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Pippinsbtc
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Bitcoin pleb. Crocheter. Carpenter by day. Here to contribute where I can. #bitcoin is hope.

I reckon mountain lions ramble a fair to too ๐Ÿ˜‚

I am posting the #bitcoin blanket I crocheted for #Eurothon. Proof of work, 78000 stitches and over 1k colour changes. One of my kids spilled their tea on it today and I'm afraid to wash it in case the colours run ๐Ÿคฆโ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ

Two new scarves finished for my etsy shop. ๐Ÿ˜Š Fingers crossed for some fiat mining. #bitcoin #plebchain

Good Morning lovelies. ๐Ÿ‘‹

#plebchain #bitcoin #nostr

Phewf. Hot day in the workshop. Stay humble, stack sats and keep on sawing, got a few more stacks to get through yet ๐Ÿ˜‚ #bitcoin #plebchain

You're definitely not worthless. Just needed a zap ๐Ÿ˜Š

Dear Stranger,

I may not know your name or the burdens you carry, but I want you to know that you are not alone.

Life can be challenging, and it often throws unexpected hurdles our way. But in the midst of darkness, there is always a glimmer of hope, and I hope to be that source of light for you today.

I understand that it's not easy to keep going when everything feels overwhelming, but please remember that you possess a strength within you that is boundless. You have navigated through difficult times before, and you will do so again. The human spirit is resilient, and I believe in your ability to rise above any adversity you face.

When times get tough, it's natural to question and doubt. However, I urge you to hold on to your faith, whatever it may be. Remember that faith is not just about our beliefs; it's about trusting in something greater than ourselves, in the power of resilience, and in the inherent goodness that resides within each of us.

Know that there are people who care, even if we have never met. We are all connected in this vast tapestry of humanity, and your struggles touch hearts you may never know. Reach out to those around you, lean on your loved ones, and seek support when needed. You don't have to face these challenges alone.

In the depths of despair, it's easy to lose sight of the beauty and joy that life still holds. Take a moment to appreciate the small miracles, the laughter of loved ones, the warmth of the sun on your face, or the kindness of a stranger. These moments, though seemingly insignificant, have the power to uplift and remind us of the preciousness of life.

Remember, friend, that this difficult phase you're going through is just a chapter in your story, not the entire book. Your journey is still unfolding, and there are brighter days ahead. Embrace the lessons that this hardship is teaching you, for they will shape you into a stronger, more compassionate person.

Hold on to hope, for it is the beacon that leads us through the darkest nights. Trust in yourself and the resilience that lies within. You have the strength to overcome, the courage to face your fears, and the tenacity to keep going.

May you find peace in the knowledge that you are never alone. The world is full of compassionate hearts, rooting for your success and sending you love and support from afar. Keep the faith, dear stranger, and keep going. You are capable of extraordinary things.

With heartfelt wishes,

A Friend

Wow, I really needed this today. Thank you ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿค๐Ÿ˜Š

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It's been a while since I looked through https://stats.nostr.band so I spent some time there. Below is what I saw with the caveat that I don't know all the nuances on how the data is put together:

#Nostr daily active users seems to hover around 8k-10k. This count goes up when something unpopular happens on twitter like Elon rate limiting posts/dms. You can see this around July 1 when active count spiked to 14k.

The weekly chart tells a similar story with the count hovering between 20k-30k

There is a massive gap between pubkeys and profiles with ln addresses. With how addicting/fun zaps are I think helping new users get immediately set up on lightning would go a long way to continued growth/enagement/adoption.

The majority of users are grouped in the top 7-8 relays

I would expect adoption to continue in waves with spikes when other platforms marginalize users.

It's funny, I put off joining #nostr because for some reason I thought it would be more complicated than it is. I've been on #nostr for a couple of weeks, and although I thought it would be a gradual transition, I hardly look at twitter anymore. Another thing I've noticed is that #nostr is a more friendly, kinder place than twitter, I feel welcome, and despite not being in a great place at all irl at the moment, I feel like nostr has a positive effect on my mood, where twitter (both algorithm and user attitude) is deflating and negative. It's a brilliant change in my opinion and I'm amazed so many users join nostr but don't end up jumping in with both feet.

Sorry for the long ramble ๐Ÿ˜Š

#zapathon

You guys are awesome #bitcoin #btc #plebchain ๐Ÿซ‚โšก

Does anyone else have a 'go to' comfort TV from their childhood?

Anything 'Anne of Green Gables' for me.

#plebchain #bitcoin #nostr