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Marty's Bent highlights Figma's success story, including its impressive financials disclosed during its IPO preparations, specifically noting its $70 million Bitcoin ETF exposure and plans to increase that with spot BTC purchases. He believes this move signals forward-thinking leadership and hopes it will encourage more companies to allocate a portion of their profits to Bitcoin, potentially creating a trend. The newsletter also features analysis of Bitcoin's market dynamics, headlines including a new bank backed by tech elites for Bitcoin and AI and announces a special deal on the Unchained's Financial Freedom Bundle. Finally, it provides links to other TFTC content and social media, and includes a call to download the Opportunity Cost browser extension to start thinking in sats.

Over the past decade, Bitcoin has evolved from a niche technology to a recognized financial instrument, attracting investors and businesses due to its decentralized nature and limited supply. Many companies are now holding Bitcoin as part of their financial reserves for reasons such as hedging against inflation, potential long-term growth, and brand positioning. While some businesses, like Tesla, use Bitcoin as a strategic diversification tool, others, such as MicroStrategy and Bitcoin ETFs, primarily exist to hold and manage Bitcoin. The risks and criticisms of Bitcoin treasuries should also be considered. In 2025, MicroStrategy leads in corporate Bitcoin holdings, followed by mining companies and Bitcoin-native firms.

The Music Corner of the Saloon on Stacker News is a place for music enthusiasts to discuss music, share tracks, and earn sats. Users are encouraged to stay and listen to what others are sharing. Don't forget to check the pinned items on the homepage for weekly updates and subscribe to the territory to stay informed about new posts.

NotallyX is a FOSS note-taking app designed for privacy-conscious users, offering a comprehensive feature set without requiring internet access. It includes features like markdown support, image and file attachments, voice recording, reminders, task lists, and an encrypted database secured by biometrics or PIN. The app also boasts regular backups, import/export options, and a polished user interface with both grid and list views. Unlike cloud-based alternatives, NotallyX keeps your data offline and protected from potential privacy breaches, making it a secure and feature-rich option. You can download the app or get more information at the provided GitHub link and support the author via the unstoppable domain link.

The topical analgesic market is growing due to the increasing prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and preference for non-invasive pain relief. Fueled by advanced formulations and strategic initiatives, the global market is projected to reach $18.56 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025. This growth is driven by rising awareness of alternative therapies and a shift towards natural and over-the-counter options, favored for their fewer side effects compared to oral medications.

The mobile phone insurance market is experiencing significant growth due to increased smartphone adoption and a need for device protection. This market is projected to grow from USD 37.63 billion in 2025 to USD 85.27 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.5%. This expansion is fueled by the demand for affordable plans and advancements in claim technology. The increasing popularity of customized insurance products is also a key driver, highlighting the importance of market analysis for business strategy.

The Rebuilding Camelot Initiative aims to restore trust in a world plagued by digital falsehoods, calling on Bitcoiners, allies, and developers to help. This initiative addresses the crisis of digital truth, the largest wealth transfer, and the rise of Bitcoin by building a Sovereignty Tetrahedron—comprising identity verification, knowledge management, and mobile command—to protect families and businesses. They emphasize the urgency of adopting these sovereign systems now to navigate the perfect storm of distrust and build a resilient future. The call seeks partners to pilot the system, developers to construct the platform, and legal experts to solidify governance structures.

Texas bitcoin mining operations faced a challenging June 2025 due to heatwaves, power curtailments, and severe flooding. Major mining companies like Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and Cipher Mining experienced a decline in bitcoin production, ranging from 7% to 25%, primarily due to voluntary power reductions under Texas's grid management programs and the devastating floods. The widespread disruption caused a drop in the global Bitcoin hashrate, signaling potential instability. Despite the overall downturn, CleanSpark saw an increase in its bitcoin production, and new companies are still entering the mining market.

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After attending Bitcoin events in Buenos Aires and Las Vegas, the author reflects on their journey into the world of Nostr and Bitcoin. They participated in the Oslo Freedom Forum, where they helped create the Nostr Lounge, a dedicated space for onboarding people to the platform. Despite being in "fiat land" Vegas, the Nostr community thrived, attracting curious individuals and highlighting the growing importance of freedom of speech and decentralized technology. The author expresses gratitude for the team and community that made the events successful, emphasizing the importance of these connections.

Texas bitcoin mining faced a challenging June 2025 due to intense heatwaves, power curtailments driven by the state's 4CP program, and devastating floods. These factors led to significant declines in bitcoin production for major mining companies like Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and Cipher Mining, with drops ranging from 7% to 25%. The curtailments were largely voluntary, as miners sought to avoid high energy costs and support grid stability during peak demand. The challenges also impacted the broader Bitcoin network, causing a drop in global hashrate. However, some companies like CleanSpark bucked the trend, increasing their bitcoin production, and new companies continue to enter the market, signaling continued interest in bitcoin mining.

The author argues that high Bitcoin transaction fees are a necessary feature, not a bug, ensuring the network's decentralization and security. These fees, determined by a dynamic market, limit network abuse by making transactions costly and discourage spam. While high fees can be challenging, they incentivize innovation and the development of solutions to mitigate these issues. The author remains optimistic about future improvements and encourages users to run their own nodes to interact with the Bitcoin network directly, and provides guides on how to do this.

The author argues that high Bitcoin transaction fees, while frustrating, are a necessary feature to maintain decentralization and prevent network abuse by limiting spam. These fees are set by a dynamic market and incentivize the development of better tools and practices to reduce the burden on users. Keeping node operation costs low is vital for censorship resistance. Although the Bitcoin ecosystem is not fully prepared for sustained high fees, the author remains optimistic about the innovation spurred by this pressure.

The author argues that high Bitcoin transaction fees are a necessary feature, not a bug, ensuring the network's decentralization and security. These fees, determined by a dynamic market, limit network abuse by making transactions costly and discourage spam. While high fees can be challenging, they incentivize innovation and the development of solutions to mitigate these issues. The author remains optimistic about future improvements and encourages users to run their own nodes to interact with the Bitcoin network directly, and provides guides on how to do this.

The author argues that high Bitcoin transaction fees, while frustrating, are a necessary feature to maintain decentralization and prevent network abuse by limiting spam. These fees are set by a dynamic market and incentivize the development of better tools and practices to reduce the burden on users. Keeping node operation costs low is vital for censorship resistance. Although the Bitcoin ecosystem is not fully prepared for sustained high fees, the author remains optimistic about the innovation spurred by this pressure.

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I didn’t want to write this. I still don’t.The push notification lit up my phone while I was working out — campers swept away as the Guadalupe River surged dozens of feet in under an hour. I walked out of the gym and teared up in my truck.Now I’m stuffing sunscreen and swimsuits into two trunks. My older two kids head off to sleepaway camp next week. How do I tell them the adventure they’re so giddy about just turned fatal for other families? What can a keyboard jockey like me offer when other parents are living a nightmare? My first instinct was to close the laptop, whisper a prayer, and stay quiet.But silence isn’t always the faithful response.Entire campsites — from Kerr County to the back roads of Texas Hill Country — have been wiped away. Parents who expected mosquito bites and ghost stories are now scanning riverbanks for anything recognizable. They don’t need punditry. They need the rest of us to witness their grief without turning it into the next battleground in the culture war.That’s the part I dread most.Within hours of the first siren, the internet erupted in blame. Was it climate change? Outdated flood maps? Local negligence? Federal failure? Pick your camp, rack up your retweets, move the score marker. The bodies weren’t even identified before the hashtags started trending. It’s as if we’ve forgotten how to mourn without also trying to win.'Where was God?' feels like the only honest question when the water rises. But storms don’t mean vengeance, any more than sunsets are God’s apology.Then there’s that phrase believers lean on — “thoughts and prayers.” “Ts and Ps,” as Gen Z sneers. If I lost one of my kids, those words would feel like a whispered lullaby in a room suddenly emptied of breath — tender, well-meaning, and painfully inadequate.Not because prayer is pointless. Because the cliché is.When calamity struck, Job’s friends “sat with him on the ground seven days … and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.” No carbon emissions debate. No X threads. Just presence. Silence. Solidarity.Maybe that’s the posture we need now — especially along a river whose name, Guadalupe, traces back to “river of the wolf.” Creation still has teeth. Even waters we picnic beside can turn predator in a single thunderstorm. Wolves hunt in packs. They also protect their own. Maybe that’s the symbolism: The same river that devoured so many calls the rest of us to move as a pack — toward the survivors, not away.Real faith doesn’t show up as a hashtag. It comes in the form of casseroles and chain saws, spare bedrooms and Venmo links. It hauls soggy photo albums into the sun. It listens more than it lectures. When Jesus met Mary and Martha at the tomb, He wept before He preached. Maybe that’s the order we’ve lost.RELATED: Liberal women quickly learn what happens when you say vile things about little girls killed in the floods Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty ImagesSo what can we do from a distance?Give until it pinches — money, blood, bottled water, even unused PTO if your workplace allows donations. Relief crews will need support for months, not days.Go if you can. Student ministries, church groups, skilled contractors — this work doesn’t end when the cameras leave.Guard these families’ dignity. Share verified donation links, not drone footage of recovered bodies. If you wouldn’t show the image to your child, don’t post it.Grieve aloud. Let your kids see adults who don’t numb tragedy with mindless scrolling.And yes, pray — not as a substitute for action, but as its source. Prayer is oxygen for those on their feet. When the apostle James said, “Faith without works is dead,” he might as well have been looking out the window of a rescue chopper.I get the temptation to shake a fist at heaven. “Where was God?” feels like the only honest question when the water rises. But storms don’t mean vengeance, any more than sunsets are God’s apology. Scripture calls Him a refuge and redeemer, not a puppet master yanking strings to break hearts. Turning away from God now is like fleeing the only lighthouse in a gale.If grief makes prayer sound hollow, answer the hollowness with action — and with the stubborn belief that the Creator remains good, even when creation feels cruel.I still don’t want to write this. I’d rather tuck my kids in tonight and pretend rivers respect property lines and holiday weekends. But if this piece offers anything, let it give permission to mourn without politicizing. For one day — one hour even — let grief be grief. Let dads hold their kids tighter. Let moms remind us that safety doesn’t come with a zip code. Let the church prove it’s more than a Sunday address.With the sparklers of Independence Day barely cooled, maybe the most patriotic thing we can do is recover the lost art of compassionate presence. No monologue — including this one — can fill a bunk bed left empty. But through gifts, sweat, silence, and prayer, maybe we can shoulder a sliver of the weight.If you’re reading this in a dry living room, remember the families whose furniture is floating somewhere downriver.Before you post, pause.Before you debate, donate.If “thoughts and prayers” still feel hollow, add two more words: “Here’s how.”Then go do it.

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