If you’re making above market returns it’s imperative to know why.

In the case of Bitcoin many people think we were outperforming because we were smarter, more risk tolerant, had more vision etc…

Really we were being paid to secure the Bitcoin, which was and still is an incredibly difficult thing to do.

"Good news: nothing last forever.

Bad news: nothing last forever.."

☯️

Hello Nostr people

I hope this message reaches every #Bitaxe user. Bitaxe lottery miners are amazing, but please be aware that this is experimental electronics. As with all such devices, you need to take proper precautions.

A few days ago, when I upgraded to version 2.1.7, the WiFi went down for unknown reasons that night. The next morning, when I entered the room where my lottery miner was located, I smelled fried components. The miner was extremely hot, and the fan was static. I unplugged it immediately and later that day downgraded it back to version 2.1.6. I'm not sure if the version was the issue because I don't want to risk and stress it again. I'm just happy it still works.

Model: BM1366

Free Heap Memory: 171436

Version: v2.1.6

Board Version: 0.11

My amateur assumptions was that WI-FI chip was rapidly searching for network for whole night and that makes the device extremely hot.

The point is, be very careful about leaving these little devices unsupervised without proper fire-proof solutions.

My DIY temporary solution 🫣

GM

Remembering my parents on their wedding day:

"Is there a perfect world?"

My Dad is dying. I visited him, probably for the last time in his care home. He is 89 and has Alzheimer’s. It’s a relief, but also very sad. I shed a tear. The last time I visited him a week ago, he didn’t know who I was for the first time.

He had a great life, he built a public company, got an OBE from the queen and advised several prime ministers.

I haven’t posted this on other social platforms yet, not sure why. I think I feel freer to be myself here.

His name is Clifford Hardcastle OBE

This is him from a couple of years ago.

🎯 #motivation #zap #zapstream #zaps #zapathon #Nostr #BTC #PLEBCHAIN

Bags packed. Flying to Oslo tomorrow for Oslo Freedom Forum. Excited. 🕺

Today marks a significant milestone as I announce my retirement. Over a decade ago, I embarked on an adventure with #Bitcoin ATMs, a journey that began with its fair share of challenges. My experience as an operator was fraught with difficulties, dealing with manufacturers who failed to meet expectations in delivery, stability, and features. This led me to join the team at generalbytes.com, which at the time was a small but ambitious group. Our goal was clear: to establish the company as the premier Bitcoin ATM platform by providing the best features at the most competitive prices.

Through dedication and innovation, we have expanded globally, boasting over 11,000 installed machines, claiming more than 30 percent of the market share, and growing our team to over 60 employees. Today, GENERAL BYTES stands as the leading #BitcoinATM manufacturer in the industry.

As I transition into retirement, I look forward to cherishing moments with family and friends, embracing a period of relaxation that has been long overdue—save for a memorable week spent in California in the mid-2000s. The adjustment to a slower pace of life will be new to me, but it's a change I welcome with open arms and a hint of humor.

The plan for my immediate future involves indulging in the vast array of entertainment that Netflix has to offer. Once I've explored the depths of its library, I'll turn my attention to seeking new ventures that will contribute to the enhancement and fortification of Bitcoin.

I am always on the lookout for fresh challenges and innovative ideas, so feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments—I thrive on engaging with creative minds.

Below, I've shared some charts that illustrate the remarkable growth of GENERAL BYTES. Reflecting on these achievements fills me with a sense of pride, and I am grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary journey.

The mission I set out to accomplish has been fulfilled, and I step back with a sense of completion and anticipation for what the future holds.

I’ve never heard anyone get as mad about the existence of nostr as Dave Jones (Adam Curry’s partner in Podcasting 2.0).

It’s bizarre.