Mandrik

Las Vegas bound with over 75 pounds or baklava.
I keep asking myself why I do this.
In the moment I love it. I like feeding people, and it's great seeing new and familiar faces. I know you guys appreciate it.
But holy hell is this gimmick played out. 😂
I said last year was the last year, but here I am again.
So ok, fine. One more time.
Then it's off to other things , to truly become irrelevant.
✌️🧡

2026-04-12 18:34:42 CEST

Happy Orthodox Easter!
The lamb is cooking
https://blossom.primal.net/3f8e6818fc181bcd8095f6d202e5cd17f1c132f3ffd1fc00c1dda4d182a4b4ca.jpg

2026-04-12 01:09:35 CEST

My dad found a copy of the menu from the donut shop diner he owned for over 35 years.
Circa mid-90s. This is what was taken from us:
https://blossom.primal.net/821e053ea5dbb00ca6499ce859d42a12094aebf4cfbdc0ba82adbd20dd23ca04.jpg

2026-04-06 18:37:19 CEST

Vegas Bitcoin conference will be a tasty time.
https://blossom.primal.net/15aa9ad55639b4464d8f753c5b749d64fcffada27ef5624bf4531165c79a628b.jpg

2026-04-01 02:09:53 CEST

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Barely

2026-03-02 17:31:19 CET

Takeaways from the last 48 hours:
-No one knows what's going on, least of all the ones claiming otherwise.
-Everything is fake, unless you agree with it.
-There is no room for nuance or critical thinking. People made up their minds long ago.

2026-01-10 19:17:40 CET

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Thanks! I had the wooden "Running Bitcoin" laser etched tweet on the art wall originally, but wanted to frame it along with this autographed print.
The local frame shop did an incredible job with this.

2026-01-10 13:47:14 CET

17 years later
Still running Bitcoin
https://blossom.primal.net/e04a17edbc2dc25471852fdf5cfd24f50fa076a34a48379c2989d58d3ee05293.jpg

2025-12-28 01:58:30 CET

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This take is like a 3 out of 10 on the spicy meter. 😂

2025-12-28 00:07:06 CET

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I did what I thought was right, when everyone else told me I was wrong.
I didn't bitch and cry during all the bear markets of the past. I kept earning btc and holding.
I'm not going to apologize for winning.

2025-12-27 23:21:23 CET

I stopped telling people to buy Bitcoin years ago.
I'm not an investor. I don't want to manage a portfolio. I certainly don't want to advise others.
I'm ok with all my eggs in one basket.
Other assets will have their days. People will point to a specific timeframe and say "I told you so!"
That's ok. Enjoy your time in the sun.
Up or down, I'm a Bitcoin holder. It has changed my life for the better in every way.
And it wouldn't have happened if I listened to everyone else's advice.
I'll always do what I think is best.
You should, too.

2025-12-11 22:24:04 CET

People who think freezing funds is ok are the true enemies of Bitcoin.

2025-12-04 16:16:40 CET

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Found the dad

2025-12-04 02:11:58 CET

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Well said

2025-12-03 23:18:22 CET

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I ain't ever touching that trash game again

2025-12-03 23:14:38 CET

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UO and EQ 😂

2025-12-03 23:13:59 CET

The normalization of gambling in all aspects of life, and at all ages, feels like the beginning of the downfall of society.
The blackest of black pills.
I refuse to participate.
Bitcoin is no gamble. The orange pill is our best chance for the future.

2025-12-03 22:32:05 CET

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Bad ass!
I switch between skilling and PvM. Whatever I feel like doing. There is like endless content with literally zero rush to do any of it, so I just vibe out and play while watching a stream or listening to something.

2025-12-03 22:01:12 CET

I started playing Old School Runescape this year and I kinda dig it. I only play when I'm on my treadmill (which I use a lot more in the winter).
Basically a solo player mmo that I can do at my own pace. Totally a vibe.
I'm a gamer for life, but I certainly don't let games control my life like they did in my teens and early 20s. I love to play when I have the free time.

2025-12-03 21:59:33 CET

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Chill AF

2025-12-03 21:59:00 CET

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Appreciate the offer, but I don't really take freebies. I always prefer to order without telling anyone. 😉
But I typically use tallow. I have so much from beef purchases. I render it and use it for soap, lip balm, cooking, etc.

2025-12-03 17:01:15 CET

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🙏✌️

2025-12-03 15:40:29 CET

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If it was the Bitcoin 2025 conference then it likely was me

2025-12-03 15:25:05 CET

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The people need to bake

2025-12-03 15:16:43 CET

My 2026 New Years Resolution is to bake zero pans of baklava.

2025-11-29 03:57:19 CET

Want to expose your family members to Bitcoin?
Don't send them to exchanges.
Don't tell them to buy ETFs.
Sell them sats for cash. Peer-to-peer transaction sent directly to their non-custodial wallet.
The orange standard of Bitcoin experiences.

2025-11-26 19:53:37 CET

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I realize that. It's not necessarily a position I want to be in, but it is what it is.

2025-11-26 15:48:25 CET

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I lacked a lot of that in my youth, and it's hard to just pick that up as an adult. My dad spent most of his time working at his restaurant, and the time I spent with him when I was younger was through working there (started at 11).
I mostly grew up around Greek women, so the traditional female gender roles are what I'm more comfortable with. Explains why I enjoy cooking, cleaning, and even spending a lot of time with my daughters when they were babies.
I would have happily been a stay at home dad, but I worked second shift so I could be with them most of the day.

2025-11-26 15:39:10 CET

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I think I just admitted to women being less complex to me than men, which is kinda fucking insane.
I need to go for a walk now. 😂

2025-11-26 15:28:54 CET

Random Wednesday thought:
I've never been able to form deep friendships with dudes. Always the peripheral friend, but "bro-less" my entire life.
Weirdly enough, I never had a problem with female companionship--romantic or platonic. I'm even married to my best friend, which is incredible.
Such a strange position to be in.

2025-11-23 23:00:00 CET

The "appeal to OG" argument is weak.
Time in Bitcoin doesn't necessarily make you more knowledgeable.
It doesn't give more weight to your opinions.
OGs can get stuck in their beliefs, detached from the reality of what Bitcoin is today vs what they thought it should be.

2025-11-21 22:04:14 CET

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🧡 🙏

2025-11-21 19:42:33 CET

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I'm here when I'm least needed.

2025-11-21 19:41:26 CET

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So tired of the crybabies

2025-11-21 19:08:51 CET

Soft motherfuckers make a few bucks during the bull, get comfortable, and turn into scared bitches at the first sign of bear prints in the mud.
These are the same soft motherfuckers that said you got lucky. The ones who wish they got in earlier.
Those pussies wouldn't have survived past bear markets. They would have sold the bottom and cried about it for the rest of their lives.
Can you imagine them stacking and holding for many months after losing 60-80% of their net worth?
There isn't enough Tylenol in the world for them to play autism catch up with the real ones who held purely on principle.
"Yeah but it's different this time around."
You're right. This time you have more knowledge, more support, and more security. You have no excuses.
Back then we had a bunch of retards on Reddit, Andreas Antonopoulos, and a whole lotta copium.
Some people are allergic to success. Others take it.
Choose wisely.

2025-11-21 18:53:36 CET

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Money makes too many people into soft, comfortable bitches.

2025-10-21 18:33:19 CEST

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Life hack: make your own pasta so it's never hard.

2025-10-17 21:16:17 CEST

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The Orthodox Church is pretty based.

2025-10-17 21:15:30 CEST

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Yeah I'm really feeling that. More than anything spiritual. Glad my wife and I are in agreement, too.
Thanks for sharing!

2025-10-17 20:35:23 CEST

I've been thinking a lot about my nearly 15 years away from the Greek Orthodox Church.
I've come to this conclusion - I don't know if I would have the same ethical values without that upbringing. It's easy to think I would when I had that foundation since birth, but I no longer think it's that simple.
I've been around a lot of secular people. Not all, but many are in a dark place. People who are missing something from their lives. Ones who didn't have an upbringing similar to mine.
I've begun to wonder if these people would benefit from religion in their lives. Some type of positive power to pull them out of the darkness.
I'm not saying I've found Jesus. I haven't.
But more and more I want to be around the people who have.
Because I can't really be around these other people any more. My wife & I have cut most of them out of our lives at this point.
We prefer to spend our time around positive people who are working on building better lives. Building families. Nearly all of them are religious.
We're both very logical people. Religion and logic were like oil and water to me.
But when I look at the state of the world, it's not hard to see the positive impact religion can have on people. That's a very logical conclusion I'm coming to.
Also, I miss a lot of the Greek cultural stuff that I grew up, and it's intertwined with the church. It would be strange, but I'm accepting the idea that returning there, even as someone who isn't religious, feels more right than not going.
Still working through this but wanted to share.
Because bitcoiners are how I got here. The ones having families, going to church, and being decent human beings. Those are the people I want to be around.
The alternative is despair and darkness, and I am not going down that road.
✌️🧡

2025-09-15 20:57:32 CEST

I don't want to linger too much on horrible events, but the Charlie Kirk assassination has rattled me in a very unexpected way. So much, that I'm still working through it.
It's no secret that humans are capable of evil. We constantly see it online. We've become desensitized to it.
This feels very different, and it's not even the horrible murder itself. Throughout history, non-violent people have been executed for less. Awful, but not unexpected.
What's new is seeing friends, or maybe even family, embrace the evil. Be it with gloating, laughing, indifference, etc. We probably all know someone who has reacted in a very startling way to this murder.
That's hitting hard these past few days.
Politics are irrelevant here. You should be comfortable existing alongside peaceful people who think differently.
What I don't want is to be around people who find pleasure or satisfaction in acts of pure evil.
I'm questioning why I allowed these people to be a part of my life, or how I didn't notice signs earlier. What could I have done better to possibly prevent this?
We're not used to this.
I think we're still processing what this means going forward. Who we allow into our lives, and around our children.
If the overwhelming majority of humans reacted to this tragedy with disgust and empathy, we wouldn't be here.
Unfortunately the evil within some people is worse than realized.
And that's terrifying.

2025-09-04 13:18:19 CEST

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Hearing one of these ringing constantly would give me flashbacks to working my dad's diner on a busy breakfast morning.
Part of the restaurant experience died when every place switched to electric pagers for the wait staff.

2025-09-04 13:15:15 CEST

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Beautiful

2025-08-10 14:27:39 CEST

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Buy an entire lamb
Process yourself
Fuck the state 😋

2025-07-16 20:45:14 CEST

🧡 Austin
Don't miss BitDevs tomorrow. There will be turtle baklava on a stick!

2025-07-01 16:05:45 CEST

The discussion around corporations buying Bitcoin is so dull and uninteresting.
Easily the most boring and uninspiring topic within Bitcoin that I've ever seen.

2025-06-30 20:36:47 CEST

Being a bitcoiner comes down to one thing:
You don't like being told what to do.

2025-06-30 19:30:13 CEST

Companies buying Bitcoin are gaming existing systems.
Bitcoin is redefining the systems.

2025-06-22 02:16:15 CEST

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Since WWII

2025-06-22 02:15:35 CEST

Oh look, another undeclared, unconstitutional act of war.
The US Constitution is a worthless piece of paper.

2025-06-17 02:05:09 CEST

Americans are sick of war. You're welcome to go overseas and fight Iran if you think they should be attacked.
Just stop stealing our money to pay for it.

2025-06-17 01:59:37 CEST

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Then go over there and fight them, pussy. Stop stealing our money to pay for this bullshit.

2025-06-17 01:58:45 CEST

I would rather make less money every year if it means paying less in taxes. That's how much I despise the military industrial complex.
I don't care if my actions have no impact on the state. I'm not contributing towards this shit.

2025-06-17 01:43:12 CEST

The US has been intervening in the Middle East for decades, causing countless deaths and destruction.
There is no righteous reason for the US to attack Iran.
Fuck the state and fuck the dollar. Put your wealth into Bitcoin before it's too late.

2025-06-02 21:25:35 CEST

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14 btc, but who's counting?

2025-06-02 21:17:17 CEST

Wanted to say thanks to everyone who came to Mandrik's Meatup III at Fogo in Vegas last week.
I also wanted to thank everyone who enjoyed my baklava. I haven't mentioned this anywhere else, or to anyone else, but the demand for my baklava is there. The product is obviously very good.
Is it time for me to start selling baklava again? I don't know.
I'm thinking about it, though. Maybe I do it during the winter holiday season. Open pre-orders for a limited time, bake all at once, and then ship orders at the same time.
I love baking. I hate handling all the website & shipping stuff. So that's where I am with all this. Sorry to ramble, but I wanted to get that off my brain.
You guys rock. It was a pleasure meeting so many of you in Vegas. I had a blast giving away a record 72lbs of baklava!🧡

2025-05-20 12:25:46 CEST

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I like just doing things. Then normie friends say "I wish I could do things," as they go back to their mediocre lives filled with zero challenges in life.
Main thing that separates us is fear. They fear change, but we welcome it.

2025-05-15 19:53:58 CEST

Yo, we got a room for 200 at Fogo de Chao Monday at 6PM on the 26th in Vegas. It's going to be the ultimate pleb dinner.
We're gonna fill that fucker up.
I'm guessing you can still get in and get a spot at the table(s) if you show up in time *and* make a reservation, referencing Mandrik's Meatup. Need to do that through OpenTable.
No overpriced tickets, no guests of honor, no VIPs, no speeches or panels, no books to sign. None of that shit.
Just show up, hang out with plebs, and pay your bill.
Good luck! Hope you get one of those 200 spots. If you don't, just grab a chair from the dining room and make some room. 😂

2025-05-02 20:26:26 CEST

Really excited to attend b++ in Austin next week. I'm especially pumped for my first time volunteering at a Bitcoin conference.
It's so much fun when you have things to do, plus you have an opportunity to meet a lot of great people.
I'll be bringing the baklava, of course. 😄

2025-04-29 16:19:13 CEST

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It's fixed no matter what.

2025-04-28 18:40:41 CEST

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I've used MyFitnessPal daily since 2018. Love it!

2025-04-26 20:30:44 CEST

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I track every calorie in MyFitnessPal and I weigh everything I eat. I actually plan out my day the night before and stick to a meal schedule.

2025-04-26 19:35:08 CEST

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Thanks bro! 🙏🧡

2025-04-26 17:21:49 CEST

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The effort is worth it. I tracked every single calorie. That made a huge difference.

2025-04-26 16:59:25 CEST

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Finally being able to eat again is going to feel good.

2025-04-26 16:54:56 CEST

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Not yet, thankfully.

2025-04-26 16:48:11 CEST

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Aly stood in the shower with me for 90 minutes shaving my chest so we could see more ab definition. I hated every second of it, but in hindsight it's hilarious.
And thanks so much! 🙏

2025-04-26 16:37:22 CEST

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Thanks bro!

2025-04-26 16:36:53 CEST

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Had to shave so we could see what was going on under the rug.
My wife stood in the shower with me for nearly 90 minutes working on it. Hilarious experience. 😂
I hated doing it, but the irony is, seeing what I looked like without the chest hair is what really pushed my coach to wrap up the cut. Not even the DEXA scan convinced him as much!

2025-04-26 16:16:15 CEST

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I need to thank a few people:
My wife Aly: We know how absolutely miserable I've been these past few months, and you've done nothing but support me. I literally couldn't have done this without you.
I love you, thank you, and I'm sorry. 😂🧡
My trainer Francis : Brother, your no bullshit approach to diet and training is exactly what I needed in my life. Thank you for your guidance, and for keeping me on track. I can't wait to turn my after picture into the next before picture! 💪
If you're looking for a trainer you should get in touch with Francis right now. Don't wait another day. He's CoachFHM on Twitter. DM him!
To @nprofile…se3m : I was so frustrated with my inability to hit my goals when I reached out to you last summer. I came to you for help, and you put me on the path. You kept me on that path this entire time, and I'm grateful for that. 🙏

2025-04-26 16:14:48 CEST

🔥PROOF OF WORK🔥
June 25, 2024: 204.6 lbs, 25-28% BF
April 26, 2025: 161.2 lbs, 12.3% BF (April 3 DEXA scan)
800+ daily calorie deficit
4x workouts per week
6.1 million steps, 20k daily average
No gimmicks. No skipped gym days.
This is how I did it:👇
https://blossom.primal.net/e18056c9e62206a273838a8325002172863de5992a822fc2541e024775c6bc1e.png
I started cutting June 25, 2024 with CoachFHM (Twitter handle) as my trainer, thanks to a referral from @nprofile…se3m . The goal was to build muscle, but the fat had to go first.
Francis' plan was an aggressive 800+ daily calorie deficit for 6 months. I wanted to stick with the carnivore diet, and he wanted me to eat some yogurt and fruit pre-workout. I compromised and agreed to this macro plan:
2005 calories
60g carbs
205g protein
105g fat
A few months in, I ran into issues trying to stay carnivore while cutting. I went into greater detail here:
https://x.com/Mandrik/status/1864306324160315874
TL;DR - my body needed carbs. It was time for a change.
New daily macros:
1885 calories
185g protein
185g carbs
45g fat
Foods I introduced - sweet potatoes, rice (white & black), lots of fruits and vegetables, bread, and more dairy options.
Things were going well, but it was clear this was going to take longer than six months. I'd have run away if Francis told me 10 months, but I wanted to keep pushing after seeing so much progress.
I took Christmas week off, eating maintenance calories with a light workout schedule. It was a much needed break, but weight loss slowed down from there.
January was rough. I live in the northeast US. Cold, no sun, and eating less. Oh, and I was caffeine-free (still am), which makes cutting extra hard mode.
A perfect storm for losing my mind.
By the end of the month I was cracking, and Francis recognized what was going on. He said it was time for a break - eat maintenance level calories for all of February.
I literally wept with joy that first day. I can't believe the toll this cut was taking on me, and how incredible it felt eating a normal amount of calories.
That month changed me as a human being. I began to recognize I could do normal things, like go to a restaurant and even have a little taste of dessert. Enjoy life without overindulging.
Up until that point I had never experienced this. I never felt in control of my eating. I had to restrict myself from certain foods because I couldn't moderate them. That's why the carnivore diet was so good for me.
Not anymore.
I used this energy for one last push. The goal was always to get in that 10-12% body fat range. My weight dropped down into the high 160s, so I knew I was close. I scheduled a DEXA scan for early April. Results?
Total body fat: 12.3%
I could keep pushing. Try to work towards more ab definition as I worked closer to 10% BF. That sounds great, but I was mentally done. I was getting close to cracking again, spending the past few months waking up at 4AM every day. We agreed to end the cut on April 26 no matter what, so I hung in there.
Now here I am, having just crawled across the finish line. Could I have done better? Of course. I still see body fat around my midsection that would have been nice to lose.
I will always be one of those people who needs to be reminded by others of my accomplishments. I focus on what still needs done vs what I worked so hard to do.
So today I take a step back, and recognize that I've accomplished something that I never in my life thought possible. I spent the past 10 months undoing decades of bad eating decisions.
It's ok to feel great about that. I did it!🔥
So I'm going to celebrate this W. Spend a few weeks going to the gym, eating maintenance level calories. Recovering from this incredible and awful experience.
Then it's on to phase 2:
We build. 🏋️‍♂️

2025-04-17 00:01:30 CEST

Over half the spots for Mandrik's Meatup in Vegas have already filled up!
I'm working with Fogo to see if we can expand this event to an even larger group.
I hope you can make it if you're in Las Vegas on the eve of The Bitcoin Conference:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mandriks-bitcoin-2025-meatup-tickets-1326133183049
Note: I make absolutely nothing off of this. You'll get a bill at the end of the meal like you would normally. They aren't even comping my meal, as far as I know. 😂
The plan is to take over the restaurant, be excellent to the staff, and have a great time!

2025-04-16 21:52:38 CEST

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Go for it!

2025-04-16 19:48:59 CEST

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See you there!

2025-04-16 15:51:28 CEST

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Be sure to RSVP via opentable, too!
See you there.

2025-04-16 15:20:02 CEST

🔥ATTENTION NOSTR🔥
Mandrik's Bitcoin 2025 Meatup is taking place 6PM on Monday May 26, 2025 at Fogo de Chão Las Vegas.
All are welcome, and no ticket is required.
You must RSVP through OpenTable, mention "Mandrik's Meatup," and you're all set!
The event page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mandriks-bitcoin-2025-meatup-tickets-1326133183049
RSVP with Fogo:
https://www.opentable.com/r/fogo-de-chao-brazilian-steakhouse-las-vegas
Select the following:
-Number of guests
-Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
-6:00PM for time
-On the next page, under "Reservation Details," add the note "Mandrik's Meatup."
-You're in!
(Note that OpenTable requires a phone number for the reservation)
EVENTBRITE TICKETS DO NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT AT THE DINNER.
YOU MUST RSVP VIA OPENTABLE ON OR BEFORE MAY 18!
Hope to see you guys there!

2025-04-05 16:12:16 CEST

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So you're saying you're a woke modern woman, who doesn't need no man to rescue her?

2025-04-05 16:08:12 CEST

It's ironic that "Another Brick in the Wall" was the #1 song when I was born 45 years ago today.
I wouldn't be a bitcoiner if my journey hadn't included rejecting public school indoctrination.
Fulfillment in life comes from being your own man - not a cog in the machine.

2025-04-05 15:54:23 CEST

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We are all Satoshi, after all!

2025-04-05 15:54:06 CEST

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Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall was the #1 song at the time. Great year!

2025-04-05 15:40:30 CEST

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And since we are all Satoshi - Happy birthday everyone!
Except CSW. Fuck that clown!

2025-04-05 15:39:39 CEST

45 years old today, and in the best shape of my life. Feels good. 💪
Going to enjoy a slice of cake for the first time in 15 years. Think I've earned it. 🍰
Special birthday wishes to my boy Satoshi, who turns 50! 🎉

2025-03-29 09:36:39 CET

GM 4,AM crew 🌛

2025-03-29 02:20:51 CET

See you at btc++ in May, Austin!

2025-03-27 02:15:00 CET

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The best time

2025-03-27 01:35:15 CET

Beefsteak Nashville 2024 was extra special when my daughters & I served baklava together. @nprofile…dwvz
https://m.primal.net/PuXL.png

2025-02-19 12:28:42 CET

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oof

2025-02-19 12:20:56 CET

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You can think what you want. Sure, content plays a role but UX is very important to me. I could go into it with further details but I'd need to sit down and think on it longer.

2025-02-19 11:39:19 CET

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I don't know. It's like art - I don't know what I like until I see it.

2025-02-19 11:38:43 CET

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I should too

2025-02-19 11:10:01 CET

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My twitter experience has been great, but I've blocked a lot of content. I mostly see only what I want to.

2025-02-19 10:40:21 CET

Haven't been on Nostr much lately. TBH, I'm not much of a fan of the experience on existing Android apps, so I just haven't been using it.
I'm ok waiting a bit and coming back to see how the apps change and grow.
GM ✌️☀️

2025-02-08 10:06:29 CET

How do I permanently leave group DMs?
I find these all annoying as hell, especially seeing them in my notifications on amethyst.

2025-01-28 02:02:54 CET

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I'm not a huge fan of raw, floor meat.

2025-01-23 13:20:04 CET

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Wasn't a dry eye in the house when they played that call.

2025-01-23 13:19:39 CET

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That's awesome 😂

2025-01-22 13:54:18 CET

What a fucking day yesterday was.
Wow.

2025-01-16 17:56:41 CET

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Idk why it double uploaded but who cares 😂

2025-01-16 17:56:07 CET

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Short Barreled Rifle
https://video.nostr.build/03992e379fa0cc1a10491dd48f7346eeda2330595f25e08d8816b5c72d0d62bc.mp4 https://video.nostr.build/898e4056b96e35ee0a79d9cf5686e9f3946e53766afe1a7f3d6873038d2f3fea.mp4