There are several. Nordbahnhof is interesting because it's been recommissioned since the fall of the Wall, but you can still clearly tell that it was abandoned for 40 years. It feels like it carries the legacy of at least three different Berlins. Although it's unremarkable in every other respect.
I also like the reopened Heinrich Heine station, because it used to be in the death strip and now it's the arrival gate for KitKat, Berlin's best sex-positive club.
One of my favorite things about Berlin is how even the seemingly superficial is steeped with meaning.
Do you know why Berlin is one of the few cities with no curfew? 🤔
In 1949, with the cold war it's infancy, Berliner Hanz Zellermayer convinced the Allied authorities that closing the bars too early was bad PR for the free world.
Legend has it that Zellermayer brought a bottle of whisky and kept the French and Americans drinking until they agreed that there should be no closing hours.
The British tried to intervene, but to no avail. Berlin's curfew was scrapped forever and the world's greatest night life was born.
So stick it to the commies by joining our after hours program at #TheBitcoinMeetup 😎
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
The Germans say, "You are crazy, my child, you must go to Berlin."
#TheBitcoinMeetup is for the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers.
No board room bitcoiners in sight, only street plebs on a crazy mission.
Think different.
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
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Do you even live in the free world if they don't serve beer to go?
The #2 question I get about #TheBitcoinMeetup is: what about the nightlife? 🕺💃
Berlin is famous for it's unique club culture, which has deep roots back to the Fall of the Wall. It is hard to describe, as there is nothing comparable anywhere else in the world. But I cannot tell you how often I've heard "I hated clubs until I came to Berlin."
Even UNESCO recognises our scene as world heritage.
That's why our program never starts until 11am the next day and there is nothing to attend until 3pm. We will also guide you to avoid lines and ensure entry.
See you in Berlin, 6-9 June! 🤩
WEBSITE: kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
RSVP: meetu.ps/e/N1M4V/y0gSy/i
TG: t.me/thebitcoinmeetup
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Do you know why Berlin is one of the few cities with no curfew? 🤔
In 1949, with the cold war it's infancy, Berliner Hanz Zellermayer convinced the Allied authorities that closing the bars too early was bad PR for the free world.
Legend has it that Zellermayer brought a bottle of whisky and kept the French and Americans drinking until they agreed that there should be no closing hours.
The British tried to intervene, but to no avail. Berlin's curfew was scrapped forever and the world's greatest night life was born.
So stick it to the commies by joining our after hours program at #TheBitcoinMeetup 😎
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
Consultant: - Sir, we have identified a large group of single issue voters.
Trump: - What are their demands?
Consultant: - They want their web developer back.
#FreeRoss
"Berlin, I can't ignore our history. How it's carved so deep into my soul. I can't change anything that's happened. All I can offer is a hand to hold.
Somewhere there's a heart that's still beating. And somewhere there's a part of you that won't be defeated. I know I'll see you again. I know I will."
Is your heart still beating, Anon? 🧡 Then come to #TheBitcoinMeetup in Berlin, 6-9 June.
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
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The Germans say, "You are crazy, my child, you must go to Berlin."
#TheBitcoinMeetup is for the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers.
No board room bitcoiners in sight, only street plebs on a crazy mission.
Think different.
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
https://video.nostr.build/b1362a851817d1ba343a5bec6af57a61acbf14f0ea670563c2aac879e0da4a83.mp4
The Germans say, "You are crazy, my child, you must go to Berlin."
#TheBitcoinMeetup is for the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers.
No board room bitcoiners in sight, only street plebs on a crazy mission.
Think different.
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
https://video.nostr.build/b1362a851817d1ba343a5bec6af57a61acbf14f0ea670563c2aac879e0da4a83.mp4
13 years after Room 77 became the first outlet on Earth to accept it, #Bitcoin's coming home.
Will you join the legacy? 😎
kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
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Why should you join #TheBitcoinMeetup in Berlin? 🤩
- It's FREE, in the spirit of open source and street art.
- It's for ANYONE, in the spirit of #Bitcoin and Berlin.
- Leave a legacy with NO CODE.
- Catch ZERO SPEECHES by podcasters and fund managers.
- STAY HUMBLE: No backstage, no exclusive events, no VIP wristband.
Do you too prefer German beer by the Spree river over designer cocktails in infinity pools? 🍻
Then we'll see you on the dark side of the moon in Berlin, 6-9 June.
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
Renting in 2024: 1400€/month, air not included. Study #Bitcoin
If anyone is keen to reenact the original #Bitcoin Pizza Day, I'm willing to supply the two pizzas.
The good Lord installed Berlin in the middle of the World. And summer is here 😎
See you in June?
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Arriving at nostr:npub167n5w6cj2wseqtmk26zllc7n28uv9c4vw28k2kht206vnghe5a7stgzu3r after #TheBitcoinMeetup in Berlin.
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#TheBitcoinMeetup
Freedom is an Art
A FREE and OPEN #Bitcoin street celebration. Witness how the rubble of War and the shadow of the Wall transformed into Freedom's most iconic canvas. And leave YOUR mark.
Berlin, 6-9 June - READ ON 🧵
Kongerik.et/the-bitcoin-meetup
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WHAT IS IT
#TheBitcoinMeetup is not just another meetup. Nor is it a conference. It's a full weekend #Bitcoin street art burn - where every pleb is an artist.
There are no tickets, and anyone can contribute. Bring friends and family.
You don't need code to leave a legacy!
WHAT WE'LL DO
The highlight of #TheBitcoinMeetup is the #Bitcoin Street Art Race, but you can't miss the German Dirty Coin premiere, UNESCO Night Life, Themed Meetups, Art Gallery, Kickoff Dinner and more.
A #Bitcoin experience like no other.
https://meetu.ps/e/N1M4V/y0gSy/i
STREET ART RACE
We will bring #Bitcoin to 21 landmarks in 3 days!
Plebs get stickers, stencils and paint. They race to collect landmarks in 3 rounds, each taking a full afternoon across the whole city. Winners receive original artwork.
Sightseeing with a glorious purpose ☀️
WHERE WE'LL BE
Our HQ will be at Holzmarkt 25, a big riverside village with a view of the Berlin skyline. Our Workshops, Art Gallery and Themed Meetups will take place here. It's also our daily starting point for the Street Art Race.
Accepts #Bitcoin in the cafe.
WHAT YOU NEED
Good shoes for walking around the city. Instruments to jam. Stickers or stencils to add. Anything you'd like to gift. Expect warm weather, but be prepared for surprises.
For the nightlife, no jeans or sneakers - when in doubt, go black.
WHERE TO STAY
The best place to stay is near HQ, but public transport in Berlin is excellent. Stay along the U8 subway or the S3/S5/S7/S9 overground for easiest access. Bolt (not Uber) is also quite affordable here.
Note: Berlin is hosting Euro 2024, so book asap.
HOW TO HELP
#TheBitcoinMeetup has no tickets. No major sponsors. No big organisation behind it. All we have is you and me. And that's more than money can buy.
Every experience here is a gift from another pleb. What's yours?
Open source EVERYTHING.
t.me/thebitcoinmeetup
AFTER THE EVENT
When we are done leaving our shared legacy in Berlin, we will travel together to BTC Prague - Europe's biggest #Bitcoin conference. An epic rail journey with the plebs you now call friends.
Get your tickets today!
Don't forget to like and share the first post in this thread. We have no marketing team or budget, only your enthusiasm and support.
While the event is free, please RSVP for our overview.
Thank you and see you in Berlin, plebs!
Happy #Bitcoin 🍕 Day! If you're in Berlin, join us at Brewdog tonight. Last get together before #TheBitcoinMeetup 🌞