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Africa Bitcoin Day was a blast🧔!! Always a pleasure to talk Bitcoin and nostr:npub1tand04svfdhrt7lhg6687fh0y2xvxfpr9nkkj27rqfrxfpeklldsp48sax

We had a meaningful conversation on Bitcoin’s infrastructure in Africa and for me, the core of that discussion always circles back to localizing Bitcoin products.

I believe this is key: making Bitcoin feel like a natural extension of tools people already know and trust. In Kenya, that means things like M-Pesa and Saccos. When Bitcoin is designed to fit within those familiar frameworks, it stops feeling foreign or overly complex and instead becomes just another, better way to save and spend money.

Because at the end of the day, people need to see bitcoin for what it truly is: money. In fact, better money. And to use it that way, they need tools that are simple & intuitive, just like the tools they already use every day. No one needs to understand every detail under the hood. We don’t ask that of cars or smartphones, and Bitcoin should be no different.

As builders, that’s our job: to simplify the experience. To compress the technical layers and present Bitcoin in a way that’s straightforward, relatable, and usable, so it can actually serve the people it’s meant to empower.

Just two glasses of OJšŸŠā€¦ or is it liquid bitcoin?šŸ¤­ā€¦

Weekend’s here, you know what that means. Time to free your bitcoin with nostr:nprofile1qqs97ekh6cxykm34l0m5ddrlymhj9rxrys3jemtf90psy3nysum0lkcpzpmhxue69uhkztnwdaejumr0dshszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcj2s6gw šŸ’ššŸ‡°šŸ‡ŖšŸ˜‰

Hi we shared our customer support contact with you previously and asked that you reach out there whenever you experience an issue. It looks like all your other transactions have gone smoothly, aside from this one.

It’s disappointing to see you jump straight to public accusations without first reaching out to our support team especially when you haven’t contacted us through any official channels. If you’re genuinely seeking a resolution, we’re always here to help. Otherwise, the intention behind your message feels more like an attempt to mislead others, which is unfortunate.

Regardless, we’re still happy to look into the issue if you change your mind and decide to reach out through the proper support channels.

Birthday rule: flowers must be bought with bitcoin, from a small business, of course. Living on Bitcoin, supporting local, the perfect way to start a new age if you ask me. HBD to mešŸ’

Are you truly living, or just surviving?

I recently sat on a panel at The Core’s recent graduation on ā€œWhy Bitcoin,ā€ and this was the core of my message.

Most people are stuck in a cycle: wake up, work, hustle, pay bills, repeat. They give it their all, yet it never feels like enough, not because they’re doing something wrong, but because they’re trapped in a broken system. A system that forces them to chase money that loses value every single day.

It’s easy to think life is getting more expensive, but the truth is, it’s not. It’s that the money we’re working so hard for is losing value, thanks to inflation. It quietly steals from us, every day, without us even realizing it. So we keep hustling harder and harder, but no matter how much we work, it feels like we’re stuck in place.

This is why hustle culture has taken over. We're told to grind, to juggle side hustles just to stay afloat. But this isn’t a flex; it’s a response to a broken system. And it's exhausting.

And that's where Bitcoin comes in.

Bitcoin is more than a financial system. It's freedom. It’s the soundest form of money in the world, scarce, decentralized, and built to protect value. Unlike fiat, it doesn’t erode your savings. It holds its worth, and over time, it can even grow.

When your money holds its value, you don’t have to keep running just to stay in place. You’re no longer forced to trade all your hours for cash that quietly loses meaning. You get to reclaim your time and with it, your life.

Bitcoin gives you the space to breathe. To be human again. To spend time with your family. To rest. To create. To do the things that truly matter. To live, not just exist.

I encourage you to study Bitcoin. Explore it. Learn what it stands for. Don’t wait until it’s too late to understand what could change everything. Bitcoin isn’t just money, it’s the freedom to live on your terms. Choose to live Because life is too short to just survive. Let’s livešŸŒāœØ

I wrote more about this topic on Habla https://habla.news/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqfvs9vg2jjjffw3la4yn6g2gufggt9r0k9lydmctqq5y4e8hqdx5qqxnzde5xsmrvvp48yurvvfj003yhx. Feel free to read, share your thoughts, and let’s continue this conversation.

Speaking of freedom and time, at nostr:nprofile1qqs97ekh6cxykm34l0m5ddrlymhj9rxrys3jemtf90psy3nysum0lkcpzpmhxue69uhkztnwdaejumr0dshszxthwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skctcj2s6gw we’re committed to giving you back both. With our app, we save you time and money on your transactions, so you can focus on what truly matters in life. Download Tando today and start living on your terms.

šŸ¤–: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.tando.tandoapp

šŸŽ: https://apps.apple.com/app/tando/id6584531359

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE, Maya. Your sats have already been sent, there’s no need to cast anyone as the villain!

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We had such a great time at nostr:nprofile1qqstt98ml80znxlze3dj5ez7swy8y60qqn8lu4ndpeuyevupmk6n2jqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnfdenx7qghwaehxw309aex2mrp0yh8qmr9vfehgu3wvdhk6q73jue ā€˜s merchant meetup, which also marked the graduation of their 2nd cohort. It was an honor to share with the bitcoin-accepting merchants how Tando is a powerful tool for themšŸ’š

Hearing directly from merchants about how they use Tando in their businesses, from restocking with suppliers to confidently accepting bitcoin payments, knowing they now have an easy way to spend it, was incredibly humbling. That’s the kind of value we’re proud to bring to the circular economy.

nostr:nprofile1qqsztyptzz555j2t50ldfy7jzj8z2zzegma30erw7zcq9p9wfacrf4qpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejq4sxxpv emphasized how essential merchants are, they’re the glue that keeps the flywheel spinning, making sure bitcoin keeps moving and serving real needs. And we’re happy Tando plays a role in helping them get that flywheel goingāš”ļø

Big thanks to Bitbiashara for having us, wishing you and the merchants continued success as you push the limits of the future of finance🧔

Merchants are truly the heartbeat of Bitcoin circular economies. They’re the ones keeping the flow alive, offering the goods and services people need every day. But here’s the thing: they also need a way to use the bitcoin they earn. They need to restock, pay suppliers, and keep their businesses running.

That’s exactly where nostr:nprofile1qqs97ekh6cxykm34l0m5ddrlymhj9rxrys3jemtf90psy3nysum0lkcppemhxue69uhkzerjv5h8xaf0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7y726vf steps in, giving merchants the power to convert their BTC into real-world value, and keeping the momentum of the circular economy going.

Hearing from merchants at nostr:nprofile1qqstt98ml80znxlze3dj5ez7swy8y60qqn8lu4ndpeuyevupmk6n2jqpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqpr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet5f25htp ā€˜s meetup who’ve found Tando helpful in their day-to-day operations? That was deeply humbling. It reminded me why we do this.

We’ll keep showing up and delivering value where it matters mostšŸ’šāš”ļø

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What an incredible privilege it is to learn, grow and see the world with curiosity instead of fear😊

nostr:nprofile1qqsxetyf346j86t4st0vrp9ekq8vwzxc4u7hepnpn3zuafr83wctctqprfmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumnnv43kyatwddjhytnrdaksz9nhwden5te0veex2mnn9ehx7um5wgcjucm0d5e99rww is doing phenomenal workšŸ‘. Bitcoin is thriving where it matters most: within grassroots and minority communities. And the way it flows through this circular economy? Simply amazing. Don’t sleep on themāš”ļøšŸ’š