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 what is pubkey? 
 Imagine someone had a crazy idea to open a dive bar for bitcoiners.

Yep, we did that.
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 How’s business?

Big homeless problem around there? 
 I gotta get there.  Haven’t been back to NY in over a year now.  How’re your N/A pleb bevs? 
 We’re updating our bar selection soon. Whatcha like? 
 This hop water has been one of my go-to’s lately.  There’s tons of local brands in each area but this one I’ve found at a lot of places.

https://lagunitas.com/beer/hoppy-refresher/ 
 Nice, will pass it along to our bar ops team. 
 We should also chat about @tunestr if you ever do live shows or broadcasts from there.  We’re taking it on the road to @NostrPHX  next weekend for the first time 🤙 
 Definitely something we'd be interested in. Send a note to @The: Daniel⚡️ about this. 
 @The: Daniel⚡️ - noted. 
 Someone heard my drop in the latest PCR episode. 

100% NYC, CHI or TOR is up next for Tunestr! 

Y’all have been challenged 
 Bring it on, tunestr is looking for the next frontier!  Let’s go! 
 On my list next NYC visit. 
 very cool. curious... why is it a pair of twos?  
 Would make more sense with a Jack and Ace ergo blackjack aka 21 
 Our neon sign guy would kill us if we asked him to change it again. 
 It’s a 2-7 offsuit, because sometimes you just get the worst hand in Poker. ♣️♥️ 
 Cool. Following and bookmarking this note 🤙 
 Why would you do that in the festering dungheap that is NYC? (genuine question. I GTFO of that place and won't go back for nearly any reason.)  
 Easy there, no need to sell us on it. 
 Heh.  
 Why do people like dive bars? Isn't dive a negative term? 
 Not to people who like dive bars. 
 this 
 I get that. But isn't dive actually a negative term?

Small, rundown, dumpy? 
 Thank you, we appreciate the compliment! 
 I understand your point. I'm trying to ask you a question, I'm not arguing philosophy. Why is dive a good thing?  
 Because they’re real. 
 What the fuck. 

Perhaps you simply don't know why you like.  
 what's a dive bar ?  A bar for divers ?  
 Not sure where you’re from, but in the US, a dive bar is a bar, usually located below street level, that you can dive into for a quick drink on your way home. They were given a bad name in the press (surprise!) as low-class places with a reputation for debauchery. They’re also places where people can take a break from their daily grind, and enjoy a laid-back conversation with like-minded individuals. 

Bars and taverns have a storied history of being the places where revolutions start, both culturally and politically. Think about the American Revolution, the revolt against Prohibition (what’s a speakeasy other than a secret dive bar?), anti-war protests, civil rights, punk rock, etc.

A dive bar is exactly the kind of place to mingle with people from all social classes to talk freely about bitcoin. 
 Synonymous for a good time. 
 What is the good time? 
 Beer and burgers and plebs. 🍔🫂🍻 
 Okay. I understand that. The community right?
 
 Dealer’s choice. 
 Omg. You dive bar people and your riddles. What is the attraction of a bar that is intentionally labeled as less than?? 
 I’m a simple man with a simple plan. 
 We get it. You don’t get it! 🤣 
 It hasn't been explained lol 
 Isn't dive dumpy? Why is this desired? 
 Perhaps you’d feel more comfortable in the Solana store?
https://image.nostr.build/16af4edb946b585a543d1b33c327f3f3d5d8c6bb5250558eaddd16dba2b657b9.jpg 
 Why would you say that?  
 Oh someone asks me a question, therefore they must shitcoin... 
 Seems more like the question is what experience do you prefer, one that’s sleek and polished but lacking in substance, or one that’s raw but down-to-earth? 

It’s no one’s job here to sell you on dive bar culture if that’s not your thing. It’s not for everyone, and that’s completely fine. But your comment assumes that the place must be a total dump, which is strange considering you haven’t been there before.

Read my post here and see if that helps explain why this place and others like it are so popular.
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 I'm not asking for you to sell me on it. Ignore my questions if you want. I'm asking why?

Like if I'm spending $200 for example, I want what I consider to be worth that value.  
 Nobody is ignoring your questions, you’re getting a more than adequate response. If you don’t like something, it’s okay to move along. You probably aren’t the audience. 
 Down to earth is an interesting phrase. 

I understand it. I'm like why? I feel like it's fake. Intentionally poor quality to pretend like it's humble and real. Like poser shit. That's been my experience.  
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 Yeah I think that's all it is. I just am like yo either come to my home and let's have an experience, or let's go out and do something big. 

I think I grew up around a lot of poverty and alcoholism so in resent that shit 
 thanks !  I live in the EU, there is no such thing here but it makes sense !  
 one of the best burgers in NYC 💯 
 🫶🍔🔥 
 Will try to make it there again next Saturday. 
 I wish I was a little closer. Maybe Ill take a trip one of these days 
 Absolutely love PUBKEY! Been there just twice, but the beer selection is awesome, and the people are even better 🍻 
 Cool 
 Like your public key i’m pretty sure. Like public key and private key for transactions and like your logins here 
 Public key, public house. We like puns. And pubs. 🍺🗝 
 Can’t wait to frequent the pub this summer! Still need to hammer out the details, but I’ll likely be working at Bathhouse (place that uses miners to heat their hot tubs) for a few months