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I don’t know shit first of all. But River seems to have their stuff together a little bit more. Worth checking out

Just three easy steps. Fuck that

In general though, there are so many commonalities across different disciplines.

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This is part of a project I have been working on called "Bitcoin and..." Have had 3 parts to this published in Bitcoin Magazine but decided to start posting here instead, as ye are my people!

I love Bitcoin and I love Baseball. While researching, I found it amazing how similar the development the two collide. Please read and let me know what you think!

Baseball and Bitcoin: America’s Pastime and America’s Future

Throughout history, certain cultural phenomena have captivated societies, spreading with a fervor akin to religious movements. In this article, we explore the intriguing parallels between the spread of baseball in late 19th-century America and the emergence of Bitcoin in the early 21st century. Despite their disparate realms of sports and digital finance, these phenomena share similarities in their initial growth, the mythology surrounding their creation, and the passionate zeal with which they captured the public's imagination.

Mythology of Origin:

Baseball's creation myth revolves around the figure of Abner Doubleday, a Civil War general who allegedly invented the game in Cooperstown, New York, in 1839. Though historically debunked, the myth endows baseball with a sense of national pride and a mythical beginning. Similarly, Bitcoin's origins are shrouded in mystery, with the pseudonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto publishing the Bitcoin whitepaper in 2008. Nakamoto's true identity remains unknown, creating an aura of mystique around Bitcoin's inception.

Grassroots Adoption and Societal Impact:

Both baseball and Bitcoin gained traction through grassroots efforts, gradually permeating society and leaving a lasting impact. Baseball's popularity surged in the late 19th century as it spread from local clubs to regional leagues and became a national pastime. It symbolized democratic values, community bonding, and the American Dream, attracting devoted fans who passionately cheered for their favorite teams. In a similar vein, Bitcoin found early adopters who recognized its transformative potential as an alternative to traditional financial systems. Its decentralized nature and promise of financial autonomy resonated with individuals seeking to challenge centralized institutions and sparked a technological revolution with the advent of blockchain technology.

Cult-Like Fervor and Zealous Communities:

Baseball and Bitcoin fostered communities characterized by devotion and an almost religious fervor, reinforcing their cultural significance. Baseball's fans, often referred to as the sport's "faithful," developed deep emotional connections to their teams. The dedication, rituals, and traditions associated with the game fostered a sense of belonging and shared identity, creating an almost spiritual attachment among its followers. Similarly, Bitcoin attracted passionate supporters who formed communities to discuss, promote, and evangelize the potential of the Bitcoin network as a free, open-sourced, immutable form of money. These communities displayed zealous fervor, believing Bitcoin held the key to reshaping society, challenging traditional financial systems, and fostering greater economic equality.

The parallels between the spread of baseball in late 19th-century America and the emergence of Bitcoin in the early 21st century reveal the universal human tendency to embrace and propagate cultural phenomena with fervor and passion. Despite their disparate realms, both baseball and Bitcoin captivated society through grassroots adoption, mythical origin stories, and the formation of zealous communities. By exploring these similarities, we gain insight into the profound impact of these phenomena on society, transcending their initial domains and becoming emblematic of broader cultural movements.

I played baseball at a high level and see few similarities

Bump that citadel dispatch up

I say that then lose two games in a row. Miss this guy. A good friend that moved away and now I’m visiting him. Will get very drunk tonight

My friend Jacob is really bad at pool and darts

Feeling grateful for the bitcoin ecosystem. It’s like I’m just riding the wave of all these awesome people and ideas and watching it happen. Trying to contribute in my small way

Today I used the sunglass holder in my car for the first time 🫣

Used sideswap.io to get some liquid bitcoin (L-BTC). Was pretty easy, “pegging in” with some btc and then sending it to my green wallet. Looking at the tx on mempool.space, the tx fee is public but the amount is confidential

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TBH it’s a little hard for me to evaluate how big of an issue it is for Muun users. It’s quite technical, multi-faceted and may? still playing out. Sorry I can’t provide a better explanation. I tried to search stacker news and read all the articles/comments but still can’t get my head around it exactly. I think doing nothing until fees go down might be the best course of action

Good workout-> good sleep -> good focus -> good work -> satisfied with what I’ve accomplished

The lightning network is hard to make simple user interface for. A lot of wallets are experimenting with different models. Muun chose to pay for lightning invoices with onchain transactions at the time of payment. The problem is that in high fee environments, like we have been in recently, you pay ridiculously high fees for lightning payments. That’s my high level understanding. One thing to note with phoenix, you should try to make your first transaction pretty large because that’s what will create your lightning channel and so you will have to pay on-chain fees for it

For lightning self-custody, there’s really only Phoenix wallet. For bitcoin I use Blockstream Green and blue wallet and like them both.

Its really surprising that I cant manually enter a Satoshi denominated (only bitcoin or fiat) payment in Breez