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 Agree with you (especially Xapo Bank = deep state) and would not give that conference a dime however... there's nothing we can really change, can we? It will happen anyway 
 Don’t give the money to the scammers let them go bankrupt  
 Who are you talking to? 
 You asked about what we can do to change I answered   
 Sure man but that changes nothing because neither you nor I give money to those scammers 
 True! But calling out scammers and spooks maybe will open the eyes those who are still a part of this camp  
 That's fair. I guess I don't see it having much effect (especially on nostr) but I could be totally wrong 
 It has. There are a lot of newcomers on here who have no clue who is who, someone has to tell them. I hate doing this and I also hate knowing the fact that plebs are silent  
 Now i understand better 🫡🔥💯 
 I tried zapping but perhaps tor is slow this morning 
 It’s because I have to redeem zaps manually  
 Fancy 😎 
 🤘 
 I support this. 
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 Yeah I think you are.  I wasnt aware of all these companies.  Glad to see it.  Many of the usual suspects, but some surprises in there.  Im not going to disgard these companies immediately, but it's not a great look.

I really dont understand why people sponsor these things.  And I dont understand why people go to these things.  What is the appeal?  "Networking"?  Most of the people there barely know a thing about bitcoin or were even around.

We organized the first bitcoin conference and it was a nice thing.  I had dinner with sipa, and hung out with amir, max kieser gave a talk in crazy trainers.  People talked about bitcoin and growing the project.

I've been to many conferences since, and they are largely the same talks.  People LARPing all the time.  People that generally know nothing.  I dont even see this mysterious networking.  Networking for what, I dont get it.

I cant even afford to go to btc conferences any more even in my home town, and wouldnt know anyone there.  I dont understand this at all.  Any ideas? 
 These companies are in desperate need of fiat and simps ! I had a talk with one of the guys don’t want to doxx but as he said: “I go there to shill the product, so plebs can pay for my living” that’s what everything is about. There is 0 signal over there and it’s just a shame for everyone who have been in this space for years to support trump rally! This is where they headed ! And what more funny is to see their notes with “fuck government” slogans ! Really circus  
 But why do the plebs go?  Just marketing and hype?  Do they think they'll get free bitcoin?  Do they think seeing a talk live is better than youtube?  Do they think they'll meet someone and get a job?  I dont see the hook. 
 I wish I would have an answer. Probably because they want to make a connections to get a job or to shill their projects