#Fiat principles shouldn’t be confused with #Satoshi standards—they’re fundamentally different. #Bitcoin is better.

It’s wild that when listening to discussions about Strategic #Bitcoin Reserves, the focus is still on who can accumulate the most and gain the most control. Have we not read the whitepaper? Have we not learned from Satoshi—and from our own life experiences—that sharing and collaboration foster growth, while hoarding and isolation only breed conflict?

Maybe it’s just the way I see it. #FlawedHuman

There is no end game

If you understand the difference between approved and confirmed when it comes to your money, you’re next-level BASED. #nostr

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Killing it boss

RIP : sorry for you loss :(

🌍 Living in a #Bitcoin-Integrated World: A Day with #Sats as a #Payment Option

Under a system where Bitcoin is a secondary payment option, it serves as an alternative to Visa, Mastercard, cash, and Apple Pay. While it may not fully replace traditional systems, Bitcoin offers unique advantages like sovereignty, privacy, and global compatibility. Here’s how this integration might look:

💳 How Payment Systems Work

1️⃣ Day-to-Day Payments

For most people, Bitcoin integrates into their existing payment methods:

• Visa Bitcoin Card: Automatically converts Bitcoin to fiat at the time of purchase.

• Apps like Apple Pay or Coinbase: Allow seamless Bitcoin payments.

🔔 Self-sovereign users bypass these intermediaries by using self-custody wallets, paying directly from their Bitcoin node or hardware wallet.

2️⃣ Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Options

• 🔐 Custodial Solutions: Services like Coinbase or PayPal hold your Bitcoin and enable easy spending, much like a traditional bank account.

• 🔑 Non-Custodial/Self-Sovereign Solutions: Users with their own Bitcoin wallets and nodes retain full control, paying invoices through the Lightning Network or on-chain, ensuring privacy and avoiding third-party control.

🗓️ A Day in the Life With Bitcoin as an Option

🌅 Morning

At a café, you use your Visa Bitcoin card to pay for coffee. The card automatically converts 3,000 sats into the local fiat currency. If preferred, you could pay directly via a Lightning-enabled self-custody wallet by scanning a QR code.

🛒 Groceries

At the grocery store, you use your Coinbase app to pay. It’s as fast as Apple Pay but deducts 15,000 sats from your custodial Bitcoin wallet.

💼 Work

Your employer offers payment options in Bitcoin or fiat. You’ve opted for 50% of your paycheck in Bitcoin, which arrives directly in your wallet each payday. You can spend it through custodial apps or your self-sovereign wallet.

🌮 Lunch

At a food truck, you notice multiple payment options: cash, credit card, or Lightning. You scan a QR code with your self-custody wallet and pay 5,000 sats instantly, avoiding middleman fees.

💻 Big Purchases

Later, at an electronics store, you buy a laptop priced at $1,000.

• With a Visa Bitcoin card, 0.03 BTC is converted automatically and deducted from your account.

• As a self-sovereign user, you could also pay the invoice directly from your node wallet.

🩺 Healthcare

Your doctor charges 0.001 BTC (100,000 sats) for a routine check-up. You pay through Apple Pay’s Bitcoin integration, though direct Lightning payments are also accepted.

🍷 Dinner

At a high-end restaurant, Bitcoin is listed as a payment option alongside Visa and Mastercard. You pay 200,000 sats directly from your node wallet, avoiding third-party fees.

⚙️ How Bitcoin Fits Into the Payment Landscape

1️⃣ Flexibility

Bitcoin complements fiat and traditional methods, adapting to different preferences:

• Custodial systems provide convenience for casual users.

• Self-sovereign systems empower users with full control and privacy.

2️⃣ Seamless Integration

Bitcoin works with existing infrastructure via partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, and digital wallets like Apple Pay, ensuring ease of use.

3️⃣ Global Accessibility

Bitcoin’s borderless nature makes it ideal for international transactions or travel.

4️⃣ Deflationary Savings

As Bitcoin appreciates over time, users may hold onto sats, spending them strategically for larger purchases.

💡 The Hybrid Payment System in Action

Bitcoin as a payment option blends modern convenience with financial sovereignty. Whether you’re:

• Swiping a Visa Bitcoin card

• Scanning a QR code from your self-custody wallet

• Using Coinbase through ApplePay

Bitcoin fits naturally into the financial system without shaking up the traditional methods we’re used to. It’s a flexible option that works for everyone—whether you’re just looking for convenience or aiming for complete financial independence. #nostr

The question is a playful way of asking whether wearing high socks, a style often associated with certain subcultures like Chicano or lowrider culture, has any impact on being considered “down,” meaning loyal, authentic, or respected within the community. It’s more about challenging stereotypes or poking fun at the idea that appearance could determine someone’s level of loyalty or connection to their group. Essentially, it’s a lighthearted way of blending cultural fashion with identity and status.

$1 currently gets you 984 sats.

Soon, that amount will be halved.

In the future, people may earn just 20 sats an hour, while #Bitcoin continues to work for us. Mining operates on our behalf, and our nodes ensure the system runs smoothly and efficiently.

This is the way #Nostr

What if my wife is Mexican

Am I down now @nobody y𓅦🧱 y

Am I a down foo if my socks 🧦 are raised high? #asknostr

I’m a flawed individual but I’m working on it. Brick by brick 🧱 | #nostr

Marathon Continues 🏁

I know I’m flawed AF

Working progress

I had a friend who would be like man I’m the realist out here for real ~ on some humble shit though

I’m like bruhh

It’s hilarious

Unless that’s an agave plant

Sheesh cannabis too

You about to be lit af lol

Freedom of choice is always good. Just don’t go choosing multiple wives and husbands though in some cultures that’s a thing.

I use Ecash and Alby for the fun of it

Nope even after Jack said he’ll add me to the early beta list

So just waiting and can’t wait - super bullish