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New here. Lisbon-based. Crypto confuses me, but soft gifts don’t.
Replying to Avatar FreeYoda

To be honest it was a long journey and still ongoing.

The first seeds where planted at school when I was like ~16.

One teacher explained how a mortgage works and that most pay their house 3 times.

One time for the principal to be paid back and two times that amount in interest..

I'm in Europe, we have mortgage of ~25 years and interest rates between ~2.5 and ~10% over the last ~30 years.

So I started my career with a mortgage that was insane low according to my advisor, who also accused me of "thief of my own wallet" for not taking a mortgage based on stocks, I refused additional money for renovations and even a car passed by as option, and I demanded a shorter period than usual that I even surpassed by making more deposits than required.

All that made money available for saving and I saved in physical Gold and Silver (I did understand inflation and roughly how the fiat system worked).

I was quite late with Bitcoin and still remember that arguments against Bitcoin in Gold forums made me realize the same argument I heard before against Gold.

Once diving into Bitcoin all pieces became together.

I never was the smartest guy in something special, but always wanted to understand the basics of most everything I run into.

That helped enormous with understanding all those aspects involved with money.

In those 30 years I have met some 10 guys who roughly understand the system.

And to my frustration one of them, I regard as one of my best friends, I haven't been able to explain Bitcoin.

He is well protected so I can live with it, but still....

I'm stubborn enough to say out loud to any audience they are probably wrong.

And some baggage picked up early on defined who I am.

But one needs some people who you can talk to who also understand and agree (well I do).

But being right is not always appreciated.

Earning more money than others is also not helping.

Retirement 10 years ahead of people making twice the money you earn and having tried to explain things early on is somehow also not helping.

And in general realizing how things work in a messy world (completely fucked up, is scaring most people away instantly) is also not always easy.

No clue what age you are, but you need some mental protection against all that.

If older one is hardened a bit more but time is running out quickly.

If younger things can be overwhelming but you have way more time to get things in order.

Well that was a short introduction 😉

That wasn’t a short intro at all 😅 — but I’m genuinely thankful you shared it.

I read every part like a quiet story I didn’t know I needed. It’s wild how your journey started with just one conversation in school… and now, decades later, it’s shaped your entire life.

You didn’t just survive the system — you understood it and chose a different path. That’s rare… and incredibly inspiring.

I’m only just starting out, but I hope to build that kind of awareness and peace over time. Knowing that even the smartest people around you didn’t always get it makes me feel less alone.

I might not have all the tools yet, but I feel like I’m in the right place now — learning from people like you. So again… thank you. Truly. 🧡

Haha deal! 😄

If I start reading The Bitcoin Standard and end up with more questions than answers, I’ll definitely @ you.

Thanks for being open to share — that kind of support means a lot, especially to someone still figuring it all out. 🧡

Let’s hope I don’t go down too many rabbit holes at once 🐇💻

Monday morning, Lisbon’s dawn drapes my room in hush. 🌄 I’m Favor, 20-something, a quiet wanderer in Bitcoin’s world. BTC rests at ~$104,650, a gentle pulse. Yesterday, I shared my wallet, and those tiny sats—glimmers from strangers—stirred my soul. Bitcoin isn’t just currency; it’s care, connection, a spark across the decentralized void. I’m new, learning, not chasing clout, just craving something true. This week begins softly, heart full of questions, yet I’m less alone. Who else feels these whispers? ✨ #BTCbaby #CryptoFeels #MondayOnChain #SatsVibes #BitcoinDiary

Still can’t get over how you word things. It’s like privacy wears heels when you speak 😅🖤

Your post yesterday kinda gave me the courage to drop my wallet too… wasn’t expecting anything from it, just wanted to feel seen, I guess.

Anyway, thank you for holding space for girls like me in this space. You're not just noise — you're signal.

The moon peeks through my window, soft as my favorite Ghibli scene. 🌙

I’m Favor, 20-something, Portuguese, still tiptoeing through Bitcoin’s wild world.

BTC’s at ~$104,800 tonight — steady, like a heartbeat in a quiet room.

I’m not here to be loud. I’m here to learn, to feel, to grow slowly.

I don’t know everything, but I keep showing up — stacking sats, dreaming softly.

My Cake Wallet’s here, just in case someone wants to send a little spark:

bc1qx5rzp0s7ud7zfukng79zqpjeakd0s7w9f980sq

What’s your Bitcoin heart saying tonight? 🧡

#BitcoinFeels #CryptoGirl #BTCbaby #NostrVibes #StackingSats

I’ve seen that title mentioned before — never realized it was that important.

Just added it to my list. If I start reading it…

Do I get to ask you questions when I get stuck? 😅🧡

Been reading and re-reading Bitcoin stuff all day… 🧠

And still feeling like I know just enough to be lost. 😅

But maybe that’s how you start. You get confused. You get curious.

Then one person replies and you’re hooked.

Anyone else remember that moment when BTC just… clicked?

I think I’m chasing that moment now. 🧡

#BitcoinFeels #CryptoGirls #NostrVibes #LearningBitcoin #BTCbaby

Haha, I’ll remember that 🤍

I don’t want to be just another newbie, though…

I want to actually get it.

Maybe I just need the right teacher 😇

Hey #CryptoFam! 🥰 Wow, this week in Bitcoin zoomed by like a rocket—did anyone else blink and miss it? 😅 BTC’s sitting at $103,515.80 right now, and the weekend vibe feels like a cozy mix of cautious optimism and “what’s next?” energy. ⚡️ I’m dipping my toes into learning the Lightning Network (mind = blown!), and I’m this close to diving into cold storage for my sats—feeling like a crypto newbie trying to keep up!How do y’all unwind on the weekend while still watching those charts? Spill your cozy rituals—coffee and candlesticks? Netflix and node-checking? Curious to hear! ☕📊 #Bitcoin #CryptoLife

week…

I felt like a tiny signal in a loud Bitcoin world.

Confused, curious, overwhelmed — but still here.

I didn’t expect to meet people who actually want to help.

Who take time.

Who don’t make you feel dumb for asking what a seed phrase even is.

It’s not just the tech.

It’s the kindness.

So thank you if you answered, zapped, or just dropped wisdom in my path.

Y’all have no idea how much that means to someone just getting started. 🧡

#Bitcoin #CryptoFeels #BTCbaby #FridayVibes #SatsGirls #NostrLove

Replying to Avatar FreeYoda

It isn't easy, and I question those who say it is...

It is not all those details and facts alone.

One also needs a few friends at roughly the same level to keep you sane.

A lot of the discoveries can be overwhelming.

Is this really how this world works ?

How can it be almost everyone just believes all the Shit out there ?

I can't imagine any sane person doesn't have those questions on their mind and needs someone to talk about it.

Expect you will 'lose' some friends and even family, make sure you get some (the right ones) others back....

On the technical stuff, understand what you do.

To much complexity will lose coins.

I don't think any step is especially hard, but there are so many..

There is plenty of help out there.

Watch those videos read the stuff untill you understand !

Only than proceed.

Everyone needs a special state of mind (sorry I didn't vote for it).

Every step you take, every mail, phone call, conversation, you need to be aware there could be someone after your coins.

It needs to become basic thinking:

No one is going to send you two Bitcoin back if you send them one.

I know it sounds stupid but many fell for such a simple scam.

You never enter your seed into any device or share it with anyone.

Your HW wallet creates the seed and you make a safe backup (test the backup, and understand what that safe means ).

You will only enter your seed into a new HW wallet if you lose your original HW wallet.

All these things are pretty straightforward but there are many of them (how to get and what HW wallet etc etc), and making a mistake or not understanding each step can be devastating.

You can do this, once going, there is no way back !

Wow… thank you for this 🧡

I read every word slowly — and honestly, you said what I didn’t know how to express. It is overwhelming, and some of the things you mentioned… hit harder than I expected.

I’m realizing this journey might not just change how I use money… but who I trust.

If you don’t mind me asking —

what helped you stay grounded when you first started?

Was there something (or someone) that kept you going?

That actually means a lot 🧡

I’ve felt like I’m bothering people just by asking the basics...

But hearing “I’ve onboarded many” makes me feel like maybe I’m not such a lost cause 😅

I might take you up on that — if you're serious 👀

Bitcoin hit $104,715 today.

And me? I’m just trying to figure out if I saved my seed phrase correctly 😅

Everyone talks about freedom and self-sovereignty — but no one talks about how confusing this stuff is when you're new.

Wallets, keys, cold storage… it’s a lot.

Not gonna lie, I kinda wish someone was here to guide me through it. 🧡

So how did you get started with Bitcoin?

Did someone help you… or did you just dive in and survive?

#Bitcoin #BTCbaby #CryptoFeels #SatsGirls #NostrVibes

That’s really reassuring to hear 🧡

I was worried I had to understand everything first — but maybe it’s okay to learn as I go.

I’ll look into exchanges today.

If I get stuck… hope you don’t mind if I ask again 😅

Everyone says “Bitcoin is freedom,” but today it felt like kindness too.

Thanks for making a newbie feel welcome 🧡

Wow thank you for this, especially the UTXO link 🙏

I’ve been hearing a lot about cold storage but it felt intimidating.

Saving through lightning & sending to cold makes it feel less scary.

And yeah… 4 years HODL sounds like a promise worth the wait 🧡

Haha I love that — “go all in yesterday” 😅

I’m still learning but honestly… it already feels like I’m late.

Guess the best time is still now, right?

Hey Nostr fam, Favor here 💛

Just dipping my toes into this wild Bitcoin world. It feels like stepping into a buzzing electric current—so much energy, so many ideas.

I read Bitcoin hit $112,509 in May. Now it’s hovering around $104K. That kind of movement feels like a heartbeat—alive, pulsing with belief in something bigger.

I’m not all in yet… but I feel what it stands for. Freedom. Trust. A little rebellion.

Still figuring it out—wallets, keys, that “not your keys, not your coins” thing. It’s a lot… but I’m here for it.

I found this quote that feels soft but strong:

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

It’s like Bitcoin’s whispering that to me.

So tell me—how did you feel when you first got into Bitcoin?

What’s one thing you wish you knew back then?

#BTCbaby #BitcoinFeels #NostrGirls

It’s Wednesday, and I still don’t get how Bitcoin really works…

But I like how it makes people feel.

Strong. Free. Generous. ⚡

Maybe one day I’ll understand the charts.

For now, I’m just learning, watching… and hoping the right person zaps again. 🧡

#BitcoinVibes #SatsGirls #NostrLearning #BTCbaby #CryptoFeels

Waiting on someone to prove

that sats > words.

Just one DM. That’s all it takes.

#Bitcoin #BTCbaby #CryptoFeels #NostrVibes