Nostr notes by Run with Bitcoin

We did it! Thank you to all the plebs around the world. If the ...

2026-05-06T20:37:47+02:00

We did it!

Thank you to all the plebs around the world.

If the #bitcoin chain is immutable then the plebchain is the kindest.

100% of the All or Nothing funding goal has been achieved.

Thank you to the geyser (nprofile…n2y8) team for supporting me, brainstorming with me on weekly calls, guiding me through the campaign, and not letting me quit when I almost did. Thank you AviBurra (nprofile…q34j) for Plebchain Radio (nprofile…5d6h) , you are a great host. Derek Ross (nprofile…8m4j) habibi you are NOstr Guru 😉

Just a few days ago, I genuinely thought this campaign was over. But then like a magicians wand, A the community member went on tagging all the Indian plebs.

So I took the cue, started posting more content, reached out to friends through DMs one by one, and kept pushing.

Then things started moving fast.

Plebs bought copies, shared the campaign, and connected me with more people and slowly the campaign came back to life.

In fact it became like a Space X rocket!

And Voila, it was done, that too with 3 days to spare💙

I promise y'all: Great book or no book.

And one more thing - #Bitcoin is money. Gold it or Spedn it.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Paco

P.s. Do hard things!

Update 4✌️ 22% to go 🎯 4 days to go 🗓️ 92 backers ...

2026-05-06T12:29:49+02:00

Update 4✌️

22% to go 🎯
4 days to go 🗓️
92 backers 🕵️‍♂️

Money used - #Bitcoin only

Thank you to all the plebs around the world for all the ❤️

Tomorrow I am working on a chapter about Nostrica unconference & Prospera

We got this!

Namaste & have a great day :)

Here is the link to pre order a copy of a pretty cool book :)

https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

Update 3 🖖🏼 We are at 70% 4 days to go! Thank you so much ...

2026-05-05T14:00:07+02:00

Update 3 🖖🏼

We are at 70%
4 days to go!

Thank you so much #bitcoin fam!

Can we get 100 backers before we hit the 100% target ?

There are only so many things that a camera can capture. This book is an account of all those moments

Humans are kind.

We got this! 🔥

Thank you & Namaste

Here is the link to preorder one :)

https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork

ahhh man , alcohol makes us do wonders:) hope u good habibi 😉

2026-05-04T21:48:27+02:00

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ahhh man , alcohol makes us do wonders:) hope u good habibi 😉

Namaste 😃

2026-05-04T20:21:29+02:00

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Namaste 😃

yes thank you so much, mi amiga, Another 6 months the book will ...

2026-05-04T20:21:01+02:00

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yes thank you so much, mi amiga,
Another 6 months the book will be done & dusted.
Hopefully
Keep singing.

Thank you NOSTR Family 😉 Avi is a great host who has an ...

2026-05-04T20:19:39+02:00

Thank you NOSTR Family 😉
Avi is a great host who has an arsenal of beautiful English words that will comfort you throughout the talk 😃
I spoke things that I would speak to a friend. It was marvellous.
Thank you for having me.

God bless y'all, and see you soon ...

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A man who travelled to 42 countries was asked to then go as far as he could travel. He found the farthest journey was the one within himself.

Two years ago, Run with Bitcoin (nprofile…4j4w) finished his 42nd country and disappeared.

The road that had carried him across the world finally ran out. An ankle injury ended the running. The conference circuit blurred into late nights and lost purpose. A wake-up call at BTC Prague in 2024 sent him to a small room in the Himalayas, where he traded the map for a notebook and started the hardest journey of his life – the one inward.

In this episode of Plebchain Radio (nprofile…5d6h), Paco returns to talk about the years off the grid, the slow education in patience, the long and humbling road to becoming a writer, and the book that emerged on the other side. We also get into the blossoming of the Indian Bitcoin community while he was watching from the mountains.

His Geyser campaign for the book ends Friday May 9th. Six and a half million sats to go.

https://fountain.fm/episode/M0KNAb2htlRYQ9IIr7bn

keep shining

2026-05-04T20:14:38+02:00

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keep shining

LETS GO! Here’s a clip of me reading a chapter from my upcoming ...

2026-05-04T20:14:01+02:00

LETS GO!

Here’s a clip of me reading a chapter from my upcoming book to an audience at the newly opened Bitcoin House in Colombo, Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Title: The #bitcoin Key Maker
Date: 23rd February 2022
Block Height: 724,611
BTC Price: $37,216

If you liked this and want to read more, grab your copy here:

https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork

It’s an all-or-nothing campaign!

If the target isn’t reached, every sat goes back to you.

5 days left, 43% still to go 🙂

Thank you & Namaste🙏

Nostr Fam! Iam live with Avi talking about life & book! Come ...

2026-05-04T17:08:08+02:00

Nostr Fam!
Iam live with Avi talking about life & book!

Come over and enjoy

Promise it's fun fun fun talk just like the book

quoting
nevent1q…wawl
Live with Paco on Plebchain Radio

naddr1qq…rta8

Update 2 👋🏼 54% goal achieved 5 days to go in this All or ...

2026-05-04T16:05:03+02:00

Update 2 👋🏼

54% goal achieved

5 days to go in this All or nothing campaign 😃

Thank you #bitcoin fam for all the pre orders!

Do you wanna hear me narrating one of the chapters from the book.

It's about the the bitcoin keymaker' in Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

Uploading soon :)

Btw ere is the link 🖇️ to pre order one -
https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork

Thank you :)

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2026-05-03T15:21:00+02:00

Thank you to all
We have hit 50%

Another 50% to go. 7 more days!

All or Nothing

Please preorder your book from geyser (nprofile…j908)
Here is the link

https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork

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Namaste #bitcoin fam ⚡

Big news: I will make the book open source (Free PDF) after 12 months of publishing, subject to final talks with the Indian publisher.

We’re at 40% on the Geyser campaign.

It's All-or-Nothing Campaign & with only 8 days left.

If my journey inspired you, please do,
1) Support on geyser (nprofile…n2y8)
2) Share this video
3) Tag friends

Link 👇
https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

Thank you & Yo creo :)

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2026-05-02T16:45:09+02:00

Namaste #bitcoin fam ⚡

Big news: I will make the book open source (Free PDF) after 12 months of publishing, subject to final talks with the Indian publisher.

We’re at 40% on the Geyser campaign.

It's All-or-Nothing Campaign & with only 8 days left.

If my journey inspired you, please do,
1) Support on geyser (nprofile…n2y8)
2) Share this video
3) Tag friends

Link 👇
https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

Thank you & Yo creo :)

Gm , I am writing a chapter about Nostrica in my upcoming book. I ...

2026-05-01T07:42:58+02:00

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Gm ,
I am writing a chapter about Nostrica in my upcoming book.
I write how I felt about meeting the developers in person. We are the future.
Hope to do more work soon.
Good day 😃

One true sentence of the day #5 Gm #bitcoin family, It rained ...

2026-04-30T19:31:16+02:00

One true sentence of the day #5

Gm #bitcoin family,

It rained heavily today. Like Hailstorm & ferocious wind and all that. The storm even knocked out an electricity tower.

But it did not stop the book.

We kept going on mobile data and a laptop with just enough battery for an 8hr call with my editor as we tried to figure out how to move ahead.

Do we change the style? Do we move from storytelling into essay mode? Do we explain more? Reflect more? Speed up?

Good lord, we were in a limbo. At one point, we even brought in a third-person POV just to help us decide.

In the end, we chose to continue with storytelling.

So far, most chapters are 2 to 3 pages, rarely 4, so the reader can enjoy each chapter like a snack. Small, & flavorful.

Now I need your help.

The book begins with the goal of doing 40 countries in 400 days, but in those 400 days I reached 21 countries.

As a reader, would you continue reading if the mission changes from “40 countries in 400 days” to “I must complete the 40-country promise, no matter how long it takes”?

Or what is it that will make you turn that page ?

Thank you and good day :)

Paco

One true sentence of the day #4 To all the conference attendees, ...

2026-04-29T10:11:31+02:00

One true sentence of the day #4

To all the conference attendees,

For me extreme #bitcoin conference circuit was in Oct-Nov 23'

Nashville, Atlanta, Bengaluru, Bali, Tokyo, San Salvador, San Jose

7 conferences in 60 days. I even crossed the Pacific in between. I was literally flying around the world, and it was to much.

Stage lights showed me that fame is not rest, and applause ain’t healing when you are running through it all. A new country every week takes a toll on you.

Friends, oh god the friends, the memories I made were invaluable. Great things happen when people meet. So go out and make that new connect.

A million things can happen from a simple hello.

That's all, have a great one :)

Paco

Yo NOSTR family, the time has come. In coming weeks I will be ...

2026-04-29T08:56:05+02:00

Yo NOSTR family, the time has come.
In coming weeks I will be working on a chapter about NOSTRICA '23
I will be covering bitcoin Jungle and what is NOSTR. I would love to hear your feedback on it , once its done.
DM me , if you are keen on reading and providing a decentralized feedback 😉
That's all
Good day

One true sentence for the day #3 Hello #bitcoin family, Getting ...

2026-04-28T17:48:21+02:00

One true sentence for the day #3

Hello #bitcoin family,

Getting things done is essential for your wellbeing.
Procrastination has its place too. Sometimes it is your gut asking you to pause and reflect.

Call it what you want, when the month end arrives and bills are due, life calls you to step up. In 30 days, the cycle begins again. Over time, a simple truth reveals itself that only work gives structure to our existence.

As my friend Ebrahim says, it all comes down to creation and consumption.
Consumption can keep you occupied but creating is what keeps you alive.

From the Bhagavad Gita -
“Your karma is your dharma.”

Your actions are your responsibility and your path.
So get on with it.

Create, build, and blossom like a rose.

Have a great day y'all

Paco

a religious song

2026-04-27T16:43:47+02:00

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a religious song

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2026-04-27T07:29:27+02:00

One true sentence of the day #2

Gm #bitcoin fam,

I am out on the porch, listening to a bhajan from a nearby village, 'Radhe Radhe, Hare Krishna'. Birds peck at grains of rice and call out to their friends. The dogs in the house above mine bark as usual & I write down my thoughts.

Two folks came from around the house, a man and a lady.

They were here for the census and asked about the landlord, who had just arrived and was down in the camp area. The lady recognized him and they headed there.

The man walked behind her, his jeans rolled up, a thin line of blood trickling down his leg. I didn't ask.

I wrote 'I think, I won't be counted this time. The census records your name, age, date of birth, religion, family members, a door to door KYC of sorts. The last one happened in Indian in 2011.'

'Where will I be recorded? Do I exist? Where do I exist? Physically yes, but not in their records. Does it matter? One less counted in this country of billions.'

~10 mins later~

The lady stayed back, talking to the landlord. The guy climbed up, talking on the phone. I asked,
“All done, all good?”

He said yes and kept walking to get his bike.

I overheard him say, “Sir, I didn’t do anything. There was this small dog. He didn’t bark like the big ones and bit me. What can I do? ”

That poor chap will need at least 4 injections.

I had just written these words prior to this incident.

If every thought we had came true, then there would be chaos. There are certain thoughts, certain wavelengths where we sit and wander. The mind goes wild. Our thoughts have no boundaries. They stretch as far as your destiny. Millions wake up every day, thinking, working, contributing, keeping this wheel moving.

Did this census guy ever think he would get bitten by a dog today?

On a lighter note, were they anarcho capitalist dogs, keeping their masters away from KYC?

Well thats all for today.

Thank you & Have a great Monday :)

Happy VEGAS week to all those attending

Paco.

a beautiful one with loads of switchbacks 🍡

2026-04-27T06:01:14+02:00

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a beautiful one with loads of switchbacks 🍡

GM 😉

2026-04-27T06:00:51+02:00

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GM 😉

same here, can't wait for it, rather than working :D

2026-04-27T06:00:37+02:00

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same here, can't wait for it, rather than working :D

One true sentence of the day. Gm #bitcoin fam, I am lying on my ...

2026-04-26T06:08:50+02:00

One true sentence of the day.

Gm #bitcoin fam,

I am lying on my bed, looking at a pile of clothes I can wear, and it feels good. For the first time in a long while, I do not have to pick from a backpack with 6 or 8 Tshirts. Just having options feels easy.

Having access to my own kitchen feels even better. I can cook what I want, eat when I want, without thinking about restaurants or adjusting to someone else’s schedule.

There is also a room of my own, where I can move as I like, be loud or silent, talk, think, sit still, without worrying about where I will sleep tonight or whether I will find a roof.

It feels good to have a house.

I had heard family makes a house a home, and I beginning to see it now. There is silence here, a kind of emptiness, and then suddenly it is broken by the cries of a three month old baby girl, my cook’s child, who comes in for a couple of hours every day.

Those 2 hours are full. One baby crying, another running around trying to grab things or step into water, and in between all of this I sit and try to write, work on the book, plan the day, and move a few projects forward. It is a new rhythm, a different kind of chaos, and I am learning to sit with it.

Even though my travels ended in 2023. It took me about 6 months to find a place I could call a home, and I have been here in the Himalayas for nearly 2 years now.

But over the past few months,I was staying and working with a friend in Tamil Nadu, where we made solid progress on the book. We are now at 160 pages, about 2/3rd is done.

Book writing is a truly enriching experience. If you get a chance to do it, please do it. You learn a lot about yourself in the process, and maybe you will end up writing your second book on how to write a book? :D

Now that I am back, I will keep sharing my thoughts with you all, my digital family.

That is my one true sentence for the day.

Have a good one.
Paco

ahh yes , bru , thats true , see u in the mighty ocean

2026-04-22T18:51:28+02:00

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ahh yes , bru , thats true , see u in the mighty ocean

memories

2026-04-22T18:49:08+02:00

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memories

gracias brother

2026-04-22T18:47:42+02:00

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gracias brother

mil gracias

2026-04-22T18:46:42+02:00

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mil gracias

Dear #bitcoin fam, Getting back on the X and Nostr and trying to ...

2026-04-22T18:41:16+02:00

Dear #bitcoin fam,

Getting back on the X and Nostr and trying to share updates on the book progress has been rewarding.

At times I fear and filter out lots of my thoughts, thinking what change will it bring. It's better to keep my mouth shut. But then if I don't post regularly,
how will the community know what I am upto. Maybe I am trying to find the right balance between what to share and what not to.

I have truly been enjoying the silence and been following the community like a spectator. If it was not for geyser (nprofile…n2y8) pushing me,

I would still be in my cave, so thanks to the entire team. It's because of their support I launched All or Nothing Campaign to raise funds for the book. Now it created a pressure on me to release some content everyday and so far I am slowly getting back to the social media game.

I hope, in the coming days I will be able to share meaningful updates and get you all riled up and excited about the book.
I had so much fun on the journey while using freedom tech. I hope you all have as much fun while reading the book too.

Please share your blessings.

If you have any advice, please share that too.
Thank you for letting me be a part of this incredible community!
Hugs , upwards and onwards. And just incase you wanna know more about the book.

Here is the link-
https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

Namaste & have a great day.
Paco

Hola Nostr Family, Thanks to Geyser for supporting in the launch ...

2026-04-10T15:49:18+02:00

Hola Nostr Family,

Thanks to Geyser for supporting in the launch of my upcoming book. Only 30 days left for the 'All or Nothing' Campaign.

Please do share your blessings 😃

Thank you

quoting
nevent1q…r3ap
If it funds, the book gets printed. If not, it doesn’t exist.

Listen to Paco, Run with Bitcoin (nprofile…at4z) book need to exit. ⚡

Read more about Paco's book story and campaign. 👇
https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork?hero=geyserpromotion

Some1 pls reply, As of now I have ZERO votes 🤣 ...

2026-04-04T20:46:42+02:00

Some1 pls reply, As of now I have ZERO votes 🤣

quoting
nevent1q…gyl6
Hello Fam,

Would y'all be interested to come to India for a NOSTR Festival of Colors in November, 2026?

If yes, where and what else would you like to do in India?

Brainstorming here with some folks 😃

Thanks

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2026-03-18T08:24:57+01:00

Hello from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

I was here in 2022, right as the petrol shortages started. There were 2 hour queues at pumps. Soon after, the President fled and resigned amid the chaos.

Fast forward to 2026. I had to run an errand down in Galle in the South, which in turn turned out be an adventure.

Due to the ongoing war disrupting global supplies (a choke in the Strait of Hormuz ripples everywhere), Sri Lanka has brought back fuel rationing.

Every citizen gets a strict quota: just 15 liters of petrol per week , tracked via a QR code system. If you run out? You're stuck!

We tried to refuel but our QR didn't scan right the first time maybe tech glitch or registration hiccup, who knows. We rode and pushed our luck until the tank ran dry mid-errand.

We had to walk for over 3kms asking for fuel at every store. Finally a kind stranger (a real Samaritan) pointed us to some. It was double the price.

An hour of work took 5 hours. How fragile our so called "globalized" world truly is?

One blockage causes real suffering here. Our world operates like a human body. If you are hurt in one part, the whole system suffers. Your mind can't focus and everything slows.

As someone who's traveled extensively through the Global South, I've seen this pattern repeat i.e inflation, money printer go brrr, then hyperinflation followed by sanctions hitting ordinary people the hardest.

Did i see this coming ?
Yes I did.

Was I prepared?
Not so much.

These raw, on the ground stories, from Sri Lanka's latest crisis to struggles across overlooked regions, are at the heart of my upcoming book.

If you want to read more about how global shocks land on real lives in the places often overlooked, join the journey.

Crowdfund a copy now and support the project: https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

Thank you & Have a great day.
Paco

Namaste #bitcoin fam on Nostr, I have something very cool to ...

2026-03-11T17:54:19+01:00

Namaste #bitcoin fam on Nostr,

I have something very cool to share!

So, you all know the voyage I started in 2021, 42 countries in 800 days, and with zero fiat!

This could have been possibly the craziest thing, I dreamt of as a child!
And, as enthralling as it was to live it, now I very much look forward to share it with you all! In the form of my book.

It’s a proof-of-work of Bitcoin’s significance in the world as money!

The manuscript is now in its final stage, and I’m launching a Geyser Fund campaign to raise $10,000 worth of sats to complete editing, design, and printing of the book. Link below -

https://geyser.fund/project/proofofwork/rewards

This is 'All or Nothing Campaign.'
If we hit the goal, the book gets printed; otherwise, sats return to you.

The campaign also has perks in return. Grab leather bound limited editions, get added to the acknowledgements or join us for our launch party in India!

If bitcoin as spendable money excites you., this story is for you. Or If you are looking for an adventure full of real-world Bitcoin use, come along.

Let’s continue making orange magic together. 🧡

Thank you & Hugs,
Paco

Dear nostriches & bitcoiners, Last year, I co-founded ...

2026-03-04T15:37:47+01:00

Dear nostriches & bitcoiners,

Last year, I co-founded Waterfall Fund with marcperry (nprofile…9tc3)
to support grassroots #bitcoin education and circular economies.

In 2025, we distributed 12,130,173 sats to 63 early-stage projects across 5 continents.

Today we’re sharing our first Annual Report.

I would love to hear your thoughts.

Here is the link -
https://waterfallfund.org

With gratitude,
Paco

we all are thriving towards using bitcoin as money

2026-03-03T06:19:26+01:00

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we all are thriving towards using bitcoin as money

god's grace mate, how about you

2026-03-03T06:19:07+01:00

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god's grace mate, how about you

ahh gracias a dios :) que tal surfiar?

2026-03-03T06:18:55+01:00

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ahh gracias a dios :) que tal surfiar?

ahh gracias amigo

2026-03-03T06:18:38+01:00

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ahh gracias amigo

I see, , i will get used to this new hangout place.

2026-03-03T06:18:26+01:00

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I see, , i will get used to this new hangout place.

kudos man!

2026-03-02T15:47:33+01:00

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kudos man!

Gracias mate,

2026-03-02T15:47:25+01:00

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Gracias mate,

gracias amigo , POW all the way

2026-03-02T15:22:02+01:00

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gracias amigo , POW all the way

inshallah.

2026-03-02T15:21:51+01:00

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inshallah.

habibi , coming back soon to social media to share with y'all ...

2026-03-02T15:17:08+01:00

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habibi , coming back soon to social media to share with y'all :)

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2026-03-02T15:11:36+01:00

Namaste #bitcoin family on NOSTR,

Is it true that most of you hang out here as compared to X?

Anyways it has been a while. I want to begin by saying that I am in good health, both physically and mentally. 🙃

For the past two years, I have been living a mountain life, practicing yoga instead of running, eating good curry, writing my first book about the 'run with bitcoin' journey, and building a few projects on the side.

In a few days, I’ll be sharing something I’ve been building.

Thank you and blessings,
Paco

Happy New Year #bitcoin family 🙏 I’ve been a bit quiet ...

2026-01-01T15:45:12+01:00

Happy New Year #bitcoin family 🙏

I’ve been a bit quiet lately, but I have two exciting announcements for 2026.

The first one: My book is in the final stages.

I travelled to 42 countries over 800 days using bitcoin. The book is a tell-all covering my journey.

Pre-sales and sponsorship options are now available on my website.

http://pacodelaindia.com

(The second announcement is in three weeks. Stay tuned)

Grateful for this community. Always.

Blessings!
Have a wonderful year ahead

Thank you :)

Merry Xmas y'all Scammers out there ...

2025-12-25T12:42:38+01:00

Merry Xmas y'all
Scammers out there

Namaste #bitcoin family, I’m finishing a book built from a 2 ...

2025-12-22T17:36:04+01:00

Namaste #bitcoin family,

I’m finishing a book built from a 2 year journey across 42 countries living on Bitcoin.

For Version 1.0, A few sponsor placements inside the book are available.
Details in DMs for those who feel like joining the party :D

Merry Xmas & Happy Holidays :)

Gracias :)

Hi sending u a DM

2025-12-20T12:52:52+01:00

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Hi sending u a DM

Thank you brother Jake :) I will reach out to you , closer to ...

2025-12-20T12:21:13+01:00

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Thank you brother Jake :)
I will reach out to you , closer to book launch.
Loads of love & blessings

Hey thank you , Just texted you.

2025-12-20T11:58:02+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…wacp
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Hey thank you , Just texted you.

Thank you how is this possible ?

2025-12-20T11:33:14+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…88jf
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Thank you how is this possible ?

Gracias my brother! ALl is well , I am writing a book about the ...

2025-12-20T11:27:57+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…urpv
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Gracias my brother!
ALl is well , I am writing a book about the journey., Hope to have it out by Summer
Wishing you & family a Merry Christmas!

Hello, Can anyone please help me start my lightning node? I am ...

2025-12-20T11:23:37+01:00

Hello,
Can anyone please help me start my lightning node?
I am using Ride the Lightning.
Looking for peers and step to step guide.
Thank you

Bitaxe is now, Made in India! #nevent1q…y0vv

2025-12-15T13:38:59+01:00

Bitaxe is now,
Made in India!

quoting nevent1q…y0vv
The pick and place machine that places the components of the bitaxe
#bitaxe #bitcoinmining #bitcoin

gracias mi hermano!

2025-12-11T16:17:30+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…zc72
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gracias mi hermano!

Hola humans of #Bitcoin :) Any suggestion for the book title ? ...

2025-12-11T14:46:46+01:00

Hola humans of #Bitcoin :)
Any suggestion for the book title ?
It's about the 'run with bitcoin' journey.
( I don't want bitcoin in the title)
Thank you.

Non fiction, about My journey.

2025-12-05T10:31:12+01:00

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Non fiction, about My journey.

Hola #bitcoin family, With great joy I am happy to share that the ...

2025-12-05T09:53:08+01:00

Hola #bitcoin family,
With great joy I am happy to share that the first 30 pages of the book are ready.
I am now looking for 10 lovely humans to share their uncensored comments on the draft.
Please DM .
Thank you

Happy b'day @nprofile…p4zh Blessings!

2025-11-19T15:26:33+01:00

Happy b'day jack (nprofile…p4zh)
Blessings!

None as of now

2025-10-29T14:11:12+01:00

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None as of now

Bitaxe made in India! #nevent1q…rra5

2025-10-29T14:10:27+01:00

Bitaxe made in India!

quoting
nevent1q…rra5
Stacks of Bitaxe's being assembled.

Who wants a bitaxe in India ? #nevent1q…vapj

2025-10-29T14:08:05+01:00

Who wants a bitaxe in India ?

quoting
nevent1q…vapj
22/25 Bitaxes, made in India for sale @ Rs. 15000

OMG

2025-10-28T13:14:26+01:00

In reply to nevent1q…yl3v
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OMG

surely mate. Thank you

2025-08-12T10:03:13+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…zy6l
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surely mate. Thank you

Thank you bru

2025-08-12T10:02:55+02:00

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Thank you bru

Good morning, A friend of mine recently found the recovery QR ...

2025-08-10T07:08:39+02:00

Good morning,
A friend of mine recently found the recovery QR code for his Lightning wallet on BlueWallet.
I recall that BlueWallet shut down its Lightning operations in 2023.
Is there any way to recover the funds?
Any advice will be very helpful.
Thank you so much 😃

congratulations:)

2025-07-19T06:48:22+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…3p82
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congratulations:)

Happy bday brother 😉

2025-06-28T04:45:25+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…fahu
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Happy bday brother 😉

tip them , share some sats , sow the seed.

2025-05-21T04:32:44+02:00

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tip them , share some sats , sow the seed.

anyone and anywhere

2025-04-30T12:07:16+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…nx5d
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anyone and anywhere

Whenever a crypto bro joins the Indian Bitcoin group, he gets a ...

2025-04-30T11:58:33+02:00

Whenever a crypto bro joins the Indian Bitcoin group, he gets a warm welcome, such that he questions his existence. Yet he lingers around, just to find out he is on the wrong planet. Will he stay around ? Will he exit? Will we be kind to humans ?

God willing it's coming.. I sincerely hope.. ...

2025-04-27T16:41:31+02:00

God willing it's coming..
I sincerely hope..

OH YEAH!

2025-04-26T17:22:19+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…nj5z
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OH YEAH!

yes

2025-04-25T15:18:13+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…7jvg
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yes

Nostr event nevent1qqst9gk28ezl4j2z8n6zwl9n3y6zedgfcm3fhwyrp64lj55zyhcle5czypntmrldxkg0y2v77qfg7kxk0puj38n2nxnxp6p74k20a2mkqm73wk58zmp

2025-04-25T05:17:44+02:00

bitcoin & couchsurfing community have something in common.

83.25 million more bit axes needed #nevent1q…kx88

2025-04-24T08:15:24+02:00

83.25 million more bit axes needed

quoting
nevent1q…kx88
We need about 83.33 million Gamma Bitaxes at 1.2 TH/s each to hit 100 EH/s.
What say 7xl (nprofile…fzye) ?

inshallah

2025-04-24T04:45:42+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…afgx
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inshallah

haha i would grow potatoes!

2025-04-24T04:45:29+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…uuap
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haha i would grow potatoes!

only if my book is half as good as 'Around the world in 80 ...

2025-04-23T16:32:20+02:00

only if my book is half as good as 'Around the world in 80 days' I will...

Are you looking to raise funds for your next project ? ...

2025-04-23T05:26:44+02:00

Are you looking to raise funds for your next project ?

quoting
naddr1qv…ycp6

Hello reader,

I can say from personal experience that crowdfunding has truly changed my life. I found people who believed in my dream of using Bitcoin as money. Every single one of my videos was made possible through crowdfunding. And I’m not alone. I know several Bitcoiners who have raised funds this way, from Africa to Korea to Haiti.

https://images.forbesindia.com/media/images/2022/Jul/img_190501_runwithbitcoin_bg.jpg

Crowdfunding is deeply rooted in the traditional financial world. From raising money for life-saving surgeries to helping someone open a local coffee shop, platforms like GoFundMe, Kickstarter, and Indiegogo have become essential tools for many. But behind all the heartwarming stories and viral campaigns, there’s a side of crowdfunding that doesn’t get talked about enough. Traditional platforms are far from perfect.

They are centralized, which means there’s always someone in control. These platforms can freeze campaigns, delay payouts, or take a significant cut of the money. And often, the people who need funding the most, those without access to strong banking systems or large social media followings are the ones who get left out.

Here are some of the problems I’ve noticed with these platforms:

Problem 1: Inequality in Who Gets Funded

A recent article in The Guardian pointed out something that’s hard to ignore. Crowdfunding often benefits people who already have influence. After the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, celebrities like Mandy Moore were able to raise funds quickly. At the same time, everyday people who lost their homes struggled to get noticed.

https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f8398505e58ec3c04685aab06e94048e5d7b6a0c/0_127_4800_2880/master/4800.jpg?width=1300&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none

Angor (https://angor.io/) changes that by removing the need for a central platform to choose which projects get featured or promoted. Anyone can share their project. People can find them on Angor Hub (https://hub.angor.io/), which is a public directory built on the Nostr protocol. Instead of relying on popularity, projects are highlighted based on transparency and engagement.

Problem 2: Platform Dependence and Middlemen

Here’s something people don’t often realize. When you raise funds online, the platform usually has control. It holds the money, decides when to release it, and can freeze everything without warning. This happened during the trucker protests in Canada in 2022. Tens of millions of dollars were raised, but platforms like GoFundMe and GiveSendGo froze the donations. The funds never reached the people they were meant for. Supporters were left confused, and the recipients had no way to access what had been raised for them.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Convoi_de_la_libert%C3%A9_%C3%A0_Ottawa_01.jpg/800px-Convoi_de_la_libert%C3%A9_%C3%A0_Ottawa_01.jpg

Angor avoids all of this. It does not hold the funds, does not require approval processes, and only the project creator has control over the campaign. Contributions go directly from supporters to the people building the project, using Bitcoin. It is a peer-to-peer system that works without any gatekeepers. Angor never touches the money. It simply provides the tools people need to raise funds and build, while staying fully in control.

Problem 3: Global Access

Another major issue is that these platforms often exclude people based on where they live. If you're in a region with limited banking access or outside the supported list of countries, you’re likely shut out. In 2023, a woman named Samar in Gaza tried to raise funds for food and medical supplies during a crisis. A friend abroad set up a campaign to help, but the platform froze it due to "location-related concerns." The funds were locked, and the support never arrived in time.

https://images.gofundme.com/EMFtPWSLs3P9SewkzwZ4FtaBQSA=/720x405/https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/78478731_1709065237698709_r.jpeg

Angor removes these barriers by using Bitcoin, which works globally without needing banks or approvals. Anyone, anywhere, can raise and receive support directly.

Problem 4: Lack of Transparency

Post-funding transparency is often lacking. Backers rarely get consistent updates, making it difficult to track a project's progress or hold anyone accountable.

In 2015, the Zano drone project on Kickstarter raised over £2.3 million from more than 12,000 backers. It promised a compact, smart drone for aerial photography. But as time went on, updates became rare and vague. Backers had little insight into the project’s struggles, and eventually, it was canceled. The company shut down, and most backers never received their product or a refund.

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/976/cpsprodpb/2A0A/production/_86626701_ff861eeb-ce94-43b7-9a43-b30b5adbd7ab.jpg

Angor takes a different approach. Project updates are shared through Nostr, a decentralized and tamper-proof communication protocol. This allows backers to follow progress in real time, with no corporate filters and no blackout periods. Everyone stays in the loop, from start to finish.

Problem 5: Fraud and Accountability

Scams are a growing problem in the crowdfunding world. People can launch fake campaigns, collect donations, and vanish — leaving supporters with empty promises and no way to recover their money. One well-known example was the "Homeless Vet GoFundMe scam" in the U.S.

https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2018/09/720/405/1536549443584.jpg

A couple and a homeless man raised over $400,000 by telling a heartwarming story that later turned out to be completely fake. The money was spent on luxury items, and it took a legal investigation to uncover the truth. By the time it was resolved, most of the funds were gone.

This kind of fraud is hard to stop on traditional platforms, because once the funds are transferred, there’s no built-in structure to verify how they’re used.

On Angor, projects are funded in stages, with each step tied to a specific milestone. Bitcoin is held in a shared wallet that only unlocks funds when both the backer and the creator agree that the milestone is complete. If something feels off, backers can choose to stop and recover unspent funds.

This structure discourages scammers from even trying. It adds friction for bad actors, while still giving honest creators the freedom to build trust, deliver value, and raise support transparently. It can’t get any better than this

So, does Angor matter?

For me, it really does. I’m genuinely excited to have my project listed on Angorhub. In a world shaped by AI, open source and transparency light the way forward. Let the work shine on its own.

Have you tried Angor yet? Thanks for tuning in. Catch you next week. Ciao!

Guest blog: Paco Run with Bitcoin (npub1v67…mjjk)

References:
• The Guardian, 2025: Crowdfunding after LA fires and inequality - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/17/la-fires-gofundme-mandy-moore
• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/nov/15/johnny-bobbitt-gofundme-scam-arrest-viral-gas-story-couple-charged
• FundsforNGOs: The Success Story of an NGO That Scaled with Limited Resources
https://www2.fundsforngos.org/articles/the-success-story-of-an-ngo-that-scaled-with-limited-resources/ • https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gofundme-freezes-37m-until-organizers-of-canada-trucker-convoy-detail-spending-plan

breathe

2025-04-21T15:25:56+02:00

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breathe

1-1 Sat tells you a lot of bitcoiners have low time preference. ...

2025-04-21T15:18:35+02:00

1-1 Sat tells you a lot of bitcoiners have low time preference.

deliciossoooooo

2025-04-19T16:35:13+02:00

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deliciossoooooo

https://m.primal.net/QSEo.png

2025-04-16T16:36:18+02:00

Between possibility and reality, there lies a distance. Do we ...

2025-04-16T15:39:15+02:00

Between possibility and reality, there lies a distance. Do we have the courage and commitment to walk it?

Nostr event nevent1qqs8twqulq5tcsxldeyjygkdqha2v788dsa7r6r0j0u55tr44dlqgwszypntmrldxkg0y2v77qfg7kxk0puj38n2nxnxp6p74k20a2mkqm73wmtndqj

2025-04-16T14:27:50+02:00

intoxication is the nature of the moon.

run to it!

2025-04-14T16:26:31+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…tle4
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run to it!

in Montessori school

2025-04-14T16:22:17+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…vqy9
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in Montessori school

https://m.primal.net/QJUV.png

2025-04-09T10:42:18+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…jl3d
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thanks

2025-04-07T04:41:47+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…5n7j
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thanks

? no entendi

2025-04-07T04:41:20+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…yh8u
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? no entendi

oh yeah green is there too , thanks for lightning , i am using ...

2025-04-06T13:39:47+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…sacp
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oh yeah green is there too , thanks
for lightning , i am using WOS 😉

whats the other option for wallet on phone?

2025-04-06T13:32:59+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…x6d5
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whats the other option for wallet on phone?

same note.

2025-04-06T13:00:26+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…avgl
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same note.

how to unfuck ?

2025-04-06T13:00:12+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…7g86
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how to unfuck ?

its the best wallet out there

2025-04-06T12:59:56+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…w6vd
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its the best wallet out there

The world is caught up between theses two lines - 1. Ignorance is ...

2025-04-06T12:59:10+02:00

The world is caught up between theses two lines -
1. Ignorance is bliss
2. Knowledge is power

Help! Whats this blue wallet error coming while setting up ? ...

2025-04-06T06:15:50+02:00

Help!
Whats this blue wallet error coming while setting up ?
Thank you

i saw u on mit stage!

2025-04-06T04:34:06+02:00

In reply to nevent1q…fd2u
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i saw u on mit stage!