Oddbean

THIS!!! So … you want a #bitcoin #revolution but don’t want to spend it. How DAFUQ do you think circular economics works? Tell me you’re selfish without saying it. We have a winner 🥇 🤣🤘

What a total shit take. Bitcoin is freedom. I’ll use my corn however the fuck I want. And if that means chilling in cold storage while I blow through fiat shitcoins, I’ll do it. If a merchant only charges in corn, and I want what they have and value it more than my corn, I’ll part ways with my sats. If not, I’m keeping my sats. It’s the Austrian way. If you think selling your sats for things you don’t deem as more valuable than your sats - merely for the sake of adding to the number of transactions in bitcoin - is “good” or “noble”, you’re an idiot who is bearish on bitcoin at large. Bitcoin doesn’t need more transactions quicker in order to win. Any one of the main pillars is enough to defeat fiat. We’re going to win no matter what. Trying to shame people into parting with their hard-earned sats because you have a bearish outlook on bitcoins future without immediate adoption? Go fuck yourself!

Kindly: do you expect adults to continue reading after you start with … “What a total shit take.” Do you understand building relationships with others? Or are you always such a bull 🐂 in a China shop?

I'm not a Bitcoin dev, it's not up to me whether the transaction fees are actually usable. What the fuck would "using" Bitcoin even mean? What would the fucking use of it be other than to store value while waiting for it to potentially be useful in transactions someday? Let me guess, you use fake Bitcoin called "Lightning" and pretend that's driving Bitcoin adoption? Goddamn retards wasting my time, I'm so sick of all of you, where the fuck is Digit

Your a fucking idiot. I have used bitcoin for every purchase possible not even using lightning. Maybe instead of hiding behind insults you can come up with actual arguments. Your view would also be why gold isn't made into jewelry and used to trade. So next time you hide behind your small minded view point and resort to insulting another person to feel better, think a little fucking harder thanks.

I mean… Bitcoin was built to preserve purchasing power. As long as fiat exists, which loses purchasing power no matter what, why the fuck am I going to spend my sats? Why judge people for using one of the primary pillars of bitcoin - SoV? And who the fuck is anyone to judge how I use and spend my stored energy? They can fuck right off.

Bitcoin was not built for any one reason. It had a number of different properties, without knowing which, if any would take off. Of all of them, the SoV use case, was perhaps the most unlikely. But it ended up being the one that caught people's imaginations. Nobody knew at $7 that it would go to $70,000, but that's what happened. Amazingly. Now, an important thing. Given that is how bitcoin has developed, there is a social contract between those that build it, work on it, maintain it, and the user base. We have to respect the way in which bitcoin is used. And that is primarily as a SoV. Anyone that is NOT doing that is simply flexing, and putting their own ego before the project. These are the dangerous people, because they will bur the thing to the ground if they dont get what they want, far more than any competitor. As you rightly state, bitcoin is for everyone, and that gives them the freedom to do what they want with bitcoin. Anyone saying otherwise is an attack on bitcoin.

100%. What's REALLY nice is those that don't respect it and use #Bitcoin correctly will lose it (get poor). The great equalizer of VALUE. What we truly give to others in REAL energy/need/desire is rewarded.

I don't judge for using the SoV pillar. I do judge for *not* using the MoE pillar. I get quite sad and upset every time a merchant stops accepting bitcoin because "nobody uses it". Of course, you do you, but maybe the thing is that you still hold too much fiat. One day you might lose your fiat privileges and then you will regret not having enough people/places accepting your bitcoin for necessary living expenses and people refusing to pay you in bitcoin for your work.

I wish there were more ways to spend #Bitcoin already. I'll keep asking small retailers, "Do you take Bitcoin?" nostr:nevent1qqsxmjsj586p7n8drfydzuruk38laf08aaq5l3wjgr2qcf7ax8kh2wqpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtczyph8tauhywtu5v54ur6v5raud6uuc7d7ska0m4tt6duzyr9gamn5uqcyqqqqqqgt7eazu #SpendandReplace #MoE

So many ways around that cash app, strike and many others offer in app transfers to cash with low to no fees for those retail purchases and bill payments.. also in app coupons with a percentage back in bitcoin if you play the apps right you can pay less than Fiat customers. Hope this helps living a Bitcoin lifestyle 🫂💜🫡

https://image.nostr.build/3fd38f221272d46209dc8d411a3783db601fc51cba3bd405980289aae1c05a65.jpg Let's build out my idea. The whole world will use Bitcoin in a year. The ATLAS Project Autonomous Transactions Liberty Advancement Solutions Overview The ATLAS Project is a revolutionary app-based ecosystem designed to drive global Bitcoin adoption through a decentralized framework that incentivizes both customers and merchants. ATLAS enables individuals in hyperinflationary and underserved regions to store and use Bitcoin securely while connecting with local and global markets through a mobile-first, gamified experience. At its core, ATLAS will operate as a node-hosted, peer-to-peer payment network that allows users to seamlessly conduct transactions, earn rewards, and increase their financial sovereignty. ATLAS aims to leverage the Bitcoin Lightning Network and privacy-focused platforms like Tor to promote widespread, borderless usage. While enabling an anonymous decentralized web. Replacing centralized web servers. Mission The ATLAS Project’s mission is to empower people by providing them with the tools to earn, hold, and spend Bitcoin and USD with ease and privacy. Our aim is to bridge the gap for individuals in high-inflation countries, offering them an accessible solution to protect their spending power and financial independence. Key Components 1. Decentralized Network & Node Hosting ATLAS will incentives users to host Nostr, Tor, and Lightning nodes, forming a decentralized network supporting secure transactions and privacy. Node operators will play a critical role in sustaining the app’s infrastructure and enabling transactions, thereby earning incentives. By maintaining a distributed network, ATLAS ensures that users have continuous, reliable access, independent of centralized entities. 2. Point-of-Sale (POS) Wallet with Geolocation The app will feature a POS wallet that leverages geolocation, allowing users to locate and transact with participating merchants seamlessly. Merchants can set up ATLAS POS wallets, enabling Bitcoin acceptance at their stores, with the app providing easy conversion rates and transaction simplicity. 3. Customer and Merchant Incentives Customer Incentives: Customers are rewarded for various activities, such as: Node Hosting: Users hosting nodes will receive recurring rewards, supporting decentralization. Transaction Rewards: Customers earn Bitcoin cashback on eligible purchases and participate in sweepstakes-style payouts. Referral Bonuses: Customers earn additional rewards by referring others, creating a viral growth mechanism that promotes rapid adoption. Merchant Incentives: Merchants benefit from increased foot traffic through: Transaction Rebates: Merchants receive rebates on Bitcoin transactions processed through ATLAS, lowering transaction costs. Incentives for Early Adoption: Early adopters among merchants are eligible for added marketing support and loyalty rewards to drive initial engagement. 4. Gamified Experience Users can earn extra sweepstakes entries for participating in the network, referring friends, or engaging with partner merchants. This gamification, paired with social media sharing options, encourages early adoption and increases the app’s visibility. 5. Privacy and Security The app prioritizes user privacy, integrating Tor for anonymous transactions and reducing third-party data access. ATLAS will feature user-friendly, smartphone-accessible UI elements, making it accessible even to those new to cryptocurrency. 6. Launch Strategy and Growth Plan Initial Testing: The app will initially launch as a beta on NOSTR, allowing early adopters to provide feedback and ensuring stability. Regional Campaigns: Once testing is complete, ATLAS will fund the sweepstakes system and run targeted campaigns in El Salvador, Argentina, and select U.S. areas, with a focus on creating initial traction. Social Media Integration: Users will be encouraged to share ATLAS on platforms like Twitter, allowing the Bitcoin community to spread awareness globally. 7. Revenue Model ATLAS will sustain operations through small transaction fees (which can bbe decreased or eliminated over time), partnerships with Bitcoin-friendly merchants, and sponsored advertisement. The big revenue generator will be from selling Web Services run over Tor network with users as nodes. Revenue will primarily fund the sweepstakes, creating incentives for users and supporting continued growth. Vision for the Future The ATLAS Project envisions a world where financial freedom and sovereignty are accessible to all. By making Bitcoin more approachable and integrated into daily life, ATLAS will drive adoption where it is needed most, providing a safe, decentralized alternative to traditional banking and fiat currency. Through this comprehensive, multi-layered approach, ATLAS aims to revolutionize how people interact with digital assets, empowering them to transact freely, securely, and privately on a global scale.

If Bitcoin is a currency then you're just engaged in foreign exchange. One currency for another, rinse and repeat. If Bitcoin isn't a currency then wtf are we actually doing here? nostr:nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqnphlr2jt4azu3gqcqwsgewzxc0zj0uq4rd769za3zaxr8dfxdruqqspal64ylfqm8cz5d5v7j0lr0h6lkrxr6rpwy2hezypuesm6e82hhgwqfp3h