Grateful to share I’ll be giving a @TEDx @Cornell Talk on April 12!
“In her TEDxCornell talk, “In Yourself You Trust,” Ella Hough challenges the way we think about traditional currency and introduces Bitcoin as the ultimate time capsule—a way to preserve not just your wealth, but your freedom to live. In a world where time is everything, Ella asks: are you really saving money, or are you losing time?”
🎟️ here! https://vivenu.com/event/tedxcornell-2025-annual-conference-07868f
How often do you get to help shape the future TODAY? Students - exciting news! YOU have the opportunity learn from one of the best teams in #Bitcoin, @btcpolicyorg!
Apply by April 7!👇
1 year ago, nostr:nprofile1qqs80mykdlxkf7gpz5k26hw8wvw8eqclughq9cawn8l3gcm7tfywl8qpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6gdjf978 and I shared our vision to strengthen #Bitcoin’s Layer 0 at nostr:nprofile1qqsv45qvfz5vdzwn9478wzusyggjf44x3w7xk8f3cgpe4px44wgv77cpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzvuq3qamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wd3skueqka3480‘s Bitcoin Atlantis.
Last week, we sent out acceptance emails to students for nostr:nprofile1qqsd6zke8l4xtsljymxmau092x2cephmguvp33v6gtrr2lrtnq4rtgspzamhxue69uhkjumvv9hxgtnwdaehgu339e3k7mgpzdmhxue69uhhyetvv9ukzcnvv5hx7un8h2fjpy’ Layer Zero program this summer!
🗺️ 11 students & 11 communities, covering 17 countries and 6 continents.
Huge thank you to nostr:npub1rwh33t5x8n7czknhts5fg0v0fml8mkl7neaarksumkkf8d679qrqcz7avv for leading the way in bringing students into the fold!
📢 Bitcoin companies, students worldwide are eager to contribute to #Bitcoin and your teams!
The stats from nostr:nprofile1qqsd6zke8l4xtsljymxmau092x2cephmguvp33v6gtrr2lrtnq4rtgshetmd3 ' Layer Zero internship application are in, featuring 20 in-depth, time-intensive questions!
While I'm certainly no expert, nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7qgnwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxvdm69e5k7tcqyqtyk83lj8mjyeazd999qm7xxmfanew84xr2kfqfx5c205yw50knjpj5lnq , I shared tidbits I wish I knew before starting nostr:nprofile1qy08wumn8ghj7enfwd6xv6tnw3ex2mrp0yhxummnw3erztnrdakszxrhwden5te0dehhxarj9e3hyatwvd5x2u3wvdhk6qpqdsk00w6dny7at08t28s7f486yaw7zcfr5vmyrrmw4xss9rejpnusc6djpg + a few lessons learned along the way.
Too excited…I forgot to hit record. So, I fixed that. 🎥
💡 If you’re a student looking to start or grow a Bitcoin club, this workshop covers:
✅ Building a strong foundation (mission, vision, branding)
✅ The key to successful leadership & delegation
✅ Creative ways to engage & grow your club
✅ Organizing impactful events & networking opportunities
✅ Collaborating with other (Bitcoin) communities
✅ Passing the torch!
But, remember! There’s no one “best way” to start a club. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s creating a space for conversations that wouldn’t happen otherwise.
Whether it’s a speaker series, a reading group, or just sharing a meal, if you’re fostering community, you’re doing it right!
Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RIpPQtkWo9CYeFf-SljPmvFaDDr8QyuuMOnTQgwkx1U/edit#slide=id.p1
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFYPram8gE0&ab_channel=SatsChats%3ABuildingLayer%28Z%29ero
A new nostr:npub1m59dj0l2vhplyfkdhmc725v43jr0k3ccrrze5skxx47xhxp2xk3qvj474u node! 🎉
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With nostr:npub1ytwsv8qn3ynw5z5rwmerten7sy7wztacn8wgk0zvgedkujvauh5qf3ju8r, our student ambassador in Kenya brought 200+ students together to talk Bitcoin last week. LFG ⚡️
One of the most exciting parts of building Evento has been seeing how people are using it to connect, share ideas, and spark real change. Recently, through the Bitcoin Students Network (shoutout to nostr:npub1z5umqa38xfv94y3fpver2khw2qar2v54jetl24939j4f0yyhggdqrh5lwd for making this connection happen), I had the chance to work with nostr:npub15s6wmn7jrvmkw7845mfuvp5gdvd7ppyhk9ypnrpctmedf2u3qqcs2x45zj , an Evento Ambassador at the University of Nairobi.
Patrick has been helping Bitcoin clubs at four universities in Kenya organize events, including screenings of the God Bless Bitcoin documentary to spark conversations about financial independence, inflation, and why decentralized systems matter. He has brought hundreds of students together to learn about Bitcoin through Evento. Pretty awesome!
Here’s what he shared with me:
"As a Bitcoin Student Ambassador, GodBless Bitcoin, and Evento Ambassador here in Kenya, I’ve seen firsthand how Bitcoin is creating opportunities for students like me. Through my role with GodBless Bitcoin, we’re hosting screenings of a film about Bitcoin vs. fiat to spark conversations around financial independence, inflation, and why decentralized systems matter—especially in a country where unstable currencies and limited banking access hold a lot of people back.
Evento has been a game-changer for us. I use it to organize film screenings, workshops, and cross-campus meetups that bring students together from different universities. Just two weeks ago, we had over 200 students join a hybrid event to watch the film and debate Bitcoin’s future in Kenya. The energy in the room was unreal—so many students left wanting to dive deeper into Bitcoin.
Evento isn’t just an app to plan events. It’s a tool that makes collaboration easy. It’s helped me connect with grassroots leaders, professors, and other ambassadors to create events that break down the complexities of Bitcoin. Next up? A ‘Bitcoin Basics’ roadshow we’re organizing with students from multiple universities."
I just helped nostr:npub15s6wmn7jrvmkw7845mfuvp5gdvd7ppyhk9ypnrpctmedf2u3qqcs2x45zj get onboarded to Nostr so he can share more updates directly from his Bitcoin club and events. Make sure to zap and follow him :)
If you’re working on something similar and need a platform to help bring it all together, let me know. I’d love to help 💖
Create your own event @ evento.so
Oh my goodness wow yay!! Patrick is incredible!
Nostr, I fear I have a “You Problem” 💜✨ to celebrate all 20,000 of you (!!!!!!) I wanted to give you a new song! “You Problem” is out now on @Wavlake @Fountain and any of the modern podcasting apps like #TrueFans, #PodVerse, and #PodcastGuru 🫶🏻 I can’t thank you enough for all the support you’ve shown me so far, we are JUST getting started 💟
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https://wavlake.com/album/bb49ee8c-46b8-477f-839d-b8365e652408
https://fountain.fm/album/FPfBnaKsneqI8ocX4uvx
#lightningislove #nostrmusic #grownostr #youproblem #ainsleycostello #lovesongs #nostrmusicians #valentinesday #poprock
Congratulations, Ainsley!
So nice to meet you, nostr:npub1gwt7nrdhchx44atzuezq0xddd720rne59zuz94398e3nyzqjy7gs85cqef! Happy to share a full list but here’s a good place to start! https://bitcoindevs.xyz/
Oh thank you so much. Absolutely will do!
Student spotlight! In less than 2 months, Lukas Danielian (a sophomore at the University of Maryland) has created 39 🤯 videos, breaking down #Bitcoin concepts for other students in ways that really click.
And as if that’s not enough, he’s also launching a Bitcoin club!
Check out his channel!
👉youtube.com/@BitcoinWins
#CommunityisEverything
The future doesn’t just happen - it’s built by us, by a you and a me (h/t @NSmolenski at @btcpolicyorg Summit ‘24).
That’s why we started “Layer Zero.” This summer, step out of the classroom and into the world. Immerse yourself in communities worldwide, where you’ll build real-world solutions & champion innovation.
Satoshi said "Bitcoin" twice in the white paper. "Network"? Twenty-one times. Progress happens when people come together and Layer 0 is the heartbeat and foundation of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
⚡ Applications close Feb 15.
👉 Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/FXfttZrK
👉 Learn more: https://www.bitcoinstudentsnetwork.org/layer-zero
The future is ours to build.
#Bitcoin #LayerZero
The future doesn’t just happen - it’s built by us, by a you and a me (h/t @NSmolenski at @btcpolicyorg Summit ‘24).
That’s why we started “Layer Zero.” This summer, step out of the classroom and into the world. Immerse yourself in communities worldwide, where you’ll build real-world solutions & champion innovation.
Satoshi said "Bitcoin" twice in the white paper. "Network"? Twenty-one times. Progress happens when people come together and Layer 0 is the heartbeat and foundation of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
⚡ Applications close Feb 15.
👉 Apply now: https://form.typeform.com/to/FXfttZrK
👉 Learn more: https://www.bitcoinstudentsnetwork.org/layer-zero
The future is ours to build.
#Bitcoin #LayerZero
Happy happy birthday to the most incredible mom anyone could ever hope for nostr:npub1r526lguznz3txn0uf7x0an2vymtp8zu5cprmkf84reht3p7j27asmh9pgs!
Your raising me with a “swim coach, not lifeguard” mentality didn’t just teach me how to literally swim - you coached me through life with the same determination, heart, and humor. You’ve been one of my biggest cheerleaders and fiercest advocates in all things, not from the deck but from by my side.
While other moms waited in the carpool line, you walked into school to pick me up, showing me that being present matters and what it means to show up fully for the people you love. You advocated for my homemade lunches, initiating a school policy change, taught me how to pay bills by age 10, and sat me down to make “the spreadsheet” - the one that changed how I thought about my choices and the course of my life.
You taught me that the little things matter, like the sentimentality of a handwritten letter and how to treat every person like a friend you just haven’t met yet. And you kept me grounded with your rules: 2 fruits and 1 sweet at Pinkberry (on the Original flavor), no TV in the summer (and then only HGTV, Food Network, Curious George or The Brady Bunch), and the infamous extra-long gym shorts & flip phone. (Not my favorite then, but I see the wisdom now!)
Most of all, you showed me what it means to bet on yourself - to believe in your dreams and work for them. You are one of my greatest inspirations, strongest supporters, and favorite people.
Thank you for shaping my life in all the best ways; “Your love’s put me at the top of the world.” Love you lots non-skimper (for today).
