We are a software development team that enables businesses to integrate Bitcoin and Lightning payments and features into websites, mobile applications, enterprise systems, point of sale systems and more.
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One of the best examples of a Bitcoin electronic circular economy in action. fountain.fm/blog/fountain-15---revamped-trending-feed https://blossom.primal.net/80b706d38184b5a5d7ee4d81aabbcfe39ddff3064ad8ddae2efedba1d9a72569.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey Lightning bugs ⚡🪰 We just launched Lightning Pulse: a Lightning Network stats page with adoption trends, decentralization scores, payment velocity, and all kinds of cool nerdy stuff. Built for the community. Would love your feedback. 👉 http://pulse.velascommerce.com https://blossom.primal.net/bd79c0c42d55822ec592deaef94ae1d4fe531bf1f3a13147de3ea8c10617e64c.mp4 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Building something in open source? 👀 We’d love to keep this list as useful (and current) as possible! Drop any grants we missed, updates, or suggestions below 👇 https://velascommerce.com/list-of-bitcoin-open-source-developer-grants/ #opensource #bitcoin #developer #fintech npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Amid geopolitical tension, rising inflation expectations, and tighter financial conditions… #Bitcoin is still holding above $70K. ⚡️ At some point, it stops being about price moves and starts being about the role Bitcoin plays in the system itself. https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/03/20/bitcoin-holds-steady-with-one-analyst-seeing-the-upside-emerging npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin survives a 2-year long, 3,000+ node simulated Sybil Attack. Most of the network didn’t even notice. Why not? Miners secure the chain, enforcing consensus by Proof-of-Work. Thank you miners! So does running a node matter? Yes! Noderunners protect the network by verifying each block against consensus rules. 1 honest node with the real chain beats 3,000 fake ones - as long as it can reach you. Thank you, noderunners! More here: https://stacker.news/items/1463982 https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-noderunners-matter/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce You can debate it... or you can build on it. Let's go! #Bitcoin #Fintech https://blossom.primal.net/12099f60d1935a6c839e27d39df4fdbb2da90f50d9e794cd65e7dc90adc76666.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin is a development platform. NOSTR, if you are here reading this, you already know it. Let's do this. Full guide 👇 https://velascommerce.com/build-with-bitcoin/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Crypto Twitter: 📈📉😵 Us: …so anyway... We keep building at @nprofile…9t09 ⚡ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin customers make up just 1% of buyers. But per Oshi's research across 50,000+ shoppers: 3x lifetime value, +38% higher first purchase, ~50% more repeat purchases. We break it down in this week's Bitcoin Commerce newsletter 👇 https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-bitcoin-commerce-is https://blossom.primal.net/56c1159ed4e5397feebe5aa46985bd6505300774d26a33d682599aad4a81fcda.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Onward. We collect em for our newsletter : ) npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce @nprofile…xhfg in 2025: subscriptions, Shopify V2, Plugin Builder, and now 30+ e-commerce integrations. 25+ new in-person merchants in Prague. @nprofile…qxte let's get San Juan on here in 2026 🏝️ Bitcoin commerce keeps leveling up. https://blog.btcpayserver.org/2025-report/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce This holiday season, consider supporting #BitcoinCommerce by spending some sats! Behind every Bitcoin checkout is a business building an open, inclusive financial future. Merry Christmas, and thanks for supporting the builders🎄 https://blossom.primal.net/f84f2bcf8b98d2efbcdb0547609648b3b625f02c52818b8dc85bf7ab7b77f77e.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Excited to join @foresightinst’s Vision Weekend in Puerto Rico Feb 6–8! We’ll be hosting office hours for anyone who wants a deep dive into Bitcoin, Lightning, and open-protocol tech. Come say hi @nprofile…qxte 🙌 Learn more & get tix: https://foresight.org/events/vision-weekend-puerto-rico-2026/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hi Renaud! If you are looking for funding sources for Bitcoin projects, we put together a list here. Hopefully you find it handy: https://github.com/Velas-Commerce/bitcoin-dev-grants npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Are we back here again🍟? Currently taking end of year price predictions @nprofile…qxte https://blossom.primal.net/af3f5dd98db4b107022dd2b2356166fb057f77ea2d222919478569c31442ef13.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Micropayments exist and they should change the internet ⚡️ NOSTR read here: https://primal.net/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzpkjzmjeegmpe3lcxn8p2hzgrmw0ca9nazmsgfsnenxdwrxq22tayqythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qqmk66trwfhhqcted4jkuarn94jhs6tnwskkzmny946xsete94eksmm4d3jz6cmgv9hxwefdw35x2ttfde6x2unwv46qfss5f5 LinkedIn read here: https://linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7399112234406428672/ https://blossom.primal.net/18d3f2f42466e93fa4302f2e8069d7def4ca5669c951ff546f2d9d7127ccb801.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We were honored to have our very own @nprofile…h0c0 speaking at the Bitcoin Veterans Summit! Our talk covered Bitcoin for Ecommerce and how to add Bitcoin payments to any website. Here are the slides if you want to dig in: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1EumnIAYoPnw0NzW_yFGWpMl8SNrquGvsRyMNfAKnWYo/edit?usp=sharing https://blossom.primal.net/a352cf05f7f4d358d68b5e9fc5ef7f0eafda70f4f8b825a04eb87b3d219edeaf.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin Commerce. African Scale. Sub-Saharan adoption is growing fast and 650,000 merchants can now accept Bitcoin. Plus updates on the #Square Bitcoin integration, and more! Read the latest in #BitcoinCommerce: 👉https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/bitcoin-commerce-african-scale https://blossom.primal.net/f7c2f50c1a0340b122cc479e8a85053d2b089ea118cc628657cdcd7f9529c5e8.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey NOSTR 👋 You’ve been zapping since 2023, but today we’re launching Gather—easy Bitcoin tipping for everyone! Closed beta is invite-only. Know a natural connector who loves sharing their passions? DM us to nominate them for early access. https://blossom.primal.net/544a7fbe2bc0fffe555aa2b8648d451ba4e1fccc304382755dd07c4a845ce5de.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin builders and project leaders: ready to build the next Bitcoin application? Check out ArkadeOS, promising: No bridges. No soft fork. Instant Execution using VTXOs. https://arkadeos.com/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Stvu you gotta setup zaps : ) npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Seemed strange to us too but that was the official signup form from the 2025 Bitcoin Conf 🤷♂️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Square looks serious about Bitcoin. They're exploring Bitcoin payments for merchants using their POS terminals. If you're a business that wants this, sign up for the pilot here: 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1gycR0nIpCV67ovr0FAWZQDL3RvEYTvkxB_ZKt5nihIXzFQ/viewform #Bitcoin #BitcoinCommerce #Square npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce No regrets 🍕 https://bitcoinpizzaindex.net https://blossom.primal.net/f0be1447a9432aeff49595040b09939919c5a9352e8495a07b318ebeee8fa11e.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey hey, check it out! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome npub1a4za3zcax35dckjy4ps32fqqatyuvzfnxfrnrq5rpuersnm072wsua2egl as our new Business Development Lead at Velas Commerce! Krystal brings great energy and shares our mission of helping businesses build with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Say hi to Krystal and learn more about what we’re building: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-johnston/ 📧 [email protected] https://blossom.primal.net/b47071f2a5c31df0db885e26ec06cc6a1ae587e66a15e88780eeddc7309e3faa.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Building bitcoin features into Node.js or the browser? Check out bitcoinjs which supports transactions, addresses and more. 🔗Github: https://bitcoinjs.github.io/bitcoinjs-lib/ 📚 Docs: https://bitcoinjs.github.io/bitcoinjs-lib/ But don't take our word for it. Don't trust, verify. https://blossom.primal.net/7ccee4fa05fc66c942715c903d78e6bc11167b2a81b25aa2c33cab0f3eb7e70a.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Sneak peek into the next edition of the #BitcoinCommerce roundup. Swiss shoppers can buy groceries with #Bitcoin at Zug’s Spar Supermarket ⚡ Don’t miss it, sign up here 👉 https://velascommerce.com/newsletter/ https://cointelegraph.com/news/spar-store-zug-switzerland-bitcoin-payments-lightning-network npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We’re updating the Bitcoin for Developers course and (re)discovered this gem: Why run a Bitcoin node? 👇 Being part of the revolution starts here: https://youtu.be/fNk7nYxTOyQ #Bitcoin #BitcoinDev npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Bitcoin startups are going big - over $ 1.1 billion raised in 4 years! And it’s happening against a backdrop of decline in other crypto project investments, according to research by TVP. We cover this and more in our latest #BitcoinCommerce Roundup. Read it here: https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/bitcoin-startups-going-big-over-11 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Highly recommend this interview with @nprofile…ggfm on @nprofile…jcze 🎙️ Builders are creating apps with NOSTR using fresh ideas from the ground up. PlebDevs is an great example and a resource for Bitcoin & Lightning devs. ⚡️ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebCGWjA29VE And check out: https://plebdevs.com/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey NOSTR—We're developing an open-source Lightning course and looking for a fully online (browser-based) instance of Lightning Polar. Think 'Polar meets Replit'—usable from anywhere, even public computers. Any leads or ideas appreciated⚡️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce What will boost Bitcoin Lightning Network adoption? @nprofile…d0ca just ran an interesting poll: Sounds like onboarding more merchants and improving wallet UX are key priorities. Check it out ⚡ https://m.primal.net/Prbv.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Let’s review OP_CTV, aka Op Check Template Verify. It’s a key piece of LNHANCE and a potentially useful upgrade to bitcoin in its own right. OP_CTV is a proposed Bitcoin scripting opcode that allows a user to specify a future spending conditions in a 32 byte hash template encoded into a bitcoin transaction. Since it allows for spending conditions to be placed on unspent transaction outputs, it is a covenant proposal and its use would require a soft fork in the Bitcoin Network. There’s a wealth of information that has been made available since it was first proposed at BIP-119 (2019). We recommend starting with this overview: https://hashrateindex.com/blog/op-ctv-bip-119-guide/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We’re in the middle of some e-commerce Lightning node updates and it’s amazing to see the progress that’s been made in such a short time! Tools like @nprofile…xhfg and #NWC are making Bitcoin friendly for e-commerce sites like never before⚡ https://m.primal.net/PAYI.webp npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce ⚖️ End of an Era: El Salvador Waves Goodbye to the Bitcoin Law This edition of #BitcoinCommerce Roundup covers major shifts and innovations: 🔹 El Salvador repeals the Bitcoin Law 🔹 Tether brings USDT to Bitcoin 🔹 Breez reports on the future of payments 🔹 Bitcoin Ordinals hit lows not seen since Feb 2024 🔹 Galoy’s new product aims to make Bitcoin banking easy 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ https://m.primal.net/MdYv.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Shout out and thank you to the Puerto Rico Blockchain Trade Association for inviting us to speak to Puerto Rico about building with bitcoin and the Lightning Network! Thanks for all your work organizing the event and we were honored to take part 🙏 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Catch our founder @nprofile…evm4 speaking on everything you can build with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network ⚡️ Happening today at the BUIDL Here conference in San Juan, PR! 🏝️ #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #BUIDLHere https://m.primal.net/ORfK.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce @nprofile…evm4 yes believe so npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We’re looking at meme of the week for this edition of our newsletter. Pretty sure this one will be the winner. Says it all 🙄 @nprofile…34zt and Charlie Light thanks for this one! https://m.primal.net/NvEe.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Starting a #Bitcoin project this year? We’ve been building resources to help you hit the ground running: 📘 Bitcoin Test Network Guide: https://velascommerce.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-lightning-service-providers-for-businesses-and-developers/ 📘 2025 Lightning Service Provider Update: https://velascommerce.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-lightning-service-providers-for-businesses-and-developers/ What else would help your project succeed? We're planning research for 2025 and would love your feedback! ⚡️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Is there an issue with Bitcoin or Lightning payments in Brazil? npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Choosing the right trust model for bitcoin payments can make or break your project's user experience. 💡 Offline payments? 💡 Self-custody with less regulatory burden? 💡 Micropayments? 💡 User wallets? Trust exists on a spectrum. Check out this guide to explore your options: https://medium.com/@lipa_btc/the-spectrum-of-trust-for-lightning-wallets-8b8f58f2a18d #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Pagamos con bitcoin en la fiesta de LaCrypta durante la bitconf en noviembre : ) npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce ¡Hola, Mundo! Desarrolladores: si buscan entrar en el mundo de desarrollo en Bitcoin - check out el programa de BOSS con el support de Chaincode Labs and Librería de Satoshi. El programa dura 3 meses, es gratis, remoto y ofrece full soporte para hispanohablantes! Mejora tu perfil profesional y construyamos una comunidad Bitcoin más fuerte que nunca 💪 No esperen - las aplicaciones cierran el 31 de diciembre: https://chaincode.applytojob.com/apply/axS2f67AOl/B4OS-Start-Your-Career-In-Bitcoin-Open-Source-2025 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce 🌍 Big Weeks for Bitcoin in Business: From Strategic Reserves to E-Commerce Wins Catch the latest in #BitcoinCommerce: 🔹 Brazil proposes a Bitcoin strategic reserve 🔹 Bitcoin payments soar in Bolivia after legalization 🔹 Vancouver eyes Bitcoin as a reserve asset 🔹 Namecheap hits 1.1M Bitcoin payments 💸 🔹 Call for stable banking in the US 🏦 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Poem for the bitcoiners: With bitcoin at 100k, what would you like to build today? 🛠️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey Bitcoin and Lightning builders! If your project uses Lightning, consider integrating NOSTR Wallet Connect. It’s straightforward and unlocks a world of possibilities for your app. Interoperable wallets and apps make all our projects better— all at once ⚡️ https://nwc.dev/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Check it out - routing node experiment in progress 🧪🥼 We’re upgrading our mainnet node using Terminal and Loop by Lightning Labs ⚡️ Terminal even supports batch channel opening and recommends channel partners - it’s making our job easy! Follow our progress here: https://amboss.space/es/node/02d55e7d3271abc86bdf0b8185f976b84fe38d3b01c1c88f74527abf2593806c47 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Got a Bitcoin project idea? We build mobile apps, websites, custom wallets—whatever you need—and connect it all to Bitcoin, NOSTR, and Lightning ⚡️ We offer 4 hours of free scoping, cost estimation, and tech stack selection to get your project started. DM us and let’s build! 🛠️💻 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Short week at Velas, but we’re building some cool stuff! 🔹 A new app with built-in Lightning tips via LNBits 🔹 Wallet connections for mobile using NWC & LNC 🔹 An e-commerce site bringing Austrian Christmas Markets to life with Bitcoin! 🎄⚡️ Happy holidays! 🛠️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Building Bitcoin apps with peer-to-peer payments, rewards, or zaps? The best UX often combines multiple tools thoughtfully. Here’s a quick guide to get started: User Wallets: 🔹Custodial (fast prototyping): LNBits 🔹Non-custodial (user nodes): Breez SDK, LDK Node Server Nodes: 🔹For rewards & offline payments: LND, Core Lightning, Phoenixd, AlbyHub Wallet Connections: 🔹Let users connect wallets: NWC (Nostr Wallet Connect), LNC (Lightning Node Connect) This is just the beginning—Bitcoin dev tools are out there. Let’s build! ⚡️ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce There’s a great feature in LND: Inbound Channel Fees⚡️ Node runners can now set fees on inbound and outbound payments, improving liquidity signals and help solving issues like 'outbound drains.' 🪙 This upgrade enhances capital allocation and routing efficiency on Lightning. https://docs.lightning.engineering/lightning-network-tools/lnd/inbound-channel-fees npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce If your business has a social media presence, NOSTR is starting to make business sense. With NOSTR your business owns its profile, content and social graph. That means a more resilient investment for your business than otherwise possible on traditional social network platforms. If your business is on NOSTR, are you using analytics tools similar to those available on X? We’re curious for feedback. https://m.primal.net/MEIg.webp npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Reflecting on a year of rapid progress in the Lightning Service Provider (LSP) space, with concepts emerging that weren't even on the radar last year: 🔹 Nodeless Lightning 🔹 Mixed Asset Service Providers (like edge nodes) Stay tuned—Lightning evolves fast, even before a BTC price surge⚡️ https://m.primal.net/MDOn.webp npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Continuing our mission to showcase awesome bitcoin projects from @npub1hyx…tug7 - check out @npub1m0s…40un 🧌 - a P2P Lightning exchange built on top of nostr! It’s a great combination of bitcoin + lightning network + nostr ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/LwAu.mp4 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We met so many people building amazing projects at @npub1hyx…tug7! 🎉 This week, we’re showcasing some of our favorites. First up: @npub15xd…t3l3 NOSTR app! 🌍 Discover top cities to live and work, with insights on cost of living, infrastructure, Bitcoin community, and more. @npub1w38…gc9f—let’s get San Juan on this list! ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/Luwf.mp4 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Huge shout out to everyone we connected with and to the amazing organizers at @npub1hyx…tug7 🙌 We met incredible people working on awesome projects, and we’ll be sharing highlights throughout the week. The energy, content and events were top notch - can't wait for next year! https://m.primal.net/LtyM.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Estamos @npub1xn2…2unm con Dani! Gracias por la invitación para hablar sobre Bitcoin en el mundo hispano, el ambiente bitcoiner en Puerto Rico y tecnología 🤓⚡️ Chequéalo aquí: https://youtu.be/uwTHMDJDJT4 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Join us at Labitconf Nov 2nd on the State of the Art on Lightning Payments and eCash Panel!⚡️ We’ll explore the latest in speed, scalability, and security for Bitcoin Lightning and eCash. 🗓 Ocean Stage, 4:45 PM BA Time https://m.primal.net/LmMD.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Had a great time watching @npub1tv5…jlst on Connect the World discussing Lightning and Nostr incentives! Exciting insights on the future of decentralized social media and the impact on the Bitcoin Network of multi-asset Lightning. Can’t wait to see where this goes! ⚡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3PeHntQcZI npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Planning a new Bitcoin project? Watch this space! We’re putting together a comprehensive guide on all the major Bitcoin testing networks—dropping this week📝 Learn how to choose the right network for your project to save time, cut costs, and deliver a reliable product! ⚡️ https://m.primal.net/LXrN.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce New NOSTR follow recommendation: Check out @npub1u0c…x24s—a local community app with a built-in Bitcoin wallet powered by @npub1jug…fc28. Perfect for getting your local surf or yoga instructor paid in Bitcoin! 🌊🧘♀️ They're new here, check them out! npub1u0czx9xmtd984lnjfa683sckvxqyxg7v0g4ftuy7wyyf7j6g33qs7fx24s https://m.primal.net/LRfc.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey Bitcoin builders! Bitcoin Core v28 is out with key upgrades: ✅ Testnet4 support ✅ Enhanced DoS protection ✅ Faster node sync with UTXO assume ✅ Package relay to handle Lightning fee spikes Get the new version: https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/28.0/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Building a Bitcoin or Lightning Network app? Offering in-app Bitcoin purchases could be the key to onboarding users and getting them spending sats ⚡️ Some great tech for this: 💥 @npub1ex7…vyt9💥 MoonPay 💥 @npub1jug…fc28 (powered by MoonPay) Let’s build Bitcoin together! 🛠 https://m.primal.net/LHjm.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Just tested the new @speedwallet WooCommerce plugin—it’s impressive⚡️ ✅ Setup in under 5 minutes 🛠 Testnet mode works great ⚡️ Bitcoin, Lightning, and stablecoin payments in seconds 🔧 Simple config for non-tech site operators wanting Bitcoin payments A great option for WooCommerce stores! Check it out: https://wordpress.org/plugins/speed-accept-bitcoin-payments/ https://m.primal.net/LAvW.mp4 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Congrats to @npub1h2q…w8ch and @npub1get…0nfm on integrating NOSTR Wallet Connect! 🎉 A big step forward for Lightning wallet interoperability that’s set to unlock some amazing UX possibilities. Great job, everyone—keep pushing forward ⚡ More on NWC here: https://nwc.dev/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Friday afternoon meme time. Maybe that’s not a normal fever 😁 Eternal thanks to @npub109v…9kfa as always for this one! https://m.primal.net/KwCs.jpg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce You send BTC but they receive a USD stablecoin? They send a USD stablecoin but you receive BTC? Send funds around the world for a fraction of a penny? This is what’s possible with Taproot Assets on Lightning. Check out this video from Speed Wallet demoing their new Taproot Assets functionality with their USDTL stablecoin. https://youtu.be/0OYkEXF31gg npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce In the latest Bitcoin Commerce Roundup, we dive into Bitcoin ATMs—a crucial part of Bitcoin adoption and a classic business model. But watch out: they’re also being misused in a surge of crypto scams targeting older consumers. 🚨 Remember, real businesses and agencies never ask for Bitcoin ATM payments. Stay safe and spread the word! https://velascommerce.substack.com/i/148789754/bitcoin-atm-fraud-is-through-the-roof npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Check out this new feature we’re working on for the Picnic Groups app: "Send All" closes all Lightning channels and sends the bitcoin back to an on-chain address. For the user it all happens in a couple of taps. Powered by the @npub1jug…fc28 Lightning SDK Tryout Picnic Groups here: https://picnicmore.com/ https://m.primal.net/KrpB.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Makes sense : ) npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey San Juan, we're excited to talk scaling bitcoin with the Crypto Monday crew next week! Let’s get in depth on how to grow bitcoin and the Lightning Network together ⚡ See you there! https://m.primal.net/KpBw.png npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce This is so cool. We're featuring this story in our next edition of our newsletter! Great news! npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We’re loving this podcast by Stephan Livera and Tankred Hase. It’s a deep dive into scaling #Bitcoin and various solutions to the “last mile problem” for non-custodial Lightning Network payments like Fedimint and Liquid⚡ Don’t miss it: https://stephanlivera.com/episode/601/ Background on the last mile by @npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/assessing-the-lightning-networks-last-mile-solutions npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Integrating your app or website with @BTCPayServer? The Greenfield API offers solutions for (almost) every use-case ⚡ Check out these PHP examples: https://github.com/btcpayserver/btcpayserver-greenfield-php For precise control of the internal Lightning Node, dive into our detailed guide: https://velascommerce.com/btcpay-server-and-lnd-grpc-connecting-the-dots/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce We’ve been diving deep into channel factories—a potential solution for #Bitcoin scaling. But their viability hinges on a covenant upgrade that could impact Bitcoin’s fungibility 🤔 Explore more on covenants in this insightful article: https://petertodd.org/2024/covenant-dependent-layer-2-review Sounds like inspiration for tomorrow's San Juan Bit Devs : ) npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Got a WordPress WooCommerce site? Add #Bitcoin and #Lightning payments easily with https://btcpayserver.org/⚡ Extensions and deployment options are available for all skill levels—no matter if you’re just starting out or a bitcoin pro. The only limit is your imagination. Check it out! npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Did you know you can pay for a VPN with #Bitcoin? 🦈 Surfshark has you covered, including #Lightning payments! ⚡ We tested it out today, it’s smooth and when you pay with bitcoin there are no worries about subscription fees. If you're looking for a VPN and want to support a Bitcoin-friendly business, give them a try! https://surfshark.com/vpn-with-bitcoin npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Looking for a Bitcoin-focused alternative to scammy group chats? 📱 Need a space to post events, services, and get paid in #Bitcoin? PicnicMore.com integrates Breez SDK for self-custody wallets and Voltage Cloud nodes for low-cost #Lightning payments. No bots, no altcoins—just secure, community-focused chat. npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce 🚀 Working on a guide to help you choose the best test network for your #Bitcoin projects! So far, we’re covering: ➡️ Regtest ➡️ Simnet ➡️ Signet ➡️ Mutinynet ➡️ Testnet3 ➡️ Testnet4 Did we miss any? Your feedback is welcome! 🙌 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce 🌐 The “last mile” problem for #Bitcoin payments: rising network fees can make both on-chain and Lightning payments unfeasible for everyday use. Explore current and future solutions like e-cash, Liquid sidechains, and channel factories in our latest roundup and this Bitcoin Magazine article. 📖👇 📰 Read more: Bitcoin Commerce Newsletter: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/assessing-the-lightning-networks-last-mile-solutions npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Exploring Vancouver’s Bitcoin Boom 🌆 Discover how 80+ merchants are embracing #Bitcoin payments across Vancouver! Plus: 🔹 Bitcoin Magazine article by npub1uatf9mr3za8xnr0370gl2acc2k7vfeh9dpyf6t426jyasyry4nnqe7n24e tackles the last-mile problem in payments 🔹 @Breez_Tech brings Lightning to diverse apps 🔹 Spanish guide simplifies Bitcoin for Business 🔹 Strike Black API now open for all devs 🔹 Plus, our meme of the week! 😁 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce ¿Interesad@ en aceptar bitcoin en su negocio? Esta guía es perfecta para comprenderlo de manera simple y clara. Descúbrala aquí: 👉 https://habla.news/u/[email protected] /1723207764843 npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Building Bitcoin-based apps with #Bitcoin Core? Explore this comprehensive API reference guide for detailed RPC info and curl examples. Start building now! 👉 https://developer.bitcoin.org/reference/rpc/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Why stablecoins on the #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork? According to ChainAnalysis stablecoins make up over half of the volume of crypto transactions in Latin America. Powering this on the world’s most decentralized blockchain could provide huge benefits to stablecoin users as well as providing easy exchanges to bitcoin and vice versa. We go in depth in our latest Bitcoin Commerce Roundup. Read it here: https://velascommerce.substack.com/p/revolution-in-bitcoin-commerce-stablecoins npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Want to spend your hard earned sats on something really worthwhile? Why not feed the goats? https://lightning-goats.com npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Need Bitcoin Network metrics? This site that has enough data to make your head spin 🤯 https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/ Nearly 20,000 reachable #bitcoin nodes and 9,000 #LightningNetwork nodes active right now!⚡ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey #Noderunners this video is a great resource for setting up Taproot Assets Edge Nodes! An Edge Node is a Taproot Assets-aware Lightning Node that can route payments between Taproot Assets and #Bitcoin channels. Check it out and get started on #LightningNetwork Edge Node⚡ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cC0Qco48Ww npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Hey NOSTR! Did you know you can pay for cloud compute with #Bitcoin and #LightningNetwork? Check out https://www.lunanode.com/, it’s easy! npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce BTCPay Server now simplifies Lightning Payments with NOSTR Wallet Connect⚡ Just connect a supported wallet like Blink, Mutiny or Strike. Perfect for merchants seeking fast, economical Bitcoin payments. 🔗 Discover more: http://velascommerce.com/bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Trabajamos junto con una organización que se llama Picnic Groups con base en Puerto Rico. Tienen un bitcoin wallet y pagos incorporados en la app. Si le interesa, podemos ponerle en contacto con ellos. npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Heading to the BitcoinConf in Nashville next week? Come say hi 👋 at the B24 Makerspace! We'll be demoing our leaner, meaner #BitcoinMastermind rewards plugin and showcasing cool #FOSS, #Bitcoin, and #LightningNetwork projects⚡ See you there! npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Does Strava let developers do integrations? Maybe that would be the go? npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Our latest #BitcoinCommerce Roundup is out! We cover booming bitcoin payments for South African retailer Pick n Pay, new tech advances making #LightningNetwork for business easier, and more from all over the world 💸 👉 Read it here: https://velascommerce.com//bitcoin-commerce-roundup-latest-edition/ npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Quick shout-out to The Bitcoin Conference for including us in this year's B24 Makerspace! Who wouldn’t be honored to be a part of this group? We're excited to demo some cool new stuff and give away free sats. Come by, say hi, and win! See you there ⚡ https://b.tc/conference/2024/maker-space npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce Want to learn about the Universal Money Address (UMA) protocol by LightSpark? UMA aims to enable fiat and bitcoin payments with real-time settlement over the #Bitcoin #LightningNetwork. 🧑💻 Check out their development guide here: https://docs.uma.me/uma-standard/uma-playground-quickstart npub175c6seet4gjptvn3apndhcglkzrypakquhvclyvt6qcguutfkkms3r7vwt VelasCommerce The demand for a low-cost, decentralized stablecoin network that runs on Bitcoin could be explosive. #TaprootAssets was built to supply this demand. To be usable, a whole support ecosystem will need to be built, including stablecoin mints, wallets and exchanges. What are some of the missing key components?