Great way to kick off the nostr:npub1ftw5mdhk9c2zcsc7fzs0vxydxtdqs8jfj2va5egz05hemsm50saqgr8wjt
There are Bitcoin runners wherever you go 🏃♂️ 
Bitcoin is changing the world and it's an honour to see it happening in real time. I'm thrilled to have been selected for the 5th nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9 Grant for Education in Bitcoin Communities and it's a privilege to get to share Bitcoin with my students.
I discovered Bitcoin by accident. I'm fortunate that I did not seek out Bitcoin because of life-threatening circumstances, but it's had such a profound impact on my life, changing my perspective on the world and forcing me to think more critically.
One of the most significant shifts I experienced was a gradual decrease in selfishness. I'm less concerned about the potential financial gains and more driven by the importance of empowering individuals and building communities. This realization brought me to the Bitcoin community where I have encountered such kind-hearted, passionate, and loving people who will stop at nothing to make the world a better place.
The energy from the Bitcoin community is infectious, it lights this fire inside of you to wake up every morning with a mission to help others. If we fix the money, we fix the world. nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m wrote, "When the individual changes their behavior for the better, the world changes for the better." Bitcoin has undoubtedly changed my behaviour and I hope to contribute to a better world.
I would like to congratulate all of the other Geyser Grant applicants and winners for their efforts to spread Bitcoin to their communities, and a special shoutout to my partners at nostr:npub17cyatz6z2dzcw6xehtcm9z45m76lde5smxdmyasvs00r4pqv863qrs4ml3 for pioneering community-led Bitcoin education around the world.
Thank you to the judges nostr:npub1tjkc9jycaenqzdc3j3wkslmaj4ylv3dqzxzx0khz7h38f3vc6mls4ys9w3 nostr:npub1lr2zzf989mvf393y0tv39ara6a4vddkd6y87z784up9vl6ks6j3qtudl6a nostr:npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x nostr:npub1pumdyz7qfu0suamv4nrl0vcg574dtl5mwazva6nyjxhpwc4ccxxqca3ane nostr:npub1zjx3xe49u3njkyep4hcqxgth37r2ydc6f0d7nyfn72xlpv7n97ss73pvrl nostr:npub1hghnjjpnvkz8t6gkszuf37d7puwc2qtxc65rnklqsngzv6kkug9qhhfyz2 nostr:npub1andrewygazdj6k05g3u6nu6vaerhlxhctep0nml94ffh9qqntw9strrxaw nostr:npub1wlkfvm7dvnusz9fv44wuwucu0jp3lc3wqt36ax0lz33hukjga7wq6hqwhy, to Blink BTC for sponsoring this grant, and to nostr:npub16jmzt0dcsu2l6tqh6p3fzuqlkst8spnhlf43dtd8mrv2ul7we25sray8q8 and nostr:npub1jknfxfjynyc6mk3juls0vf6mas8rs747ae9m26e7jn6x56kyqt3quttcvj for making this all possible.
Finally, actions speak louder than words, so I'm personally donating another 250,000 sats to our project so we can continue to build a brighter and more prosperous future.
Check out our project on Geyser!
Bitcoin is changing the world and it's an honour to see it happening in real time. I'm thrilled to have been selected for the 5th nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9 Grant for Education in Bitcoin Communities and it's a privilege to get to share Bitcoin with my students.
I discovered Bitcoin by accident. I'm fortunate that I did not seek out Bitcoin because of life-threatening circumstances, but it's had such a profound impact on my life, changing my perspective on the world and forcing me to think more critically.
One of the most significant shifts I experienced was a gradual decrease in selfishness. I'm less concerned about the potential financial gains and more driven by the importance of empowering individuals and building communities. This realization brought me to the Bitcoin community where I have encountered such kind-hearted, passionate, and loving people who will stop at nothing to make the world a better place.
The energy from the Bitcoin community is infectious, it lights this fire inside of you to wake up every morning with a mission to help others. If we fix the money, we fix the world. nostr:npub1dtgg8yk3h23ldlm6jsy79tz723p4sun9mz62tqwxqe7c363szkzqm8up6m wrote, "When the individual changes their behavior for the better, the world changes for the better." Bitcoin has undoubtedly changed my behaviour and I hope to contribute to a better world.
I would like to congratulate all of the other Geyser Grant applicants and winners for their efforts to spread Bitcoin to their communities, and a special shoutout to my partners at nostr:npub17cyatz6z2dzcw6xehtcm9z45m76lde5smxdmyasvs00r4pqv863qrs4ml3 for pioneering community-led Bitcoin education around the world.
Thank you to the judges nostr:npub1tjkc9jycaenqzdc3j3wkslmaj4ylv3dqzxzx0khz7h38f3vc6mls4ys9w3 nostr:npub1lr2zzf989mvf393y0tv39ara6a4vddkd6y87z784up9vl6ks6j3qtudl6a nostr:npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x nostr:npub1pumdyz7qfu0suamv4nrl0vcg574dtl5mwazva6nyjxhpwc4ccxxqca3ane nostr:npub1zjx3xe49u3njkyep4hcqxgth37r2ydc6f0d7nyfn72xlpv7n97ss73pvrl nostr:npub1hghnjjpnvkz8t6gkszuf37d7puwc2qtxc65rnklqsngzv6kkug9qhhfyz2 nostr:npub1andrewygazdj6k05g3u6nu6vaerhlxhctep0nml94ffh9qqntw9strrxaw nostr:npub1wlkfvm7dvnusz9fv44wuwucu0jp3lc3wqt36ax0lz33hukjga7wq6hqwhy, to Blink BTC for sponsoring this grant, and to nostr:npub16jmzt0dcsu2l6tqh6p3fzuqlkst8spnhlf43dtd8mrv2ul7we25sray8q8 and nostr:npub1jknfxfjynyc6mk3juls0vf6mas8rs747ae9m26e7jn6x56kyqt3quttcvj for making this all possible.
Finally, actions speak louder than words, so I'm personally donating another 250,000 sats to our project so we can continue to build a brighter and more prosperous future.
Check out our project on Geyser!
Wicked! Would love to join the community. Will definitely keep in touch and meetup date has been noted.
Some pretty amazing work happening. Big shoutout to all the creators and supporters out there! This is our signal through all the noise #nostr #bitcoin nostr:note1nrzwtcsju5y8mrxz5rf9c7t6yzfzt9pwwvltg8dyleeh3p96k7ys6r8pd9
Announcing we are live on Geyser!
https://geyser.fund/project/bitcoineducationinhongkong
We are the Genesis Block of Hong Kong and our Mission is to build a Bitcoin school for students to learn about the history of money and monetary policy, while developing the practical skills around using Bitcoin.
Our program includes hands-on activities that allow students to build their own Bitcoin projects using LNbits and BTCPay Server, run a Bitcoin node on Umbrel, set up both Lightning and on-chain wallets, and learn how to send, receive, and verify Bitcoin transactions.
With the right tools, we envision a micro circular economy growing at our school with the intention of educating students on how to participate in the larger Bitcoin ecosystem.
We have the following initiatives for the coming year:
1. Deliver the My First Bitcoin Diploma Program to 50+ students.
2. Promote Bitcoin usage within our extra-curricular activities program.
3. Use Bitcoin for remittance payments to the Philippines using Pouch.
4. Develop a STEM-focused Bitcoin program.
5. Provide Bitcoin workshops to staff members.
Your consideration and kindness towards our project is most appreciated. Bitcoin has one of the most robust and passionate communities that continuously lifts each other up. We're grateful and look forward to working with Bitcoiners across the world. To kick this project off, I'm personally matching every donation up to the first 250,000 sats.
Thank you!
I am no longer part of Strike.
After 4+ years, the time has come to move on and contribute to Bitcoin in a different way.
My thanks goes out to all of you here who came from #Bitcoin Twitter! Support Strike and me have received from you over the years was instrumental in our success!
Twitter also helped me and nostr:npub1dmcd5wqd3yku05svp6xqk5gyywek4cgg0w3dk63tcu0rmjxnanns5xutjm connect and develop our relationship.
He followed the success of nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg, and over the years we began talking on coding, FOSS, teams, life...
Then in June 2019 Jack texted me and asked to help him take ln_zap to the next level:
> Unc, I'm looking to turn Zap into a startup and begin selling BTC over Lightning directly inside the wallet
Having a pre-seed startup for your full time job is always tough.
I considered doing it mainly because I wanted to see how Jack will grow as a person and entrepreneur. Like many in the Bitcoin community, I believed in him... and wanted to help him with my skills and experience.
Zap also already had a team of amazing FOSS contributors that I appreciated and wanted to know better.
Opportunity to work with Otto, Ole, mrfelton, Dylan, Korhal, Raph and Namson is what pushed me over the top and sealed commitment.
What followed was hardcore coding of backend that would provide additional APIs and run features Jack had in mind for Zap wallets on iOS, Android and Desktop.
By September we had the first version out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xj9IMNAswSM
By the end of 2019 we have completely abstracted away the ability to pay lightning invoices.
This is when decision was made to go with completely new app, providing clean experience, focused on ease of lightning payments and UX.
Strike was born: https://jimmymow.medium.com/announcing-strike-by-zap-4f578c7c8984
6 months later, it was time to go with public... Strike BETA was released to everyone that wanted to download it.
https://jimmymow.medium.com/announcing-strike-public-beta-325877a79f87
Looking back, I couldn't be more proud on all the coding I've done on Strike.
Credit where credit is due - big part of that was mrfelton. Otto, Raph and Korhal as well.
Support these guys provided was critical for my coding commits streak of 2019, 2020 & 2021.
And not just them. I was lucky to be able to bring in more amazing engineers into Strike.
Kataklinger, Frank and Giancarlo who I hired for backend delivered big; so it was asked of me to help do the same across Engineering... and eventually whole company.
Thus in 2021 and 2022 I did more of what VP of Engineering traditionally does. There was still sporadic day to day coding, but I was focused on recruiting needed talent, structuring teams and setting up others for success.
In the end I've helped interview and hire over 80 people.
I'm especially proud of realization that I would repeat every single technical hire we've made.
To all that joined Strike over the years - thank you for the work you've done. It was privilege working together with you.
Finally, my focus in the last year was on ensuring that culture of Bitcoin is strong within Strike... and that Strike gives back to Bitcoin for the immense support it has received over the years.
In the process we started numerous partnerships and executed on several grants.
We were glad to give to organizations
https://twitter.com/unchainedcom/status/1636777955727753230
To individual contributors
https://twitter.com/Strike/status/1595185069538349056
To projects
https://twitter.com/jackmallers/status/1529204176101724161
And all that are working tirelessly every day to push Bitcoin forward.
We have also supported conferences like TabConf, AfroBitcoinOrg, TheBitcoinConf and meetups like ChiBitDevs.
In the end - I wish Strike all the best. It turned into the app that served as entry point into Bitcoin for many... and I hope it will get to do that for many more, across the globe!
Thank you Uncle! Your energy and passion for Bitcoin is infectious. No matter one’s company or job title, we’re all here to build a better future.
Let’s go 🔥
Can’t wait to see what bitcoiners are going to do with this! nostr:note1tlms9qjkttsw67yjh2eec7j7jyarg34vwxg8pc0lqen6qdppg6fqd67qpt
Proof of work hike today visiting the Maroon Bells. Absolutely beautiful scenery!
Much love to the #nostr fam #zapathon 
“Freedom dies by people just taking a little bit more and a little bit more…we just end up in a situation people are like ‘How the fuck did we end up here?’ And at some point down the line you have to practice civil disobedience and say: ‘No, I will not fucking comply.’”
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1681001564817829889/pu/vid/1280x720/hHfEn5U79ib2JP-g.mp4?tag=12
https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-nostr-freedom-tech
This episode was pure signal of the value nostr brings to society. I’m grateful for all of the builders here!
An amazing 2 days up here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the Bitcoin Rodeo.
Great to see Bitcoiners from all across the country 🇨🇦
@btcpayserver @petermccormack @Bitcoin 
An amazing 2 days up here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the Bitcoin Rodeo.
Great to see Bitcoiners from all across the country 🇨🇦
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An amazing 2 days up here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the Bitcoin Rodeo.
Great to see Bitcoiners from all across the country 🇨🇦
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Bitcoin Rodeo live from Calgary!
Thank you nostr:npub1rxysxnjkhrmqd3ey73dp9n5y5yvyzcs64acc9g0k2epcpwwyya4spvhnp8 for getting this streamed on Nostr!
What an inspiring week in Oslo, thank you HRF!
It was an honour to meet #[2] and see him on stage with #[3] and #[4] announcing a partnership for #freedom 👏👏👏 https://nostr.build/av/94b857cd4bae6d67f2716b3a210636d63884830a02e432ec2c670f4e66982dd9.mov 
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