTC

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But that's what I'm saying. The nodes that can truly influence which chain will end up to be longest are the providing nodes.
It's either that or nodes simply have ZERO influence at all. That would go against what I've seen most people talk about over the years when they discuss economic nodes and their important during a fork.

2026-07-12 17:39:57 UTC

https://blossom.primal.net/4707ba03a46a5c319331586c77f35d11baa17c62191b0d42f03cf2ae929c29de.jpg

2026-07-12 17:31:21 UTC

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"nodes have zero influence on the others"
I mean technically yes but if the only way I have to to do commerce with you is to agree with the same rules as your node, I might just agree to your rules. In this in this sense that I say a node as influence over others.

2026-07-12 16:59:55 UTC

"Nodes weighted by commerce"
https://blossom.primal.net/ac1f05c6a782fb961d043744ffd335d8fe1dfd2811224ac985cf313043e1c78b.png
I like this tweet from Saylor. Imo the power of "an economic node" is not simply in the verifying of transactions like some claim it is. This is not the part that makes a node gain influence. It's probably more accurate to describe a node with influence as a "providing node". What can I obtain if can communicate value with this node? What do I lose If my node or his node fork off.
The lower you are situated in the supply chain the more influential your node is. I guarantee you that the farmer as more influence than you as a consumer. If the farmer fork off, you might just fork off too. If you fork off, the farmer probably won't give a fuck.
https://blossom.primal.net/b8083abd133655eb676ee0db73d83e10c499abb2a47f5652e02ed9ba6009375f.jpg

2026-07-12 16:22:30 UTC

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Not yet still have to figure out the molding process.

2026-07-12 16:14:48 UTC

https://blossom.primal.net/106a7f418582eb3f8aa8748dec050767933044065f8a3f642f4127867a45ab2a.png

2026-07-12 16:11:02 UTC

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I can pretty easily get some

2026-07-12 00:39:34 UTC

I didn't have to cut all night and I'm ready to get to continue
https://blossom.primal.net/5e9dbc48fb1f30ba6cb2cc488a96338f43e39f38805600c714ad339c1aeccefd.jpg

2026-07-12 00:18:18 UTC

Such a pleasure to do business with a tannery.
- They actually care about their craft and the quality of their production.
- They understand the needs of their customers and can accommodate them when it comes to hide sizes.
- The needed communication is minimal.
- The work is done fast.

2026-07-11 22:43:25 UTC

I have to be very careful when I say this because I am not sure yet but *I think* I can do better than this for those prices.
https://blossom.primal.net/ef24eaf374296784ae2e6da586c5a452ee91e358db9e4d6a8e8ebb79c347ff86.png
https://blossom.primal.net/4060f610c7e14b86835be2bd2c3cb24bf6ac293ca93c7a39bdf91e7456709ee2.png
#nevent1q…x3fw

2026-07-11 20:07:49 UTC

- What is Bitcoin?
- Well I think Bitcoin is trustless aggreement.
- WRONG Bitcoin is code!
- Oh okay well what is a pen then?
- A pen is a handheld writing instrument that applies ink to a surface, usually paper.
- WRONG a pen is a bunch of atoms!
You see what's happening here?

2026-07-11 19:44:36 UTC

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It's gonna get boring but I could have a waaaay worse job. I'm pretty lucky that's mine.

2026-07-11 19:29:39 UTC

I'm gonna be cutting all night
#nevent1q…t5m6

2026-07-11 18:58:22 UTC

65 additional goat hide for the leatherbound edition of The Bitcoin Standard with Saifedean paid for with Bitcoin from a French producer.
God bless BullBitcoin and their European division.
https://blossom.primal.net/cbb83afacdc7809affe20222bae88ae9698c4f6e27847e2ea2db7d5cb9371f82.jpg

2026-07-11 18:28:33 UTC

I am completely unbothered and uninterested by anything that doesn't directly have to do with my craft, the development of my Bitcoin standard and my family.

2026-07-11 17:40:12 UTC

If I get my way with them maybe I can produce the Bitcoin standard of holsters.

2026-07-11 14:38:04 UTC

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The Mac

2026-07-11 14:22:34 UTC

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I should've mentioned made of Leather. Open carry.

2026-07-11 14:07:17 UTC

If you wanted a very nice holster for your gun and you had infinite budget where would you go? I'm trying to figure out who's the gold standard right now.

2026-07-11 13:44:14 UTC

If I say I can't afford something it doesn't mean I have corn I don't want to sell it mean I can't afford it.

2026-07-11 13:12:53 UTC

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Yes

2026-07-11 13:12:40 UTC

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I do this every week or so. I already do spend the corn. I still don't have 2-3k to put on this.

2026-07-11 06:37:20 UTC

I wish I had a sewing machine so I wouldn't have to spend hours sewing just to test and practice a model.
https://blossom.primal.net/874c89809e1c474a3615ce143502c3d7faa3a78f3fe9271fde184372f5b6b58a.jpg

2026-07-11 06:23:15 UTC

A good fit in a holster is mostly about precise molding around the trigger guard.

2026-07-11 02:59:34 UTC

It's not skills it's know-how. A painter is skillful. He doesn't know how to paint something so beautiful. He does it once and can't do it exactly the same after. He's just skilled at painting.
I'm not skilled at cutting, gluing and sewing. I just know how to do it correctly. It's savoir-faire.

2026-07-11 02:56:27 UTC

Can't wait to work it more
https://blossom.primal.net/4956c501fdd0fa488d879344acc913f108bc5082a203a68679ccdad359b02282.jpg

2026-07-11 02:50:53 UTC

https://blossom.primal.net/363432583d06fac6eab498a069db29cdf502ac85339a6a3be3692cc1d3df8ab1.jpg

2026-07-11 02:42:39 UTC

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I could probably make it better if you sent it to me. I'd just copy the design from it and recycle the hardware and make it in my way.

2026-07-11 02:25:50 UTC

When it comes to leather the provenance of the raw hide is, at least to my knowledge, irrelevant. A cowhide from the USA, Canada or France is a cowhide.
Where you'll find a real difference is in the tannage. That's where the real craftsmanship lies. Every tannery has their technique. Their own "recipe" if you will.
- Type of tannage
- Retanning
- Oils and waxes
- Fatliquoring
- Dyeing method
- Aniline level
- Pigmented finish
- Grain correction
- Drying method
A cowhide from Italy is just a cowhide. A leather coming out of Badalassi Carlo tannery is unmistakably Italian.

2026-07-11 02:25:25 UTC

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That's funny but I tweeted something about that this morning. I'll post it here too.

2026-07-11 02:10:52 UTC

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Is this good or bad

2026-07-11 01:52:25 UTC

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I was motivated. It's something fun to make. A lot of work without a sewing machine but not complex and that's nice. There's a big market of passionates too so that's exciting.

2026-07-11 01:50:42 UTC

I think I can bring something new/different to the current holster market. It might exist somewhere, but I can find anyone doing them in my standard.

2026-07-11 01:05:21 UTC

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Sometimes the AI will bring to life your craziest ideas but if you ask them to put a gun in a holster it goes full retard.

2026-07-11 00:32:29 UTC

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It's a new concept 😂

2026-07-11 00:13:12 UTC

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That's the next step. I'll print a model and mold around it.

2026-07-11 00:06:24 UTC

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I just used what I had on hands for that one

2026-07-11 00:06:01 UTC

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Everyone mistake this blue for a green 😭 but next one green is exactly the color is go for to mix with this brown.

2026-07-11 00:01:40 UTC

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I have a good feeling. I think I'll get it right.

2026-07-10 23:59:18 UTC

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I know 😂

2026-07-10 23:56:56 UTC

I AI slopped the unfinished holster on myself the best I could. It feels great to wear.
https://blossom.primal.net/46c0e308a2b5e552a76cba359c70fd49a5b0c9a0ffc9772750d204b16e5eb827.png
#nevent1q…c3ax

2026-07-10 23:19:05 UTC

I'm bringing Italian leather to the Americans
#nevent1q…c3ax

2026-07-10 23:16:08 UTC

Just left with the molding. Can't do this yet. I'm going back working on books.
https://blossom.primal.net/58c7b9d0e7ffe1c141120a5e5bc7ecc0cd49278ccf7fb51069d1584cac2f809a.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/c4f266f2a9b614b9e151b78654b3bdc1321750fd70d160532249d31375d62119.jpg
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