2026-08-03T16:53:30+02:00 https://nostr.ae Owen https://nostr.ae/npub194azt708kp7hcmjrkf9dth5f6x32cpecrlpx2snuxjnak39rdh0smvuzl6 https://blossom.primal.net/4c59b7b18caa1e0373a07dc6b2446538bb22a4573924b8f9f1c222050c1c9a81.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/4c59b7b18caa1e0373a07dc6b2446538bb22a4573924b8f9f1c222050c1c9a81.jpg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqqqqh8tdev6g3zy7ydaypqwfzjnl00h45vlrfhe4vcsld0sga2hgzyqkh5f0eu7c86lrwgwey44w738g69tq88q0uye2z0s620k6y5dka7zd5scy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswkmgsqfus6p9egxmjs9knwzrnsc267u6harp4zdhhasqjflxa7fgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgn95ku0'>nevent1q…5ku0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>😱😱😱 2026-08-03T23:08:30+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqqq984atc79qtx5gma3r2v6xdmfn68zex55tdufgx88xax9uu3cczyqkh5f0eu7c86lrwgwey44w738g69tq88q0uye2z0s620k6y5dka7tv3cwv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqqrue59asgd30r6fx8qmfmxfhjdkafa79rcaywg4y76twp6pf3spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerfw36x7tnsw43qkr3r67'>nevent1q…3r67</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>For most, this seems like the most reasonable way to look at it.<br/><br/>So much room for error in having a panic attack and rushing into a more complex solution 2026-08-03T22:00:48+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqqqrd5aa95yuprpzae35jkledgj9ss7gjeva3cn7hkhutnz9sd8qzyqkh5f0eu7c86lrwgwey44w738g69tq88q0uye2z0s620k6y5dka7dcnctc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqqp7nlu37k7ptjhhm0f2w7h9cthzdg3x7zngy4xp325gh5nvc9spz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuamfwdczuarpd34s2tza2k'>nevent1q…za2k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Maybe you can listen to some Bitcoin podcasts on the way, I&#39;ve heard you can learn lots of valuable lessons from them! 2026-08-03T17:24:52+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqqqy3hh5cmnh90qxzjs40xz00hxhkanr6ut7analecn9jvtdrtpgzyqkh5f0eu7c86lrwgwey44w738g69tq88q0uye2z0s620k6y5dka7h4ajcn Given the severity of what’s happened in the last few days, I feel compelled to drop some thoughts.<br/><br/>A few years ago, after stacking my first BTC through an exchange, I started lurking on Clubhouse/socials and following the usual Bitcoin circuit. Bitcoin has had a real impact on me, no doubt.<br/><br/>Eventually it was time to self-custody to become “a real Bitcoiner.” I bought two hardware wallets, including a Coldcard. Against my better judgment at the time, I chose the other one. I was ashamed of myself, like I’d made an insecure choice. I went for UX over the gold standard because I didn&#39;t trust myself not to screw something up.<br/><br/>Pure luck (and maybe that’s the point) ended up protecting my family’s wealth. I could’ve easily been a victim. <br/><br/>My heart goes out to everyone affected. It’s brutal. BRUTAL. <br/><br/>So for now, I’ve moved my funds out of cold storage and into trust. I can’t afford to lose my stack. 🤷‍♂️ Too much on the line.<br/><br/>Does that make me “not a real Bitcoiner”? I’ll leave that to you. I’m trying not to care. Before this week I would’ve thought the opposite. Today, I think “Bitcoiner” means smart people trying to do their best.<br/><br/>There’s a deeper problem in how “being a bitcoiner” is perceived. And I think it’s part of why we were all vulnerable. So much contradiction and lying.<br/><br/>- “Only buy KYC-free sats.” Pay more and use riskier/cutting-edge services where things can go wrong.<br/><br/>- “Self-custody your coins.” Take a risk you might not be ready for.<br/><br/>- “Bitcoin only.” Hedge your life&#39;s earnings into a young technology.<br/><br/>Enough of the fake standards!! (usually put forth by people with product incentive) . A lot of the people pushing that line:<br/>- don’t buy KYC-free sats,<br/>- already have other savings/safety nets,<br/>- insure their BTC and pay others to secure it.<br/><br/>If you’re a pleb with a family and fuck-all else… make up rules that protect YOU. Ignore the shills. Do what’s best for YOU in the CURRENT system.<br/><br/>Learn, experiment, be prepared, eat well, touch grass, stay connected with real people. “Be a Bitcoiner”... but protect your future and family based on YOUR situation. There’s no cool club. No extra points. No Bitcoiner Valhalla. This isn’t a game. You can lose it all.<br/><br/>Be careful everyone, good luck and PV 🙏 2026-08-03T17:10:58+02:00