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Thoughts on the name for the shop:

"BITCOIN INFORMATION CENTRE" ?

Getting to Know the Future Guardians of Wildlife! 🐘🌍

I had the incredible opportunity to interview the students from the Bushbabies. I was diving deeper into their perspectives on life in communities next to wildlife. I listened to their thoughts on what matters most to them and how they view Environmental Education as part of their daily lives.

Together with Lewyn from The BushBabies and the dedicated carers Herd Elephants , we make it possible for these students to experience a truly unforgettable moment—meeting an elephant for the first time! 🐘💚

Witnessing their excitement and connection with these gentle giants is a reminder of why conservation and education go hand in hand.

Empowering the next generation starts with understanding their voices! 🌿✨

We could not have sponsored this without your support 🙏🏽♥️💪🏽

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I've just realised, the main difference between keys and passwords, are that passwords are stored on somebody else's computer. Keys are stored on your computer.

An interesting new add-on to this year's road-trip (following Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town) was a visit to two primary schools, to see what they're doing with Bitcoin Adoption.

One of those two schools had their entire first rugby team kitted out in a brand-new "STUDY BITCOIN" kit!

As things stand now, Volschenk Primary School will attend the Oakdale and Willie Le Roux Rugby Events, lining up with their new kit, facing thousands of spectators.

All-in-all, in 2025, they will play more than 40 matches against neighboring schools, and some of their opposition teams will be sponsored by large South African banks. It's not uncommon to see Absa, FNB and Standard Bank on the uniforms of schools' sports' teams.

I will definitely attend at least one of those games to see the crowd's response.

If you wanna help this brave team of little giants do more for Bitcoin adoption, please consider supporting them here:

And... that's a wrap for day 2, and part 1 of the conference.

Here we go!

We're going live in about 3 hours:

Machankura Stage - Day 1 Livestream

During our visit to Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) last month, the heat was intense, and the baby rhinos found comfort huddling close together in the shade.

They spend their days in the reserve, being nurtured and cared for until they are ready to return to the wild. Among them was Angie, a little rhino receiving her feeding session. We’ll share more about her soon.

This visit also brought back memories of Esmé, a rhino we first met five years ago when she was just a baby.

At that time, HESC was thriving, supported by many visitors who helped sustain its vital work. However, as with many NGOs in South Africa, the outbreak of COVID-19 brought significant challenges, reducing support and making their mission even harder.

Despite these difficulties, Esmé has flourished. Today, she plays a crucial role as an allomother, providing care and guidance to the orphaned baby rhinos that arrive at the center. Her nurturing presence is invaluable, and she remains at HESC to help the little ones thrive.

Esmé’s story is a beautiful reminder of resilience, hope, and the impact of dedicated care.

GM Nostr. 🌴🌊