Rebrand to Uncle Rockstar Panel Moderator coming at nostr.world when nostr:npub16vrkgd28wq6n0h77lqgu8h4fdu0eapxgyj0zqq6ngfvjf2vs3nuq5mp2va and me prep agenda that has me moderating more panels than at #Nostrica
See you all at 4:30 PM on the main stage of @tabconf for "Bitcoin Plebs are as important as the Bitcoin Devs" panel!
This one won't be recorded or streamed, in person discussion only under Chatham House rules. #tabconf2023
Here is GitHub issue @miketwenty1 got me to submit, thanks to @briimhd & @corptostartups for help & ACK and adding the panel to the agenda!
書いたー❗️#Nostrasia ハッカソンに参加しよう⚡️ nostr:npub1funq0ywh32faz0sf7xt97japu8uk687tsysj8gndj4ehe825sq4s70gs0p
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The perfect sticker doesn't exi.... 🤯
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Over the years we have created quite a few items of nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg merch. Simply put, the BTCPay logo is great and easily scales from favicon to large print.
My favorite thing about it: it's OPSEC B for Bitcoin. I can wear a BTCPay hat wherever without normies recognizing symbol.
Bitcoiners on the other hand will instantly get that we're part of the same movement.
It's especially great when you're traveling to a conference and want to meet new people; BTCPay logo kickstarted several conversations in airport waiting areas for me.
How it all began? Well, shirt came first.
It was the main merch item for the first BTCPay Day in Riga held during Baltic Honey Badger in 2019.
In my view it's simplicity that made it an instant hit - logo as big as it can possibly be, slapped on the BTCPay thematic green.
Hat came from BHB conference in 2019 as well. During one late night drinking session nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx, nostr:npub1za04drthlvxtwsq0phwc4mgh8rxhjafjkv2w7pf6ze5afka8gvaquadur3 and me were discussing exchanging merchandise (better not to get into details)... and the idea was born!
A month after the conference I created Twitter DM group to plan details... we ended up putting BTCPay logo on front and "Stay Humble" mantra on the back. nostr:npub1guh5grefa7vkay4ps6udxg8lrqxg2kgr3qh9n4gduxut64nfxq0q9y6hjy took point to create, promote and selling BTCPay hats as part of TFTC store.
It went like that from the longest time, until the store was taken down. Hats were discontinued for couple years, until Uncle pushed to bring them back last year as part of BTCPay events.
Tags became a necessity in 2021. By then, I would finish every conference without my BTCPay shirt and hat because they would end up being gifted to Bitcoin enthusiasts who asked for them.
So, I thought it would be a good idea to have something to give as a token of affiliation to those who wanted to be part of the project. Giving out tags is certainly easier than handing out shirts and walking around conferences bare-chested.
The BTCPay Knighting ceremony was born, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the project over the years.
However, as I conducted these ceremonies, I realized that for those with very special contributions, I needed to have very special tags.
nostr:npub19n6xrj98sjp20pq7vkhq5nsr4y0777dh4w52dvhzph954kt4sgxsxwel56 already created unique silver BTCPay tag for himself; and he offered to help. We tested several form factors and materials until we landed on the final design... and voila - we were set for future ceremonies!
Now you can often see BTCPay tags shining from Bitcoin conference stages.
Again - I love the fact that in the end it's just a simple B. Not standing only for our project, but for Bitcoin as well.
These four are the main merchandise items that you can see project contributors and supporters wear.
There were more items produced over the years (especially dark ones done by Kukks)... but that's another note!
If you have picture with any BTCPay merch, drop it here in responses!
And if you don't, but would like some - just find me at a conference or meetup and show me this note. I'll hook you up.
We need a video of zapper used to light up cigarettes nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h nostr:npub1zu5tdnq7w63fgmsfz85te7e6zeg7y2lt8q8r9jp5zcg68jfy73jqraqtgz
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🚨Not everyone knows how to deploy a server, but everyone can run an app on their phone⚡️
We've teamed up with Spiral & LDK and began working on the BTCPay App.
Aiming to replicate the success and impact of the BTCPay Server for e-commerce payments, the BTCPay App is laser-focused on brick-and-mortar business.
To scale #bitcoin effectively, lightning must be user-friendly and non-custodial for mom-and-pop stores!
We're beginning a long journey, but it's the only way to stay on track with our mission -ensuring anyone can accept bitcoin, anywhere, anytime without intermediaries. 🚀
https://video.nostr.build/f7110b540a2cf5fc5a2dfff874213e43698302c4b0cf8f11741906bbeb67d1f8.mp4
Thank you all for the great times at HodlHodl Baltic Honey Badger!
Every year special things happen in Riga, and #bh2023 was not an exception. If anything... there will be even more afterglow to process.
Let's continue advancing #Bitcoin and #nostr and see you at #bh2024!
Getting to contribute to organization of #NostrRockamotoRiga was true highlight.
nostr:npub1q3kyx6e22fg9npnmgrypu35mdkpsq9zzl3jnzty85l88404sytlstdg0vl, nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h, nostr:npub1zu5tdnq7w63fgmsfz85te7e6zeg7y2lt8q8r9jp5zcg68jfy73jqraqtgz and the rest of the team knocked it out of the park! Everyone I spoke with loved the party.
I hope we get a chance to do another party soon!
#NostrRockamotoRiga ended up being so great that I kinda sabotaged nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg Day on Sept 4th.
People needed to recover from partying the night before, so even though program began at noon, most of the crowd only started showing up after 3 PM 😂
I loved how the BTCPay Day turned out though - amazing presentations were delivered by team members and our guests made the whole experience more special.
All rounded up with BTCPay Announcement!
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Nostr party last night was bloody fantastically terrific 🤘
I’ve lost my voice, I can barely type coz I cut my fingers and I’m really quite hungover but MY GOD what a time.
You nostriches are crazy and I love it.
Thank you, nostr:npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg nostr:npub1y67n93njx27lzmg9ua37ce7csvq4awvl6ynfqffzfssvdn7mq9vqlhq62h and nostr:npub1q3kyx6e22fg9npnmgrypu35mdkpsq9zzl3jnzty85l88404sytlstdg0vl , you smashed it out the park!!
It was bloody indeed, someone should post that video of you on guitar 🎸😄
Thank you for adding music to the party and see you at next one!
